London's 15-year life expectancy gap revealed by new ONS data
New ONS figures show a 15-year life expectancy gap between London neighbourhoods, from 73 years in East Village, Stratford, to 89 in Marylebone and Park Lane.
Category : Health
Prue Leith's health battles: Bake Off exit and migraine scare
Prue Leith has left Bake Off citing health concerns, after a migraine attack led to a hospital visit. She has been open about ageing and hearing issues.
NHS mental health gap left me to fend for myself during cancer
Robert Fisk reveals he got more mental health support from a coffee stand owner than his cancer hospital for three years, until a holistic needs assessment finally arrived.
Psychiatric disorders top PIP claims with 1.5 million recipients
More than 1.5 million PIP claims list psychiatric disorders as the main condition, the most common category tracked by the DWP computer system, according to latest figures.
Scot saved by aunt's kidney marks first day at high school
Daniel Cornet, 12, from Dunfermline, born with renal failure and enduring over 30 operations, has started high school after a life-saving kidney transplant from his aunt Carolyn.
5 Egg Alternatives for Breakfast and Baking
With a national salmonella outbreak linked to eggs, here are five alternatives for breakfast and baking, including tofu that can be scrambled.
Brit woman loses 6 stone with Simple app after seatbelt struggle
Tracey Mcavoy, who weighed 22.5 stone and needed an extendable seatbelt on planes, has lost six stone using the Simple app, which she credits with changing her life.
30-second breakfast check keeps you full until lunch
A nutritionist says a 30-second breakfast check with three questions can keep you full until lunchtime, curbing hunger and cravings.
Welsh mum with Alzheimer's gene plans her own end-of-life care
Joanne Harrigan, 45, from Cefn Hengoed, carries a gene guaranteeing early Alzheimer's. She has pre-planned her death and end-of-life care to spare her family difficult decisions.
Powys school gets zero hygiene rating after mouse droppings found
Llanfechain Church in Wales Primary received a zero hygiene rating after inspectors found mouse droppings in the kitchen and noted staff failed to wash hands.
North East bipolar depression trial offers new hope
North East patients with bipolar depression can join the ASCEnD trial testing aripiprazole plus sertraline, offering new treatment hope with fewer side effects.
Insect bite NHS visits double as heatwaves hit Britain
NHS website visits for bites and stings soared to 121,976 in July, up 35.2% from June, as heatwaves drove a surge in insect and spider bites across England.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak could be three times bigger than thought
The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could be three times larger than official figures, with 2,516 deaths and 5,290 confirmed cases, as cases grow exponentially.
Four wraps recalled in UK over possible E.coli contamination
Summit Foods recalls four wrap products over possible STEC E.coli, which can cause kidney failure and be fatal. All use-by dates up to September 5, 2026 are affected.
24/7 stroke service at RVI to launch by end of 2026
A 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy service will launch at Newcastle's RVI by end of 2026, over a year after a coroner raised concerns about its absence in the North East.
Boy, 16, 'living in a pond' with burning condition seen by doctors
Iqbal Sheikh, 16, who spent days in ponds due to a burning skin sensation, has been flown to Mumbai's Sir HN Reliance Hospital for diagnosis and treatment after neighbours raised the alarm.
Wirral man meets stem cell donor two years after lifesaving transplant
Tom Lewis, 22, met Steve Kemp, the stranger whose stem cell donation saved his life, more than two years after his transplant. The pair now plan to run the Amsterdam Marathon together in October.
Ex-Prem star, 30, 'almost died twice' after allergic reactions
Deniz Undav revealed he 'almost died twice' from severe allergic reactions to seafood, leaving him unable to breathe, and detailed his recovery and career stats.
Blueiron £15.99 liquid iron drops praised for boosting energy
Blueiron Liquid Iron Supplement with Nordic Blueberries and Vitamin C costs £15.99 on Amazon, with shoppers reporting less fatigue and more stable energy levels.
JD Vance's diet doctor's 'orgasmic' poo claim lacks science
Dr Sean O'Mara, who advises JD Vance and RFK Jr, claims ideal poos take 3-7 seconds and feel 'near orgasmic'. Experts say there's no science behind it.
DWP confirms 533 conditions for PIP payments up to £748
The DWP has confirmed 533 conditions that qualify for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), with eligible claimants able to receive up to £748 per month.
Jill Biden 'Scared' as Joe Biden's Cancer Spreads to Bones
Dr Jill Biden says she is 'scared' as her husband Joe Biden battles stage 4 prostate cancer that has metastasised to his bones, focusing on joy in their remaining time.
Ebola in DRC: 100 days on, five key questions answered
Nearly 100 days since the Bundibugyo strain was reported, the DRC's Ebola outbreak has become its deadliest, with nearly 5,000 cases and over 2,000 deaths, and is on course to be the world's largest, according to Africa CDC.
Iain Thornton obituary: environmental geochemistry pioneer dies at 91
Iain Thornton, who died aged 91, was a driving force in environmental geochemistry, mapping chemical elements and linking soil, dust and water to health.
Quarter of UK baby foods still too sugary, analysis finds
A year after voluntary guidelines were introduced, analysis of 224 branded infant foods finds 58% breach at least one rule and 23% contain too much sugar.
Vulnerable groups told to avoid runny eggs amid Salmonella outbreak
The FSA and UKHSA warn pregnant women and under-5s to avoid runny eggs when eating out after one death and over 200 Salmonella cases linked to imported eggs.
Liverpool injury latest: Gomez, Isak, Ekitike return dates
Andoni Iraola faces his first competitive Liverpool match without several key players. Joe Gomez is out for about a month, while Hugo Ekitike and Conor Bradley remain sidelined until November or December.
Airyday Golden Glow SPF50+ praised as 'perfect makeup base'
Airyday's Golden Glow SPF50+ Dreamscreen, £39, earns 4.9-star rating from 1,400+ reviews, praised as a 'game changer' and 'perfect makeup base'.
Eamonn Holmes health update: TV bosses 'barely hear from him'
GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes has been off screens for four months after a stroke; bosses reportedly have had limited contact with him and his return is seen as unlikely.
Vulnerable people told to avoid runny eggs amid salmonella outbreak
One person has died and hundreds have been ill in a salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs. Vulnerable people should avoid runny eggs when eating out.
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