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.
Category : Health
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.
Julia Bradbury: Healthspan Over Lifespan, My Happy Hacks
Broadcaster and cancer survivor Julia Bradbury explains why healthspan matters more than lifespan, sharing her expert-backed happy hacks for living a healthier, longer life.
Paula Radcliffe 'living in constant fear' over daughter's cancer
Paula Radcliffe has revealed she is 'living in constant fear' about her daughter Isla's health, six years after the teenager was diagnosed with a rare ovarian cancer.
NHS must learn 1 thing about cancer patients – how Big Ben helped me
Robert Fisk, living with incurable bowel cancer, reflects on his climb up the Elizabeth Tower and why the NHS must improve mental health support for cancer patients.
NHS free eye test alert: 30 million people entitled to £30 check
Around 30 million people in the UK are entitled to a free NHS eye test, regardless of household income. The full list of who qualifies is here.
Surgeon warns of botched eyelid surgery abroad
An eye surgeon warns of rising complications from blepharoplasty abroad, with younger patients seeking cheap surgery and returning to UK A&E with sight-threatening issues.
Sister of Ayr teen urges Scottish Government to act after suicide
Cara Robyn McKee, 18, from Ayr, died on July 15 after a battle with her mental health. Her sister Melissa says the system failed her and backs the Save Young Lives campaign.
Man, 25, needs 12 hours of dialysis a week to survive
Callum Renton, 25, from Cowdenbeath, needs 12 hours of dialysis weekly after kidney disease diagnosis. He hopes for a transplant this year.
Paintballer who lost part of skull launches support group
David White, 34, from Rogerstone, Newport, suffered severe skull injuries in a paintballing fall in 2020 and now launches NeuroBuds, an in-person community group for brain injury survivors.
Whitening grout in 10 minutes with baking soda paste
Baking soda paste can whiten stained grout in 10 minutes, according to tile experts, offering a safe alternative to vinegar, which can damage grout over time.
NHS winter fears as elderly woman lies in street for 5 hours
An elderly woman waited five hours on a Merseyside street with a broken hip for an ambulance, as nurses report patients dying in A&E waiting rooms ahead of winter.
Morrisons launches winter flu jab service at in-store pharmacies
Morrisons Pharmacy has launched its annual winter flu jab service, offering free NHS vaccinations to eligible patients and a discounted rate for More Card members.
GP warns millions to stop taking omeprazole and other PPIs
A GP warns that millions taking PPIs like omeprazole should stop as soon as safe, citing risks outweighing benefits for many patients.
Girl, 11, gets 'super urgent' heart transplant after vomiting
Scarlett Icke, 11, had a heart transplant at Freeman Hospital after persistent vomiting revealed dilated cardiomyopathy. She spent 19 days on ECMO before an adult donor heart became available.
Florence Pugh's health condition that saw family move to Spain
Florence Pugh's childhood tracheomalacia led her family to move to Spain for a hotter climate. The actress, 30, appears on The Graham Norton Show tonight.
Teen Boys Struggle to Open Up, Charity Study Finds
A Football Beyond Borders study finds 74% of boys aged 13-18 wanted to discuss a worry but felt they had no one to talk to. Youth worker Amy Macdonald and 14-year-old Shawn Ogayanson explain how football-based sessions help.
NHS England announces immediate 'personal information' rule change
NHS England has announced a strict new rule to protect patients' personal information, with staff caught snooping facing immediate suspension and loss of access to NHS computer systems.
NHS GP explains Martha's Rule rollout in A&E departments
Dr Arshad Rizvi explains Martha's Rule, now expanding to all A&E departments in England, allowing patients and families to request a rapid review from a different clinical team if concerns are not addressed.
Salmonella warning: Dubai chocolate recalled over contamination
World of Sweets recalls Alyan Dubai Style chocolates after salmonella detected, urging shoppers not to eat them and to return items for a refund.
Cooper: Mums and babies treated as 'second class patients'
Health Secretary Yvette Cooper says mums and babies are treated like 'second class patients' after years of neglect of maternity services, vowing to end the postcode lottery of care.
Ultra-rapid genetic brain tumour test piloted in Newcastle
An ultra-rapid genetic test that can identify brain tumour types during surgery is to be piloted in Newcastle, one of five NHS sites in England, potentially transforming patient care.
FDA nominee Overton says MMR vaccine safe and effective
Dr Heidi Overton, Trump's FDA nominee, told senators the MMR vaccine is 'safe and effective', weeks after standing behind the president as he suggested the shot could be 'quite lethal'.
Brain surgeon dropped my skull on floor, says stroke survivor
Tom Park-Paul, 34, had a brain haemorrhage and a 16-hour operation. Surgeons dropped his skull piece, but he finds it hilarious and is grateful to be alive.
NHS two-year waits for ADHD and autism assessments
NHS bodies in England now impose minimum two-year waits for ADHD and autism assessments, as nearly 1 million people sit on ADHD waiting lists and 295,000 await autism assessment.
Gamechanging brain tumour test cuts diagnosis to two hours
A rapid genomic test for brain tumours can diagnose patients while still on the operating table, cutting waiting times from eight weeks to two hours, NHS England says.
GLP-1 users: how has rapid weight loss changed your emotions?
The Guardian seeks GLP-1 users of a year or more to share emotional adjustments from rapid weight loss, including dating, work, and self-perception changes.
Stillbirth after mum forced to travel in maternity closure
A baby was stillborn after a pregnant woman had to travel to another hospital because North Devon District Hospital's maternity unit was closed due to a lack of doctors.
Mum to donate kidney to son born with one for 'normal life'
Elliot Plimley, 11, will receive a kidney from his mum Vicky after his last remaining organ was removed. The family hopes to raise funds for a holiday abroad once both recover from the transplant surgery.
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