The Newcastle Eye Centre at the RVI celebrates 30 years of pioneering eye care, including clinical trials, advanced surgeries, and sight-saving treatments that have benefited hundreds of patients.
Katie Allen-Gyves, 38, was found dead in bed after complaining of stress ahead of an Ofsted inspection. The coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death due to toxic effects of medication.
Dr Sam Bunting's Flawless Moisturiser Balance, £36, is hailed as a 'game changer' for acne-prone skin, with clinical tests showing 100% hydration without pore blockage.
Overhydration, or water intoxication, can occur during heatwaves. A nurse explains symptoms like clear urine, nausea, and confusion, plus safe hydration tips.
Swansea City midfielder Goncalo Franco is facing around three months on the sidelines after undergoing ankle ligament surgery following a behind-closed-doors friendly against Exeter City.
Nutritionist Rob Hobson explains cherry tomatoes may be healthier than heritage varieties due to higher skin-to-flesh ratio, providing more lycopene and antioxidants per gram.
Carla Black, 38, from Birkenhead, ordered 18 bottles of wine via delivery services a week before dying from alcohol-related cirrhosis. Her mother Teri calls for stronger safeguards on home alcohol deliveries.
A cancer survivor reflects on EastEnders' blood cancer storyline, praising its emotional honesty and highlighting the critical need for stem cell donors, especially from ethnic minorities.
Government advisers recommend meningitis B booster for teens aged 15 and two doses for older adolescents after outbreaks killed three young people in Kent and Reading in 2026.
A 66-year-old mother collapsed and died at her GP surgery in Wales after waiting days for an appointment. An inquest heard she had been unwell for days before securing an appointment, but died in the waiting room.
Adding washing soda to your laundry can remove soap residue, making towels softer, more absorbent, and bacteria-free. Expert Catherine Wrench recommends 120ml per load.
Olamide Ogunseye, 36, suffered a ruptured ovarian cyst and sepsis after her GP dismissed her symptoms as stress. She spent three weeks in ICU and urges women to push for answers.
NHS launches free MenB vaccine for year 13 students and under-25 university starters amid rising meningitis cases, with two doses needed four weeks apart.
England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles died with a brain condition caused by repeatedly heading a football, a coroner has ruled. He headed about 140,000 times in his career.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new screening program for testosterone deficiency for US service members aged 30 and older, aiming to ensure optimal physical and mental readiness for modern combat.
Erica Schwartz, Trump's CDC nominee, told senators she would 'never betray the science' but deflected questions about resisting RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine agenda.
A modelling study suggests that reducing ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could prevent thousands of heart disease deaths, with UPFs accounting for up to 38% of heart disease fatalities in high-income countries.
New Zealand confirms its first H5N1 bird flu case in a brown skua on a Wellington beach, sparking fears for endangered native birds and prompting a public watch for sick or dead birds.
The first human has received a gene therapy designed to rejuvenate ageing cells, targeting retinal cells to improve sight. If safe, it could open doors to cellular rejuvenation therapies.
England will screen all newborns for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) from 2027, expanding the heel-prick test. Campaigners hail this as a 'landmark moment' for early detection and treatment.
A passenger was nearly sucked out of a Ryanair-Air Malta flight when a window blew out after engine debris struck it. Experts explain the rare event and survival factors.
Damien argues flowers are fleeting and wasteful, while Tolu says their beauty is worth it. Who is right? Our jury weighs in on this floral feud.
A UK housing association's peer support group for hoarders offers a empathetic alternative to eviction, as fire services report a 78% rise in hoarding-related fires since 2020.
A CDC downgrade of active surveillance for Cyclospora in July 2025 is linked to a massive US outbreak, with over 1,600 confirmed cases and 5,100+ pending, highlighting the dangers of reduced public health monitoring.
Uganda has discharged its last Ebola patient, starting a 42-day countdown to be declared Ebola-free. The government is lobbying countries to lift travel restrictions that have crippled tourism and trade.
Health Minister Mark Butler confirms Ocrevus, Kesimpta and Lemtrada will remain subsidised on the PBS, ending uncertainty as drug companies sought higher payments amid US pricing pressure.
Ofcom investigates TikTok over fears its age verification fails to protect children from harmful content, including suicide, self-harm, and pornography. The probe comes ahead of a UK social media ban for under-16s.
The JCVI recommends offering teenagers the MenB vaccine at age 15, following fatal outbreaks in Kent and Berkshire. A catch-up program is also advised.
Daily smoking in Australia fell to 5.6% in 2025, a historic low, but 34% of smokers now use illicit tobacco, up from 16.7% in 2022–23, according to the AIHW National Drug Strategy Household Survey.
Merck's new daily pill Lipfendra, a PCSK9 inhibitor, receives FDA approval as an alternative or addition to statins for lowering LDL cholesterol.