Brain surgeon dropped my skull on floor, says stroke survivor
Tom Park-Paul, 34, had a brain haemorrhage and a 16-hour operation. Surgeons dropped his skull piece, but he finds it hilarious and is grateful to be alive.
Category : Health
NHS two-year waits for ADHD and autism assessments
NHS bodies in England now impose minimum two-year waits for ADHD and autism assessments, as nearly 1 million people sit on ADHD waiting lists and 295,000 await autism assessment.
Gamechanging brain tumour test cuts diagnosis to two hours
A rapid genomic test for brain tumours can diagnose patients while still on the operating table, cutting waiting times from eight weeks to two hours, NHS England says.
GLP-1 users: how has rapid weight loss changed your emotions?
The Guardian seeks GLP-1 users of a year or more to share emotional adjustments from rapid weight loss, including dating, work, and self-perception changes.
Stillbirth after mum forced to travel in maternity closure
A baby was stillborn after a pregnant woman had to travel to another hospital because North Devon District Hospital's maternity unit was closed due to a lack of doctors.
Mum to donate kidney to son born with one for 'normal life'
Elliot Plimley, 11, will receive a kidney from his mum Vicky after his last remaining organ was removed. The family hopes to raise funds for a holiday abroad once both recover from the transplant surgery.
Paedophile using AI to undress children bailed to home near playground
A paedophile who used AI to 'nudify' thousands of child images was jailed for two years and four months after being bailed to a flat overlooking a playground he targeted.
Coronation Street star misses cancer appointment over parking
Former Coronation Street actress Tracy Shaw missed a breast cancer appointment at Royal Berkshire Hospital after failing to find a parking space, spending 45 minutes circling the car park.
Meningitis outbreak danger linked to bacterial genetic change
Scientists linked a genetic change to the severity of a Kent meningitis B outbreak that infected over 20 young people, mostly students, in March.
Nine conditions that qualify pensioners for £76.70 weekly DWP boost
State pensioners with one of nine common health conditions, including arthritis and asthma, may claim Attendance Allowance worth up to £76.70 a week from the DWP.
Meningitis symptoms to watch for as scientists make Kent MenB discovery
Scientists found genetic changes in the bacteria behind the UK's worst MenB outbreak, which hit Kent in March and infected 21 people, mostly students.
Best Eye Creams for Brightening and Lifting, Expert-Tested
Expert Caroline Brien tests the best eye creams for brightening and lifting, tackling dark circles, puffiness, and fine lines with targeted formulas.
Bladder cancer symptoms mistaken for common infection
Bladder cancer, the UK's 11th most common cancer, often shows no symptoms until advanced. Blood in urine is the key warning sign, also linked to UTIs.
Locktober: Male Chastity Trend Set for October Surge
Chastity is gaining traction among men ahead of Locktober, the annual month-long male chastity challenge, with interest tripling since the start of the decade.
Sunderland wait on Brobbey hamstring injury
Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey injured his hamstring in the Netherlands' Nations League draw with Germany and will return to the club for scans and diagnosis.
Manchester man, 22, in critical care after brain injury at work
Oliver Horn, 22, founder of Manchester video firm Full Exposure, is in critical care after a serious fall at work. Doctors removed part of his skull to relieve brain swelling, and his family has launched a fundraiser.
Mum weighing 4st fights to live after wedding cut short
Emilie Cullum, 36, weighs just over four stone and was forced to cut her wedding short. She is fundraising for treatment in Thailand after being placed on palliative care.
Corrie star collapses on set in cancer battle
Former Coronation Street star Beverley Callard collapsed on the set of Fair City and was checked by paramedics amid her breast cancer battle.
DWP confirms 177 conditions qualifying for £748 PIP
The DWP has confirmed 177 conditions that could qualify people for £748 in monthly PIP payments, with 4.09 million claimants as of July 31 2026.
Protein trend is 'just hype', warns Professor Tim Spector
Professor Tim Spector warns most people in the UK are not protein deficient and that many high-protein products are ultra-processed foods.
Mum saved by pension-funded cancer treatment in Germany
Laura Pearce, told she had weeks to live, funded TACE treatment in Germany with her pension and life insurance, and is now in remission.
Grandmother's Drinking Sparks Custody Row
A father refuses to let his alcoholic mother-in-law care for his daughter unsupervised, despite his wife's insistence. He seeks advice on handling the situation.
9 ways to boost your wellbeing before winter
Psychotherapist Belinda Sidhu shares nine practical steps to build defences against the winter blues and Seasonal Affective Disorder before the colder months take hold.
Endo activist urges action after 15-year diagnosis ordeal
Endometriosis activist Evelyn Scott was dismissed by doctors for 15 years before her severe condition was diagnosed, leading to a hysterectomy. She is now calling for period-inclusive sex education in all UK schools.
Coroner: NHS failures before Newcastle mental health ward killing
A coroner found failures to monitor Ahsan Zia before he killed Michael Matthews on a Newcastle NHS mental health ward, but ruled these did not contribute to the death.
Trump 'winces at jet noise' as brain shrinks, doctor claims
Dr Adam James claims Donald Trump's reaction to a jet flyby and glove-wearing in 20C heat suggest frontotemporal dementia and a nearing end.
90 care packages cut under North Ayrshire 'critical only' policy
Ninety people have had care packages withdrawn by North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership since its critical care only policy began on April 1, a Cabinet member has revealed.
GP urges patients to stop taking PPIs like omeprazole as soon as possible
A GP advises anyone taking proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole to stop as soon as safely possible, saying reasons to stop outweigh those to continue.
Beverley Callard 'lost consciousness' on Fair City set
Beverley Callard revealed she lost consciousness while filming Fair City, prompting paramedics to attend. The actress, 69, awaiting biopsy results after cancer treatment.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran Honours Staff With 40+ Years of Service
NHS Ayrshire & Arran celebrated 162 colleagues with over 40 years of service at a special event, honouring their dedication to patients and communities.
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