North-south life expectancy gap widens in England
Life expectancy in England reached an all-time high in 2025, but gains were overwhelmingly in the south, while northern regions saw little or no improvement, the King's Fund reports.
Category : Health
Ex-FDA chief: Taylor Farms recall delay request 'not standard'
Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb said Taylor Farms asking the White House to delay a cyclospora recall was not standard operating procedure, as the outbreak sickened thousands.
Abortion History Podcast: Changing Attitudes Through Ages
A podcast adapted from Erin Maglaque's book explores how abortion debates have changed, focusing on emotional history and the importance of remembering.
Sit-Ups Not Best for Abs, Expert Says
Dr Lee Brown explains that sit-ups primarily work hip flexors, not abs, and recommends planks and carries for core strength.
US private equity firm buys NHS patient records system
A US private equity firm, TPG, has acquired Optum UK, the company behind the EMIS patient record system used by most GPs in England, sparking alarm over data privacy.
AstraZeneca CEO Urges Western Drugmakers to Move at Chinese Speed
Pascal Soriot warns Europe and US risk being outpaced on innovation as happened in the car industry, as AstraZeneca aims for 2030 sales of $80bn.
Montana Man Hikes 10 Miles with Trekking Pole Pierced
David Cifaldi walked 10 miles to safety after a fall on Granite Peak caused a trekking pole to pierce his torso, narrowly missing vital organs.
Gunther von Hagens Body Worlds creator dies at 81
Gunther von Hagens, who invented plastination and created the Body Worlds exhibitions, has died aged 81. His body will be plastinated in line with his long-held wish.
What lettuce buying taught a doctor about shared decisions
A surgeon advised surgery for early cancer in an 85-year-old, but after discussing what mattered most to him, he chose quality of life over the operation.
Björn Borg Opens Up About Aggressive Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Björn Borg reveals aggressive prostate cancer diagnosis, remission, and personal struggles in new autobiography.
Resident doctors in England to stage six-day strike after rejecting pay offer
Resident doctors in England will strike for six days from 7 April after rejecting the government's final pay offer, costing the NHS an estimated £300m.
Mother Jailed for Drowning Toddler While Suffering Postpartum Psychosis
Teaching assistant Alice Mackey jailed after drowning two-year-old daughter Annabel in pond during postpartum psychosis.
Afghan Women Broken by Taliban's Unspoken Ban on Birth Control
Afghan women describe trauma as contraceptives vanish, clinics close, and unwanted pregnancies and untreated miscarriages become common under Taliban rule.
Keeping Cats Indoors Could Extend Their Lives by Years, Research Finds
Research shows keeping cats indoors or contained can extend their lives by 2-3 years, reducing risks from road accidents, fights, and disease.
Lottery winner says partying left him 'one hour from death'
Lottery winner Adam Lopez reveals his £1m win nearly killed him after three months of partying led to a life-threatening blood clot.
Woman, 24, Develops Sun Allergy That Burns Skin in 15 Seconds
Jennifer Broyden, 24, suffers from a rare autoimmune disease causing extreme sun sensitivity, with burns occurring in as little as 15 seconds.
ITV's Breathtaking Leaves Viewers in Tears with Harrowing Covid Scenes
ITV drama Breathtaking's second episode leaves viewers sobbing with harrowing scenes of Covid-19's impact on NHS frontline staff.
Woman hospitalised after 'deranged' turtle bite in Croatia
A woman suffered a broken finger and a bite to the buttocks in the third attack by a loggerhead turtle off Croatia's Adriatic coast, leaving beachgoers terrified.
Mother, 32, Given Terminal Lung Cancer Diagnosis After Doctors Dismissed Lump as Cyst
A 32-year-old non-smoking mother was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer after doctors dismissed a chest lump as a harmless cyst.
Neuroscientist Says Looking at Left Eye Strengthens Emotional Bonds During Conversation
Neuroscientist Dr Tara Swart reveals that focusing on someone's left eye during conversation can strengthen emotional bonds, based on mother-infant bonding neuroscience.
Drug Counselor Sentenced to Two Years in Matthew Perry Ketamine Death
Erik Fleming sentenced to two years for delivering ketamine that killed Matthew Perry; he pleaded guilty and cooperated with authorities.
Woman Develops Thai Accent After Stroke on Holiday in Turkey
Cathy Warren suffered a stroke while on holiday in Turkey and woke with a Thai accent, later diagnosed with Foreign Accent Syndrome.
DIY health tests deliver false results, studies warn
University of Birmingham study finds 60% of DIY health tests high risk, with false results and poor regulation. Calls for MHRA action.
Toxic Pesticide Levels Found in UK Tampons 40 Times Above Water Limit
Glyphosate found in UK tampons at levels 40 times higher than drinking water limit, sparking calls for regulation.
Whitty Warns Infection Prevention in Older People Is 'Hit and Miss'
England's chief medical officer Chris Whitty says infection prevention in older people is 'hit and miss', calls for more research and action.
Nearly One Million Pensioners Missing Out on £4,300 Pension Credit Boost
Nearly a million households could claim £4,300 Pension Credit boost before 2026; DWP urges eligible pensioners to apply.
Older People Skipping Meals and Showers to Save Money, Age UK Warns
Age UK warns older people are skipping meals, reducing heating, and showering less to save money this winter, urging pension credit take-up.
Adil Ray Clashes with Tory MP Simon Hart over Rwanda Asylum Plan on GMB
Adil Ray faces backlash from GMB viewers after interrupting Tory MP Simon Hart during a debate on the Rwanda asylum plan.
GSK Profits Rise But 2026 Growth To Slow
GSK reports rising profits but warns of slower 2026 growth as new CEO Luke Miels navigates patent expiries and vaccine uncertainty.
105-year-old widow credits Marmite and sherry for long life
A 105-year-old widow reveals her secret to longevity: Marmite on toast and two glasses of sherry daily.
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