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Hero launches charity to end child hospital loneliness
Pride of Britain winner Jamie McDonald launches Ward Buddies, a children's charity tackling loneliness in hospitals. The initiative provides companionship for young patients when families can't be there.
Gail Porter shares heartbreaking loneliness confession
TV star Gail Porter reveals her festive loneliness in emotional Instagram posts after a series of disappointments, prompting an outpouring of support from followers and friends.
Making Friends in Your 30s: A Practical Guide
Discover how one woman defied statistics and built meaningful friendships in her 30s using apps and real-life connections. Learn practical tips to overcome adult loneliness.
11-year-olds wait for NHS vaping addiction treatment
Exclusive: Children as young as 11 are on waiting lists for Britain's first NHS vaping addiction clinic at Alder Hey Hospital. Discover the growing youth vaping epidemic and what's being done.
Japan's Real 'Rental Family' Industry Exposed
Discover the real Japanese businesses offering rented relatives and friends, a service spotlighted in the new film 'Rental Family' starring Brendan Fraser. Explore the loneliness epidemic driving this unique industry.
Queen of Versailles: Broadway Star's Journey Through Grief
Jackie Siegel's life transforms from building a 90,000-square-foot palace to Broadway musical fame while battling profound personal tragedies. Discover how she turns darkness into light.
Gen Z brings back communal dining despite loneliness
Discover why Britain's loneliest generation is embracing communal dining tables and supper clubs. Learn how Gen Z is creating new social spaces beyond smartphones and traditional pubs.
Childhood loneliness raises dementia risk by 41%
New research reveals that feeling lonely in childhood is strongly linked to accelerated cognitive decline and a significantly higher risk of dementia later in life. Discover the long-term impact on brain health.
Navigating homesickness when living overseas
A woman grapples with severe homesickness after years abroad, torn between her idyllic home life and the painful longing for family. Expert advice urges decisive action.
Dick Van Dyke on loneliness and feeling 'diminished'
Mary Poppins star Dick Van Dyke, 99, opens up about the profound loneliness of outliving his friends and feeling 'physically and socially diminished' in a candid new diary. Discover his secret to joy.
8 Ways to Stay Social After Retirement
Discover 8 proven strategies to combat loneliness and build a strong support system in retirement. Boost your wellbeing and find a new sense of purpose today.
Modern Friendship: Why Less Contact Creates Stronger Bonds
Discover the counterintuitive approach to forming meaningful friendships in today's fast-paced world. Learn why putting out strong vibes then stepping back might be the key to lasting connections.
West Midlands tops UK childhood obesity chart
New NHS data exposes a growing health crisis as West Midlands records highest childhood obesity rates in England, with nearly 1 in 3 Year 6 children clinically obese.
Steve Wright's secret government project revealed in budget
Exclusive documents uncover Steve Wright's secret government collaboration on loneliness strategy before his tragic death, raising questions about project's future.
US Obesity Rates Hit Record High Amid New Drug Hope
New CDC data reveals American obesity rates have hit unprecedented levels, while revolutionary GLP-1 medications like Wegovy and Zepbound show promising results in combating the epidemic.
Trump-Xi Summit: Fentanyl Deal and Trade Talks Breakthrough
In a landmark meeting at the APEC summit, Donald Trump and Xi Jinping reach breakthrough agreement on combating fentanyl trade while addressing ongoing trade tensions between the world's largest economies.
Single-Person Households Set to Surge 20% in Britain
New research reveals Britain is becoming a nation of solo dwellers, with single-person households projected to increase by nearly one-fifth, raising concerns about loneliness and housing demands.
Pete Wicks: 'I'm sad, lonely and depressed'
The Only Way Is Essex star Pete Wicks opens up about his mental health struggles, revealing the emotional turmoil behind his public persona and the reality of feeling isolated despite his fame.
Britain's Loneliness Epidemic: The Pub Solution
New research reveals Britain's growing loneliness crisis and how community spaces like pubs could provide unexpected relief for mental health struggles.
Boston South End overwhelmed by drugs and homelessness crisis
Exclusive investigation reveals how Boston's prestigious South End district faces unprecedented challenges with open drug use and homelessness, prompting urgent community action and police response.
NHS forced to choose: Obesity crisis vs routine care
Exclusive analysis reveals how Britain's growing obesity epidemic is pushing the NHS toward an impossible choice between routine care and weight-related treatments as waiting lists hit record highs.
NHS pop-up flu jabs at fire stations and bowling alleys
The NHS launches innovative pop-up vaccination clinics across unusual venues including sports halls and bowling alleys to combat winter flu epidemic, with school-age children being key focus.
Surf club's radical plan to combat male loneliness
An iconic Australian surf club is pioneering a radical approach to tackle the growing epidemic of male isolation through traditional male spaces and mentorship programmes.
Harvey's heartbreaking plea: 'Why can't I have a friend?'
A mother's emotional account of her 11-year-old son Harvey's desperate search for friendship and the heartbreaking reality of childhood isolation affecting many families across the UK.
Poland's loneliness epidemic fuels birth rate collapse
As Poland's birth rate plummets to unprecedented lows, new research reveals a surprising culprit: a devastating loneliness epidemic that government financial incentives cannot solve.
Trump's 'drug boat' plan to combat US opioid crisis
Donald Trump suggests deploying naval forces against drug cartels in radical proposal to tackle America's fentanyl epidemic, drawing criticism from medical experts.
Opioid Overdoses Creating Brain Injury Epidemic
Exclusive investigation reveals the silent crisis of brain injuries emerging from the opioid epidemic, with survivors facing lifelong neurological challenges and inadequate support systems across the UK.
Strong Social Life Could Be Key to Reducing Frailty in Ageing
Groundbreaking research reveals that maintaining an active social life as you age significantly reduces frailty risk, offering a powerful, non-medical approach to healthy ageing.
Obesity fuels 53% cancer surge in older adults
Groundbreaking research exposes how obesity has become the primary driver behind rising cancer rates in older adults, with stark warnings for UK healthcare systems.
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