Type 1 diabetic's diet drink mix-up: 'It can be life or death'
A type 1 diabetic describes how being served a full-sugar Pepsi instead of Pepsi Max at a cinema sent her blood sugar skyrocketing, and why such mistakes can be deadly.
Category : Health
Dads-to-be taught roadside births as NHS suspends Devon services
NHS suspension of birthing services at North Devon District Hospital has left hundreds of pregnant women terrified, with midwife appointments now including emergency advice on roadside births.
Why UK tap water tastes 'musty' this week
Heavy rain after a 50-day drought is giving UK tap water a musty, earthy taste. Experts say algae blooms from runoff are to blame, but the water remains safe to drink.
Dementia UK returns to Lanarkshire with free advice clinics
Dementia UK's Admiral Nurses return to Lanarkshire with free clinics in Hamilton and Rutherglen this September, offering tailored support and advice for anyone impacted by dementia.
Katie Price confirms Harvey to start Mounjaro weight-loss jabs
Katie Price reveals son Harvey, 24, will begin Mounjaro weight-loss treatment after years of health fears, aiming to improve his quality of life.
Deaf woman given wrong vaccine after sign language error
A deaf woman said she felt very shocked and upset after receiving a Covid vaccine instead of a flu jab due to no BSL interpreter at her GP surgery.
Prostate cancer becomes UK's most common cancer after Hoy campaign
Prostate cancer is now the most common cancer in the UK, with 600,000 men living with the disease, after Sir Chris Hoy's campaign boosted checks.
Conjoined twins die after final separation surgery
Heloisa and Helena, conjoined twins born connected at the head, died after a 15-hour final separation surgery in Brazil, following haemodynamic instability.
Strictly star Michelle Tsiakkas named SANE charity ambassador
Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Michelle Tsiakkas has become an ambassador for mental health charity SANE, weeks after confirming her exit from the BBC show.
Mum's tragic diary after NHS error stapled wrong bowel end
A daughter reveals her mum's heartbreaking final diaries after an NHS error left her in pain for five days before a second operation.
Emily Willis defying odds but doctor shares tragic reality
Adult star Emily Willis is 'surpassing initial medical expectations' after cardiac arrest, but a doctor warns she will likely remain permanently disabled.
Mould advice for homeowners who dry clothes on radiators
Drying clothes on radiators can cause condensation and mould. RICS and Shelter advise using dehumidifiers, tumble dryers, or outdoor drying instead.
NHS GP warns Sudocrem face trend can clog pores
NHS GP Dr Sara Kayat says Sudocrem's thick formula can clog pores, despite viral 'face blasting' claims of calming redness and spots.
Man claims grandfather helped him return after 60-minute death
A Spanish man says he died for an hour in 2025, met his late grandfather, and was told to return because he hadn't completed his mission.
Maghull Town Hall fire site could become health centre
A new health centre could be built at the fire-damaged Maghull Town Hall site, with a business plan being drawn up and government funding available.
DWP: who will not get £300 Winter Fuel Payment this year
The DWP has confirmed Winter Fuel Payment eligibility for 2026-27. Pensioners born on or before 27 June 1960 may get £100-£300, but some will not qualify.
Vet warns dog owners never to play fetch with sticks
Vet Ben Simpson-Vernon says he would never let his own dog play fetch with sticks, citing fatal injury risks, and shares four other rules he follows.
Strictly's Vito Coppola reveals bulimia battle and collapse
Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has revealed he collapsed on stage during a battle with bulimia, which he says began after facing 'toxic' criticism about his body in the competitive dance world.
Scotland's New Health MOT: Locations and How to Book
Scotland has launched its first health MOTs at four Health Defence Hubs. The checks aim to improve life chances through earlier detection of heart and lung conditions.
Cyprus confirms first West Nile virus case of 2026
A 74-year-old man is in intensive care in Cyprus after becoming the country's first confirmed West Nile virus case of 2026, a mosquito-borne infection with no approved human vaccine.
Chester Zoo snake gets human cancer treatment in world first
A 15-foot python at Chester Zoo is believed to be the first snake to receive electrochemotherapy, a cancer treatment used on humans, and has recovered from a jaw tumour.
Boy who changed UK cannabis law turns 21 seizure-free
Billy Caldwell, whose case led to UK medicinal cannabis legalisation, celebrates his 21st birthday seizure-free for three years after a miraculous recovery.
13,000 in Newcastle could benefit from bus pass change
An estimated 13,000 disabled people in Newcastle could gain free bus travel at any time from April 2027, as the government removes weekday restrictions.
DWP to restart DLA to PIP transfers for 150,000 people
The DWP will restart moving around 150,000 adult DLA claimants to PIP, starting with a pilot of about 3,000 people in September.
Toddler's Cancer Misdiagnosed as Constipation for Weeks
Parents of a one-year-old girl were told her symptoms were constipation, but she was later diagnosed with neuroblastoma and a 30cm tumour. The family is now fundraising for anti-relapse treatment.
Shampoo Pulled From UK Sale Over Chemical Risk
A shampoo sold on Amazon, eBay, OnBuy and TikTok has been pulled from sale in the UK after it was found to contain the banned ingredient Lilial, posing a serious chemical risk.
Baby's bloated stomach dismissed as constipation, then diagnosed with cancer
One-year-old Florence Wilde was diagnosed with neuroblastoma after doctors repeatedly dismissed her bloated stomach and tiredness as constipation, leaving her parents angry and fundraising for treatment.
Ibuprofen Warning: Painkiller Linked to Hormone Changes
Regular ibuprofen use has been linked to changes in male reproductive hormones and temporary effects on ovulation and progesterone in women, according to new studies.
Woman Told Boyfriend to Leave After Cancer Diagnosis
Lydia Whelan, 32, was diagnosed with stage two aggressive breast cancer in 2024. She feared losing her house more than the diagnosis and told her partner to leave her.
Hair fell out in handfuls but is thicker again with vegan £1 buy
A woman whose hair fell out in handfuls says it is 'thicker again' after using Feel's Pro Collagen Gels, which cost around £1.30 per serving with a discount code.
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