Category : Health
Kent Nightclub Breaks Silence After Meningitis Outbreak
Kent nightclub Club Chemistry breaks silence after a meningitis outbreak linked to the venue leaves two dead and 29 hospitalised, with authorities urging vigilance.
AI tool can predict risk of over 1,000 diseases a decade in advance
New AI tool Delphi-2M predicts risk of over 1,000 diseases up to a decade ahead using patient history and lifestyle data.
Power Stick deodorants recalled in US over manufacturing deviations
Voluntary recall of over 67,000 Power Stick roll-on deodorants due to manufacturing deviations. Products sold at Walmart, Dollar Tree and Amazon.
Tulisa Contostavlos to Stand Trial on Drugs Charge
Tulisa Contostavlos appears at Southwark Crown Court over cocaine supply charge, denies involvement, trial set for July.
Dog owners urged to stay vigilant as Alabama rot cases peak in winter
Vets warn UK dog owners of Alabama rot risk as 90% of cases occur from November to May. Learn symptoms and prevention tips.
Lorraine Pascale calls for women over 50 to break 'stiff upper lip' silence on mental health
Lorraine Pascale on why women over 50 need to break the 'stiff upper lip' silence and seek therapy for mental wellbeing.
NHS Bracing for 'Flu-nami' Crisis as Record Hospitalisations and Junior Doctor Strike Loom
NHS bracing for worst winter crisis amid record flu hospitalisations, low vaccine take-up, and a looming junior doctors strike.
Ping Coombes’ baked honey and soy chicken rice: a one-pot family meal
Ping Coombes shares a one-pot baked chicken rice recipe with honey, soy, lentils and sweetcorn for extra fibre and flavour.
Why modern parents are more exhausted than their ancestors
Research suggests ancient parents were less exhausted than modern ones, despite similar sleep patterns. What's different?
VA clinicians warn of harm to veterans from staffing cuts and privatisation
Around 170 VA doctors and health workers warn that staffing cuts and privatisation threaten veterans' healthcare, in a collective letter to Congress.
Black mould health risk rated 7 out of 10 vs regular mould
Black mould rated 7/10 health risk, regular mould rated 3/10 by a surgeon. Here's how to tell them apart and how to remove and prevent them.
Woman's Psoriasis Transforms in Days with £12 Amazon Serum
Hannah Richmond, who has had psoriasis since age 11, says PSOregon Rescue Serum improved her skin within days, easing flakes and redness for £12.45 on Amazon.
Streeting: NHS saved my life but reform must be led by staff and public
Wes Streeting says NHS saved his life but is broken, and launches public and staff-led consultation to shape a 10-year reform plan.
Kitchen ants: Simple five-minute bedtime habit prevents infestation, says expert
Expert Glen Peskett shares a simple five-minute nightly habit to keep ants out of your kitchen this summer.
22 Kids and Counting stars hit back at trolls telling son Josh to 'get a job' as he battles agorapho
Sue and Noel Radford hit back at trolls telling their son Josh to 'get a job', revealing his struggle with anxiety and agoraphobia.
Experts Debunk Common Beauty Myths: From SPF to Shaving
Beauty experts debunk myths about sunscreen, grey hair, varicose veins, shaving, acne, and men's skincare, offering evidence-based advice.
NHS trust apologises after deaf man's grandchildren forced to act as interpreters
Ombudsman finds hospital repeatedly used deaf man's grandchildren as interpreters, causing distress, and orders apology and compensation.
Diaspora Christmas Food Traditions Unite Communities
Exploring how African and Caribbean diaspora communities in the UK celebrate Christmas with distinctive food traditions, from jollof rice to hibiscus drinks.
Ancient Egyptian inscriptions may be earliest written reference to Moses, claims researcher
A researcher claims two 3,800-year-old inscriptions in the Sinai Desert may be the earliest written references to Moses, but experts urge caution.
Weight Watchers unveils support programme for users of weight-loss jabs
Weight Watchers launches GLP-1 Success Programme offering coaching, nutrition and exercise support for users of weight-loss jabs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
Cutting Hair Does Not Make It Grow Faster, Experts Reveal
Experts explain that cutting hair does not speed up growth, but trims prevent breakage and keep hair looking healthy. Find out how often to cut for best results.
Woman allergic to husband's sperm gives birth after rare treatment
Kathryn Berrisford from Derbyshire had four miscarriages before being treated for a rare allergy to her husband's sperm, leading to the birth of her first child in 2005.
LA Times faces uncertain future as owner proposes public ownership
Patrick Soon-Shiong proposes taking the Los Angeles Times public as the paper faces financial losses and declining subscriptions.
Reeves Targets Motability Scheme in Budget Raid
Chancellor Reeves cuts Motability tax breaks and premium brands in budget, following right-wing campaign backlash.
NHS trans doctor ruling fails to settle toilet and changing room debate
Dundee tribunal says Supreme Court ruling does not make it inherently unlawful for trans women to use female changing rooms, but legal dispute continues.
Hantavirus can persist in semen for six years, raising sexual transmission concern
Hantavirus may persist in semen for up to six years, suggesting sexual transmission potential; experts call for updated WHO guidance.
Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn pulls out of Strictly due to medical reasons
Hodor actor Kristian Nairn quits Strictly Come Dancing over medical issues, citing back problems from Game of Thrones and past health battles.
Scientists create human eggs from skin cells in fertility advance
Scientists create human eggs from skin cells, offering potential future fertility options for older women and same-sex male couples.
10p vegetable slashes cancer risk by up to 15%
Eating around 300g of carrots a week is associated with a 15% lower risk of cancer, according to research by Newcastle University's Dr Kirsten Brandt.