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.
Category : Health
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.
Ebola spreads to seventh province as deaths near 4,000
The Ebola outbreak in the DRC has spread into a seventh province, with 7,890 confirmed cases and 3,799 deaths reported by the WHO, which assesses national risk as very high.
TV doctor urges UK households to take 2p vitamin D pill daily
Dr Raj Arora, a GP and TV regular, advises five winter health actions, including taking a daily vitamin D supplement costing around 2p a pill from October to March.
Cheese stays fresh for 4 weeks if stored with baking paper
A simple switch from cling film to baking paper could help keep cheese fresh for longer and reduce mould, according to food experts.
Cornflour trick for perfect scrambled eggs in 60 seconds
Adding cornflour to scrambled eggs before cooking prevents them from drying out, yielding silky, fluffy results in just one minute, according to cookbook author Dini Kodippili.
Nipple Twist Led to Cancer Diagnosis and Life-Saving Treatment
A friend's playful pinch during a Las Vegas boys' night out in 2021 led Robert Pfleghardt to discover a breast cancer lump, prompting treatment and a life-saving diagnosis.
Bat coronavirus 'high potential' to spread in humans sparks fears
A bat coronavirus with a 'high potential' to spread among humans has been discovered, but experts say the immediate danger to the public is currently low.
Food scientist shares 'proper' way to store carrots to keep them fresh
Carrots can quickly turn soft and bendy if not stored properly, but a food scientist has shared a simple way to help them stay fresh for longer.
DWP unveils Workplace Health System to keep ill workers in jobs
The DWP has announced a new Workplace Health System to provide earlier support for people with health conditions, aiming to stop 300,000 workers leaving jobs each year.
90-year-old bodybuilder reveals five foods for healthy life
Toshisuke Kanazawa, 90, a champion bodybuilder, credits his longevity to a daily diet of five staples, including brown rice, natto and miso soup, along with rigorous training.
90-year-old bodybuilder's five daily foods for longevity
Toshisuke Kanazawa, 90, a champion bodybuilder, credits five daily foods, clean living and training for his lifelong health and longevity.
Memorial unveiled for Treloar Boys infected with HIV and hepatitis
A memorial has been installed at Lord Mayor’s Treloar’s College for 122 haemophiliac boys infected with HIV and hepatitis during unethical research in the 1970s and 1980s.
Salmon tastier with one fridge staple: mayonnaise trick
Spreading mayonnaise over salmon before baking keeps it moist and adds flavour, says chef Robin Asbell. Use a quarter cup for four fillets.
GP warns millions may have 'silent killer' high blood pressure
More than one in three adults in England has high blood pressure, and around 59% don't know it. A GP shares lifestyle changes to lower it.
Vicky McClure reflects on life after dementia choir member's death
Vicky McClure has reflected on life after learning a member of Our Dementia Choir died while she was on holiday with husband Jonny Owen, saying the news makes her feel she should 'grab life'.
Pharmacist warns Brits wasting money on vitamin D supplements
A pharmacist warns millions may waste money on vitamin D supplements by taking them incorrectly, urging proper dosage and absorption methods.
Atorvastatin cuts heart attack risk by 30% in older adults, study finds
New research presented to the European Society of Cardiology shows atorvastatin reduces major cardiovascular events by 30% in older people, but does not significantly improve disability-free survival.
Why a mono-diet could be the secret to weight loss
Nutritionist Louise Pyne explores the mono-diet trend, where repeat meals reduce decision fatigue, aid weight loss, but risk nutritional blind spots.
Miranda Hart's Doctor Dismissed Symptoms as TATT Before ME Diagnosis
Miranda Hart has revealed her doctor dismissed her chronic fatigue as 'TATT' before she was diagnosed with Lyme disease and ME/CFS, a condition affecting 1.35 million in the UK.
Dad told he has 12-18 months to live after dentist visit
Jamie Kehoe, 31, was diagnosed with a grade four glioblastoma after a dentist visit for mouth numbness. He and wife Hannah cherish life with son Elliot.
Mother nearly died of sepsis after mastitis delay, then welcomed miracle baby
Emily Siddle, 34, developed sepsis after a delayed mastitis prescription, survived a breast abscess, and later gave birth to a surprise third child, James.
Bespoke £35 cream calmed my rosacea redness in weeks
A tailored £34.99 Renew + Me Nightly-Active-Treatment calmed redness and texture from rosacea within weeks, leaving the writer confident without foundation.
Coroner raises concerns after woman dies following care home fall
A coroner has raised concerns after Joan Murphy, 90, died following a fall at Deer Park View care home in Teddington, where she could not reach an emergency alarm.
Naked Margarita founder Lydia Ward on her daily wellness routine
Naked Margarita founder Lydia Ward reveals her day: sunlit wake-ups, fibremaxxed smoothies, daily dog walks, breathwork, and a margarita to finish.
13 groups who qualify for free NHS eye tests - check eligibility
Around 30 million people in the UK qualify for free NHS eye tests, which cost £24-£30 privately. Eligibility is based on age, income and health conditions, not just means-testing.
Scots urged to donate blood as 2.7 million could save lives
SNBTS urges Scots to book blood donation appointments, especially those with Type O blood, as stocks run low. Around 2.7 million Scots have Type O, and each donation can save up to three lives.
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