Aldi urges shoppers to stop squeezing avocados
Aldi advises against squeezing avocados to check ripeness, as it bruises the fruit. Instead, use the palm of your hand or check the stalk.
Category : Health
Sue Radford Mistaken for Daughter After Dramatic Weight Loss
Sue Radford, star of 22 Kids and Counting, shows off impressive weight loss, mistaken for her daughter Sophie. Fans praise her transformation.
NHS Faces Exodus as 1 in 8 Doctors Consider Leaving UK
BMA survey reveals 1 in 8 doctors consider leaving UK, citing burnout and pandemic pressures, threatening NHS care backlog.
Six Minutes of Daily Reading Could Slash Dementia Risk, Says Brain Expert
Dr Clint Steele says reading for six minutes daily builds cognitive reserve, lowering dementia risk. Supported by NHS and US research.
Mum, 35, paralysed after rare CIDP diagnosis delay
Victoria Johnston lost feeling in her legs due to CIDP, a rare autoimmune disease initially misdiagnosed as MS.
Seven Common Kitchen Cleaning Products That Should Never Go in the Bin, Warn Experts
Waste experts warn seven common kitchen cleaning products like oven cleaner and bleach must never be placed in household bins due to hazardous chemicals.
Wes Streeting's NHS legacy: rhetoric without results, critics say
Critics say Wes Streeting's 22-month tenure as health secretary was heavy on rhetoric but light on delivery, with key NHS targets and reforms left unaddressed.
Man, 24, Who Died with Dementia Leaves Brain to Science
Andre Yarham, 24, died with dementia and donated his brain to science to help research into the cruel disease.
NHS Urges Patients to Seek Care as Doctors Prepare for Six-Day Strike
NHS advises patients to attend appointments during a six-day resident doctors' strike in England, urging them to seek care as normal.
NHS Data-Sharing Scheme Postponed After Over a Million Opt Out
Over 1.2 million opt out of NHS data-sharing in a month, forcing postponement of controversial GP data scheme.
Goblet Squats Daily: A Month of Surprising Fitness Gains
A fitness coach did goblet squats daily for a month, reporting improved mobility, strength and technique. Dan John invented the exercise.
AstraZeneca to list directly on New York Stock Exchange in strategic move
UK's biggest drugmaker upgrades US listing to direct NYSE listing, keeps London listing and Cambridge HQ.
One-off Meningitis B Vaccine Rollout for Teenagers and University Students Announced
UK to offer MenB vaccine to 1 million teenagers and new university students after outbreaks caused three deaths. Rollout starts late July.
Blood Proteins May Predict Early Death, Study Finds
Study finds blood protein panels may predict 5- and 10-year mortality risk, offering modest improvement over traditional risk factors.
Doctor shares six-letter acronym OPQRST to help patients describe pain to GPs
Dr Javier Martinez shares the OPQRST acronym to help patients describe pain to their GP more accurately.
London schools trial VR headsets to ease pupil stress
London schools are trialling VR headsets from Phase Space to help pupils manage stress from exams, ADHD, and home issues, with promising results.
Cannabis self-medication linked to heightened paranoia risk, study finds
Study shows cannabis users self-medicating for pain, anxiety or depression face higher paranoia risk than recreational users.
Wishaw care worker warned over threat to resident
Ifeyinwa Oraukwu, a support worker in Wishaw, received a 12-month warning from the SSSC after threatening a resident with loss of cigarette breaks.
Hospital Boss Apologises to Families of Lucy Letby's Victims
Dr Nigel Scawn apologises to families of Lucy Letby's victims outside Countess of Chester Hospital, but declines to answer why concerns were ignored.
James Watson, DNA Co-Discoverer, Dies at 97
James Watson, Nobel-winning co-discoverer of DNA's double helix, dies at 97. His legacy was overshadowed by racist remarks.
Hepatitis A outbreak in Barry ongoing, health advice issued
Health officials confirm hepatitis A outbreak in Barry is ongoing, urging hand hygiene and vaccination to prevent further spread.
Mum's £12,000 dental transformation ends years of soup diet
Alison Thompson, 57, from Essex, spent £12,000 on dental implants in Croatia after years of living on soup and hiding her smile due to gum disease.
Half-Hour Sitting Breaks Linked to Cancer Death Risk, Study Finds
Study finds sitting over 30 minutes at a time raises cancer death risk; light activity like ironing reduces it.
Country singer Ronnie McDowell rushed to hospital after on-stage health scare
Ronnie McDowell, 75, rushed to hospital after slurring words on stage in Pennsylvania. Family providing updates as he awaits MRI scan.
Dentist Issues Warning Over Persistent Mouth Ulcers as Potential Cancer Sign
A dentist warns that persistent mouth ulcers could signal oral or throat cancer, urging immediate check-ups and regular dental visits.
Skin cancer ordeal after years of sun tanning
Lisa Christian, 61, was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma after noticing a bleeding dot on her nose, requiring extensive surgery that left her with facial scars and emotional trauma.
Measles Outbreak Hits North London Schools: Over 60 Children Infected
Measles outbreak in Enfield, north London, infects 34 children with 30 more suspected. Low MMR vaccination rates raise fears of wider spread.
Neurological conditions now world's leading cause of ill-health, study finds
Study finds neurological conditions affect 43% of global population, causing 11.1 million deaths in 2021, with stroke as top contributor.
Uganda Urges Lifting of Ebola Travel Restrictions After Last Patient Discharged
Uganda asks countries to lift Ebola travel restrictions after last patient is discharged, beginning a 42-day countdown to be declared Ebola-free.
Great Ormond Street surgeon harmed 94 children, review finds
Independent review finds Yaser Jabbar harmed 94 children at Great Ormond Street Hospital, with 36 suffering severe harm.
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