Widow urges MPs to back assisted dying bill after Dignitas trip
Louise Shackleton, whose husband died at Dignitas, pleads with MPs to vote for the assisted dying bill, saying her children will never forgive the couple for lying to them.
Category : Health
Tesco and M&S launch Boombites red berry grapes for heart health
Boombites red berry grapes are now available in Tesco, M&S and Ocado for a limited time, with research suggesting they may help support cardiovascular health and lower cholesterol.
UK pain report: 60% say pain is 'just something to put up with'
Two-thirds of UK pain sufferers report daily or weekly pain. 60% believe it's 'just something you have to put up with' as they age. 92% have said they're 'fine' when suffering. Experts urge early action.
Brain expert warns drinking wine to relax may worsen stress
A professor of biological psychiatry says using alcohol to reduce stress likely makes the problem worse, as it increases cortisol levels and inflammation.
Kate joins William at suicide prevention toolkit launch
The Princess of Wales made a surprise appearance alongside Prince William in Liverpool as he launched the On Your Side suicide prevention toolkit for the sports sector.
Woman, 22, dies after bruises were rare blood disorder
Roxanne Archer, 22, died from aplastic anaemia after mysterious bruises revealed the rare blood disorder. Her sister Natalie is running the Great North Run in her memory.
Woman's leukaemia symptoms dismissed as menopause
Sarah Chapman, 67, had symptoms dismissed as menopause before being diagnosed with MDS and later acute myeloid leukaemia, given just five years to live. Now in remission, she urges awareness.
Prince William urges sport to adopt suicide prevention guidance
The Prince of Wales calls on the sporting world to make suicide prevention part of their game plan by adopting new guidance on supporting people in mental health crisis.
Martin Lewis warns energy bills could rise by up to 15% in January
Martin Lewis warns UK energy bills could rise by 10-15% in January as wholesale gas prices hit highest level since December 2022.
Mum who beat cancer 3 times faces daughters' chemo
Lesley Owens, 43, who has fought cancer three times, now faces her three daughters needing chemotherapy after an ultra-rare IRF8 gene deficiency diagnosis.
Daily handful of nuts linked to lower blood pressure risk
New research finds eating a handful of nuts daily is linked with a 26% lower risk of hypertension, a major cause of heart attacks, strokes and dementia.
Pharmacist warns one in three has 'silent killer' high blood pressure
One in three adults in England has high blood pressure, often undiagnosed. A pharmacist shares eight myths and key facts about the 'silent killer' condition.
Runcorn dad funds £150,000 stem cell treatment abroad
Sean Turner, 40, from Runcorn, travelled to Dresden for a second stem cell transplant after the NHS refused funding, raising over £63,000 via GoFundMe.
Lewis launches suicide prevention lab with UK banks
Martin Lewis's Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has launched a suicide prevention action lab with Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Monzo and Nationwide to spot financial red flags and improve support for customers in crisis.
NHS issues new September warning over 'silent killer'
The NHS is urging people to check their blood pressure as part of its Know Your Numbers campaign, warning that millions of adults could be at risk without knowing it.
Adult Disability Payment: Most claims get £778 award
Most Adult Disability Payment awards are issued for between two and 10 years, with the highest rate worth £778.40 every four weeks. New data from Social Security Scotland shows 504,710 people now receive ADP.
How to move on when your ex flaunts a new relationship
A 27-year-old woman seeks advice after her ex of three years began dating a mutual friend. Coleen advises focusing on herself, setting boundaries, and faking happiness.
Fried eggs tastier with water instead of oil: TikTok trick
A TikTok user says frying eggs with a little water and a lid instead of lots of oil yields perfectly cooked whites and a runny yolk without flipping.
Dog supplements recalled over salmonella contamination fears
Fi has recalled two dog supplements sold on Amazon over possible salmonella contamination, urging customers to discard affected batches immediately.
Pharmacies to Treat More Conditions as NHS Front Door
Pharmacies will treat five more conditions this autumn, including migraines, as the government makes them the front door of the NHS. Six million consultations have been delivered since Pharmacy First launched.
Five more conditions to be treated at pharmacies in England
Patients in England will soon get on-the-spot treatment for five more conditions, including migraines, acne and ear infections, at pharmacies without a GP appointment.
Prince William launches suicide prevention toolkit with Harry Kane
Prince William launches 'On Your Side' toolkit with Harry Kane, George Russell and Carl Frampton to help sports communities prevent suicide.
Anfield woman, 22, died after mysterious bruises found
Roxanne Archer, 22, from Anfield, died in 2011 from aplastic anaemia, three months after noticing bruises. Her sister Natalie runs the Great North Run for Anthony Nolan.
Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds join Lewis charity scheme on debt and mental health
Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, Monzo and Nationwide will work with Martin Lewis' Money and Mental Health Policy Institute on a suicide prevention action lab to support customers facing debt and mental health difficulties.
Bruce Willis' wife Emma in constant 'state of grief' amid dementia
Bruce Willis' wife Emma has admitted she is in a "constant state of grief" amid his dementia battle, but has found light in the family's support for the Die Hard star.
'He just didn't want the pain anymore': Dad's suicide loss film
Phil Wanless opens up about his 20-year-old son Fraser's 2021 suicide death in a new documentary for World Suicide Prevention Day, revealing his own suicidal thoughts and the need for early compassion.
Branson's wife died after hospital missed preventative drugs
Lady Joan Branson died after a private hospital failed to give her preventative medication, an inquest has found. The 80-year-old suffered a cardiac arrest at the Lister Hospital in Chelsea.
Lack of medication contributed to Branson wife's death, inquest finds
An inquest found that a private hospital's failure to provide preventative medication contributed to the death of Sir Richard Branson's wife, Lady Joan, who died aged 80 from a blood clot.
Mike Fowler reveals brain tumour diagnosis
Welsh football manager Mike Fowler has revealed he has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour, weeks after stepping down as Redditch United boss.
Glen Sannox ferry leaked flammable gas with 82 onboard
The Glen Sannox ferry leaked 700kg of methane over 12 minutes during a crossing from Arran with 82 passengers, months after entering service.
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