Woman's Sunbed Habit Leads to 60 Face Stitches
Anna Papalia, 48, had 60 stitches after skin cancer removal, blaming teen sunbed use and no sunscreen. She now warns others.
Category : Health
UK issues malaria warning for 13 countries after deaths
UK health officials issue new malaria alert for 13 countries after deaths. Travel Health Pro updates risk maps, urging precautions for travellers.
Grandmother's Death Linked to Mounjaro Dose Increase
Caroline Savage, 73, died from faecal peritonitis after increasing her Mounjaro dose. An inquest examines if the weight-loss drug contributed to her death and whether hospital staff dismissed her symptoms.
Two die in US cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce
Two deaths in Michigan are the first confirmed in a US cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico, with over 10,000 cases reported.
Mum sues NHS after stillbirth due to admin error
Kelly Whitehead's son was stillborn at 41 weeks after she missed 10 weeks of antenatal care because the hospital failed to update her address, leading to a lawsuit.
Perez Hilton Hospitalized After Disturbing TikTok Livestream
Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton was hospitalized after reportedly livestreaming self-harm on TikTok, prompting multiple 911 calls and a police response in Miami.
NHS surgeon struck off after catastrophic surgery error
A locum surgeon nearly killed a patient by wrongly connecting organs during bowel surgery. He has been struck off the medical register.
Serious shortage alert for Ramipril 1.25mg capsules
A serious shortage protocol is active for Ramipril 1.25mg capsules across the UK, limiting dispensing to one month's supply. Patients advised to ask pharmacists about alternatives.
Mum's screentime change transformed parenting
A single mum from Kent reduced her son's screentime after he groaned at the thought of leaving the house for summer trips, and now recommends the change.
Boy dies nine years after eating contaminated cheese
Mattia Maestri, 13, has died after nine years in a vegetative state caused by E.coli-contaminated cheese. His father announced the news, thanking supporters.
Teen told to say goodbye after leukaemia diagnosis
A family was told to say goodbye after a girl diagnosed at 16 with acute myeloid leukaemia. Now her mum hopes to raise £150,000 for alternative treatment.
Archie Goodburn to meet PM after BBC plea
Prime Minister Andy Burnham will meet swimmer Archie Goodburn after his emotional BBC Breakfast plea for more brain cancer research funding.
Rutherglen MSP Welcomes £72k Fund for Families of Hospitalised Children
400 families with children in NHS Lanarkshire hospitals received over £72,000 this financial year via the Young Patients Family Fund, MSP Clare Haughey confirms.
Dad with months to live after Turkey holiday headache
Kris Bennett, 38, from Gravesend, was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer after a holiday headache, and now plans to fit 20 years of life into months with his family.
Mother seeks £150k for daughter's leukaemia treatment
A Staffordshire mother is raising up to £150,000 for her daughter's leukaemia treatment after doctors said there was nothing more they could do.
Dog Owners Spend £145 a Year Helping Pets Cope with Fireworks
UK dog owners spend £145.90 annually on firework anxiety aids, with 9.9 million dogs affected. Guide Dogs launches training video.
Menopause expert halves cholesterol in 90 days
Emma Skeates, 58, lowered her cholesterol from 9.2 to 4.9 in 3 months after weight gain from medication, avoiding stroke risk.
NHS urges men with prostate cancer to join Prostate Progress
Thousands of men who have had prostate cancer are urged to join Prostate Progress, an NHS-backed study aiming to improve tests, treatments, and screening.
Glucosamine linked to faster Alzheimer's decline
A new study suggests glucosamine supplements may be linked to faster Alzheimer's progression. Researchers found a 25% higher dementia risk in MCI users. Consult your GP before stopping.
Woman, 27, in Type 2 Diabetes Remission After Diet
Isla Henderson, diagnosed with type 2 diabetes at 21, achieved remission after six weeks on a nutritionist-recommended high-protein diet, losing 2.5 stone.
Burnham Pledges Radical Social Care Reform as PM
Andy Burnham vows radical social care changes, comparing UK system to US healthcare, as campaigners demand urgent action on the crisis.
NHS urges one million to join organ donor register by 2027
NHS appeals for one million more people to join the organ donor register by 2027, as family consent rates drop to 57%. Heart transplant recipient Ashleigh Tucker backs the campaign.
Death investigator reveals worst way to die and her fear
Barbara Butcher, a veteran death investigator, reveals drowning as the worst way to die and shares her fearless perspective on death after 5,500 cases.
Merseyside ambulance service rated inadequate by CQC
UCS Medical in St Helens rated inadequate by CQC after inspection found risks of patients taken to wrong locations, infection control failures, and staff concerns ignored.
Glasgow drug crisis centre closure confirmed after rent row
Turning Point Scotland's Glasgow crisis centre will close after a rent dispute, removing 16 beds from the city's drug support system.
Corrie's Tracy Shaw 'hit hard' in cancer update
Tracy Shaw, 52, says she feels 'absolute rubbish' after fourth round of chemo, but trusts the process and finds joy amid pain.
Strictly Amy Dowden tears up over cancer and motherhood
Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden moved viewers on Celebrity Hunted as she opened up about her breast cancer diagnosis and her hopes of becoming a mum.
Myleene Klass finds breast lumps in terrifying cancer scare
Myleene Klass shares her 'terrifying' breast cancer scare after finding lumps at Wimbledon, urging women to check themselves.
Mum Claims Doctors Hid Cop Daughter's Death in DR
A mother says doctors in the Dominican Republic hid her daughter's death after a breast implant removal operation, as the family demands a full investigation.
Ocean survey reveals 1,121 new marine species in a year
Scientists identified 1,121 new marine species in a year, a 54% increase, including a ghost shark and ribbon worm, via Ocean Census.
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