Trinity Shores contracted flu at 14, fell into a medically induced coma for four months, and had to relearn basic functions. She describes being conscious but paralysed, experiencing spiritual visions, and surviving against all odds.
Kerry Pugh died from stage four cervical cancer after doctors wrongly told her smear test results were normal. University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust has admitted failings that caused a 15-month diagnostic delay.
A Scottish backpacker discovered a leech had been living in her nose for a month after unexplained nosebleeds during her travels in Southeast Asia.
A landmark NHS report reveals a national organ donation crisis with waiting lists at record highs. Widow Jess Cooper shares how donation transformed her grief after husband Paul's death.
New research predicts glaucoma cases will increase by 60% across the UK by 2060, reaching 1.6 million people. Experts explain symptoms, risk factors, and the critical importance of regular eye tests.
New UK research shows minimal combined improvements in sleep, activity and nutrition can significantly extend lifespan and healthspan for those with unhealthy habits.
In the chaotic early days of parenting, voice notes have emerged as a vital tool for maintaining friendships. This article explores how this audio format offers intimacy and convenience where phone calls feel impossible.
Nearly one million elderly households are failing to claim Pension Credit, worth an average of £4,300 annually, with £2.5 billion in support left unclaimed according to DWP figures.
A chemotherapy nurse from Kent is urging the UK to lower the NHS breast screening age from 50 to 40, citing a rise in younger patients. Her petition has over 30,000 signatures.
Nancy Skinner Nordhoff, prominent Seattle philanthropist and co-founder of Hedgebrook women's writers' retreat, has died peacefully at home aged 93, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of supporting women writers and community causes.
Claire McDonald's life was transformed when she was diagnosed with primary progressive MS. The 49-year-old shares how symptoms she dismissed as stress or age have reshaped her future.
A 27-year-old surfer critically injured in a shark attack at Manly Beach has made a dramatic recovery, with his family expressing gratitude to medical staff and first responders.
A US brain researcher reveals the everyday beverage he avoids to protect against Alzheimer's, citing research showing sugary drinks increase risk by nearly 50%.
The first litter of Guide Dogs for 2026 has been born near Kidderminster, with ten puppies beginning their journey to become qualified assistance dogs by 2027.
Age UK analysis reveals over 100,000 elderly patients, including 53,000 aged 80+, waited up to three days in A&E corridors before hospital admission, with reports of patients lying on floors.
The NHS is establishing pre-diabetes clinics for children after a groundbreaking study validated finger-prick blood tests for early detection of Type 1 diabetes, aiming to prevent emergency diagnoses.
Thousands of school children in Bradford will face social media restrictions in a pioneering NHS and Cambridge University study, as the government consults on an Australia-style ban for under-16s.
Shocking analysis reveals more than 50,000 patients aged 80+ waited up to three days for hospital beds, with some forced to wash in toilet sinks amid corridor care crisis.
New research reveals that engaging in a variety of physical activities, such as walking, running, and cycling, can significantly reduce mortality risks, independent of total exercise levels.
New research reveals over 1.1 million people in the UK have glaucoma, with cases projected to increase by 60% by 2060, prompting urgent calls for expanded eye care services and regular check-ups.
New research predicts glaucoma cases will increase to 1.6 million in the UK by 2060. Learn about symptoms, risk factors, and why regular eye tests are crucial for preventing irreversible vision loss.
A landmark UK study has validated finger-prick blood tests for early detection of type 1 diabetes in children, paving the way for potential NHS screening programmes and new treatment access.
New analysis by Age UK exposes over 100,000 elderly patients waiting up to three days in A&E corridors for hospital beds, with some forced to lie on floors and wash in toilet sinks.
Age UK report reveals shocking 75-fold increase in elderly patients waiting 1-3 days in A&E, with some enduring week-long ordeals in corridors and waiting rooms.
New research tracking over 111,000 people for decades finds engaging in diverse physical activities like walking, cycling and swimming reduces mortality risk by up to 41%.
New research warns UK glaucoma cases will rise dramatically to 1.6 million by 2060 due to an ageing population, highlighting urgent need for expanded eye services and regular checks.
New research reveals over 1 million UK adults have glaucoma, with numbers projected to reach 1.6 million by 2060. Experts warn half of cases go undiagnosed, calling for urgent public health action.
Married At First Sight star Jules Robinson shares her raw journey with premenstrual dysphoric disorder, detailing dark moments and finding community support.
An anesthesiologist faces manslaughter charges after a patient died during a cataract operation where staff reportedly played musical bingo, with alarms allegedly ignored.
Molly Brown, 43, reversed years of infertility struggles by switching from veganism to a meat-heavy diet, conceiving twins naturally after eight devastating miscarriages.