Background Depending on the colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programme, a colonoscopy should be performed within 1–3 months ...

Over and over again, from the age of 19 to 21, Milli Tanner would hear the same words: ‘You’re just too young to have bowel cancer.’ She would visit the GP an astonishing 13 times over the course of ...

Where to get the shingles vaccine – and other essential winter health checks - It’s important to keep up with these health ...

The NHS has recommended that individuals adhere to a 10-day protocol if they test positive for Covid. Despite a slight decrease in Covid cases recently, the virus remains prevalent across the UK.

Early trial results for a multi-cancer blood test have sparked excitement, but the technology still fails to detect three in ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Patients across England are set to gain direct access to specialist care via the NHS App, as dozens of new pilot schemes aim to streamline healthcare and ease pressure on hospitals. This initiative, ...

Ever wondered about your own risk of developing type 2 diabetes? It turns out there's a simple test that can help you grasp just this, and it's recommended by the NHS. Whilst it cannot provide a ...

As we get into another winter holiday season, COVID is still part of our lives. And although it's hard to predict exactly what this year's cold, flu and coronavirus season will look like, experts want ...