Health Alert After Teen Dies Following Stomach Pain
A 14-year-old girl from Manchester has tragically died weeks after developing a tummy ache, prompting urgent health warnings from medical authorities.
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ADHD Prescriptions Double Post-Pandemic, Study Finds
A University of Toronto study reveals ADHD prescriptions have doubled since Covid, with young adults and women seeing the largest increases. Experts cite virtual screening and social media as key drivers.
Overseas Dentist Registration Boosted to Address NHS Crisis
Thousands more overseas-trained dentists will be able to register annually from 2028/29 under new government plans to expand exam capacity, though the British Dental Association warns of potential conflicts with immigration policy.
Difficult People Age You Faster, New Research Shows
New research reveals that negative relationships with 'hasslers' can increase biological ageing by up to nine months per person, acting as chronic stressors that impact health and longevity.
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Correcting Biased Kidney Test Boosts Black Transplant Access
A policy to reverse the harm of a racially biased kidney function test has successfully advanced thousands of Black patients on transplant waiting lists, improving equity without affecting others.
Martyn Butler, Terrence Higgins Trust Co-Founder, Dies at 71
Martyn Butler, who co-founded the UK's leading HIV charity in 1982 after his friend's death, has died aged 71. His work transformed HIV support amid stigma and government reluctance.
Miscarriage Care Crisis: Women Report Dehumanising NHS Follow-Up
A new report reveals severe inadequacies in miscarriage follow-up care, with women feeling dismissed and traumatised by NHS services, prompting calls for urgent systemic reforms.
18-Year Health Gap: Barnsley vs Wokingham Life Expectancy
A stark report reveals girls born in Barnsley have 53 years of good health versus 71 in Wokingham, highlighting deep-seated health inequities across the UK that demand urgent national action.
Multivitamins Could Slow Ageing by Four Months, Research Suggests
A new study indicates that taking a daily multivitamin for two years may reduce biological ageing by approximately four months, though experts caution it's no substitute for a balanced diet.
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NHS Removes 287 Patients from Hospital After Abuse Allegations
NHS England has mandated the removal of 287 inpatients from St Andrew's Healthcare in Northampton due to severe patient safety concerns, following multiple police investigations into abuse and neglect.
Multivitamin May Slow Ageing by Four Months, Study Finds
A new study in Nature Medicine suggests taking a daily multivitamin for two years could slow biological ageing by about four months, based on DNA analysis of 958 healthy adults aged 70 on average.
UK Cancer Death Rates Fall 29% Since 1989, Hits Historic Low
Cancer death rates in the UK have dropped by 29% since the 1989 peak, with an 11% fall in the last decade, driven by vaccines, treatments, and screening, though some cancers show rising rates.
Daily Multivitamin Slows Cellular Ageing by Four Months
A landmark clinical trial shows that a standard daily multivitamin can slow biological ageing at the cellular level, equivalent to reducing age by about four months in older adults.
NHS Removes 287 Patients from Hospital After Police Investigations
NHS England has ordered the removal of 287 inpatients from St Andrew's Healthcare in Northampton following multiple police investigations into allegations of abuse, neglect, and patient deaths at the facility.
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Coroner: 999 Handler Missed Signs in Teen Footballer's Death
A coroner found that a teenage footballer died after a 999 call handler failed to recognise signs of cardiac arrest, leading to a missed opportunity for CPR and defibrillator use before paramedics arrived.
10 Dietitian Tips to Reduce Cancer Risk Effectively
A cancer dietitian shares 10 practical diet and lifestyle changes, from cutting alcohol to eating more beans, to help lower cancer risk based on expert advice and research.
National Napping Day Helps Offset US Daylight Saving Time Effects
National Napping Day, observed annually on March 9, assists Americans in adjusting to daylight saving time while promoting health benefits like reduced heart risk and improved productivity.
Shehan Hettiaratchy on Trauma Surgery and Humanity After Westminster
Shehan Hettiaratchy, a trauma surgeon who treated victims of the 2017 Westminster attack, discusses balancing clinical detachment with emotional connection, his work in war zones, and the need for empathy in healthcare.
Sleep Paralysis Epidemic: 980,000 Brits Experience Nighttime Hallucinations
A new study reveals nearly one million people in the UK suffer from sleep paralysis, with online searches for the condition surging by 31% as victims share terrifying experiences of shadowy figures and chest pressure.
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John Tesh Beats Cancer Odds with Wife and Faith Support
Former Entertainment Tonight host John Tesh reveals he has lived a decade beyond his 18-month prostate cancer prognosis, crediting his wife Connie Sellecca and religious faith for his survival despite ongoing treatment.
Coroner Warning After Girl's Death Due to Adrenaline Delay
A coroner has demanded Wales-wide action after four-year-old Summer Rae Mant died following delays in accessing adrenaline during cardiac arrests at hospital.
Fiji's HIV Epidemic: Fastest-Growing in the World
Fiji has recorded over 1,200 HIV diagnoses in early 2025, marking it as the world's fastest-growing epidemic, driven by drug use, unsafe practices, and cultural stigma.
Blood Pressure Pill Mix-Up: Ramipril Pack Alert
Patients taking ramipril are urged to check their medication after regulators warned some packs may contain amlodipine tablets instead. The affected batch is GR164099.
NHS Doctor's Simple Food Swap Cuts Cholesterol and Weight
An NHS doctor highlights a study showing swapping 5% of meat protein for legumes can reduce cholesterol, aid weight loss, and lower heart disease risk.
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Ankle Weakness in 24-Year-Old Diagnosed as Motor Neurone Disease
Jozsef Forrest, 26, from Bedford, initially thought his ankle 'dropping' during a race was a trapped nerve, but it was an early symptom of motor neurone disease, diagnosed at age 24.
Martha's Rule Saves Hundreds of Lives in NHS Hospitals
New data reveals Martha's Rule, a system allowing patients to request a second medical opinion, has saved 446 lives in English hospitals since its expansion, following the tragic death of 13-year-old Martha Mills from sepsis.
False Widow Spider Bite Leads to Flesh-Eating Infection
A Coventry man required emergency surgery after a tiny spider bite triggered a severe flesh-eating infection, swelling his hand to the size of a bowling ball.
Waking at 2-3am Could Indicate Magnesium Deficiency, Expert Says
A medical professional urges those who consistently wake between 2-3am to consult a GP, linking it to cortisol spikes and potential magnesium deficiency affecting sleep quality.
Two Skin Warning Signs of Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency can manifest through skin symptoms like paraesthesia and a pale yellow tinge. Learn about these signs and the importance of this vital nutrient for health.
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Tana Ramsay's Midwifery Career Inspired by Personal Loss
Tana Ramsay, wife of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, is training to become a midwife at age 51, with her family's full support. The career change is deeply personal, inspired by her own experience of stillbirth in 2016.
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