‘Love languages’ lack scientific evidence, experts warn
Love languages, a popular relationship tool, lack scientific backing and may oversimplify complex relational dynamics, experts warn.
Category : NHS
Social Care Crisis: Thousands Stuck in Hospitals, Costs Soar
14,000 medically fit patients are stuck in hospital daily due to lack of social care, costing the NHS £2.7bn a year. The Mirror launches Fair Care for All campaign.
NHS Warning: Common Pill Combinations Could Trigger Deadly Reactions
Half of Brits unaware of deadly side effects from common drug combos like heart meds, antihistamines, and antidepressants, warn experts.
King Charles gives cancer update in Stand Up To Cancer broadcast
King Charles records video for Stand Up To Cancer campaign, providing update on his cancer recovery and stressing early screening.
Minneapolis Residents Avoid Healthcare Amid Federal Actions, Crisis Unfolds
Minneapolis residents avoid healthcare due to fear of federal agents, leading to a public health crisis with home visits and telehealth as alternatives.
Junior Doctors Strike Threat Remains After Constructive Talks
Health Secretary Streeting condemns junior doctors' strike as 'unprecedented', BMA says pay demands not met despite talks.
Jesy Nelson Calls for Newborn SMA Screening as Health Secretary Pledges Action
Jesy Nelson urges NHS to add SMA test to newborn screening after twins' diagnosis; Health Secretary Wes Streeting vows to investigate.
GP Warns Against Self-Medicating for Dizzy Spells, Urges Patients to See Doctor
GP Dr Raj Arora warns against self-medicating for dizziness, urges patients to see a doctor as it could signal serious conditions like stroke or heart attack.
How to avoid heartburn this Christmas: GP shares tips
GP Dr Hilary Jones shares tips to avoid heartburn this Christmas, including food swaps, eating earlier, and sleeping on the left side.
Starmer calls resident doctors' strike 'beyond belief' as flu crisis hits NHS
PM Starmer condemns planned resident doctors' strike amid 'super flu' crisis, risking NHS overload; BMA blames government scaremongering.
Specialised care after first miscarriage could prevent 10,000 baby losses a year, study suggests
Study finds that giving women specialist care after first miscarriage could prevent about 10,000 pregnancy losses annually in the UK. Tommy's charity urges change.
Gen Z binge drinking rises sharply in early 20s, study finds
Study finds 68% of 23-year-olds binge drink, challenging 'generation sensible' label. Drug use also rises sharply in early 20s.
Stage 4 Bowel Cancer Diagnosis at 34 Sparks Campaign to Lower Screening Age
Kirsty Laing, 34, diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer, campaigns to lower screening age from 50 to 30 after her own late detection.
Nurse Reinstated After Patient Pronoun Row Investigation
Nurse Jennifer Melle reinstated after investigation into alleged breach of patient confidentiality over pronoun incident at London hospital.
Man fighting for life after liquid nitrogen cocktail at Moscow Christmas party
A man is fighting for life after his stomach was torn apart by a liquid nitrogen cocktail at a Moscow Christmas party.
Mystery Illness That Left Victims 'Like Statues' Still Baffles Experts
Encephalitis lethargica swept the globe from 1916-1927, killing one-third and leaving many frozen but mentally aware. Cause remains unknown.
NHS Doctor Who Praised Hamas Attacks Referred to Tribunal Again
NHS doctor Dr Rahmeh Aladwan re-referred to medical tribunal over posts praising 7 October Hamas attacks. Health Secretary Wes Streeting condemns comments.
Streeting Accuses BMA of Cartel Behaviour in Latest NHS Strike Row
Wes Streeting accuses BMA of cartel behaviour, threatens NHS future, as resident doctors prepare for five-day strike over pay demands.
UKHSA issues update on H5N1 bird flu symptoms after rise in outbreaks
UKHSA warns of H5N1 bird flu symptoms after 47 outbreaks; human risk remains low but vigilance urged.
Nurse gig apps push for deregulation at expense of workers' rights, report finds
Report shows gig nursing platforms lobbying to deregulate healthcare, using AI to set wages and erode worker protections.
Obesity linked to 70% higher risk of severe infection or death, study finds
People with obesity 70% more likely to be hospitalised or die from infections, study of over 500,000 finds. One in 10 infection deaths linked to obesity.
Coroner to Write to Council Over Lack of Warning Signs After Boy's Drowning
Coroner to write to council after 13-year-old Tomi Solomon drowned jumping into River Calder; mother calls for warning signs.
Military Psychiatrist Claims Nearly Half of Veteran Mental Health Cases Unrelated to Service
Former military psychiatrist finds 42% of veteran mental health cases not linked to service, with 10% fabricated, diverting resources.
Burnham warns NHS will collapse without care reform
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has warned that the NHS will collapse unless social care is reformed, but he declined to set a timeline for introducing care reforms.
Stomach Pain Reveals Rare Tapeworm Infection in UK Patient
Doctors in the UK were astonished to find a 6.3-metre tapeworm in a 38-year-old man with stomach pain and vomiting.
Swapping Sugar for Fruit Can Curb Cravings, Study Finds
Swapping sugary treats for fruit can reduce cravings, boost mood and memory, and improve gut health, new research suggests.
NHS Chiefs Urge Mediation to End Junior Doctor Strike Deadlock
NHS leaders urge Wes Streeting and BMA to accept independent mediation as resident doctors prepare for a five-day strike starting Wednesday.
Health leaders call for independent mediation to end doctors' strike
NHS leaders call for independent mediation to break deadlock between Wes Streeting and striking resident doctors as latest five-day walkout begins.
EastEnders’ Gillian Wright Reveals Why She Didn’t Shave Head for Cancer Storyline
EastEnders actress Gillian Wright explains why she didn't shave her head for Jean Slater's cancer storyline, citing logistics and respect for real cancer patients.
Gynaecologist highlights subtle ovarian cancer symptoms women should never ignore
Gynaecologist warns of subtle ovarian cancer symptoms including bloating, pain, urinary changes. Early detection crucial; over 75% diagnosed late in UK.
Page 26 of 115