Comedian Ricky Gervais insists he will never be cancelled, calling free speech the 'most important human right'. His new Netflix special, 'Mortality', lands December 30. Listen to the full interview on Capital Breakfast.
Sierra Leone faces severe cuts to UK aid, losing a vital £35m grant for maternal and newborn health. Experts warn lives are at stake. Read the full investigation.
A new UK study of 38,000 adults suggests blood protein patterns could predict risk of death within 5-10 years, offering a potential new tool for preventative healthcare.
New research suggests the 'healthy' BMI range may be flawed. Being underweight carries a higher mortality risk than being overweight. Discover the evidence.
A damning Gates Foundation report reveals global aid cuts, led by the US under Trump, will reverse decades of progress, causing 200,000+ preventable child deaths in 2025. Urgent action is needed.
A devastating Gates Foundation report projects 200,000 extra under-5 deaths this year, reversing decades of progress. UK and US aid cuts are blamed. Read the full analysis.
Pamala Bronner awoke from leg amputation surgery to find her prosthetic leg, dentures, and mother's ashes missing from a Detroit hospital. Read her shocking story.
New research reveals the dark side of fame: celebrities have a 33% higher mortality risk and live 4.6 years less than their peers. Discover the startling findings.
New research reveals the high price of fame, showing celebrities have a 33% higher mortality risk. Discover the health impacts of living in the public eye and what the study means.
Groundbreaking research reveals household names face 33% higher mortality risk. Discover how fame impacts longevity and why solo artists are most vulnerable.
Groundbreaking research reveals famous singers die nearly five years earlier than lesser-known peers. Discover the toxic impact of fame and how artists can protect themselves.
New research reveals the dark side of fame: celebrities face a mortality risk comparable to smoking. Discover the shocking findings and what it means for those in the spotlight.
WandaVision star Elizabeth Olsen shares her poignant perspective on ageing and mortality, revealing why she's always looked forward to growing older. Discover her moving reasons.
An NHS trust's pursuit of 'normal birth' is under investigation after a decade-long policy coincided with soaring infant mortality rates. Health Secretary calls it a 'national shame'.
The official UK Covid-19 inquiry faces criticism for presumed lockdown effectiveness. Examining Sweden's alternative approach and lockdown's lasting economic and social consequences.
Discover how paediatrician Pam Zinkin reduced child mortality in Mozambique from 25% to 4% and became a lifelong NHS campaigner. Read her remarkable story.
Ricky Gervais reveals his fourth Netflix stand-up special, Mortality, premiering December 30. Filmed at the London Palladium, it tackles life and death with his signature dark humour.
A new Stanford study reveals extreme heat could cause weekly death tolls rivaling the COVID pandemic, with up to 32,000 fatalities possible. Learn how adaptation measures could save lives.
Shocking research reveals 62% of coroners' prevention reports for maternal deaths in England and Wales go unheeded. Urgent NHS maternity investigation needed.
New research suggests drinking coffee before midday significantly lowers mortality risk. Discover the optimal time for your daily brew and its health benefits.
Gujjar-Bakarwal women in Kashmir's mountains face childbirth alone due to healthcare exclusion. This maternal mortality crisis demands urgent policy intervention.
New data reveals dementia has surpassed coronary heart disease as Australia's leading cause of death. Discover the shifting trends in mortality and what this means for public health.
NHS GP and TV's Dr Amir Khan reveals the single food group that can significantly extend your lifespan and improve overall health. Discover his simple dietary change.
Oscar-nominated actor Sir Ian McKellen opens up about his terrifying health scare that made him confront his own mortality while preparing for upcoming stage performances.
Labour Party calls for official inquiry into why England recorded significantly higher excess deaths than Wales during pandemic, raising questions about Westminster's handling of the crisis.
An experienced hospice chaplain shares the profound wisdom from patients facing their final days, revealing the universal question that unites us all when confronting mortality.
Groundbreaking NHS research exposes stark racial disparities in neonatal care outcomes, with babies born to Black mothers facing significantly higher mortality rates across England.
New research shows participating in elections significantly reduces mortality risk, with non-voters facing 19% higher chance of premature death regardless of political affiliation.
A NHS nurse has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for using an unsterile needle on a vulnerable teenage cancer patient and instructing them not to disclose the dangerous incident to anyone.
Renowned poet Frieda Hughes, daughter of Sylvia Plath and Ted Hughes, explores the stark reality of death through the metaphor of a failing printer in her latest powerful work.