Health

Steaming hot liquid can damage the cell lining on the way down to the stomach, experts say.

Around 7% of those polled wanted disability benefit cuts, according to the latest British social attitudes survey.

One parent says the number of patients involved in a review is "ridiculous".

Oli's experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows.

A baby boy has become the first in the world to receive a new type of treatment for a rare skull condition.

Maryam Moshiri tells the BBC she wanted to reveal her diagnosis to raise awareness about the cancer.

After Friday’s mistrial, Massachusetts prosecutors now must decide whether to retry Lindsay Clancy in the killing of her three children. While they work out next steps, Clancy remains at a Massachusetts state hospital under psychiatric care. NBC News’ Valerie Castro reports.

The Education Ministry has announced a complete ban on the promotion and use of alcohol and drugs at any event organised using a school’s logo.

Counterfeit versions of a drug which is still in clinical trials are flooding the black market.

A man has lived for a record nine months with a transplanted pig kidney while waiting for a human transplant.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge to toss their drug trafficking indictment on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.

NHS emergency departments are seeing more cases of self-harm, eating disorders and emotional distress in young people.

This year's jab has a few tweaks, including changes to better combat last year's Super-K strain.

Hundreds of families say they have had to wait months or even years for a dementia diagnosis for a loved one.

The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.

Marc Gaudisosi thought his symptoms were caused by a sinus infection. Then an urgent care told him to go to the hospital.

Costs are spiralling out of control as unregulated private providers capitalise on demand, say managers.

The disorder may affect hundreds of thousands in the UK, but many face delays in getting a diagnosis.

Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.

Close to 500 people have become ill with salmonella linked to imported eggs, say UK authorities who are investigating more clusters.

The approach focuses on the patient priorities, seeing the same clinicians, and involving people close to them.

Without brain surgery guided by live AI assistance, Rhys Hibbert could have lost his sight to a tumour.

More than 150 people have been killed after a massive flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, as hundreds still missing.

A fire at a nursery in a major government hospital in Pakistan's capital killed at least 14 newborns, hospital officials and the government said.

There have been decades of mistreatment and mismanagement of those who seek help later in life, say experts in a new, damning report.

They work better than patches, gum or pills, the most up-to-date evidence suggests.

The procurement of advanced cancer radiation treatment machines for Sri Lanka’s public health system has been delayed for nearly five years, putting the lives of thousands of cancer patients at risk, Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights Chairman Specialist Dr Chamal

At least 14 babies have died at a hospital nursery in Pakistan, officials say.

Nearly 4 million women in England can order a self-testing kits to check for high-risk HPV.

While Sri Lankan authorities continue to investigate notorious drug trafficker Shiran Basik’s alleged drug empire, illicit assets and international links, the Daily Mirror learns that Basik was also questioned in Dubai by FBI agents over possible connections to Iran before he was

Norway's King Harald is in a stable condition in hospital after his health deteriorated at the weekend, royal officials have said.

Nearly 600 practices in England have withdrawn from NHS dentistry over the last 10 years, as the service heads towards a two-tier system.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.

As President Trump has outlined a new vaccine schedule, Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican candidate for Florida governor, said on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that "spreading out that vaccination schedule, I think, does make sense."

Sinaloa Gov. Ruben Rocha Moya is accused of allegedly colluding with the infamous Sinaloa Cartel to distribute drugs inside the U.S.

157 people, including 55 children, received treatment at Jaffna Teaching Hospital for eye symptoms following a Hindu temple festival, raising concerns about possible ultraviolet exposure.

Several patients were severely injured when a pharmacy allegedly dispensed incorrect medication at a Nashville, Tennessee hospital, according to families.

A new vaccine injection extended the time patients remained cancer-free in a trial, though the duration of this benefit remains uncertain.

A young carer explains how their responsibilities prevent them from participating in activities their friends can do, highlighting challenges faced by teenage carers.

Hundreds of thousands of people with type 2 diabetes could gain access to a new weekly insulin injection as an alternative to daily shots.

The pharmaceutical company's stock price has nearly doubled amid optimism about a potential breakthrough in personalized cancer treatment.

A study found children's lung capacity caught up with peers in less polluted areas following the implementation of a clean air zone, according to researchers.

An eye surgeon reports fewer people seeking treatment for eye damage following the recent eclipse compared to the UK's last total solar eclipse in 1999.