1+ hour, 28+ min ago  (1179+ words) The mother of a boy with a rare genetic disorder, known to affect around 200 people worldwide, has said doctors told her "nothing can be done" and he is "unlikely to survive past his teens". Amy Sheridan-Hill, 46, a former teacher living…...

1+ hour, 35+ min ago  (280+ words) The NHS app has more than 40 million registered users NHS leaders are urging the public to activate alerts on the official NHS app, following a poll revealing that one in four individuals have missed a health appointment. The new initiative…...

10+ hour, 56+ min ago  (126+ words) Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Swipe for next article Cottage cheese recall hits 24 states as FDA warns of "significant health risk" - Saputo Cheese USA Inc. has issued a voluntary…...

12+ hour, 18+ min ago  (849+ words) In the latest Well Enough newsletter, Harry Bullmore uncovers why this everyday body part is more powerful than you think " and how small, expert-backed habits can unlock its full potential To start this week's newsletter, a question: "Would you buy…...

20+ hour, 13+ min ago  (811+ words) Wearing an oxygen pack on her back for her COPD, Marcia OBara is leading a group of nature enthusiasts on a mission to see birds. They carry walking sticks on the flat trails, moving at their own pace, without pressure…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (450+ words) The recall of the honey barbecue sauce was issued after a mislabeling issue was discovered A popular honey barbecue sauce with a mustard base has been recalled because it contains two undeclared ingredients, posing a risk of allergic reaction. Savannah…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (902+ words) You can shorten the length of an infection by up to three days by getting enough of one essential mineral Feeling under the weather? You're not alone. Some 23 million Americans have fallen ill so far this cold and flu season....

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (744+ words) Social media is awash with influencers touting the benefits of electrolyte supplements, yet health experts are urging caution, suggesting many claims should be taken with a pinch of salt. These electrically charged substances are crucial for regulating the body's chemical…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (153+ words) There are lots of people who have myths about prostate cancer. So to busts all the myths we have with us Dr. Thangarajan Rajkumar, Director of Research (Oncology), MedGenome. Watch full Video. Innovative prostate cancer treatment shows "remarkable" results - Early-stage…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (759+ words) The new drug, known as VIR-5500, uses a so-called cloaking device and only activates when it reaches the tumour Early-stage trials of a new drug for advanced prostate cancer have yielded "remarkable" results, according to medical experts. This innovative treatment,…...