George RR Martin reveals depression struggle during hiatus
George RR Martin has revealed he struggled with depression during a six-month hiatus, saying 'the worst may be yet to come'.
Category : Health
Swimmer Archie Goodburn begs PM to listen in tearful BBC plea
Terminal swimmer Archie Goodburn, 25, tearfully urged PM Andy Burnham to boost brain cancer funding on BBC Breakfast, saying patients are 'on my knees begging' for change.
I ditched fabric conditioner for a month - here's what happened
After a month without fabric conditioner, towels absorbed water better, workout gear stayed fresher, and laundry smelled clean without heavy perfume.
Brain cancer patient begs Andy Burnham for funding in tearful plea
Commonwealth Games swimmer Archie Goodburn, diagnosed with incurable brain tumour, tearfully begs PM for national brain cancer lead on BBC Breakfast.
Glee's Brittany Parks reveals stage 2 breast cancer diagnosis
Glee actress Brittany Parks announced she has stage 2 Triple Negative Breast Cancer, with co-star Heather Morris launching a GoFundMe for her medical bills.
Kim urges dog soup amid deadly heatwave in North Korea
North Koreans are urged to eat dog soup as a 'nutritious' remedy during a record-breaking heatwave, with state media promoting the dish.
Mum Dies on Turkey Holiday, Family Raises Funds
Shelly Dean, 58, from Leeds, died in her sleep in Turkey on August 1. Her family, in shock, is raising funds to repatriate her body, with a GoFundMe exceeding £3,300.
Mum's curable cancer hope shattered by incurable diagnosis
Lisa Rimmer, 36, was told her agonising knee pain was curable lymphoma, but weeks later learned she has incurable high-grade follicular lymphoma, forcing her to pause her business.
Dizzy Spells Masked Rare Heart Conditions in Woman, 33
Denisa Fraser, 33, discovered she had two rare heart conditions after a workplace health check, following years of dismissing dizzy spells as poor fitness.
Breast cancer screening misses 95% of at-risk women under 50
A new risk assessment tool identifies eight times more high-risk women under 50 than current NICE guidelines, which miss up to 95% of cases.
Botched bowel op surgeon struck off after 'not known to man' error
NHS locum surgeon Dr Yasser Adly Abdel Rahman has been erased from the medical register after a botched emergency bowel operation at Royal Oldham Hospital, described as 'not known to man'.
Dog Owners Warned Common Gestures Could Signal Sunburn
A vet nurse warns that dogs licking or rubbing skin may signal sunburn, with pale-coated pets most at risk during heatwaves.
EastEnders star's son rushed to hospital after mystery illness
EastEnders star Melissa Suffield rushed her six-year-old son River to A&E after he suffered from a mysterious illness, which left him difficult to wake and sweating profusely.
Swimmer with brain cancer begs for funding in tears on BBC
Commonwealth Games swimmer Archie Goodburn, diagnosed with incurable brain cancer, broke down in tears on BBC Breakfast as he pleaded with Andy Burnham for more funding and a national brain cancer lead.
Swimmer hospitalized for a month after parasite infection
A woman was hospitalized for a month after contracting cryptosporidium, a parasite, following swims in the sea near Brighton during a heatwave, believing she swallowed contaminated seawater.
Dad's postnatal depression: 'I wanted to throw my newborn'
Steve Sharman, 35, from Stoke-on-Trent, feared he'd hurt his daughter Florence due to overwhelming anger from postnatal depression, a condition affecting up to 1 in 10 new fathers.
Cardiff food truck linked to festival food poisoning outbreak
A Cardiff-based food truck is under investigation after dozens fell ill at Truck Festival, with the stall shut down within 90 minutes of reports.
NHS doctor suspended for explicit video to colleague
NHS doctor Stavros Dimitriadis suspended for six months after showing a female colleague an explicit video and engaging in sexually motivated behaviour over 18 months.
NHS nurse fears death after hidden blood clot destroyed kidneys
A fit NHS nurse now needs dialysis three times a week after a hidden blood clot destroyed her kidneys, and fears she won't see her kids grow up.
Two deaths linked to US cyclosporiasis outbreak
Two people in Michigan have died in a cyclosporiasis outbreak, with over 6,700 confirmed cases nationwide. The CDC links it to contaminated lettuce, but officials say the source is not fully identified.
Mum's leg pain turns out to be incurable cancer
Lisa Rimmer, 36, from Cheshire, cried 'my babies' after a year of knee pain was diagnosed as incurable high-grade follicular lymphoma.
Study Confirms 'Ozempic Hair' Side Effect of Weight Loss Jabs
A University of Pennsylvania study of 50,000 records finds GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic raise hair loss risk by 37-68%, with experts noting it's often temporary.
Walk 30 Minutes Daily for Health Boost, Experts Advise
Experts say walking 30 minutes daily is the optimal 'sweet spot' for health benefits, as the NHS launches a rewards programme to encourage this habit.
Manchester care home rated inadequate over unsafe care
Ringway Mews Care Home in Wythenshawe has been rated 'inadequate' by the CQC after inspectors found unsafe care, low staffing, and multiple regulation breaches.
Advice: Attending Party Where Ex-Affair Partner Will Be
A woman seeks advice on attending a friend's party where her former affair partner and his wife will be present, fearing awkwardness and guilt.
Salmon juicier if coated in olive oil before cooking
Coat salmon in olive oil before baking to keep it moist and flavorful. This kitchen staple acts as a sealant, locking in juices and natural oils.
One in eight mums in England diagnosed with gestational diabetes
One in eight mums in England is diagnosed with gestational diabetes, a 60% rise in five years, with higher rates among ethnic minorities and deprived areas.
Beverley Callard struggles to sleep amid cancer battle
Beverley Callard, 69, admits she 'can't win' as she battles anxiety and sleeplessness after radiotherapy, worrying about her Fair City return.
Beverley Callard 'nervous and anxious' as she struggles to sleep
Coronation Street legend Beverley Callard, 69, says she 'can't win' as she battles sleep and anxiety after finishing radiotherapy for early-stage cancer.
Six laundry habits worsening hay fever, experts warn
Over a quarter of UK adults suffer hay fever. Experts at Beko UK reveal six common laundry mistakes that increase indoor pollen and worsen symptoms.
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