Girl, 12, gets salmonella at five-star Egypt resort
Evie Hopkin, 12, fell ill with salmonella during a family holiday at the TUI Blue Sensatori Coral Sea in Sharm El-Sheikh, needing IV fluids. Her family has now instructed lawyers to investigate.
Category : Health
Dani Osvaldo in intensive care after lung surgery
Former Southampton and Premier League striker Dani Osvaldo, 40, is in intensive care in Buenos Aires after emergency surgery to remove part of his lung.
Newly-wed mum stranded in Portuguese hospital after stroke
Shereen Lafferty, 37, from Glasgow, is stranded in a Faro hospital after a stroke in her sleep. Her family has launched a GoFundMe to raise £25,000 for a medically assisted flight home.
Burnham promises fullest possible inquiry into Durham breast cancer failings
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has backed the "fullest possible inquiry" into breast cancer failings in County Durham and Darlington, where 315 patients have been harmed.
Seaham woman's hope for 'miracle' cancer treatment in Germany
Ashleigh Patterson, 45, from Seaham, is raising £55,000 for specialist treatment in Germany after a stage four cancer diagnosis, with friend Samantha Howard's support.
Mother weighs egg freezing after daughter's puberty at 10 months
Sophie Dumas, 41, is exploring egg freezing for her five-year-old daughter Sienna, who was diagnosed with central precocious puberty after developing breast tissue as a baby.
Log burner warning: BHF links fires to heart attack and stroke risk
The British Heart Foundation warns log burners release PM2.5 particles that can enter the bloodstream and increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
NZ 'K-strain' flu outbreak threat to UK children
A severe flu variant from New Zealand, hitting under-fives hardest, is expected to reach Britain, prompting medics to urge vaccination before winter.
Earth microbes survive simulated Enceladus ocean conditions
Experiments show deep-sea microbes from Japan can survive in a brine mimicking Saturn's moon Enceladus's ocean, boosting the case for habitability.
Boarding school death exposes guardianship gaps
Luna Wong, 16, died by suicide in London in 2023 after struggling at a UK boarding school. Her parents say the guardianship system failed her, prompting calls for regulation.
Drones Could Speed Up Defibrillator Delivery for Cardiac Arrests
New research suggests drones could cut the time to get defibrillators to out-of-hospital cardiac arrest patients, potentially boosting survival rates.
Fast-track disability benefits urged for severely disabled young
Severely disabled young people should get fast-track access to benefits, an official review of youth employment will say, ending repeated assessments.
How Raye's song helped me confront my depression
A recording engineer describes how Raye's 'I Know You're Hurting' unlocked his emotions, leading to antidepressants and music therapy after two decades of hidden struggle.
Gen X drinking more as younger US adults cut back, study finds
Adults aged 50-64 are drinking more heavily than before the pandemic, even as overall US alcohol consumption declines for the first time since 2018, reshaping the bar scene.
485 pesticides in US products linked to breast cancer: study
New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer, raising safety concerns as early onset breast cancer rates surge worldwide.
Pennsylvania measles outbreak: 55 new cases, 4 deaths
Pennsylvania reports 55 new measles cases since Wednesday. State total reaches 890 across 39 counties, with 173 hospitalizations and four deaths. Less than 1% of cases were vaccinated.
State pensioners can get up to £5,959 with Attendance Allowance
State pensioners with certain health conditions can claim up to £5,959.20 per year under Andy Burnham's government. Attendance Allowance rates rose by 3.8% in April 2026.
Newlywed Glasgow mum stranded in Portuguese hospital after stroke
A newly-wed Glasgow mum, 37, is stranded in a Portuguese hospital after a stroke in her sleep; family seeks £25,000 for her return.
Mum's 'stress' headaches were deadly meningitis
Rebecca Lewis, 43, from Swansea, was left permanently deaf and blind on her right side after doctors initially mistook her deadly meningitis symptoms for stress.
Burnham urged to end osteoporosis postcode lottery
Labour MP Chris Bloore presses PM Andy Burnham to deliver on a pledge for universal Fracture Liaison Services, warning two-thirds of 3.5 million osteoporosis patients are overlooked, untreated and defenceless.
Patient faces toe loss after botched NHS nail surgery
A diabetic patient could lose her toe after gangrene developed following nail removal surgery by Central London Community Healthcare NHS Trust, an investigation found failures in care.
Chef swaps cooking oil for beef tallow to make steak 'beefier'
Chef Mike Reid says beef tallow beats processed oils for steak, offering a high smoke point and a deeper, beefier flavour. He also shares tips for sirloin, ribeye, fillet and wagyu.
Aberdeen vegan café Grounded: worth queuing twice for brunch
Rachel Williams queued twice to get into Grounded, Aberdeen's fully plant-based café on Rosemount Viaduct, and found the food worth the wait.
Doctor reveals 7 simple fixes for older adults after blood pressure warning
A GP has shared seven lifestyle changes to reduce high blood pressure risk, as research shows over one in three adults in England have the condition, with 59% unaware.
Dehumidifier vs tumble dryer: cheaper indoor drying option
A dehumidifier can dry clothes indoors faster and cheaper than a tumble dryer, with running costs from 13p an hour, according to consumer group Which?.
Mother and daughter die from cancer 10 hours apart
A mother and daughter, both diagnosed with cancer at the same time, died 10 hours apart in Brazil. They were buried together in a joint funeral.
NHS confirms double shingles vaccine for ages 65 to 80
The NHS has confirmed a free double shingles vaccine is available for adults aged 65 to 80, reducing the risk of serious health issues from the infection.
Pharmacist's top flu jab advice as UK flu season begins
As flu activity rises in England, Boots' superintendent pharmacist Claire Nevinson urges vaccination, noting it takes 10-14 days for optimum protection.
Brits with 86 muscle or joint conditions could claim £778 monthly
Over 1.2 million people in England and Wales receive PIP for muscle and joint conditions. Claimants could get up to £194.60 per week, or £778 monthly, depending on eligibility.
NHS trust cancels 130 treatments a day amid strikes
Northern Care Alliance cancels 120-130 treatments per strike day, including cancer care, risking patient harm amid Unison overtime dispute.
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