Reed Jobs brings $1bn cancer investment fund to UK
Reed Jobs, son of Steve Jobs, is scouting UK cancer investment opportunities with his $1bn fund Yosemite, focusing on immunotherapy and early diagnosis.
Category : Health
More than 6,000 children treated at NHS obesity clinics, figures show
NHS figures show over 6,000 children, including 423 four-year-olds, have been treated at specialist obesity clinics since 2021.
Wellness retreats shift focus to longevity and sleep tracking
Wellness retreats are moving from relaxation to longevity programmes, offering sleep tracking and health assessments. But experts question the science behind the trend.
Stonehenge sarsen stones traced to Wiltshire woodland after 60-year-old core sample returned
A returned core sample has revealed that Stonehenge's giant sarsen stones came from West Woods, near Marlborough, 15 miles north of the site.
Pyjamas or not? The truth about sleeping naked
Survey reveals British sleeping habits and the health implications of pyjamas vs sleeping naked, from temperature to fertility.
Ibuprofen: 35p painkiller linked to higher risk of heart attack, experts warn
Experts warn that regular or high-dose use of ibuprofen, a 35p painkiller, may increase heart attack risk, especially in older adults and those with cardiovascular conditions.
Boots' £45 Beauty Box Contains Over £145 Worth of Products
Boots' New & Trending Beauty Box costs £45 but contains products worth over £145, including ELF, L'Oreal, BYOMA, Sol de Janeiro, and more.
India's drug regulator admits manufacturing lapses after 20 children die from contaminated cough syr
India's drug regulator admits lapses after at least 20 children die from contaminated cough syrup containing toxic diethylene glycol.
Woman swallows 17cm spoon after dog jumps on her while eating yoghurt
Belgian woman Reymy Amelinckx, 28, swallowed a 17cm spoon after her dog jumped on her while eating yoghurt. She waited hours before seeking hospital treatment.
Cleaning chemicals linked to long-term lung damage in women
Study of 6,000 people finds regular cleaning chemical use linked to accelerated lung function decline in women over 20 years.
Paediatric nurse left gobsmacked after mother insists 'Liam' is pronounced differently
A paediatric nurse from the Deep South shared how she 'butchered' the name Liam on TikTok, after a mother insisted it was short for William.
More than 100 MPs urge Streeting to approve prostate cancer screening
More than 100 MPs, including Rishi Sunak, urge Wes Streeting to approve prostate cancer screening, citing a postcode lottery and preventable deaths.
Readers Split Over AI as Therapy Substitute
Readers are divided on AI therapy: some value accessibility and objectivity, while others insist it cannot replace human empathy. The debate highlights both potential and limitations.
Mum's shock as doctors remove sticky tape lodged in her nose for 35 years
A 35-year-old mother discovers a ball of sticky tape had been lodged in her nose since birth, causing breathing problems for decades.
UK approves first Wegovy weight-loss pill for private prescription
MHRA approves Wegovy weight-loss tablets for UK private prescription, offering an oral alternative to injections for eligible adults.
Girl, six, killed in piranha attack after river canoe capsizes in Brazil
A six-year-old girl has died after being attacked by piranhas in the Maicuru River in Brazil, following a canoe accident during a storm.
Urgent recall issued for pasta topping over botulism risk
La Sovrana recalls Vittoria Friarielli alla Napoletana over Clostridium botulinum risk; FSA urges consumers not to eat affected batch.
Salt water nose drops can shorten children's colds by two days, study finds
Study finds hypertonic saline nose drops reduce children's colds to six days from eight, and lower spread within households.
Family with autistic daughter banned from Universal Orlando over keychain incident
A Florida family says a misunderstanding over a $16 keychain led to them being banned from Universal Orlando after security accused their autistic daughter of shoplifting.
Welsh politician reveals teen anorexia battle in mental health debate
Bridgend MS Sarah Murphy reveals she was days away from an adult psychiatric ward at 14, urging better youth mental health services.
Blind adventurer Miles Hilton-Barber: From diagnosis to Himalayan summits
Blind adventurer Miles Hilton-Barber shares his incredible journey from blindness to summiting Kilimanjaro, Mont Blanc and the Himalayas.
Raw Farm cheddar linked to E coli outbreak across US
Raw Farm cheddar cheese identified as likely source of E coli outbreak in California, Florida and Texas; company denies link.
Daily horoscope August 2 2026: Star sign predictions
The Pisces Moon squares Venus in Virgo on August 2, 2026, intensifying emotions. Read your star sign's daily horoscope and learn why slowing down helps today.
Tamzin Outhwaite says simple radiator swap transformed her home
Tamzin Outhwaite reveals how replacing storage heaters with modern radiators transformed her home, sharing photos on Instagram Stories.
Father's Day: The Regret of Not Saying 'I Love You'
A reflective piece on Father's Day and the regret of not expressing love to a father before death.
AI therapist: sceptic’s trial yields surprisingly soothing results
AI sceptic Rhik Samadder tests ChatGPT as a therapist, finds it surprisingly calming yet disquieting, and explores the limits of AI mental health support.
Vaping is 'life or death', says 12-year-old after lung collapse
A 12-year-old girl who suffered a lung collapse and spent four days in an induced coma warns other children not to vape, as the government plans restrictions.
US policy reversal casts shadow over mRNA vaccine development
US funding cuts and political opposition threaten mRNA vaccine development, despite promising trials for flu and cancer treatments.
Six-Year-Old Boy Found Safe After Nine-Hour Search at M1 Services
Aadil Umair Rahim, six, was found safe after vanishing from Newport Pagnell services on a school trip, following an overnight search involving over 1,000 people.
Ruth Langsford opens up about mother's Alzheimer's: 'You have to laugh, otherwise you'd cry'
Ruth Langsford says she has 'learned to accept' her mother Joan's Alzheimer's battle and backs a new dementia awareness campaign.
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