Lola, 5, thriving after heart transplant at Freeman Hospital
Lola Plimmer, five, is thriving three and a half years after a life-saving heart transplant at Newcastle's Freeman Hospital. Her mum Ella Watt urges more organ donors.
Category : Health
Trump health fears as he prepares to greet Xi Jinping
Footage of Donald Trump veering on the red carpet ahead of Xi Jinping's arrival sparked health concerns online, though some viewers suggested an innocent explanation.
Katie Price: Harvey lost 2 stone on Mounjaro jabs
Katie Price says her son Harvey has lost two stone after starting Mounjaro, months after she feared he would die of a heart attack at just under 30 stone.
Women Fight for Change After Contraceptive Jab Left Them with Brain Tumours
Women in Scotland are demanding better regulation of the Depo-Provera contraceptive jab after it left them with brain tumours, sight loss and bulging eyes. GPs have been instructed to warn patients of the meningioma risk.
Advice: Balancing Life's Demands and Overcoming Shame
Feeling overwhelmed by missed appointments and admin tasks? Advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith offers strategies to manage shame and balance life's demands.
Katie Price: Harvey lost two stone on Mounjaro drug
Katie Price reveals her son Harvey has lost two stone since starting Mounjaro, a weight-loss drug, after months of pushing for medical treatment.
Bruce Springsteen's Health Battles: Depression, Ulcers, Surgery
Bruce Springsteen has faced severe health issues, including depression, peptic ulcer disease, and vocal cord surgery, while maintaining his legendary career.
Mum considers freezing baby's eggs after early puberty
A mother is considering freezing her daughter's eggs after the child was diagnosed with central precocious puberty at 10 months old, following a health visitor's observation.
Trump Health Fears Before Xi Meeting: 'Can't Walk Straight'
US President Donald Trump sparked major health fears as he prepared to greet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday, with viewers left confused.
Best earplugs in the US: tested for concerts, sleep, and tools
From foam disposables to silicone models with customizable filters, we tested the best earplugs for every ear and situation, including concerts, sleep, and power tools.
Durham breast cancer review to cover 4,500 cases back to 2015
County Durham and Darlington NHS Trust will review around 4,500 breast cancer cases dating back to 2015 after its board approved a phased expansion of the look-back exercise.
Drug deaths crisis 'would be resolved' if middle class epidemic
Michael Marra said it was 'indefensible' that Scots from poorest backgrounds were 15 times more likely to die from drugs. He urged John Swinney to 'change course'.
Strictly's John Whaite reveals suicide struggle with rope
John Whaite, who competed on Strictly in 2021, revealed he bought a rope to end his life in October and went into woods, but a call from his husband brought him home.
Baby's 'thumbs up' scan sign after fatal diagnosis warning
A mother told her unborn baby's ventriculomegaly might be fatal saw her give a 'thumbs up' on a scan. Daisy, now three, is 'absolutely perfect' after the condition resolved.
Toxic bosses: why companies protect abusive managers
Bullying and manipulation can destroy lives, yet abusive authoritarians keep rising to the top. How do they get away with it – and can they be brought to heel?
Vapers on combined pill urged to consider alternatives, new guidance says
New UK guidance says alternatives to the combined contraceptive pill should be prioritised for people who vape, due to insufficient evidence on the risks of combining both.
The Call: 8 children photographed with red phones update
Award-winning photographer Debbie Todd's 2023 project The Call captured children waiting for organ transplants. Now, eight of the 17 children photographed share their progress, from thriving after transplants to awaiting new ones.
Kate hears moving addiction recovery stories at garden visit
The Princess of Wales heard moving stories from people in addiction recovery and praised the outdoors as 'so vital for healing' during a visit to a garden in Southend.
Corrie star Tracy Shaw in tears after missing cancer appointment
Former Coronation Street actress Tracy Shaw broke down in tears after missing a vital cancer appointment due to hospital parking problems at Royal Berkshire.
Crash survivor lives with 3D-printed skull after scooter hit
A Belgian man critically injured when a car struck his electric scooter now lives with a 3D-printed skull implant, after a friend recognised him only by his shoes.
Tumour-eating bacteria engineered to destroy cancers from within
Canadian scientists reprogrammed soil bacterium clostridium sporogenes to invade and consume tumours from inside, potentially enabling a new class of targeted cancer therapies.
Mike Tindall's regret before father Phil's death at 80
Mike Tindall revealed his father Phil died aged 80 after a 23-year battle with Parkinson's, expressing regret over not taking the diagnosis seriously at first.
Noisy offices drive UK workers to stress leave, survey finds
A survey of 2,000 UK office workers found 24% have taken time off due to noise-related stress, with 45% considering leaving their jobs.
Three steps for Scots dismissed by their doctor
Scots who feel dismissed by their GP can request a safety net plan, check their records, or seek a second opinion, according to Condri founder Josef Newton.
Scrambled eggs 'delicious' with kale and mozzarella swap
Scrambled eggs get a gooey, nutritious upgrade by swapping butter and milk for kale and mozzarella, a recipe from SimplyRecipes' Elise Bauer.
War hero launches urgent stem cell donor appeal
Former RAF Chinook pilot Chris Gordon, 43, is urgently seeking a stem cell donor after being diagnosed with severe aplastic anaemia, a life-threatening blood disorder.
First public bleed control kit for Newcastle city centre venue
Newcastle city centre's first publicly accessible bleed control kit will be installed at Cosy Joes on the Bigg Market by the end of this week, led by Kai Leighton of The Mental Shift.
Lansoprazole shortage warning issued by Department of Health
The Department of Health and Social Care has issued a serious shortage protocol for Lansoprazole orodispersible tablets, with supplies expected to remain low until at least January 2027.
Zoe Ball opens up about empty nest as daughter Nelly moves out
Zoe Ball has opened up about empty nest syndrome, admitting she'd often be found crying on her son Woody's bed after he left for university.
Lisa Faulkner shares health update after breast cancer diagnosis
Lisa Faulkner told Lorraine she is 'really good' after surgery and radiotherapy, and urged women to attend mammograms following her early breast cancer diagnosis.
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