Man dies after heart attack on Wigan street
A man has died after suffering a cardiac arrest on Gidlow Lane in Wigan. Emergency services attended, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, with no suspicious circumstances believed.
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Elderly woman left in street for 5 hours with broken hip
A 77-year-old woman with a broken hip waited five hours for an ambulance in Crosby, sparking public outrage and an apology from the North West Ambulance Service.
Seaham woman's hope for 'miracle' cancer treatment in Germany
Ashleigh Patterson, 45, from Seaham, is raising £55,000 for specialist treatment in Germany after a stage four cancer diagnosis, with friend Samantha Howard's support.
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.
Celtic's Haissem Hassan out of Egypt squad due to injury
Celtic winger Haissem Hassan has withdrawn from Egypt's squad for AFCON qualifiers due to injury, Egypt boss Hossam Hassan confirmed.
Klopp provides worrying Havertz injury update after Arsenal star's scan
Kai Havertz underwent a scan after a suspected hamstring injury in Germany's 1-1 draw with the Netherlands. Jurgen Klopp confirmed both Havertz and Jamal Musiala would have scans.
Trump health fears as he prepares to greet Xi Jinping
Footage of Donald Trump veering on the red carpet ahead of Xi Jinping's arrival sparked health concerns online, though some viewers suggested an innocent explanation.
Crash survivor lives with 3D-printed skull after scooter hit
A Belgian man critically injured when a car struck his electric scooter now lives with a 3D-printed skull implant, after a friend recognised him only by his shoes.
Baristaphobia: Nearly half of Gen Z avoid coffee shops over ordering anxiety, survey finds
Survey by Philips finds 47% of Gen Z avoid coffee shops due to 'baristaphobia', opting for app orders or home brewing to ease anxiety.
Boy, 9, brain tumour found after opticians visit
A nine-year-old boy's brain tumour was discovered after an opticians visit, following months of headaches that a GP initially dismissed as a viral infection. Now he and his friends are running a mini marathon to raise money for Brain Tumour Research.
Dentist: White teeth aren't always healthy - colour change warning
A dentist says white teeth can still suffer from gum disease or decay, while yellow teeth may be healthy. Dr Deepa Chopra explains what tooth colours mean and when to see a dentist.
Vet warns UK dog owners over ear cleaning mistakes
A leading vet warns UK dog owners that incorrect ear cleaning can harm pets, urging professional advice first. Over 21,000 Google searches show widespread confusion.
Diabetic drivers face £1,000 fine for not telling DVLA
Drivers with diabetes treated by insulin must notify the DVLA or risk a £1,000 fine. Learn the rules for reporting and licence surrender.
Vets issue '16-week rule' guidance for dog owners on car travel
Vets4Pets urges UK puppy owners to follow the '16-week rule' to prevent car anxiety, phobias and motion sickness in dogs, with signs and symptoms explained.
Rantzen's daughter urges MPs to back assisted dying bill
Rebecca Wilcox, daughter of Dame Esther Rantzen, calls on MPs to vote 'yes' to the assisted dying bill, describing the current reality as 'ugly and horrible' as she watches her mother's end-of-life care.
Esther Rantzen too physically fragile to end her life in Switzerland
Esther Rantzen, 86, says she can no longer travel to Switzerland for assisted dying, having become too physically fragile since her terminal lung cancer diagnosis in 2023.
Student's face paralysed after six-hour cancer surgery
A University of Salford student was left unable to move the left side of her face after surgeons cut facial nerves during a six-hour operation to remove a rare cancer in 2023.
NHS staff warn of burnout after summer heatwaves in Greater Manchester
Doctors in Greater Manchester say A&E departments saw around double the usual number of patients during summer heatwaves, with staff working in soaring temperatures and warning of burnout.
Mum's 30-year fight for answers after son's E.coli death
Rachael Bell, who blamed herself for son Matthew's E.coli death in 1997, finally receives his medical records after a six-month wait, following a Channel 4 documentary.
Dentist reveals five foods most likely to crack a tooth
A dentist has identified five everyday foods that can chip or crack teeth, warning that some damage may not be visible immediately. Hard items like ice, popcorn kernels, boiled sweets, fruit stones and bone pose particular risks.
Dad with rare cancer won't see daughter start school
Matthew Webley, 37, with terminal FAP cancer, says he won't see his 17-month-old daughter start primary school, after 22 operations and losing his brother to the same condition.
Health visitor's favourite thing to see during home visits
A health visitor with over a decade of experience has shared her favourite thing to see during home visits - and it's not a tidy house. She explains why a crying baby can be a positive sign.
Pioneering Liverpool surgeon who saved 10,000 lives turns 90
Professor Ray Donnelly, founder of Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, turns 90. He performed the first keyhole lung cancer operation in 1991.
Ex-NHS boss co-owns firm paid for maternity training
Peter Homa, former CEO of scandal-hit Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, co-owns Acorn Leadership Development, paid nearly £100,000 for maternity governance training by other NHS trusts.
Heart attack care 'revolution' after women ignored for decades
Scientists unveil a 'revolution' in heart attack care, with new global rules upgrading types that mainly affect women to priority status to stop millions being missed by healthcare systems like the NHS.
Vet's key question to ask a dog sitter before leaving your pet
A vet reveals the one crucial question to ask a dog sitter before leaving your pet, following the death of influencer Madeleine White Fedyk's dog Dunkin.
Moyes gives Everton injury update on Norgaard, Hackney, Garner
David Moyes reveals Christian Norgaard is not making quick progress, Hayden Hackney rolled his ankle, and James Garner is not yet at full fitness ahead of Everton's trip to Bournemouth.
Wokingham named UK's healthiest town with longest life expectancy
Wokingham in Berkshire has the highest life expectancy in the UK at 84 years, according to the ONS Growing Old Index by Health Connect Global.
Care home manager fined over resident's risk of avoidable harm
Suzanne Kirkbride, manager of Hall Lane Resource Centre, fined £2,333 after failing to provide safe care to Laura Margaret Donnelly, exposing her to significant risk of avoidable harm.
MSP hails 'game-changer' GP walk-in clinic planned for Ayr
A new GP walk-in clinic will open in Ayr as part of 24 more services planned across Scotland, bringing the total to over 30 centres.
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