The NHS in England will not offer the first drug to slow early-stage Alzheimer's, Lecanemab, due to concerns that the benefits do not justify its high costs, according to NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), BBC News reports. Lecanemab, approved by the UK's MHRA, is available privately but not on the NHS; the drug slows cognitive decline by about 25% over 18 months
Do you know someone living in a nursing home who is paying for their own care from savings, or by selling the family home? The chances are that the NHS should be paying for their care instead.
Neurologists reveal the biggest early symptom of the disease and what you can do about it.
Strictly Come Dancing favourite Amy Dowden has stepped into a new role this week and fans couldn't wait to congratulate her
Work on the changes to PIP and other benefits will begin in 2025
New Lives in the Wild star Ben Fogle told Good Morning Britain he was feeling 'happier than ever before' a year on from his mental health breakdown.
After realising her drinking was out of control, Cara St John decided to do Dry January which improved her life in every way.
The baby girl was hospitalized for "multiple skull fractures, brain bleeds, a fractured leg, and numerous other life-threatening injuries" before her death
Beth Bacon has managed to make fitness a lifestyle all throughout her years by constantly shaking up her routine. Here are the tips and gear she recommends
Henrico Doctors’ Hospital announced that it would not be "admitting any additional babies into our NICU at this time" as an investigation was launched into the 2023 and 2024 injuries
The suspect has been charged with dangerous driving and knife possession, among other charges
From a mattress topper that will transform your sleep to an at-home Reformer Pilates machine, Jessica Salter on the tech we will all be coveting this year
Matthew Langsworth says he breathed in fungal spores for a decade, alleging that his landlord painted over mold instead of removing it
Dame Helen Mirren reveals the 12-minute workout developed by the Canadian Air Force that she's done daily for the past 60 years, featuring sit-ups and push-ups
A team of researchers in London have channeled the power of research into creating a straightforward list of steps, like moving more and managing blood pressure, that anyone can take to reduce their risk of dementia.The list of factors that researchers believe contribute to dementia, while not unknown to this point, is now backed by new research from the Lawson Health Research Institute, which found that about half of dementia cases in Canada are connected to lifestyle factors that can generally
“We were told she may only live for three days and now she’s nearly three."
A near 20 per cent rise in flu cases is having a “high impact” on hospitals, the health watchdog has warned.
Baby boomers are driving record levels of hospital treatment for liver disease, official data show.
The number of people sick with flu in English hospitals is also up year-on-year
Main treatment option currently is risky surgery
Whether you're looking to manage your weight or improve your overall health, here are six easy (and actionable) rules to follow in 2025.
