The check, introduced in 2009, is designed to help spot people at higher risk of common life-threatening illnesses. (Getty Images) As we age, we know we should keep a better eye on our health, ...

There are specific health checks that are recommended by the NHS for certain age groups and demographics, like smear tests, ...

A full body scan is a private health care practice that can detect diseases, cancers and chronic conditions. (Getty) Full body scans are growing in popularity as they can be used to detect on-going ...

MANY of us would agree that prevention is better than cure. However figures shows that less than half of those eligible for the NHS Health Check take up this offer. The NHS Health Check is available ...

Attending an NHS Health Check appointment - a preventative screening programme offered for free in the UK - is associated with both a decreased risk of dying and a decreased risk of several diseases, ...

The government is planning to roll out an NHS Digital Health Check service from spring 2024, in a bid to free up GP appointments and reduce NHS waiting times. The check-up is a digital version of the ...

Staying well isn’t just about reacting to illness, it’s about catching potential problems early before they affect your ...

Laura Burr said an early NHS health check might have saved her husband's life. (Laura Burr/SWNS) Laura Burr had only been married for six months when she held her husband’s hand as he died from an ...

The government is planning a pilot of its NHS Digital Health Check, which will be available through the NHS App for those who are selected to be part of the trial. The checkup is a digital version of ...

England's adult social care system could be revolutionised by adopting a Japanese-style "health MOT" for individuals turning 65, a new report suggests. The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) ...