Crowdfunding for Private Medical Care Doubles Amid Record NHS Waiting Lists
Crowdfunding for private medical care in UK doubles as NHS waiting lists hit record 7.2 million, with campaigns citing waits and private treatment surging.
Category : Health
Pink Floyd music alters brain, could help treat disorders
Pink Floyd's low-frequency sounds activate brain cells, potentially improving drug delivery for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's treatments.
Supermarket Sauerkraut: Best and Worst Brands Rated
Taste test of supermarket sauerkraut reveals best raw, probiotic-rich brands and warns against pasteurised options with reduced health benefits.
My Abortion Revealed Australia's Access Barriers: Georgie Purcell
Georgie Purcell shares her abortion experience, highlighting barriers to access in Australia and calling for reforms.
Gail's vs Greggs: Calorie Showdown Reveals Health Truth
Taste test compares Gail's and Greggs festive bakes and sausage rolls, finding Gail's costs three times more but doesn't always taste better.
Soap Stars' Dementia Journeys: 'I'm His Villain'
Soap stars Barbara Windsor and Julie Goodyear's dementia journeys, as shared by their husbands, highlighting the emotional toll of care.
Woman Loses Nearly 6 Stone on Mounjaro, Shares Nausea Remedy
Portia Devine lost nearly 6 stone on Mounjaro, shares acupressure bands for nausea. She now views food as fuel, not an addiction.
Gemma Collins, 44, Opens Up About Perimenopause Struggles
Gemma Collins, 44, reveals perimenopause struggles including memory loss and emotional turmoil, seeking advice from fans.
Jane Seymour, 74, Reveals Her Diet and Wellness Secrets for Staying Slim and Vital
Jane Seymour, 74, shares her diet and wellness secrets for staying slim and vital, including intermittent fasting, Mediterranean diet, and low-impact exercise.
Toddler, 3, Uses Facial Recognition to Save Mother's Life During Seizure
Three-year-old Cody James Williams used facial recognition to unlock his mother's phone and call for help during her seizure, saving her life.
Tiniest Surviving Premature Baby Discharged from US Hospital
World's smallest surviving premature baby, born at 245g, discharged from US hospital after five months of care.
Teenager Rescued from Quicksand in Morecambe Bay Drama
A 15-year-old boy was rescued from quicksand in Morecambe Bay by Coastguard and RNLI teams using specialist equipment.
Vegan Influencer Explains Why Fake Meat Makes Perfect Sense
A vegan influencer explains why many plant-based eaters choose imitation meat, citing love for the taste but ethical concerns.
World's First Lab-Grown Burger Tasted in London
Scientists cook and taste the world's first lab-grown burger in London, with mixed reviews and debate over its future.
Supermarkets Recall Frozen Vegetables Over Listeria Fears
43 frozen vegetable products recalled from UK supermarkets over listeria fears, linked to two deaths last year.
Boy, 12, Dies from Brain-Eating Amoeba After Hot Spring Visit
A 12-year-old boy dies from Naegleria fowleri infection after visiting a hot spring in South Carolina. Rare amoeba is almost always fatal.
Merwave Hair Kit Reveals Beachy Waves For Frizzy Hair
Merwave's Wavy Hair Starter Kit, priced at £65, promises beachy waves for 72p a day, helping users transform frizzy hair into defined waves.
Mother Dismissed as 'Busy Mum' Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer After Private Scans
Mother told she was 'just a busy mum' paid for private scans, leading to thyroid cancer diagnosis after months of dismissed symptoms.
UKHSA Warns Norovirus Spreads Easily in Confined Spaces After Cruise Outbreak
UKHSA warns norovirus spreads easily in confined spaces after cruise outbreaks affecting British holidaymakers; symptoms and prevention advice.
Woman Dies After Hospital Penicillin Error
Pembrokeshire cancer patient Philippa Gillespie died after being given penicillin in error at Withybush Hospital, despite known allergy.
Carol Klein's Simple Trick for Perfect Snowdrops
Carol Klein shares her trick for perfect snowdrops: plant each bulb individually, four inches deep, while still in growth.
Parents of Allergy Death Girl Launch £10m Research Prize
Parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse launch £10m prize for food allergy research, aiming to prevent allergies in the first 1,000 days from conception.
Doll Play Boosts Children's Social Skills, Cardiff Study Finds
Cardiff University study finds doll play improves children's social skills and false-belief reasoning compared to video games.
Brain Sees Male Faces In Objects, Study Finds
New study finds humans see male faces in objects and noise due to brain's face detection bias, with symmetry increasing perception.
NHS Urges Patients to Seek Normal Care During Six-Day Doctor Strike
NHS urges patients to seek normal care as resident doctors begin six-day strike over pay, with government and BMA at odds over offer.
One in seven Brits turn to AI chatbots over GPs for health advice
Study finds 15% of Brits use AI chatbots for health advice, often due to NHS waiting lists, raising safety concerns.
Newcastle University Develops UK's First Artificial Nose to Detect Food Spoilage
Newcastle University's artificial nose uses AI sensors to detect food spoilage in fridges, aiming to reduce waste and save money.
UK Issues New Screen Time Guidance for Under-Fives
UK advises under-fives to have no more than one hour of screen time daily, with new government guidance also considering social media bans for under-16s.
Loss of Smell Could Be Early Parkinson's Sign Years Before Symptoms
Loss of smell can be an early sign of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, appearing years before other symptoms. Up to 90% of Parkinson's patients experience this.
Hanger Is Real: Hunger Can Impair Mood and Decision-Making, Study Finds
Research confirms 'hanger' is real: hunger significantly increases anger, impairs mood, and biases decision-making, with implications for dieting and inequality.
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