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UK Cancer Cases Set for 33% Surge by 2050

Exclusive analysis reveals a stark postcode lottery in cancer rates across the UK, with the North West and Yorkshire facing the steepest increases. Health experts warn of an impending crisis driven by ageing population and lifestyle factors.

53M Americans' lifestyle risks causing birth defect crisis

Leading medical experts issue a stark warning that sedentary habits and poor nutrition among 53 million Americans are creating a silent public health crisis, significantly increasing the risk of serious birth defects in future generations.

Gaza Water Crisis Triggers Deadly Paralysis Outbreak

Exclusive: A catastrophic water shortage in Gaza, exacerbated by Israeli restrictions, is triggering a deadly outbreak of acute flaccid paralysis. Aid agencies warn of a spiralling humanitarian disaster as fuel and clean water supplies run critically low.

Mississippi Declares Emergency Over Soaring Infant Deaths

Mississippi declares a state of emergency over a devastating infant mortality crisis, with rates now the highest in the US. Health officials reveal a shocking 75% rise in newborn deaths in just one region, prompting urgent calls for action.

Indonesia's Papua Faces Measles and Malnutrition Catastrophe

Exclusive: The World Health Organisation confirms a major health emergency in Indonesia's Papua region, with soaring child mortality rates from measles and malnutrition. Critics accuse Jakarta of neglect and imposing a media blackout.

NHS: Long-Term Sickness a 'National Emergency'

A stark NHS analysis reveals a surge in long-term illness is crippling the workforce, creating a 'sicknote culture' and pushing the economy towards a breaking point. Health leaders demand urgent government action.

Two Cancer Diagnoses in a Year: The Unspoken Truths

A raw and honest account of navigating two cancer diagnoses in one year. Discover the practical and emotional realities that medical leaflets don't prepare you for, from mental health battles to the logistics of daily life.

NHS Scotland's £10m Weight-Loss Jab Bill Revealed

Scotland's NHS is spending a staggering £10 million annually on weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy as the nation battles a severe obesity epidemic. This investigative report reveals the soaring prescription costs and the pressing health challe

Gaza Paralysis Outbreak Linked to Water Crisis

The World Health Organization reports a sharp rise in acute flaccid paralysis cases in Gaza, linking the outbreak to a severe public health emergency caused by contaminated water and collapsing sanitation.

Deadly Cattle Superbug Jumps to Humans in UK

A new, highly drug-resistant superbug originating in cattle is now transmitting to humans, raising fears of a new public health emergency. Scientists warn of its resistance to last-line antibiotics.

Trump Aid Cuts Linked to Soaring Maternal Deaths in Africa

New research exposes the devastating impact of Trump-era aid cuts, linking the expanded 'Mexico City Policy' to a dramatic 31% increase in maternal mortality across sub-Saharan African nations reliant on US health funding.

Denise Richards' tearful plea on daughter's mental health

Former Bond girl Denise Richards opens up in an emotional new interview about her family's private struggle with her teenage daughter's severe mental health crisis and the difficult decision to seek intensive treatment.

Low Income Students Face Higher Eating Disorder Risk

Groundbreaking research from the University of Exeter uncovers a stark connection between financial hardship and the prevalence of eating disorders among UK university students, urging a rethink of mental health support systems.

Cheap heart drug boosts breast cancer survival

Groundbreaking UK research reveals a cheap, widely available heart drug, propranolol, could significantly improve survival rates for women battling aggressive triple-negative breast cancer, offering new hope for a notoriously difficult-to-treat disease.

Men Born Before 1970 Face Higher Prostate Cancer Risk

A leading cancer expert reveals a generational health alert: men born before 1970 have a significantly higher genetic risk for aggressive prostate cancer. Discover why and why screening is crucial.

Mum's suicide after NHS mental health care failings revealed

Exclusive: The heartbroken family of Danielle Greaney, 33, speak out after she took her own life following what they describe as catastrophic failings in her mental health care. The mother-of-two's tragic final days are detailed in a damning coroner's rep

US City Sues Meta and Google Over Youth Mental Health Crisis

The US city of Providence, Rhode Island, has launched a landmark lawsuit against Meta, Google, YouTube, and Instagram's parent companies, alleging their algorithms have created a youth mental health epidemic. The suit seeks financial compensation for the

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