Resident doctors begin five-day strike after rejecting NHS pay and jobs offer
Resident doctors in England begin five-day strike after rejecting the government's pay and jobs offer, with NHS leaders warning of significant disruption.
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Doctor issues Christmas migraine warning to 10 million Brits as festive triggers combine
Dr Kasim Ahmed warns festive triggers like stress, alcohol and bright lights could spark migraines for 10 million UK sufferers this Christmas.
Boy, 11, spends first healthy Christmas at home after lifesaving liver transplant
Lucas Lesley, 11, from Shrewsbury, is spending his first healthy Christmas at home after a lifesaving liver transplant following years of illness.
NHS urges families to look out for dementia symptoms in loved ones this Christmas
NHS urges families to look out for dementia symptoms such as forgetfulness and confusion in loved ones this Christmas, and to encourage GP visits.
C-section complications force mum to plan life around toilets for years
Jenna Robinson, 38, from Hull, endured eight years of pain and toilet-dependent planning after a C-section caused slow transit constipation, before a life-changing ileostomy.
Swinney Denies Political Pressure Over Early Opening of Glasgow Super Hospital
John Swinney denies political pressure to open Queen Elizabeth University Hospital early, amid inquiry admissions and family statements.
Melanie Sykes says she is 'two-thirds bald' and in 'so much pain' amid autoimmune condition
Melanie Sykes says she is 'two-thirds bald' and in 'so much pain' as she opens up about autoimmune condition in candid Instagram video.
NHS Approves First New Drug for Resistant Ovarian Cancer in Over 20 Years
NHS England approves Elahere for advanced ovarian cancer, offering hundreds of women a new life-prolonging option after platinum-based chemotherapy fails.
Cancer survivor left paralysed by botulism after eating fermented fish
Trinity Peterson-Mayes, 24, diagnosed with botulism after eating fermented swordfish, faces long recovery. She survived cancer twice.
Psychedelic retreats boom but safety safeguards are lacking
Psychedelic retreats are growing in popularity but lack safety regulations, with experts warning of potential harms and advising careful research.
Doctor's three-ingredient gut health recipe uses raspberries, chia seeds and honey
Dr Karan Rajan shares a simple three-ingredient recipe with raspberries, chia seeds and honey to support gut health and muscle maintenance.
Mum launches fundraiser after daughter's 500 daily seizures and husband's emergency heart surgery
A Hampshire mother is fundraising after her six-year-old daughter with lissencephaly suffers up to 500 seizures a day and her husband required emergency heart surgery.
Supermarket chat could affect PIP claims, warns DWP assessment expert
A DWP assessment expert reveals how casual supermarket questions during PIP assessments can reveal hidden details about claimants, potentially affecting their awards.
World-first urine test could detect lung cancer years early
Scientists at Cambridge create a world-first urine test that detects 'zombie' cell proteins, potentially identifying lung cancer years before symptoms appear.
Arctic Blast Prompts Cold Weather Alerts as Temperatures Plunge Across UK
UK Health Security Agency issues cold health alerts as Arctic blast brings sub-zero temperatures and snow to parts of the country.
Teenager's ovarian cancer tumour 'size of pumpkin' discovered after stomach swelling
A 14-year-old girl from London shares how a 5kg ovarian tumour was found after she mistook symptoms for weight gain. She is now in remission.
UK falls silent to remember Covid-19 victims after inquiry hearings conclude
The UK observes a national Covid-19 day of reflection, remembering those who died and paying tribute to frontline workers, after the inquiry's final hearings.
Hospitals Brace for Severe Flu Season as Mutated Strain Spreads
NHS hospitals are preparing for a potentially severe flu season driven by a mutated H3N2 strain, with early data suggesting increased transmissibility.
Fiona Phillips' husband hails Andy Burnham's social care plan as 'so much hope'
Martin Frizell says Andy Burnham's social care proposals offer hope as he shares new photo of Fiona Phillips, who has early-onset Alzheimer's.
Stopping Mounjaro reverses health benefits and leads to weight regain, study finds
Study finds stopping Mounjaro leads to weight regain and reversal of blood pressure and cholesterol benefits. 82% regained at least 25% of lost weight.
NHS urges patients to order repeat prescriptions ahead of Easter bank holiday
NHS issues Easter bank holiday reminder urging people to order repeat prescriptions early and use NHS 111 for urgent help during the four-day weekend.
Fresh NHS strike threat as resident doctors ballot on 29% pay rise
Resident doctors in England could strike for six months over a 29% pay demand, risking cancellation of hundreds of thousands of appointments. Ballot result due Tuesday.
Fox News analyst says decline in teen births is contributing to falling US fertility rate
Fox News analyst Dr Marc Siegel says falling teen birth rates are a problem as CDC data shows US fertility at record low, with replacement rate well below 2.0.
Doctor warns 'hidden' belly fat could raise risk of serious illness
Dr Amir Khan warns that hidden visceral fat behind belly fat can raise risks of diabetes, heart disease and dementia, and advises on how to reduce it.
Resident doctors in England to strike for five days after rejecting pay offer
Resident doctors in England will strike for five days from Wednesday after rejecting the government's pay offer, with the BMA calling it 'too little, too late'.
BBC's Morning Live apologises for 'wrong and dangerous' pregnancy advice
BBC's Morning Live apologised after giving 'wrong and dangerous' pregnancy advice suggesting stethoscopes could be used at home; charity Tommy's warned against false reassurance.
Iraq War veterans recall attacks and injuries at 15th anniversary service
Two Royal Navy veterans share their experiences at the National Memorial Arboretum service marking 15 years since the end of the Iraq War.
Beverley Callard 'completely wiped out' after overdoing it during cancer recovery
Beverley Callard says she is 'completely wiped out' after overdoing it while redecorating her new home in Ireland amid her breast cancer recovery, and is awaiting test results.
Jesy Nelson's SMA screening petition reaches 100,000 signatures in a day
Jesy Nelson's SMA screening petition hits 100,000 signatures in a day, triggering parliament debate consideration.
Deadly 'bobcat fever' spreading across eastern US, vets warn
Bobcat fever, a deadly tick-borne illness, is spreading across eastern US states, with vets urging prevention and rapid treatment for cats.
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