Loneliness Costs NHS £25bn Annually, Exeter Study Reveals
Study finds loneliness costs NHS £850 per person annually, with total burden estimated at £25bn, urging new approaches to tackle social isolation.
Category : Health
Kadeena Cox Opens Up About MS and Invisible Disability Challenges
Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox discusses living with multiple sclerosis and invisible disability challenges ahead of I'm a Celebrity appearance.
Boots Investigated Over Great-Grandfather's Fatal Pharmacy Error
Boots faces investigation after a pharmacy error led to the death of an 84-year-old man who received duplicate prescription packs.
Sky Sports presenter Jo Wilson cancer free eight months after diagnosis
Sky Sports presenter Jo Wilson is cancer free eight months after being diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer, sharing the news to encourage smear tests.
New Mother Warns of Flesh-Eating Disease After Near-Death Experience
Essex mother Charleigh Chatterton, 27, warns of flesh-eating disease necrotising fasciitis after nearly dying six days post-childbirth.
Record £11 Million in Fake Viagra Seized in UK Online Crackdown
UK seizes record £11m in fake Viagra; MHRA warns of toxic chemicals and health risks from unregulated online sales.
Man Dies of Hypothermia After 'Rushed' Hospital Discharge, Inquest Hears
A man died of hypothermia after a rushed discharge from Epsom Hospital, with a coroner citing inadequate planning and pressure to free up beds.
8-Year-Old Stroke Survivor Returns to Football Pitch
Louie Clark, 8, who was told he'd never walk again after a stroke, has defied expectations and returned to playing football with pan-disability groups.
Rediscovering the Joy of Facials: How Human Touch Transformed My Skincare Routine
A personal account of rediscovering the joy of facials through human touch at Omorovicza's Mayfair Institute, highlighting the therapeutic benefits of physical connection.
Light-Based Therapy Destroys Brain Tumours in 30 Minutes in World-First Trial
New photoimmunotherapy lights up and destroys glioblastoma cells in mice within 30 minutes, offering hope for aggressive brain cancer treatment.
Judith Chalmers Dies at 90; Son Shares Her Broadcasting Tips
TV presenter Judith Chalmers, known for ITV's Wish You Were Here...?, dies at 90. Her son Mark Durden-Smith shares statement.
Nipah Virus Outbreak in West Bengal Prompts Health Checks Across Asia
Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal triggers health screenings at airports in Thailand, Nepal, and Taiwan, with no domestic cases reported.
Parents Urged to Weigh School Bags as Experts Warn of Spinal Strain
Experts warn school bags should not exceed 10% of a child's weight to prevent spinal strain and long-term injury.
Meghan urges global action on children's online safety at Geneva memorial
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, urges global health leaders to protect children from online harm at a Geneva memorial for victims of digital abuse.
Phillipson Orders Review Of Hidden Childcare Charges
Education secretary orders CMA review of hidden childcare charges like non-refundable deposits and add-ons amid cost concerns.
UK Approves Wegovy Pill, But Wales Faces Restricted Access
The UK has approved a tablet form of Wegovy for weight loss, but access in Wales will be limited as it awaits NICE evaluation and is not yet available on the NHS.
CMA Launches Review of Private Dentistry Market as Prices Surge Over 23%
CMA launches review of UK private dentistry market after prices rise over 23% in two years, with one in five Britons seeking private care due to NHS access issues.
Cancer Patients 'Let Down' by Treatment Delays, Doctors Warn
Doctors warn cancer patients are at risk due to treatment delays, with waiting times in England at record lows.
Parents Warned Not to Give Young Children Drinks with Artificial Sweeteners
UK health experts advise against giving children under five drinks with artificial sweeteners, citing health risks.
Big Pharma Halts Nearly £2bn in UK Investments Amid Drug Pricing Row
Big pharma firms have paused nearly £2bn in UK investments this year, citing pricing disputes and causing patient suffering.
Racism Stress Linked To Worse Pregnancy Outcomes For Black Women
Cambridge study links racism stress to higher pregnancy risks for black women, finding biological effects from systemic racism and deprivation.
New Stratus Covid Variant Spreading in UK: Key Symptom Revealed
New Stratus Covid variant spreading in UK with hoarse voice as key early symptom; more transmissible but not more severe.
Ex-Manchester United Star Lou Macari Opens Homeless Shelter in Stoke-on-Trent
Lou Macari opens homeless shelter in Stoke-on-Trent after seeing rough sleepers, using glamping pods during pandemic.
Chefs Say Chicken Is The Best Pie Filling Not Beef
Chefs champion chicken as the best pie filling, with tips for perfect poaching, leeks, and a light sauce.
Avocado Hack: Keep Them Fresh for Weeks with an Onion
Holistic nutritionist Kayla Chandler shares a hack using red onion to keep avocados fresh for up to five days by slowing oxidation.
‘Watershed moment’ as smoking ban becomes law
UK's Tobacco and Vapes Act becomes law, banning tobacco sales to those born after 2009, hailed as a watershed moment for public health.
Persistent Cough May Signal Incurable Lung Disease, Warns BBC Doctor
A persistent cough lasting three weeks or more may signal lung cancer, the UK's biggest cancer killer. Health officials urge seeing a doctor for early diagnosis.
NHS May Pay 25% More for Medicines in New Deal
UK ministers plan to raise NHS payments for medicines by up to 25% to end standoff with pharma industry and Trump administration.
Over 50 Young Asylum Seekers Have Died in UK Since 2015, Data Shows
Over 50 young asylum seekers have died in the UK since 2015, with 31 suicides, according to new data compiled by Da’aro Youth Project.
Cher's Ageless Met Gala Glow Attributed to Cult Plumping Moisturiser
Cher's ageless Met Gala look credited to Charlotte Tilbury's Magic Cream, a cult plumping moisturiser with peptide formula.
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