TikTok leads to rare EDS diagnosis after lifetime of injuries
Lorraine Ansell, 45, from Wiltshire, got a rare hEDS diagnosis after TikTok videos prompted her to seek help. She shares her story for EDS Awareness Month.
Category : Health
Doctor warns you've been brushing your teeth wrong your whole life
An NHS doctor warns that brushing your teeth after breakfast could damage enamel. Advice on when to brush, backed by a dentist.
Healthy diet may slow accumulation of chronic illnesses in old age, study finds
Swedish study finds healthy diets may slow chronic disease accumulation in older adults, particularly cardiovascular disease and dementia.
Japanese man, 102, becomes oldest person to summit Mount Fuji
Kokichi Akuzawa, 102, becomes oldest person to climb Mount Fuji, breaking his own record and earning Guinness World Records recognition.
Closing your eyes 'nearly doubles' your ability to spot a liar
Research suggests closing your eyes nearly doubles your ability to spot a liar, as vocal changes reveal deception. Learn the science behind voice cues.
Brit issues 'toxic' cat bite warning after requiring six surgeries in nine days
Man requires six operations after cat bite, warns of infection risks. Others share similar stories as experts advise immediate washing and medical attention.
NHS trust admits failings over teenage girl's suicide after absconding from hospital
UHSussex pleads guilty to failings after 16-year-old Ellame Ford-Dunn absconded from hospital care and died. Sentencing due in November.
Is Ethical Meat-Eating a Better Path to Animal Welfare Than Vegetarianism?
An argument that ethical meat-eating may be more effective than vegetarianism in reducing animal suffering, questioning the motives behind rigid dietary prescriptions.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt expecting baby girl
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, 28, announces she is expecting a baby girl in May 2026, her second child with husband Nicholas Riccio.
Ovarian cancer: Persistent bloating ignored by most women, charity warns
Target Ovarian Cancer warns that only a third of women would see a GP about persistent bloating, a key symptom, risking late diagnosis.
NHS to offer weight-loss drug Wegovy to over a million more patients to prevent heart attacks and st
NHS England expands Wegovy availability to overweight people with prior cardiovascular events, reducing heart attack and stroke risk by 20%.
This Morning's Michelle Elman shares update after brain surgery reveals broken tube
This Morning regular Michelle Elman reveals a tube in her brain broke during high-risk surgery to treat a new cyst, sharing her recovery update.
Demi Lovato Marks Five Years of Sobriety
Demi Lovato marks five years sober and thanks fans. Other celebrities, including Daniel Radcliffe, Zac Efron and Eminem, have also spoken about addiction recovery.
Haelwyn Adams told she was dying after 20-week scan
At 20 weeks pregnant, Haelwyn Adams, 41, was diagnosed with terminal stage four colon cancer after years of stomach pain being dismissed as period pain and IBS.
Florida retreats on vaccine mandate abolition following Trump rebuke
Florida scales back plan to end all vaccine mandates after President Trump says vaccines work. Requirements for school entry remain for major diseases.
Short NHS quiz helps dieters stay on track with weight loss goals
A 17-question quiz from City St George's found personalised advice boosted engagement by 90.5% in an NHS weight loss programme.
Mysweetsmile Whitening Powder Review: Brightens Smile in Two Weeks Without Sensitivity
We tested Mysweetsmile's £25 peroxide-free whitening powder. It brightened a smile within two weeks, with no sensitivity, and fits into a regular routine.
Utah weighs action over nursing home staff and resident sexual relationships
Utah grapples with how to handle consensual sexual relationships between elderly residents and unlicensed care staff, prompting debate over criminalisation.
Britons urged to stop putting tomatoes in the fridge as daily waste hits 1.4 million
More than 1.4 million tomatoes are binned daily in the UK. Chef Gem Wade advises keeping them out of the fridge to preserve flavour and texture.
Retirement's hidden toll: expert warns of social isolation and mental health risks
Therapist warns retirement can lead to social isolation and mental health issues; offers eight strategies to stay connected and maintain wellbeing.
Cold hands and feet could signal 'silent killer' condition, expert warns
Persistently cold hands and feet could signal high blood pressure, the 'silent killer', warn experts. Learn the warning signs and when to see a GP.
Mother and daughter die in Christmas food poisoning tragedy in Italy
A mother and daughter die after a Christmas meal in Italy, with five doctors investigated for manslaughter as police probe food poisoning.
AstraZeneca enters weight-loss pill race with £1.6bn Chinese deal
AstraZeneca signs exclusive licence deal with Chinese firm Eccogene for oral obesity pill ECC5004, entering fast-growing weight-loss market.
UK proposes plain packaging for vapes in crackdown on child appeal
UK proposes plain packaging for vapes, colour limits, and flavour name restrictions to reduce child appeal, as data shows 19% of teens have tried vaping.
NHS issues grapefruit juice warning to thousands taking fentanyl
NHS warns fentanyl users not to drink grapefruit juice, as it can increase drug levels in the body and lead to overdose or enhanced side effects.
Breast cancer campaigner Kath Rackham dies aged 45
Teacher and mother of two Kath Rackham has died aged 45 after campaigning for breast cancer awareness since her diagnosis at 39.
Counsellor Sarah Forrester named as Swindon murder inquiry continues
Sarah Forrester, 55, died after an incident in Moredon, Swindon. A 13-year-old girl has been bailed as police continue their murder inquiry.
Australia confirms first diphtheria death in nearly a decade amid worst outbreak in decades
A man has died from diphtheria in Australia's Northern Territory, the first such fatality since 2018, as health authorities battle a major outbreak.
Clopidogrel found to outperform aspirin in preventing heart attacks and strokes
Study finds clopidogrel reduces heart attack and stroke risk by 14% compared with aspirin in CAD patients, without extra bleeding risk.
Doctors Vote to Demand Withdrawal of NHS Reforms
BMA doctors vote to demand withdrawal of NHS reforms, warning of irreversible consequences and lack of electoral mandate.
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