Gut Toxin Colibactin Linked to Rising Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults
US researchers link gut toxin colibactin to rising colorectal cancer in young adults; experts offer prevention tips.
Category : NHS
Six Hospital Trusts Declare Critical Incidents as Extreme Heat Wreaks Havoc on NHS
Six NHS trusts declare critical incidents as extreme heat causes equipment failures, IT breakdowns, and patient surge, with staff struggling in sweltering conditions.
Kate Garraway tells Wes Streeting husband's care left her with 'unpayable' debt
Kate Garraway confronts Wes Streeting over husband's care costs leaving her with unpayable debt, as Health Secretary announces steps toward National Care Service.
Fifth Kent School Reports Meningitis Case as Outbreak Declared National Incident
A fifth Kent school confirms a meningitis case as the outbreak is declared a national incident, with 20 cases and two deaths.
Paris Bedbug Crisis Sparks Political Row Ahead of Olympics
Paris bedbug crisis sparks political row as city calls for national taskforce ahead of Olympics. Transport minister meets operators.
NHS Warns Soup Lovers: Check Labels for Hidden Salt and Sugar
NHS warns soup lovers about hidden salt and sugar in tinned soup, urging them to check labels and consider homemade alternatives for better health.
Nottingham NHS Trust Declares Critical Incident Amid Overwhelming Demand
Nottingham University Hospitals Trust has declared a critical incident due to overwhelming demand from winter bugs and staff sickness, with A&E seeing over 500 patients daily.
Mother of boy who died in TikTok challenge urges No 10 to ban social media for under-16s
Ellen Roome, mother of Jools Sweeney who died in a TikTok challenge, urges PM to ban social media for under-16s, accusing government of delay.
Schoolboy boxer's dreams shattered after spinal tumour leaves him paralysed
13-year-old James Lewis from Bexley woke up paralysed from a spinal tumour, ending his dream of becoming a professional boxer.
BMA and Government Deadlock Worsens as Junior Doctors Plan Further Strikes
Junior doctors' strike deadlock deepens as BMA rejects pay offer, costing NHS billions; both sides blamed for no end in sight.
Woman left paralysed after eating fermented swordfish meal
A 24-year-old two-time cancer survivor was left partially paralysed by botulism after eating a friend's home-cooked fermented swordfish meal.
Jillian Michaels Criticises Trump's Pesticide Order as 'Devastating'
Jillian Michaels slams Trump's executive order protecting glyphosate, citing cancer links and Bayer's $7.25bn settlement.
Lewisham Hospital Cleaner Leads Fight for Fair Pay and Conditions
Cleaner Ernesta Nat Cote leads campaign for fair pay and conditions amid pandemic, highlighting outsourcing issues.
NHS trust warned of ‘neglect’ after failure to spot patient’s fatal lung cancer
Coroner warns NHS trust over neglect after failure to identify woman's lung cancer, leading to fatal delay.
100,000 Patients Left Waiting in Ambulances This Winter, NHS Data Reveals
Up to 100,000 patients faced 30-minute ambulance waits this winter, with 24,000 enduring over an hour, exposing NHS crisis.
Julian Lennon Urges Health Checks After Coronary Heart Disease and Pre-Diabetes Diagnosis
Julian Lennon, 63, reveals coronary heart disease and pre-diabetes diagnosis, urges fans to get health checks. He also had a cancerous growth removed in 2020.
Thailand’s Sugar Reduction Drive Faces Resistance from Street Vendors
Thailand's sugar reduction campaign targets major coffee chains, but street vendors resist changes, highlighting challenges in regulating fresh drinks.
Midwife Put 'Blue and Floppy' Newborn on Mother's Chest, Inquest Hears
Inquest hears midwife placed 'blue and floppy' newborn on mother's chest, with slow response to complications during planned home VBAC.
Dad's Brain Tumour Symptoms Dismissed as Fatigue Before Seizure
A dad whose exhaustion was dismissed as fatigue was later diagnosed with a glioblastoma after a seizure while driving. He outlived his prognosis and now fundraises for brain tumour research.
‘Gross failure’ led to deaths of mother and baby in Prestwich home birth
Mother and baby die after home birth in Prestwich; coroner cites gross failures in care and lack of communication of risks.
Streeting tells BMA to stop sabre-rattling and back NHS reforms
Health secretary Wes Streeting criticised BMA for resisting NHS reforms, urging cooperation over collective action.
Hospital Blamed for Diabetic's Death After Mistaking Condition for Hangover
NHS ombudsman criticises North Middlesex Hospital for failing to diagnose diabetic ketoacidosis in Phillippa Odlin, leading to avoidable death.
Mum Loses 20 Stone After Doctors Gave Her Weeks to Live
A mother from Hereford lost 20 stone after doctors gave her weeks to live due to her weight, defying expectations through diet and exercise.
Sussex NHS Trust Apologises for Cancer Delays in Man’s Death
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust apologises for delays in Ken Valder’s cancer treatment, which contributed to his death after a 254-day wait for surgery.
Expert Reveals the Five Dirtiest Spots in UK Homes That Are Often Overlooked
UK cleaning expert Andrew Haydon reveals the five dirtiest spots in homes that are often ignored, from behind kitchen bins to fridge seals.
Philippine actor died after puppy licked wound, refused rabies treatment
Fernando Poe Sr died after a puppy licked his wound and he refused rabies treatment, leading to a fatal infection.
Mum says eight-year-old son 'fading every day' after childhood dementia diagnosis
Gateshead mum Georgia Nonas shares story of son Cody, 8, diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome (childhood dementia) at age three, as she watches him decline.
Government Experts Urge All UK Adults to Take Vitamin D Pills
Government experts propose all UK adults take vitamin D supplements due to lack of sunshine and widespread deficiency.
Young cancer patients in UK face ‘inequality of fertility provision’
Study finds wide variation in fertility preservation services for young cancer patients across the UK, calling for centralised NHS funding.
Labour MPs Revolt Against NHS Private Finance Plans
40 Labour MPs, including Cat Eccles and Clive Lewis, urge Rachel Reeves to abandon private finance plans for NHS buildings, warning of high costs and debt.
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