DRC Ebola Chief Pierre Akilimali Dies in Outbreak Response
Pierre Akilimali, the DRC's Ebola response coordinator, has died during the current outbreak, highlighting the human cost of the epidemic.
Category : Health
Wallasey girl, 11, diagnosed with leukaemia after virus
Summer Jones, 11, from Wallasey, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2019 after a viral infection and hip pain. She was declared cancer free in 2021 and will appear on a Times Square billboard in September.
Archaeologists find 'true tomb' of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem
Archaeologists believe they have unearthed the actual burial site of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem, matching scripture accounts, after excavations beneath the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Jackie Stewart's wife gets dementia-friendly home revamp
Formula 1 legend Sir Jackie Stewart's wife Helen, diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2012, now lives in a specially redesigned Swiss apartment after a pioneering dementia-friendly makeover.
UK's 5 healthiest towns revealed: longest life expectancy list
Recent ONS data reveals the five healthiest towns in Britain with the longest life expectancy, led by a Berkshire market town.
Archaeologists Uncover 'True Tomb' of Jesus Christ After 2,000 Years
Archaeologists have rediscovered an ancient burial site in Jerusalem matching biblical descriptions of Jesus Christ's tomb, with evidence of a funerary landscape found at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
Dolly Parton's endometriosis: incurable condition explained
Dolly Parton died aged 80 after a brief cancer battle. The singer lived with incurable endometriosis, diagnosed in 1982 after years of pain.
FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for New Variants
The FDA has approved updated COVID-19 vaccines designed to target newer variants, offering enhanced protection ahead of the fall season.
Teen gets UK-first dissolvable heart implant for rugby dream
Lillie Yale, 14, is the first UK patient to receive a dissolvable heart implant for atrial septal defect, allowing her to continue playing rugby and avoid a metal device.
Thousands of UK women have undiagnosed PTSD after childbirth
A study estimates that thousands of UK women each year have undiagnosed post-traumatic stress disorder after childbirth, highlighting a hidden health issue.
West Derby care home turns fortunes around after special measures
Christopher Grange Residential Care in West Derby has been rated good by the CQC after being placed in special measures in March over concerns residents were left 'starving'.
Schoolgirl, 14, first UK patient to get dissolvable heart implant
Lillie Yale, 14, from Warrington, is the first UK patient to receive a dissolvable heart implant at Alder Hey to close a hole in her heart, allowing her to continue playing rugby.
Teen with dissolvable heart implant chases rugby dream
Lillie Yale, 14, becomes one of the first in the UK to have a dissolvable heart implant fitted, allowing her to play rugby again.
Cancer project brings pivotal messages to Meadow Well
The C-Aware project, run by the Fisherman's Mission and Macmillan, brought pivotal cancer awareness messages to Meadow Well in partnership with Cedarwood Trust.
Newlywed author died after sepsis following gallbladder surgery
Hayley Hutchins, 37, died from multiple organ failure after developing sepsis following gallbladder surgery at Royal Oldham Hospital, an inquest heard. The trust has apologised.
Grandad 'should have been offered another option' before hospital death
A coroner has concluded a 77-year-old grandfather would more likely have survived if he had been offered a less intrusive operation before his death at Royal Sussex County Hospital.
UKHSA warns as Giardia cases reach highest level since 2016
Giardia cases in England have reached their highest level since 2016, with 6,069 confirmed in 2025, up 11.4% from 2024, UKHSA data shows.
Giardiasis cases hit highest level since 2016 as UKHSA warns
UKHSA recorded 6,069 giardiasis cases in England in 2025, up 11.4% on 2024 and the highest since 2016. Officials urge travellers to drink bottled water and practice good hygiene.
Tesco recalls salad over E. coli fears, use-by date today
Tesco has recalled its Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad over possible E. coli contamination, with one affected batch carrying a use-by date of today, August 27.
Mobile dental unit to bring vital care to those in need across the UK
A £1m fund launches a mobile dental unit to treat vulnerable people, including rough sleepers, and support underrepresented groups into dental careers.
Malaria kills two staff at Frankfurt airport
Two Frankfurt airport workers died from malaria after being infected at the site, German health officials confirmed
Trump golf course gun arrest raises mental health questions
A man arrested with a gun at a Trump golf course had a history of mental health issues, raising concerns about security and access to weapons.
US Healthcare Prioritizes Sickness Over Wellness: Report
A new report reveals the US healthcare system prioritizes treating illness over promoting wellness, despite high spending, according to The Guardian.
Doctor warns phone use on toilet could harm health
Dr Amir Khan warns that sitting on the toilet for too long, often due to phone use, can increase the risk of haemorrhoids, varicose veins, and other health issues.
£1m dental fund launched for UK's most vulnerable
A £1 million fund has been launched to provide dental treatment to the UK's most vulnerable people and support underrepresented groups into dentistry careers.
Why Peanut Bans on Flights Are Not the Answer
Airline peanut bans offer false reassurance and may worsen risks for allergic passengers. Experts call for better emergency protocols and passenger education instead of blanket bans.
Doctor warns toilet phone scrolling risks haemorrhoids and infections
Sitting on the toilet too long, often due to phone use, can raise the risk of haemorrhoids, varicose veins, and infections, a doctor warns.
£1m fund to tackle dental poverty and help UK's most vulnerable
A £1 million fund has been launched to deliver dental treatment to society's most vulnerable people, including rough sleepers and abuse survivors, while supporting underrepresented groups into dental careers.
Correct hair mask method and how often to apply it
A haircare fan shares the right way to apply a hair mask for deeper hydration, less breakage and healthier growth.
GP walk-in centre for Shotts announced by First Minister
First Minister John Swinney has announced Shotts will get a GP walk-in centre as the Scottish Government extends the scheme to April 2029, covering 24 more areas.
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