Dad given months to live after ear infection turns out to be brain tumour
A father of three has been given 12-18 months to live after a suspected ear infection was diagnosed as an incurable brain tumour. His fiancée has become his full-time carer.
Category : Health
Optician warns against sunglasses for viewing solar eclipse
A dispensing optician warns that ordinary sunglasses do not protect eyes during the solar eclipse, urging certified solar glasses or pinhole projectors instead.
Laura Hamilton on living with ITP and her new projects
A Place In The Sun presenter Laura Hamilton, 44, opens up about living with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a condition that causes easy bruising, and how she manages it while filming and renovating.
Rod Stewart on mend after heart surgery, cancels tour
Rod Stewart is 'on the mend' after emergency heart surgery on August 9, forcing cancellation of remaining North American and Mexican tour dates plus a Caesars Palace residency.
Doctor reveals key signs of eye damage after solar eclipse
A UK-based GP shares the key symptoms of retina damage after watching the solar eclipse, warning that even a few seconds of staring at the sun can cause permanent harm.
Laura Hamilton addresses ITP condition amid A Place In The Sun filming
A Place In The Sun presenter Laura Hamilton, 44, opens up about immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a condition that raises bruising risk, as she balances filming, renovations, and a new YouTube channel.
Vet's four crucial checks before adopting a dog
A vet urges potential dog owners to research breeds thoroughly before adoption, citing health, exercise, cost, and purpose as key factors to prevent future issues.
Men with heart disease face higher cancer death risk, study finds
A new study from Keele University and the University of Aberdeen reveals men with cardiovascular disease are at higher risk of cancer and death from cancer than women across all cancer subtypes.
UK doctor warns: 2 seconds of eye damage risk in solar eclipse
A UK GP warns that looking at the sun for even two seconds during the eclipse can cause permanent eye damage. Dr Azeem Majeed advises proper protection.
Seven signs your baby is overheating that all parents must know
As the UK's fifth heatwave brings highs of 37C or 38C, parents are urged to know the seven signs that a baby is overheating, which can increase the risk of SIDS.
Doctor shares smartphone hack for safely viewing solar eclipse
An optician has shared a smartphone hack to safely watch the solar eclipse, but warns against prolonged footage to protect the camera sensor.
The Office star Lucy Davis reveals incurable cancer diagnosis
The Office actress Lucy Davis, 53, has revealed she has incurable stage 4 breast cancer, saying she is 'at peace' and not scared of what comes next.
Laura Hamilton's Rare Health Condition She Tries to Hide
A Place In The Sun presenter Laura Hamilton, 44, opens up about immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), a rare autoimmune disorder affecting six in 100,000 UK adults, and how she manages it while renovating homes and filming new episodes.
Alison King reveals depression after health crisis during Corrie filming
Coronation Street star Alison King has revealed she suffered from depression after a chest infection led to a health crisis during filming of her character Carla Connor's wedding.
Statins warning: Atorvastatin side effects and interactions
A pharmacist warns of atorvastatin side effects and interactions with other drugs, but says benefits outweigh risks for millions taking statins in the UK.
Ideal Baby Room Temperature in Heatwave: 16-20°C
The Lullaby Trust recommends keeping your baby's room at 16-20°C during hot weather to reduce SIDS risk, with tips on bedding, fans, and hydration.
Doctor challenges two-litre daily water rule for everyone
A nutritionist and a Nuffield Health expert have challenged the belief that two litres of water a day is right for everyone, advising to drink according to thirst and body weight.
GMB hosts support Lucy Davis after incurable cancer news
Good Morning Britain hosts Ranvir Singh and Richard Madeley sent support to The Office actress Lucy Davis, 53, after she revealed she has incurable stage 4 breast cancer.
Boy swept out to sea survives using technique learnt days before
Eight-year-old Clayton Garforth survived being swept out to sea off the Mull of Kintyre by using a lifesaving 'float to live' technique he learned at school days earlier.
Exact baby room temperature for heatwave safety
Keeping a baby's room at 16°C to 20°C is key in a heatwave to reduce SIDS risk, says The Lullaby Trust, with tips on bedding, fans, and more.
Peter Reid, 70, to Run Great North Run for Robson Foundation
Former England midfielder Peter Reid, 70, will run the Great North Run to raise funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, supporting a £30m cancer trials centre.
Hospice cash crisis: 1 in 3 miss out on palliative care
One in three needing palliative care miss out as hospice funding crisis deepens, with home visits down 20% and many services cutting frontline care.
Pensioners warned not to pay for help with disability claim
Pensioners applying for disability benefits are urged to use free help before paying private firms hundreds of pounds. MoneySavingExpert warns of companies charging substantial fees for Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment claims.
Solar eclipse: pets don't need glasses, vets say
A rare solar eclipse on 12 August could spark strange pet behaviour. Vets say pets don't need safety glasses and advise keeping them calm and indoors if frightened.
Law student died in halls after weight loss drug, inquest hears
Josephine Nasr, 19, died in her university halls after taking Zepbound, which doctors think triggered a fatal heart rhythm, an inquest heard.
Twins urge early checks after dad's rare cancer death
Twin sisters from Solihull urge others to act fast on warning signs after their father died of rare bile duct cancer, initially misdiagnosed as acid reflux.
Dr Amir Khan: weight stigma risks misdiagnosis for millions
TV doctor Amir Khan warns that NHS patients are at greater risk of misdiagnosis because health workers blame symptoms on weight, delaying treatment and deterring care.
Somerton Man Identified as Carl Webb After 74 Years
Advanced DNA and genealogy have identified the Somerton Man, found dead on an Australian beach in 1948, as Carl 'Charles' Webb, an electrical engineer from Melbourne.
Food waste expert settles the egg storage debate
Food waste expert Kate Hall says eggs stay fresher in the fridge, but warns against refrigerating tomatoes, basil, bread, and other items.
Expert settles egg fridge debate for UK households
A food waste expert says eggs stay fresher in the fridge, but room temperature is fine in winter. She also lists foods that shouldn't be refrigerated.
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