Scottish charity opens first paediatric operating room in West Bank
Kids Operating Room has opened its first paediatric operating theatres in the West Bank at Al-Ahli Hospital in Hebron, ending the need for children to be treated in adult wards.
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Cliff Richard's health: prostate cancer and shingles ordeal
Sir Cliff Richard announced in December 2025 he had prostate cancer, caught early during a routine medical. He has also faced severe shingles from stress.
Family celebrates 20th birthday of girl with rare genetic condition
Sophie Charles, who has STXBP1, marked her 20th birthday with family and carers, highlighting the vital support of Noah's Ark Children's Hospice amid a funding crisis.
Severe scalp psoriasis sufferer says £3-a-month shampoo is key
A man with severe scalp psoriasis, once asked if he'd been in a fight, says Polytar Scalp Shampoo, costing under £3 a month, is key to managing his condition.
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Great-gran in intensive care in Turkey after holiday fall
June Redman, 75, is in intensive care in Turkey after a fall on the first day of her holiday. Her family is raising funds for an air ambulance to bring her home, as insurance covers only 21.28%.
Baby declared dead, found alive in body bag, returns home
Two-month-old Noah Gabriel da Cruz Santos, declared dead in Brazil and found alive in a body bag, has been discharged from hospital after nearly a month of treatment.
Man in coma after UK spider bite reveals flesh-eating bug signs
Peter Murphy was left in a coma for four days after a spider bite led to necrotising fasciitis. He and his wife Toni then lost 10st 2lb together.
Day in the life: Plastic surgeon Patrick Mallucci
Plastic surgeon Patrick Mallucci shares his daily routine: espresso on the balcony, evening exercise, sauna, hyperbaric oxygen, Dermalux UV therapy, and a passion for pizza.
Rod Stewart's Health Battles: Surgery, Cancer, and More
Rod Stewart, 81, cancels farewell tour after heart surgery, with a history of cancer, laryngitis, and knee operations.
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Mum died after BBL in Turkey given 'minutes' to decide
A British mother died after a BBL in Turkey was given just five minutes to decide on the procedure, an inquest heard. Hayley Dowell, 38, from Eastleigh, died in 2023.
Trump's team accused of hiding his 'massive tree trunk ankles'
Donald Trump's team has been accused of using a strategically placed item to hide his 'massive tree trunk ankles' from the public eye, amid questions over his health.
Merseyside man found dead in Scots burn died of hypothermia
Kenneth Unsworth, 46, from Merseyside, was found dead in a burn off the A90 in November. An inquest heard he died of hypothermia while under the influence of cocaine and alcohol, but questions remain over why he was in Scotland.
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.
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.
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Tributes to NHS consultant and community pioneer Dr Nwabineli
Tributes have been paid to Dr Nwachukwu James Nwabineli, a long-serving NHS consultant and pillar of the North East's Nigerian community, who died aged 78.
Optician: Why Sunglasses Won't Protect You During Eclipse
UK's biggest solar eclipse since 1999 occurs today, but experts warn sunglasses won't protect your eyes. Only certified solar glasses or pinhole projectors are safe.
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.
Lucy Davis' Health Battles: Kidney Transplant, Diabetes, Bulimia
The Office star Lucy Davis, 53, has revealed an 'incurable' breast cancer diagnosis, the latest in a series of health battles including a kidney transplant and diabetes.
Woman, 72, Reverses Osteoporosis Pain with Strength Training
A 72-year-old woman improved her bone density and reduced pain through strength training, with her T-score rising from -2.7 to -2.3.
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WWE legend King Kong Bundy dies aged 61
WWE legend King Kong Bundy, known for 1980s rivalry with Hulk Hogan, dies at 61. Tributes paid by wrestling stars and fans.
Japanese man, 102, becomes oldest person to summit Mount Fuji
Kokichi Akuzawa, 102, becomes oldest person to climb Mount Fuji, breaking his own record and earning Guinness World Records recognition.
Retirement's hidden toll: expert warns of social isolation and mental health risks
Therapist warns retirement can lead to social isolation and mental health issues; offers eight strategies to stay connected and maintain wellbeing.
Burnham refuses to rule out 50p tax rate to fund pensioner and lower-earner tax cuts
New PM Andy Burnham refuses to rule out 50p top tax rate as he considers raising the frozen personal allowance to help pensioners and lower earners.
Kessler Twins, 89, Die Together in Joint Assisted Death
German pop duo Alice and Ellen Kessler, known for 1960s fame in Italy, died aged 89 in a joint assisted death at their home in Grünwald.
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Tributes and funeral notices: 18 lives remembered
The Liverpool ECHO has published tributes and funeral notices for 18 people this week, with services across Merseyside, including Valerie Appleton, Violet Falder and George Harrison.
Ruth Langsford opens up about mother's Alzheimer's: 'You have to laugh, otherwise you'd cry'
Ruth Langsford says she has 'learned to accept' her mother Joan's Alzheimer's battle and backs a new dementia awareness campaign.
Why socialising could help you live longer: neuroscientist Ben Rein on the science of connection
Neuroscientist Ben Rein explains why socialising is crucial for health, citing studies on stroke recovery and mortality, and criticises inaccurate neuroscience online.
Beans and a slow pace: the Ikarian diet secrets for a longer life
Discover the plant-based diet and lifestyle secrets of Ikaria, a Greek Blue Zone where one-third of residents live past 90, as explored in Diane Kochilas's new cookbook.
Pension Credit: 760,000 pensioners missing average £4,300 boost
760,000 pensioners in the UK are missing out on Pension Credit, worth an average of £4,300. Check eligibility via GOV.UK or helpline.
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Norwegian Crown Princess's health forces royal family to change plans
Norwegian Crown Princess Mette-Marit's health deteriorates, prompting Crown Prince Haakon to cut short a Japan trip and Princess Ingrid Alexandra to return home from Australia.
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