Mum's Colon Cancer Dismissed as Piles by Doctors
Bronwyn Tagg, 27, was told her symptoms were piles after childbirth. She was later diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer and urges others to persist with GPs.
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Knee Surgery for Meniscus Tears Ineffective, Study Finds
A 10-year trial shows partial meniscectomy does not benefit patients, leading to poorer knee function and worse osteoarthritis compared to sham surgery.
Non-Invasive Endometriosis Scan Trial Shows Promise
A trial of the radiotracer maraciclatide shows it can 'light up' endometriosis on scans, potentially reducing the need for invasive surgery and speeding up diagnosis.
Lucy Tweed's Mediterranean Soup Recipes for Autumn
Cookbook author Lucy Tweed shares three comforting Mediterranean soup recipes: minestrone, avgolemono, and fasolatha, perfect for soup season.
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Boy's organ donation saves four lives in bittersweet legacy
Theo Kempthorne, 8, died suddenly in 2024. His organs saved four lives, including another child and a father. His mother shares her bittersweet story to encourage organ donation.
Knife Attack Preventable with Improved Mental Health Care
A knife attack by a man with schizophrenia could have been prevented with proper mental health care, a report by the PHSO has found, citing multiple failings by the NHS trust.
New Scan May End Nine-Year Endometriosis Diagnosis Wait
A new imaging tool using maraciclatide tracer could reduce the average nine-year delay in endometriosis diagnosis, potentially replacing invasive surgery. Early trials show 84% accuracy.
Gentler leukaemia treatment boosts child survival
A new, less intensive chemotherapy regime for relapsed childhood leukaemia achieves 92% remission and eliminates treatment-related deaths, Great Ormond Street study finds.
Knife attack could have been prevented with better mental health care
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found that failings in mental health care led to a stabbing of an innocent person in November 2020.
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New leukaemia treatment reduces chemotherapy need
A gentler treatment for children with relapsed leukaemia reduces intensive chemotherapy and eliminates early treatment deaths, improving survival and quality of life.
Liver Disease 'Silent Epidemic' Kills 300,000 in Europe
A new report warns liver disease is a 'silent epidemic' in Europe, killing nearly 300,000 annually despite being largely preventable. Lifestyle changes and policies could halve cases.
Jack Draper Withdraws from French Open 2026
British tennis star Jack Draper confirms withdrawal from French Open 2026 due to knee injury, raising concerns ahead of Wimbledon.
Rita Wilson's Two Requests to Tom Hanks After Cancer Diagnosis
Rita Wilson shared the two poignant requests she made to Tom Hanks after her breast cancer diagnosis in 2015, including a celebration of life party.
New Miscarriage Care Model Could Save 10,000+ Babies
A new graded model of miscarriage care could prevent over 10,000 pregnancy losses annually by offering earlier tests and support, reducing repeated heartbreak for women.
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NHS Strike Days Cut A&E Admission Times by Hours
A study of 44,000 admissions found patients got beds up to five hours faster during strikes, likely due to freed bed capacity from cancelled operations.
UK Smoking Ban Becomes Law: Watershed Moment for Health
The Tobacco and Vapes Act, banning children from ever buying cigarettes, becomes UK law. Rishi Sunak hails it as a life-saving measure that could end smoking within a generation.
Mum Body-Shamed After C-Section Shares Progress Video
Tilly Whitfeld, body-shamed after a C-section, posts an unfiltered video 16 weeks later showing her healing abdomen and inspiring other new mums.
Millennials Face Higher Cancer Risks Due to Lifestyle Factors
Millennials are the first generation with higher cancer rates than their parents, driven by diet, alcohol, sleep deprivation, stress, and self-medication. Lifestyle changes can mitigate risks.
UK Healthy Life Expectancy Drops Two Years, Women Hit Harder
Healthy life expectancy in the UK has fallen by over two years in a decade, with women disproportionately affected. The gap between richest and poorest areas reaches 20.3 years for women, raising concerns about women's health and policy response.
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Husband Dies 8 Months After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
A widow whose husband died eight months after a terminal cancer diagnosis, despite no prior signs, shares how grief taught her that life is for living.
Beautician Dies After Sepsis and Cardiac Arrests
Zoe Tighe, 22, died from sepsis after four hospital visits where pregnancy was not tested. She suffered three cardiac arrests and lost her unborn baby.
NHS App Update: Manage Hospital Appointments Online
The NHS App now allows millions of patients in England to view, reschedule, or cancel hospital appointments. The update aims to reduce missed appointments and paperwork.
Specialised Care After First Miscarriage Could Prevent 10,000 Losses
A UK study finds that starting specialised care after a first miscarriage could prevent about 10,000 pregnancy losses annually, reducing risks and improving outcomes.
Racism Stress May Explain Higher Black Maternal Death Risk
Cambridge study finds socioenvironmental stressors from racism and deprivation may biologically affect black women's pregnancy outcomes, increasing death risk.
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DWP Day One Sick Pay: Employment Rights Changes from April
From April 2026, the Employment Rights Act 2025 introduces day-one sick pay, removing the three-day waiting period and lower earnings limit, affecting 15 million workers.
Thousands Denied Stroke Clot Treatment
The Stroke Association warns thousands of stroke patients miss out on thrombectomy, a procedure that reduces disability, due to limited services and funding gaps.
Study of Cellular Light Switches May Unlock Cancer Treatments
A £4 million study led by the University of Dundee aims to decode 'biological morse code' in cells, controlling division and cancer.
Husband dies of cancer months after diagnosis with no signs
Jemma Hough's husband Jon died eight months after a terminal cancer diagnosis, despite no symptoms. She shares her grief journey and urges others to embrace life.
Father with Stage 4 Colon Cancer Seeks Mexico Treatment
Serdar Ferit, diagnosed with stage four colon cancer at 42, is seeking immunotherapy in Mexico after exhausting NHS options. He has raised over £258,000 for treatment.
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Obesity Key Driver of Rising Cancer Rates in Young Adults
A new study reveals obesity is a significant factor behind increasing cancer rates among under-50s in England, with 11 cancers linked to excess weight. Experts call for urgent public health action.
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