Boiled potato trick for creamy, intact spuds
Starting potatoes in cold water, not boiling, keeps them creamy and stops them falling apart, says Serious Eats' Daniel Gritzer.
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Creatine hype: is the supplement actually worth it?
Creatine is one of the most popular sports supplements, but does it live up to the hype? We look at the evidence behind the claims and who might benefit most.
NHS England offers free home cervical cancer testing kits
Millions of women in England who missed cervical screening will receive free home testing kits on the NHS, aiming to boost uptake and eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.
Sunbed addict, 22, diagnosed with melanoma after mole removal
Ellie Shaw, a sunbed addict from Kettering, was diagnosed with stage 1A melanoma at 22 after insisting on mole removal. She now urges others to avoid sunbeds and trust their instincts.
NHS rolls out at-home cervical screening kits for millions
The NHS is offering free at-home cervical screening kits to millions of women in England who have missed appointments, aiming to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.
Why pack a jumper for lumbar support on flights
Chiropractor Chris Jolliffe explains why placing a rolled-up jumper in the small of your back can ease lower back strain and improve sleep on long flights.
NHS sends free cervical screening home test kits to millions
The NHS is sending free home testing kits to millions of women in England who have missed cervical screening appointments, as part of a push to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.
Dogs Trust warns against shouting at vacuums to cure dog fears
Dogs Trust warns that shouting at vacuum cleaners in front of scared dogs can worsen their fear, urging calm and gradual introduction instead.
Care Leaver Deaths Linked to Isolation and Support Gaps
A review finds care leavers die younger due to isolation and abrupt support cut-offs, urging better transition planning.
NHS opens winter jab bookings for North East at-risk groups
Thousands in North East and North Cumbria can now book free winter flu and COVID-19 vaccinations online ahead of the colder months.
No woman should give birth in a lay-by — Government must act
Barnstaple's North Devon District Hospital has temporarily closed its birthing wing due to staff shortages, forcing expectant mums to face a nearly two-hour journey to Exeter.
Millions to get free at-home cervical cancer screening kits on NHS
Millions of women in England who have missed cervical screening appointments will be mailed free self-swab kits to test for high-risk HPV, as part of an NHS drive to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040.
Millions of women to get at-home cervical screening kits
Millions of women in England who have missed cervical screening appointments will be sent free at-home testing kits on the NHS, in a move described as a gamechanger.
Tai Chi and Chinese Exercises Improve Health, Largest Review Finds
The largest review of its kind confirms tai chi and other traditional Chinese exercises improve balance, strength, and mental health in older adults.
Girl, 8, dies from brain-eating amoeba in Louisiana lake
Lillian Smart, 8, died after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba, likely from swimming in Lake Claiborne, Louisiana. The infection is nearly always fatal.
Chicken recalled in UK salmonella outbreak affecting 340
Chicken products are now implicated in salmonella outbreaks that have sickened 340 people across Europe, with the UK worst affected. Summit Foods recalls four chicken wraps over potential E. coli contamination.
Girl, 8, dies in Louisiana after brain-eating amoeba infection
Lillian Smart, 8, died in Louisiana after contracting Naegleria fowleri, a rare brain-eating amoeba, likely from swimming in Lake Claiborne.
Focus on abilities, not disabilities, of special needs people
A new campaign urges society to focus on what people with special needs can do, rather than their limitations, to foster inclusion and opportunity.
Alfalfa Sprouts Tied to Food-Poisoning Outbreak in 15 States
US officials linked a multi-state food-poisoning outbreak to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts, with 55 cases and four hospitalizations reported nationally.
Beverley Callard's 'sombre' cancer update after energy crash
Coronation Street star Beverley Callard, 69, told fans she 'plummeted' over the weekend, cancelling a Riverdance trip amid her breast cancer battle.
UKHSA updates after man dies from contaminated meal
A man has died from listeriosis linked to contaminated home-delivered meals produced by an unidentified company, the UKHSA has confirmed.
EastEnders: Denise on life support as sepsis strikes in tragic update
EastEnders aired heartbreaking scenes as Denise Fox, battling leukaemia, developed sepsis and was placed on life support, leaving fans devastated.
NHS prescription costs: minister confirms policy review
Health minister James Frith confirmed the Government keeps prescription policies under review as NHS users face paying £26.40 more a year for four items a month.
Girl, 4, diagnosed with Wilms tumour after mum spotted changes
Ayla Cullen, 4, was diagnosed with Wilms tumour after her mum noticed behaviour changes, tiredness and stomach pain. Doctors found an 11cm kidney tumour.
Chelsea transfer hint as five left out against Fulham
Xabi Alonso's first Chelsea lineup leaves out Mudryk, Jackson, Essugo, Guiu and Tosin, hinting at exits before the transfer deadline.
Agony Aunt Jane O'Gorman Answers Readers' Dilemmas
Daily Star agony aunt Jane O'Gorman offers straight-talking advice on a reader's fear of paternity after a one-off fling and another's celebrity crushes.
Coroner: Doctors not fixated on Mounjaro before gran's death
A coroner has said doctors did not become fixated on Caroline Savage's Mounjaro use before her death, despite family concerns, after she died from faecal peritonitis.
Celtic's Johnston out until October, O'Neill confirms
Celtic boss Martin O'Neill confirms Alistair Johnston faces a lay-off until October with a muscular injury, while Auston Trusty is fit for the LASK clash.
Michael Douglas in tears over Davina McCall death fear
Michael Douglas feared Davina McCall could die or have a stroke during her brain tumour treatment, he revealed on a podcast, describing 2025 as his most challenging year.
Ending local scrutiny of NHS trusts is ill-advised, warn governors
Abolishing statutory governors on NHS trusts removes essential local scrutiny, warns a former health professional, as Healthwatch also faces abolition.
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