Vanillin in vapes may harm developing cells, study finds
Lab studies show vanillin, a common vape flavouring, can damage or kill embryonic stem cells, prompting calls for warnings and ingredient disclosure.
Category : Health
Restaurant Worker's Girlfriend Complains About Dead-End Job
A man in his 20s seeks advice as his girlfriend criticizes his job and money, leaving him unsure about their future together.
Blood Pressure Drug Recalled Over Health Risk
A batch of Novartis' blood pressure drug Diovan is recalled in the US due to potential health consequences, as the UK faces a shortage of Ramipril.
Nurse with secret second job cleared to return to practice
A Merseyside nurse who placed patients at risk by secretly working two full-time jobs has been cleared to return to the profession after a nine-month suspension.
Blood pressure drug recall over health consequences
A batch of valsartan (Diovan) is recalled due to failed dissolution, risking temporary health consequences. Class II recall by FDA.
Nurses collapse and suffer seizures in hot wards, union warns
The Royal College of Nursing warns nurses are collapsing and suffering seizures in extreme heat, with hospitals described as 'not fit for humans' amid record temperatures.
North Shields care home rated outstanding by CQC
Collingwood Court in North Shields has been rated 'outstanding' by the CQC, with praise for its personalised care and leadership after previously requiring improvement.
When doctors say they're struggling - we should listen
More than four in ten GPs say they struggle to give patients the care they need at least once a week, with the figure rising to 60% among some groups, prompting warnings about the NHS.
GP 'swamped' as doctors admit struggling to provide sufficient care
GMC survey finds 60% of GPs can't provide sufficient care weekly, with job satisfaction falling and more doctors considering leaving the profession.
Taking stairs cuts heart death risk by 39%
A new study finds that regularly climbing stairs reduces the risk of dying from heart disease by 39%, based on data from over 480,000 participants.
Midwife warns against 'nappy only' baby sleep in heatwave
A registered midwife warns parents against leaving babies in just a nappy overnight during the heatwave, as temperatures reach 38C in England.
Solar eclipse eye damage warning: symptoms to look out for
Eye health experts warn of solar retinopathy risk after UK eclipse; symptoms include blurring, distortion, dark spots, and colour vision changes.
Casualty 24/7: Burst pipe forces patient evacuation
A burst pipe sent water and steam through the ceiling at Barnsley Hospital, forcing patients to evacuate cubicles and staff to move equipment into corridors during the Channel 5 show.
NHS limits free blood pressure checks to once every five years
NHS England has ordered pharmacists not to carry out free blood pressure checks more than once every five years, sparking concern from experts.
Solar Eclipse Eye Safety: Symptoms and Steps After Direct Viewing
If you looked directly at the solar eclipse without proper protection, you may be at risk of solar retinopathy. Learn the symptoms to watch for and when to seek optometric advice.
Newcastle Cathedral hosts 'pop-up hospital' for families
Newcastle Cathedral hosted a one-day 'pop-up hospital' by the Great North Children's Hospital, offering fun, health advice, and an ambulance tour to families.
Solar eclipse eye damage: symptoms and when to seek help
Eye experts warn of retinopathy risk from watching the solar eclipse without certified filters. Symptoms include blurred vision, distortion, and dark spots. Seek optician advice if affected.
Seven signs of eye damage after solar eclipse and when to seek help
Eye doctors list seven symptoms to watch for after viewing the partial eclipse, urging urgent medical attention if they develop.
Four things to do if you accidentally looked at the solar eclipse
Accidentally looked at the solar eclipse? Experts advise acting fast to protect your eyes. Here are four immediate steps to take if you experience symptoms.
James May: Clarkson 'over the hurdle' after cancer
James May says Jeremy Clarkson is 'over the hurdle' in a three-word health update, following Clarkson's prostate cancer diagnosis and successful treatment.
Man's eyesight damaged after watching 1999 eclipse
Peter Smith, from Taunton, looked directly at the 1999 eclipse and now suffers permanent retinal damage. He warns others to use proper eye protection.
Prue Leith rushed to hospital after speech scare
Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith, 83, was rushed to hospital by ambulance after a migraine left her unable to speak coherently while on holiday in Yorkshire.
NHS trust admits delays on £35m new hospital are 'not ideal'
Work on Berwick's new £35m hospital is not expected to restart in earnest until the new year, NHS bosses have said, after original contractors went into administration.
Ebola deaths pass 2,000 in Congo; WHO warns of worst outbreak
More than 2,000 people have died in the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, with WHO warning the true scale could be four times larger than official figures.
Berwick hospital still unfinished six years after approval
Berwick's new hospital, approved in 2020, remains unfinished six years later. Costs have risen from £25m to £35m, with completion now expected in 2027 after contractor setbacks.
Women’s Hormone Literacy: A Modern Movement
Women today are more informed about their hormones than ever, discussing terms like 'luteal uglies' openly, a shift from past secrecy, empowering self-understanding and wellbeing.
Child e-scooter injuries in England surge, study finds
Child e-scooter injuries in England have soared, with average age 12 and few wearing helmets. Study urges speed limiters or helmet mandates.
Prue Leith hospitalised after husband feared stroke
Prue Leith was hospitalised in Yorkshire after a sudden speech and vision loss. Her husband feared a stroke, but it was a migraine attack. She praised NHS staff.
Olivia Attwood backs sister after five-day hospital stay
Olivia Attwood publicly supported her sister Georgia after she was hospitalised for five days in Miami following a trip, sharing an emotional statement on social media.
Girl, 11, diagnosed with cancer after tonsillitis misdiagnosis
Armaie Burrows-Pitt, 11, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Burkitt lymphoma after doctors dismissed her symptoms as tonsillitis. Her mum Nikki says it was frustrating to be told she was okay when she wasn't.
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