NHS Braces for 'Unprecedented Flu Wave' as Hospital Cases Surge 56%
NHS England reports 56% rise in flu hospitalisations, with 1,717 patients daily, as strikes loom and health leaders warn of unprecedented winter pressures.
Category : Health
How to Make the Perfect Parkin for Bonfire Night
Discover how to make the perfect parkin for Bonfire Night, with tips on ingredients and texture from traditional and modern recipes.
UK Pharmacy Wholesaler Enters Liquidation Despite £40m Government PPE Contract
Medicine Box Ltd, a UK pharmaceutical wholesaler, enters liquidation despite receiving £40m from a government PPE contract during the pandemic.
NHS Issues 999 Warning for Amitriptyline Users
NHS warns amitriptyline users of serious side effects requiring 999 calls; over 15 million prescriptions in UK.
Bladder Surgery Life Changing But Life Saving
Gail Cartmail offers reassurance to bladder cancer patients facing life-changing surgery, calling it manageable and life-saving.
Toddler Dies After Trainee Doctor Pierces Artery During Biopsy
Three-year-old Aarav Chopra died after a trainee doctor pierced an artery during a routine liver biopsy; NHS trust apologises and pays compensation.
Barnsley NHS Hub in Shopping Centre Revives Healthcare and Town
Barnsley's NHS outpatient centre in a shopping centre improves healthcare access and boosts high street footfall, hailed as a model for the future.
Former 'World's Fattest Man' Paul Mason Opens Up About Food Addiction
Paul Mason, once the world's fattest man, reveals his struggle with food addiction and life after gastric bypass surgery.
Simple Daily Exercises Can Help Over-65s Maintain Muscle Strength, Study Finds
Simple twice-daily exercises, especially sit-to-stand, can help over-65s maintain muscle strength, a University of Bath study finds.
Ryan Riley’s Cauliflower and Potato Coconut Curry: A Winter Comfort Dish
Chef Ryan Riley’s quick and comforting cauliflower and potato coconut curry recipe, perfect for winter evenings.
Manchester Student Block Evacuated Over CO Leak
Emergency services evacuated Bridgewater Heights in Manchester city centre after a carbon monoxide leak. Fire crews and Cadent Gas remain on scene.
Norovirus Lockdown Lifted on UK Cruise Ship After Outbreak
French authorities lift lockdown on norovirus-hit cruise ship Ambition, allowing asymptomatic passengers to disembark in Bordeaux.
Professor Green Says Leaving London Boosted Mental Health
Rapper Professor Green and model Adwoa Aboah share mental health stories in Heads Together campaign videos.
Dear Vix: Struggling with Erectile Dysfunction and Seeking Advice
A reader seeks advice on erectile dysfunction and dating; columnist offers reassurance and practical tips.
Weight Loss Jabs Could Cut Migraines in Women, Study Suggests
Weight loss jabs may reduce migraines in women, study finds, with triptan use dropping 8% overall and 18% in younger women.
Prescription Drugs Linked to Dementia Risk in Over-55s
A study from the University of Nottingham found that long-term use of certain anticholinergic drugs increases dementia risk by nearly 50% in patients aged 55 and over.
Monmouth Man Dies Days After GP Visit Over Heart Symptoms
James Michael Ridley, 61, died days after visiting his GP with shortness of breath and chest pains. An inquest has opened amid family concerns over lack of specialist referral.
Starmer's NHS Failures: 5 Steps Labour Must Take Now
Robert Fisk, a cancer patient, criticises Keir Starmer's NHS management, calling for five key changes to improve patient care and save the health service from decline.
Bonnie Tyler Out of Coma but Still Seriously Ill
Bonnie Tyler's representatives confirm she is no longer in a coma but remains seriously unwell in intensive care in Portugal, thanking fans for global support.
Timely Ambulance Could Have Saved Quinsy Patient, Inquest Hears
An inquest heard that if an ambulance had arrived within target time, Andrew Watson, 32, who died from quinsy, might have received definitive treatment before cardiac arrest.
Woman, 25, Dies of Cancer Days After Diagnosis
Molly Jenner, 25, thought she had a virus but was diagnosed with incurable lymphoma. She died 10 days later, before starting chemotherapy. Her fiancée Lily Monarch shares her story.
'Hope Restored' for Assisted Dying Bill as MP Brings It Back
Labour MP Lauren Edwards adopts the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, restoring hope for assisted dying campaigners after peers blocked it. The bill returns to Parliament.
Mum Told 'Too Fit and Young' for Cancer Before Diagnosis
Lydia Southam, 37, was dismissed by doctors who said she was 'too fit and young' for cancer. After 10 GP visits, she was diagnosed with stage 4 ovarian cancer.
Bonnie Tyler Wakes from Coma, Still Seriously Ill
Bonnie Tyler has woken from an induced coma in Portugal after a cardiac arrest. The 75-year-old singer remains seriously ill but is slowly improving in intensive care.
Ayrshire Doctor Wins Cullen Prize for Stroke Services
Dr Sandip Kumar Ghosh, a stroke consultant at NHS Ayrshire & Arran, has been awarded the William Cullen Prize by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh for outstanding clinical service.
Farmer Dies After Cardiac Arrest While Driving Quad Bike
Andrew Rennie, 75, died after suffering a cardiac arrest while driving his quadbike on his farm in West Calder. A fatal accident inquiry found no precautions could have prevented his death.
Mitch McConnell Hospitalized Again Amid Health Struggles
Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital on Sunday morning, his spokesperson confirmed, as the Kentucky Republican continues to face health challenges in recent years.
UK Hypermobility Patients Wait Up to 21 Years for Diagnosis
A study reveals UK hypermobility sufferers wait up to 21 years for diagnosis, with low awareness among healthcare professionals causing fragmented care.
Disabled People Face Unnecessary PIP Reassessments
A charity reveals that disabled people with lifelong conditions are repeatedly subjected to pointless PIP reassessments, wasting public money and harming mental health.
Five Second Rule False: Bacteria Transfer Instantly
The 'five-second rule' is false: bacteria can transfer to dropped food almost immediately and persist for hours, according to studies on bacteria transfer from surfaces to food.
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