Sickle cell breakthrough: urgent plea for more blood donors
Patients reveal how donated blood transformed their lives during Sickle Cell Awareness Month, as the NHS urgently needs 16,000 more Black heritage donors to meet demand.
Category : Health
Nearly 75% of A&E staff face violence or aggression daily or weekly
Nearly three-quarters of A&E staff experience violence or aggression daily or weekly, according to a survey highlighting the 'appalling' abuse of NHS workers.
A&E staff face 'intolerable' violence weekly, survey finds
Three-quarters of A&E staff witness violence or aggression weekly or daily, with 96% experiencing it, prompting calls for government action.
Gas hob warning issued to UK households in September
Households using gas hobs face health risks from indoor pollution, especially with windows closed, as September's cooler, wetter conditions keep homes sealed. Experts advise ventilation and switching to electric appliances where possible.
BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri announces incurable cancer
BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri, 49, has revealed she has incurable blood cancer Polycythaemia vera, undergoing treatment for two years while continuing her work.
Boy, 13, told mum he feared being forgotten before cancer death
Jake Swinscoe, 13, told his mum he wasn't scared of dying, only of being forgotten, before his death from cancer. His mum Lynsey now supports a campaign for earlier diagnosis.
Mother's 30-year fight for answers over son's E.coli death
Rachael Bell has finally received her son Matthew's medical records from Alder Hey, 29 years after he died from E.coli 0157 following a Blackpool beach visit.
1,000 elderly a day in A&E due to drug side effects
As many as 1,000 elderly patients a day are admitted for emergency care after preventable drug reactions, with 8 million Brits at risk from polypharmacy.
1,000 elderly a day hospitalised by drug mistakes
NHS data shows 1,000 elderly patients a day are admitted to hospital for emergency care due to drug reactions, with ibuprofen linked to 30% of cases.
State Pension age rise delays £494 monthly DWP benefit
The State Pension age increase to 67 delays Attendance Allowance eligibility for some born after September 6, 1960, with the higher rate worth £494 a month.
Princess Kate's diet: Meals that fuel her royal routine
Princess Catherine's healthy diet, including oats, smoothies, and vegetarian lunches, helps her manage royal duties and motherhood, according to nutrition experts and reports.
Slimming World updates awards for medication users
Slimming World is updating its plan rules so members using GLP-1 weight loss medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro are eligible for awards and competitions, ensuring all members are treated fairly and consistently.
Dad told he had weeks to live after tonsillitis was cancer
Ryan Wilson, 29, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia after thinking he had tonsillitis. After a failed stem cell transplant, he was told he had weeks to live, but a second transplant in July 2024 put him in remission.
Mum's 30-year fight for answers after son's E.coli death
Rachael Bell, who blamed herself for son Matthew's E.coli death in 1997, finally receives his medical records after a six-month wait, following a Channel 4 documentary.
Woman 'addicted to food' loses 6 stone with Simple app
Tracey McAvoy, who weighed 22.5 stone, lost six stone using the Simple weight loss app, crediting it with making her 'healthier' and 'happier'.
Paracetamol dog poisoning enquiries up 40% in two years
Dog poisoning enquiries involving paracetamol rose by more than 40 per cent between 2023 and 2025, new VPIS data analysed by Mad Barn shows.
Egg sandwiches tastier with Greek yoghurt instead of mayo
Egg mayonnaise sandwiches can turn greasy, but swapping mayo for Greek yoghurt makes a tastier, less oily filling. Here's how to make it.
Egg mayo tastier with Greek yoghurt instead of mayonnaise
Egg mayonnaise sandwiches taste better and stay less greasy when made with Greek yoghurt instead of mayonnaise, says an Express writer who tested the swap.
Cheddar Cheese Elevates Scrambled Eggs to Luxurious Breakfast
Adding a quarter cup of cheddar cheese to four eggs creates creamier, more flavoursome scrambled eggs, according to a simple recipe that requires minimal extra effort.
Cheddar cheese makes scrambled eggs creamier and tastier
Adding a handful of cheddar cheese to scrambled eggs creates a creamier, more luxurious texture. Soft cheeses like feta or gruyere work best, with about a quarter cup per four eggs.
Gateshead man died waiting for OCD care only available in London
Scott Taylor, 49, died by suicide in May 2023 while on a 12-15 month waiting list for specialist OCD treatment available only in London, an inquest heard.
Alzheimer's drug trial to offer treatment to healthy adults
A groundbreaking UK trial will give the Alzheimer's drug trontinemab to healthy adults with no memory problems, aiming to prevent the disease from developing.
Tracy Shaw: doctors 'concerned' over chemo side effects
Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw, 52, says doctors are 'concerned' about her response to chemotherapy for breast cancer as she faces a possible delay to her sixth round.
Shoppers praise 55p-a-day collagen powder for glowing skin and hair
Wellgard Collagen Powder, from £19.99 per tub, earns 4.8-star rating as shoppers report 'fantastic' skin, hair and nail improvements, with 85% giving five stars.
Crosby teen's mental health petition backed by Liverpool legends
Jack Kirby, 17, from Crosby, has launched a petition for men's mental health to be taught in schools, backed by Jamie Carragher, Steven Gerrard and Ian Wright.
Psychic predicts Russian chemical attack on UK
Psychic Craig Hamilton-Parker, who claims to have predicted Covid and the Queen's death, now warns Russia will launch a chemical attack on a British brand within weeks.
North East mum urges action on FASD after adopting son
Palma Ryan, from Durham, is campaigning during FASD Month to raise awareness of Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, which affects her adopted son Harry, nine.
Sainsbury's recalls olives over Listeria risk, FSA warns
Sainsbury's has recalled a batch of Pitted Black Olives over possible Listeria monocytogenes. Customers are told not to eat them and to return them for a full refund.
Doctor who called bereaved parents liars lands new NHS job
Dr Lucy Kean, who emailed a colleague asking what could be done about the 'lies' of bereaved parents, now works at Sherwood Forest Hospitals. The family won a £2.8m settlement after their daughter's avoidable death.
Alzheimer's trial offers preventative drug to healthy high-risk adults
About 1,600 people aged 55-80 worldwide will be screened Monday by an NHS trust for a trial testing whether the drug Trontinemab can prevent Alzheimer's before symptoms emerge.
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