Major Study Finds No Evidence HRT Alters Dementia Risk
A major international review finds no significant link between HRT and dementia risk. Experts say prescriptions should be based on other benefits, not cognitive concerns. Read the latest.
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£5,989 Council Tax Refund After Martin Lewis Advice
A listener to Martin Lewis's podcast reveals how he secured a £5,989.30 council tax refund for his father with dementia using the 'severely under-publicised' SMI discount. Learn how this could impact hundreds of thousands.
Family's fury as partner found not guilty of murder
The family of Nikkita Azzopardi, beaten to death in Melbourne, speak out after her partner was found not guilty due to mental impairment. They demand justice and legal reform.
New Mental Health Act Becomes Law in UK
Health Secretary Wes Streeting hails the new Mental Health Act as a 'giant leap' for dignity and autonomy. The law, receiving Royal Assent, overhauls the 1983 Act and aims to tackle racial inequalities and inappropriate detention.
Alzheimer's prevalence higher in over-85s, study finds
A landmark study reveals Alzheimer's is more widespread in older age groups than thought. A new blood test could enable early detection, offering crucial hope for future treatments.
GPS driving habits could spot dementia risk early
New research reveals subtle changes in everyday driving, like avoiding night trips, can identify cognitive impairment years before traditional tests. Discover the potential for early intervention.
Judi Dench opens up on sight loss from AMD
Dame Judi Dench reveals she can no longer recognise faces or read due to age-related macular degeneration. Discover her moving interview and how she's adapting to sight loss.
Judi Dench reveals AMD has cost her independence
Dame Judi Dench shares heartbreaking update on her age-related macular degeneration, revealing she can no longer go out alone. Learn about AMD symptoms and prevention.
Coffee linked to longer life in severe mental illness
New UK research reveals drinking 3-4 cups of coffee daily could lengthen telomeres, adding five years of life for those with severe mental disorders. Discover the science behind the brew.
Chris McCausland's AI Vision Quest on BBC
Strictly winner Chris McCausland explores revolutionary AI tech for the blind in his BBC documentary, 'Seeing into the Future', now on iPlayer. Discover how tech promises new independence.
'Clogged Brain Drains' Flag Early Alzheimer's Risk
New research reveals 'clogged drains' in the brain, visible on standard MRI scans, could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. Learn the symptoms and when to see a GP.
Princess of Wales Opens Up on Maternal Mental Health
The Princess of Wales pens emotional letter supporting maternal mental health awareness, championing 'love, hope and compassion' for parents facing perinatal challenges.
Mum's schizophrenia led to toddler's swing death
A mental health expert explains how schizophrenia tragically distorted a mother's reality, leading to her toddler's death on a park swing. A heartbreaking reminder of the urgent need for mental health support.
Aimee Lou Wood on mental health and Angelina Jolie's impact
Sex Education star Aimee Lou Wood reveals her personal mental health struggles and how Angelina Jolie's honesty about her own experiences provided crucial comfort and validation.
Friend Influence Drives Teen Self-Harm, Study Reveals
Groundbreaking UK research reveals teenagers are significantly more likely to self-harm if their friends engage in similar behaviour, highlighting urgent need for peer-focused mental health interventions.
Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled
Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.
Mental Health Calls Need Medical Response, Not Police Force
Exclusive investigation reveals how sending armed police to mental health emergencies leads to preventable tragedies. Discover why experts demand medical-first response systems.
Elmo's viral mental health tweet inspires Netflix project
NASCAR star Bubba Wallace reveals how a simple tweet from Elmo sparked a global mental health conversation and led to unexpected Netflix collaborations.
Toddler's blindness: Parents' heartbreaking discovery
A family's world is turned upside down as they share the devastating moment they realised their toddler is losing his sight. This emotional journey reveals the early signs of childhood blindness that every parent should know.
Frankie Bridge: Ketamine therapy changed my life
Saturdays singer Frankie Bridge opens up about her groundbreaking ketamine therapy journey, revealing how the controversial treatment transformed her mental health battle after traditional methods failed.
Roman Kemp: 'I feel like I've failed' mental health admission
Capital Radio host Roman Kemp opens up about his mental health struggles and feelings of failure in an emotional new interview that's resonating with fans nationwide.
BBC star launches mental health fund after depression battle
Former BBC presenter Marcus Skeete reveals his devastating mental health struggle and launches groundbreaking fund to support others in crisis
Kristen Bell's mental health struggle revelation
Frozen star Kristen Bell opens up about her profound mental health battle and the daily practices that help her manage depression and anxiety.
Mental health support cut before park murder
A coroner's inquest reveals how a Devon man killed a stranger in a park just months after his mental health support was terminated, raising serious questions about care system failures.
NHS mental health failures in postnatal depression tragedy
Exclusive investigation reveals how systemic failures in NHS mental health support contributed to the death of a young mother battling severe postnatal depression, as her family demands urgent reform.
Youth Suicide Rates Up 50% in Decade
Shocking new data reveals a devastating 50% increase in suicide rates among children and young people in England over the past ten years, with experts calling for urgent mental health reforms.
Medical trial transforms young person's depression battle
A groundbreaking clinical trial offers new hope for treatment-resistant depression as a young patient shares their life-changing experience with an innovative medical approach.
ADHD Adults Face 5x Higher Financial Crisis Risk
Groundbreaking UK research reveals adults with ADHD are nearly five times more likely to face serious financial difficulties, with new study exposing the devastating mental health impact of money struggles.
200 Guide Dog Puppies Need New Homes After Charity Decision
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association makes difficult choice to rehome 200 puppies in training due to funding pressures and changing demand for assistance dogs.
Mother's plea after daughter's suicide reveals service failures
Jenni Wilmott shares devastating story of daughter Jasmine's struggle with mental health services before taking her own life, calling for urgent system reforms.
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