Patient Demands NHS 'Mega-Dose' Fat Jab for Weight Loss
A weight loss drug user says she needs the new triple-strength Wegovy injection to continue her journey and be healthy for her children as NHS approves higher dose.
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Vet's 4 Warning Signs Your Dog Has Hypothermia
A leading veterinarian outlines the four crucial symptoms of canine hypothermia during cold snaps and provides essential step-by-step first aid advice for pet owners.
BBC Guest in Tears Over Husband's MND Diagnosis
Ryan Horsfall, 39, and his wife Kimberly shared their emotional story on BBC Breakfast after Ryan was diagnosed with incurable Motor Neurone Disease just before Christmas.
Health MOT Uncovers Surprising Vitamin D Deficiency
A lifestyle reporter underwent a comprehensive health assessment that revealed a common but overlooked vitamin D deficiency, highlighting widespread UK health concerns.
Student Dies After Botched Turkey Beard Transplant
A 24-year-old French student died by suicide three months after a disastrous beard transplant in Istanbul, where an estate agent posed as a surgeon, leaving him with severe physical and mental trauma.
Nurse Fired for Wishing Childbirth Injury on White House Press Secretary
A left-wing maternity nurse has been dismissed from her position at a Florida hospital after posting a TikTok video wishing severe childbirth complications on pregnant White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Apple Watch Study Shows Four-Fold Stroke Risk Detection Boost
Amsterdam University Medical Centre research reveals Apple Watches detected abnormal heart rhythms four times more often than standard care in high-risk patients over six months.
Woman's Simple Change Ends Years of Debilitating Endometriosis Pain
Sophie Richards, diagnosed with endometriosis at 21, spent years bed-bound each month until discovering how dietary changes dramatically reduced her symptoms. Now a women's health practitioner, she shares her anti-inflammatory approach.
Hidden Eye Cancer Risk: Ocular Melanoma Explained
Experts warn melanoma can strike the eyes, not just skin. Learn about symptoms, risks, and why regular eye exams are crucial for early detection of this rare but serious cancer.
Mother's Spine Injury After Dune Buggy Crash with Kids
A San Diego mother-of-three faces a long recovery after a dune buggy accident in Ocotillo Wells left her with a shattered vertebra and spinal cord damage, requiring emergency surgery and rehabilitation.
NHS Midwives Face 'Farcical' Newborn Gender Identity Forms
Midwives at NHS trusts are being asked to complete electronic forms that record newborns' gender identity and sexual orientation as part of a £450 million software upgrade, sparking controversy.
Sunbed Crackdown After Mail on Sunday Exposé
Health Minister Karin Smyth praises Mail on Sunday campaign as government proposes ban on unsupervised sunbed use and mandatory ID checks to protect teenagers.
Sunbed Age Crackdown: Mandatory ID Checks Proposed
The UK government plans to introduce mandatory ID checks in sunbed shops to prevent under-18s from accessing tanning beds, aiming to reduce skin cancer risks among young people.
Hospital Pressure 'Came From Within' Says Health Board
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde clarifies that pressure to open Queen Elizabeth University Hospital came internally, not from Scottish Government ministers, amid ongoing inquiry.
Whistleblower's Heart Condition Treated at Same Hospital
A consultant microbiologist who helped expose infection risks at Glasgow's £1bn superhospital reveals she was treated there for stress-related heart problems during her six-year battle for truth.
Former Minister Claims NHS Chief Hid Hospital Safety Information
Jeane Freeman alleges former NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde CEO Jane Grant withheld crucial details about water and ventilation problems at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital during infection outbreaks.
QEUH Hospital Opened Too Early Under Pressure
Families affected by infections at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital see revelations as health board admits pressure to open on time led to premature launch.
Six Deaths Probed at Scotland's £1bn Superhospital
Police are investigating six patient deaths linked to infections at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, amid ongoing NHS scandal revelations about contaminated water and ventilation systems.
Wrist Care: Preventing Injuries and Conditions Like Carpal Tunnel
Discover how to protect your wrists from common issues such as carpal tunnel syndrome and De Quervain tenosynovitis with expert advice on movement and prevention.
Google AI Health Summaries Risk Public Safety
Experts warn Google's AI Overviews provide dangerously inaccurate medical information, citing YouTube more than medical sites and putting users at serious risk.
Google AI Health Summaries Favour YouTube Over Medical Sites
New research shows Google's AI Overviews cite YouTube more than any medical website for health queries, raising concerns about reliability for 2 billion monthly users.
Air Pollution Linked to 30% Higher ALS Risk in Study
New research from Sweden reveals long-term exposure to air pollutants like PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide may increase the risk of developing ALS by up to 30% and accelerate disease progression.
Doctor's Simple Trick to Stop Winter Sweating
A GP explains why many people sweat excessively in winter and shares crucial advice about choosing the right products, including when to apply them for maximum effectiveness.
Labiaplasty Ban Sought as FGM-Like Practice in UK
A woman's painful experience after labiaplasty surgery fuels calls to criminalise the procedure, with campaigners arguing it mirrors female genital mutilation risks and societal pressures.
Gaza Cancer Patients Trapped by War and Blockade
Cancer patients in Gaza face dire conditions as war and blockade prevent access to vital treatments, leaving many in severe pain without medical care.
Walking Formula for Longevity Revealed by Top Expert
Leading professor Valter Longo shares precise walking targets and lifestyle rules to enhance longevity, with NHS guidance and new research supporting the approach.
Pregnant Mum Dies After NHS Hospital's 'Gross Failure of Care'
A 33-year-old pregnant woman died from septic shock after waiting hours without proper assessment at Royal Stoke University Hospital's A&E department, with a coroner ruling it a 'complete failure of care'.
NHS Genetic Cancer Database to Detect 'Jolie' Gene Risks
The NHS is creating a database of 120 cancer-risk genes to enable earlier screening and personalised treatments, inspired by Angelina Jolie's preventative surgery.
Menopausal Sleep Shopper's £1,000 Nighttime Spending Spree
Nicola Edwards, 56, from Grimsby, reveals how perimenopause triggered bizarre sleep shopping episodes, with random purchases arriving at her door while she was fast asleep.
Bidet Revolution: Why Washing After Toilet Use Is Essential
From Egypt to New York, the bidet or shattaf is gaining traction as a hygienic necessity. Learn why this practice is spreading globally and its cultural significance.
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