Woman, 22, left with no feeling in face after holiday crash
Tia Lockey, 22, shattered her jaw in a motorbike crash in Thailand, leaving her with no feeling in her face, scars, missing teeth, and a long recovery.
Category : Health
Leeds dad loses 21 stone after son's football wish
Brendan Broadhead from Leeds has lost more than 21 stone after weight-loss surgery, saying he feels like a 'new man' and can now play with his children.
Cancer ate my skull - they gave me a year to live
A woman whose golf-ball-sized head lump was dismissed as a cyst learned it was skull-eating myeloma. She was given a year to live and now campaigns for research.
Blood pressure, statins and iron pills trigger prescribing cascades
A BMJ study of 2.3 million people found common medications like blood pressure drugs, statins and iron supplements can trigger 'prescribing cascades', where side effects are mistaken for new conditions and lead to unnecessary prescriptions.
BBC boss suggests lower fee if everyone pays household levy
BBC director-general Matt Brittin says a universal household levy could mean lower fees for everyone, as 94% consume BBC content but only 80% pay.
Liverpool get Cody Gakpo injury update after ankle issue
Liverpool star Cody Gakpo will undergo a scan on his ankle injury, but Netherlands boss Xavi believes he may have avoided a serious problem after going off early against Serbia.
Doctor reveals five stretches that can reverse tinnitus
A doctor says five simple stretches can reverse tinnitus. Dr Clint Steele, a brain-based chiropractor in Maine, US, explains the routine targeting jaw and neck muscles.
Daily Star agony aunt tackles heartbreak and pet priorities
Jane O'Gorman advises a reader whose partner left him for a woman, and a mother who feels second to her daughter's dog.
GP: What good end of life care should look like
Dr Azeem Majeed explains how to approach end of life care conversations, what support is available and how to plan ahead.
37-stone dad loses 21 stone after gastric bypass and football
Brendan Broadhead, 31, who reached 37 stone and feared being a 'burden' on his kids, lost 21 stone after surgery and can now play with them.
Puzzles may reduce age-related cognitive decline, study finds
A study of over 11,500 people found that brain training puzzles and lifestyle advice can reduce age-related cognitive decline, with improvements seen across all groups after 12 months.
Knotty Ash woman's warning sign that told her she needed help quickly
Pat Ward, 70, from Knotty Ash, suffered a heart attack on her way to work at Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital and was saved by colleagues' swift actions.
Nurse quits after WhatsApp messages read by colleagues
A Liverpool Women's Hospital nurse quit after colleagues read private WhatsApp messages, alleging years of bullying and privacy violations in a formal grievance.
Victoria Beckham's favourite cream tested: plump skin after a month
A writer tested Augustinus Bader's The Rich Cream, a celebrity favourite, for four weeks and reported plumper, more even skin. The 15ml bottle costs £80 and lasted a month.
GLP-1 Hair Loss: Expert Insights and Advice
About 20 million people take GLP-1 drugs. A survey found 20% experience hair shedding. Experts explain causes and prevention.
Bananas stay fresh 16 days in glass jar, expert reveals
Food storage expert Amy Cross found bananas kept fresh for 16 days in a glass jar in the fridge, avoiding the fruit bowl's ethylene gas trap.
Work starts on new £5m dialysis centre at Aintree Hospital
Construction has begun on a £5m dialysis centre at Aintree Hospital, set to serve around 160 patients, with first treatments expected from July 2027.
Stu Skinner MBE carries 36kg post box across England
Stu Skinner MBE is walking 650 miles across England carrying a 36kg cast-iron post box to spark conversations about loneliness, raising funds for mental health charity Head Outside.
Corrie: Debbie's decline worsens as Carl is quizzed over Eva attack
Debbie Webster's vascular dementia worsens in Coronation Street as she finds Eva injured, while Carl is questioned over the attack. Her memory lapses and confusion become more frequent.
Greek singer Mazonakis dies after anti-aging treatment
Greek singer Giorgos Mazonakis, 54, died of cardiac arrest after a plasma exchange treatment. Two clinic doctors have been arrested as police investigate.
Charities warn children's mental health services are failing
Almost four million children could be referred for mental health support this Parliament, with charities warning that services are overstretched and 'no progress' has been made.
Liverpool injury blow: Gakpo limps off, Isak exits Sweden duty
Cody Gakpo was forced off inside 20 minutes against Serbia with an apparent ankle injury, while Alexander Isak has withdrawn from Sweden duty with a minor injury, leaving Liverpool short in attack.
Newcastle NHS staff on the 'extraordinary journey' of transplants
Two Newcastle NHS workers, Julie Flett and Stephanie Dunn, discuss their roles supporting families through the 'extraordinary journey' of organ transplantation during Organ Donation Week.
DWP confirms five pensioner groups miss Winter Fuel Payment
The DWP has confirmed five groups of state pensioners who will not receive a Winter Fuel Payment from October 2026, despite the £35,000 earnings limit.
Woman, 25, with MS says she feels like she's 65
Jess Newby, 25, from South Tyneside, was diagnosed with MS this year after losing feeling in her legs. She is fundraising for driving lessons and a specialist mattress to regain independence.
Bruno Fernandes injury update gives Michael Carrick boost
Bruno Fernandes may not be out for long, with Portugal boss Jorge Jesus hopeful of having the Manchester United captain fit for their Nations League clash with Denmark.
Elderly woman left in street for 5 hours with broken hip
A 77-year-old woman with a broken hip waited five hours for an ambulance in Crosby, sparking public outrage and an apology from the North West Ambulance Service.
Mary Berry advises storing eggs in the fridge for freshness
Mary Berry recommends storing eggs in the fridge in their box, pointed end down, to keep them fresh and prevent bacteria.
Christie to pioneer 4D scanner for real-time cancer treatment
The Christie hospital will become the first in the UK to use a 4D CT scanner, combining CT imaging with video X-ray to treat tumours in real time, as part of a £42.5m redevelopment.
Mum, 37, stranded in Portugal after stroke leaves her unable to speak
Shereen Lafferty, 37, is stranded in a Faro hospital after a stroke left her unable to speak. Family seeks £25,000 for a medically assisted flight home.
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