Autism assessment closure consultation delay slammed
A Stirling man quoted £2,500 for a private autism diagnosis has slammed delays in plans for support after the closure of the Forth Valley Adult Autism Assessment Team.
Category : Health
Tesco E. coli alert: salad recall triggers isolation warning
Tesco recalls Finest Mozzarella Pearls & Pesto Orzo Salad over possible E. coli contamination, urging shoppers not to eat it and to self-isolate for 48 hours if symptoms occur.
Children face bone health timebomb as playtime drops
Children spend three fewer hours weekly playing outside than parents did, with 48% missing daily activity and 36% lacking calcium, sparking a bone health warning.
Busy Philipps reveals brain tumour diagnosis and secret surgery
Actress Busy Philipps, 47, revealed she had two surgeries after being diagnosed with a grade 2 oligodendroglioma brain tumour in February.
Busy Philipps reveals brain tumour surgery at 47
Busy Philipps, 47, secretly underwent surgery after being diagnosed with a grade 2 oligodendroglioma brain tumour in February. The actress said: 'I'm grateful that I'm alive.'
Dragon's Den star partially blind after GCA misdiagnosis
Noora Lewis, 63, lost sight in her left eye after doctors failed to diagnose giant cell arteritis. The NHS trust has admitted a breach of duty.
Doctor urges people to stop pouring yoghurt liquid down sink
Dr Amir Khan urges people to stop pouring yoghurt liquid down the sink, saying the whey is full of nutrients like protein, calcium and B vitamins that support gut health.
Psychiatrist explains grief over Dolly Parton's death
Dolly Parton has died aged 80 after a brief battle with cancer. A psychiatrist explains why celebrity deaths can trigger deep grief, even without a personal connection.
10-minute saliva test could reveal hidden Alzheimer's risk
A new saliva-based Oral Genome Test offered by Coyne Medical in Fulham analyses six oral health markers, including bacteria linked to Alzheimer's, with results ready in about 10 minutes.
Dr Amir Khan on Waking Up Before Your Alarm
Dr Amir Khan reveals why you often wake up minutes before your alarm goes off, explaining the body's internal clock and routine.
The Great ADHD Myth? draws 9,656 Ofcom complaints
Channel 4's The Great ADHD Myth? received 9,656 Ofcom complaints over its representation of ADHD, with viewers and ADHD UK criticising the documentary.
Mum told she had piles and anxiety was actually cancer
Lauren Toole, 27, saw doctors eight times with symptoms, was treated for haemorrhoids and anxiety, but was later diagnosed with a rare neuroendocrine tumour.
Will Mellor urges government action over life expectancy gap
Actor Will Mellor backs Health Equals' Shelf Life campaign, revealing life expectancy in his Stockport childhood postcode is 80 years, eight years lower than the UK's highest.
Mum's genetic test after mother's rare dementia diagnosis
Emily Harris, 31, is awaiting genetic test results after her mother Andrea, 57, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. The family learned Emily could inherit the condition.
Dolly Parton's Philanthropy: A Lesson in True Wealth
Dolly Parton, who died at 80, donated over $500 million to charity, redefining wealth through generosity. Her legacy includes free books, scholarships, and disaster relief.
HRT cuts dementia risk by 10%, largest study finds
The largest study of HRT, following 183,000 British women for 13 years, found the treatment reduces dementia risk by 10% and Alzheimer's risk by 16%, with the best results for those starting between ages 46 and 56.
Kaye Adams admits 'I couldn't face it' after surgery
Loose Women star Kaye Adams has revealed she feared the worst after surgery to remove half her thyroid, but tests showed the growth was benign.
Doctor shares three cancer symptoms after Dolly Parton dies
An oncologist has highlighted three often-overlooked cancer symptoms after Dolly Parton died aged 80 following a brief battle with the disease.
Lindsay Clancy trial: postpartum psychosis symptoms and causes
Lindsay Clancy stands trial for murdering her three children. Her defence cites postpartum psychosis, a condition affecting 1 in 1,000 mothers. Here are the symptoms and causes.
Greens before meals cut Type 2 diabetes risk, study finds
Scientists in Seoul say eating green vegetables before a main meal can reduce the risk of Type 2 diabetes, as blood sugar levels soar after eating.
Kaye Adams 'really nervous' over surgery after cancer scare
Loose Women's Kaye Adams reveals she had half her thyroid removed after a scan, fearing throat cancer, and was 'jumping up and down' when told the growth was benign.
Dr Amir Khan Urges: Don't Throw Away Yoghurt's 'Liquid Gold'
Dr Amir Khan says the watery liquid on top of yoghurt, called whey, is 'liquid gold' packed with protein and nutrients, urging people to mix it in rather than discard it.
Channel 4 ADHD doc draws nearly 10,000 Ofcom complaints
Channel 4's The Great ADHD Myth? received 9,656 Ofcom complaints over its representation of ADHD, sparking viewer backlash after airing on August 18.
Four rushed to hospital after Grangetown house blaze
Four people were rushed to hospital after a house blaze in Grangetown, with armed police and seven fire engines at the scene.
Supermarket salmon warning: 'rock salmon' may be shark
Shoppers are urged to check labels, as 'rock salmon' is a commercial name for small shark species, not salmon, with separate NHS health advice.
Mary Berry's 15-Minute Pasta Recipe for Busy Weeknights
Mary Berry's standby pasta supper takes just 15 minutes to prepare, featuring a crème fraîche sauce and crispy Parma ham. The dish, from Mary Berry Cooks, serves six and is ideal for hectic evenings.
Children face bone health timebomb, Yoplait warns
Children spend three fewer hours a week playing outside than parents did, risking a bone health timebomb, Yoplait research finds.
Mum's terror: 'I thought my twins were aliens' - not Clancy's fault
UK mum Ivana Poku, who suffered postpartum psychosis, says she could have been Lindsay Clancy. She shares her story as Clancy's trial continues.
NHS urges 4 million women to take up HPV home-testing kits
Nearly four million women in England behind on cervical screening will be offered free HPV self-testing kits, the NHS has announced.
Girl, 14, dies after collapsing at Cornwall cricket club
Amélia Jones, 14, died after collapsing at Grampound Road Cricket Club in Cornwall. Her family said her death has left an "unimaginable void" and donated her organs.
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