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Women says 40-mile journey to hospital while having contractions was 'scary'
The Southern Health Trust plans to temporarily transfer inpatient maternity services from Daisy Hill to Craigavon.
On frontline at hospital denying online claims it is 'dangerous' and 'dreadful'
Grange University Hospital has faced criticism over long delays, overcrowding and staff shortages.
Health board still paying for research despite criticism over patient benefit
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board was due to pay Bangor University £110,686 for two researchers.
Early Alzheimer’s, cancer research paper mills and treatment access | Health Wrap 56
In the 56th episode of Health Wrap by The Hindu, Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, The Hindu, and Zubeda Hamid, Senior Assistant Editor, The Hindu, discuss health issues that highlight the importance of early diagnosis, reli...
My 93-year-old mother waited 10 hours on the floor for an ambulance
Graham Anthony says his mum Margaret Owen was asking for help "and sometimes screaming in pain".
I thought I was dying but it was health anxiety - here's how to recognise the signs
Hollie Sharman shares her experience of health anxiety and a doctor advises on how to manage symptoms.
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
The disease, which usually affects cattle, has been identified in a patient who died in early October.
Women welcome annual health checks for condition affecting millions
Women with PMOS say too often they are diagnosed and left to manage the condition on their own.
Inside Health
Experts warn poor at-home injecting techniques and new drugs mean new health risks.
Rural lives cannot be an 'afterthought', healthcare campaigners say
Campaigners warn that rural communities face being cut off from vital hospital services.
Skipping meals, ignoring sleep and relying on low-fat products: 5 seemingly healthy habits that could be quietly harming your heart health
Many daily habits that are considered healthy may be silently harming your heart. Dr Mandal shares five practices that are not as heart-friendly as you think.
Ending corridor care in hospitals for children a priority, says health secretary
Yvette Cooper also announces £140m investment in England's urgent care system, ahead of winter.
Online event offers support for menopause and pain
Menopause Matters is holding a county-wide online forum on Sunday for World Menopause Day.
Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
The pontiff will give the traditional Angelus prayer and blessing in St Peter's Square on Sunday.
School's plan to use toilet chaperones puts pupils at risk, says campaigner
Some pupils will have to be escorted to the toilet over vandalism and attendance problems.
Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.
Our business ads were taken down for saying 'pregnancy' on Instagram
Creators say women's health content is getting them shadowbanned on social media. So what's really happening?
Russian man linked to deadly London hospitals hack arrested
The 28-year-old detained by German police is accused of being part of the cyber-crime gang that hacked blood-test firm Synnovis in 2024.