Festive health swaps to cut Christmas calories
Brits consume up to 6,000 calories on Christmas Day. Nutritionists reveal simple festive food swaps to boost health and cut calories without losing joy.
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NHS dentistry crisis: minor contract tweaks won't solve the rot
The government's new NHS dental contract fails to address the core funding and recruitment crisis, leaving millions without access to care. Read why experts say it's not enough.
NHS dental reforms: New patient packages from April 2026
Major NHS dentistry reforms will launch in April 2026, prioritising urgent care and offering new treatment packages to save patients money. Find out what the changes mean for you.
Dentists Paid More for Urgent NHS Care in New Reforms
New government reforms will pay dentists more to treat urgent NHS patients. A think tank also proposes £150 annual dental vouchers to end the 'postcode lottery' of care.
Dentists to be paid more for NHS emergency appointments
The government announces a new payment plan for NHS dentists in England to boost urgent care access. Critics warn the plan lacks new funding and is insufficient to solve the deepening crisis.
Major NHS Dentistry Reforms to Tackle 14 Million Patient Backlog
Major NHS dentistry reforms will see dentists paid more for urgent care from April 2026, aiming to help millions unable to access treatment. The changes follow a Mirror campaign highlighting a crisis in dental care.
Kinnock Announces Landmark NHS Dentistry Reforms
Health Minister Stephen Kinnock unveils the biggest NHS dental contract modernisation in years, boosting urgent care pay by 80% and ending DIY dentistry despair. Read the full plan.
NHS Dentistry Reforms Could Save Patients £225
UK government reforms to NHS dentistry promise savings and better access. But are they enough to end the 'postcode lottery'? Read the full analysis.
Junior doctors to strike for five days before Christmas
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day walkout from December 17-22 in an ongoing pay dispute, the BMA has announced. Follow for the latest on NHS strikes.
Expert Tips to Stop Snoring and Sleep Better
Discover 5 proven methods to reduce snoring, from sleep position changes to diet adjustments. Improve your sleep quality and your partner's tonight.
Government Accused of Cherrypicking NHS Strike Poll Data
Exclusive investigation reveals how the Department of Health selectively leaked polling data to undermine junior doctors' strike. Discover the truth behind the manipulated statistics.
NHS Issues Urgent Message on Dental Appointments
The NHS is reminding the public that urgent dental care is available for severe pain, swelling, or injury. Find out if you qualify and how to get help within 24 hours.
Rhyl's 'skinny' Christmas tree sparks resident fury
Residents in the seaside town of Rhyl have ridiculed the council's 'threadbare' Christmas tree, dubbing it a 'Temu tree' and blaming shrinkflation. Discover the council's response and the national growing crisis.
NHS Doctors' Strike: A Clash of Perspectives
Retired consultant backs junior doctors' strike over decades of poor pay, while a serving paediatric consultant voices dissent. Explore the deep divide within the NHS.
UK tourist dies after medical procedures in Turkey
A British citizen has died in Istanbul following a hair transplant and dental treatment. An investigation is underway. Get the latest updates on this tragic story.
British man dies after medical procedures in Turkey
A 36-year-old British tourist has died in Istanbul just days after undergoing a hair transplant and dental treatment. An investigation is underway into the tragic incident.
Doctor: Don't judge those who can't afford to strike
A doctor urges against judging medics working through NHS strikes, revealing many can't afford to lose pay due to financial pressures and family commitments.
Streeting Confronts BMA Over NHS Reform Stance
Wes Streeting confronts British Medical Association in explosive clash over NHS reform and waiting lists, vowing to treat doctors as 'partners, not enemies' in Labour's health service overhaul.
Streeting attacks BMA as obstacle to NHS reform
Wes Streeting confronts British Medical Association in explosive clash over NHS strikes and demands radical service transformation to save Britain's healthcare system.
Breakthrough Gel Repairs Tooth Enamel Without Fillings
Groundbreaking research from UK scientists develops a revolutionary peptide hydrogel that repairs tooth enamel damage, potentially eliminating the need for traditional fillings and drilling.
Crest Toothpaste Packaging Investigation: Fluoride Concerns
Procter & Gamble faces scrutiny over Crest toothpaste packaging as health experts question fluoride protection. Discover what this means for your dental health routine.
Constant pain after NHS dental cleaning leaves life in ruins
A British woman reveals how a routine dental cleaning left her with debilitating nerve damage and constant facial pain, exposing gaps in NHS dental care and medical negligence support.
Army dentists deployed to Turkey for troops' dental care
British Army dental specialists are conducting emergency treatments for service personnel stationed in Turkey, addressing urgent dental issues that could compromise military readiness and operational effectiveness.
Teen dies after dental surgery, safety investigation launched
Sophie Farmer, a vibrant 17-year-old from Illinois, died unexpectedly after what should have been routine dental surgery, raising serious questions about medical safety protocols and anaesthesia procedures.
US dental anaesthetic shortage forces treatment cancellations
American dental practices face treatment cancellations as FDA confirms ongoing shortage of local anaesthetics, with no immediate resolution in sight.
FDA warns dentists: Fluoride risks for children
American health authorities sound alarm over fluoride treatments for young children, citing potential developmental and health complications. UK dentists urged to reconsider routine procedures.
UK Mercury Dental Fillings Face Ban Over Fish Contamination
Alarming new research reveals mercury from dental fillings is contaminating UK fish, prompting urgent calls for a complete ban on amalgam fillings across Britain.
German dentists memorialise Nazi-era brutality
German dental association unveils groundbreaking memorial acknowledging profession's complicity in Nazi sadistic practices and human experimentation during Third Reich era.
Mum: Removing my front teeth was best decision ever
A UK mother reveals how extracting her front teeth transformed her life after years of dental agony and insecurity - and why she's never looked back.
Teen's face swells unrecognisably after dental surgery
A teenager's face swelled to twice its normal size following a wisdom tooth extraction, leaving his own siblings struggling to recognise him in a bizarre medical reaction.
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