Families Say Calls for SMA Screening Ignored Before Jesy Nelson Campaign
Families say their years of campaigning for SMA newborn screening were ignored before Jesy Nelson's intervention prompted Wes Streeting's response.
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DWP Claimants Must Report Travel Abroad: Key Rules
DWP PIP claimants must report travel abroad; failure may affect benefits. Key rules: notify DWP, max 13 weeks (26 for treatment).
Strictly Star Amy Dowden Opens Up About Crohn's Disease Battle
Strictly star Amy Dowden reveals her battle with Crohn's disease, the cruel trolling she faced, and the support from co-stars and fiancé.
VA Announces Forced Guardianship Plans for Homeless Veterans
VA announces plan to give attorneys authority to initiate guardianship for homeless veterans, potentially forcing mental health care.
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Sterilisation Access Debate Intensifies After NHS Case
A psychologist's successful challenge to NHS sterilisation denial sparks debate over unequal access compared to vasectomies and medical concerns.
Women with brain tumours dismissed as attention-seekers, charity warns
Women with brain tumours face delayed diagnosis as symptoms are dismissed as anxiety or tiredness, says the Brain Tumour Charity, highlighting gender bias in healthcare.
System Failed Our Daughter, Say Parents, as NHS Trust Fined £200,000 Over Death
Parents of 16-year-old Ellame Ford-Dunn say system failed her after NHS trust fined £200,000 over her avoidable death following misdiagnosis.
Nadia Sawalha Reveals Daughter, 8, Needs Therapy After 'Oversharing' Terror News
Nadia Sawalha reveals her eight-year-old daughter needs therapy due to anxiety from overhearing discussions about terror attacks and news.
DES Victims Demand Public Inquiry Into ‘Silent Scandal’
Victims of the pregnancy drug DES demand a public inquiry and NHS screening, meeting Health Secretary Wes Streeting.
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Triple-Action Cancer Jab Eradicates Tumours in Trial
Triple-action cancer jab amivantamab shrinks or eradicates tumours in 43 of 102 patients with advanced head and neck cancer in international trial.
Doctors report 'nightmare' surge in scabies across UK amid treatment shortage
UK scabies cases soar amid treatment shortages, with outbreaks in care homes and universities, posing a major public health threat.
'Life isn't neat or linear': Readers on finding happiness at 60
Independent readers respond to Bibi Lynch's piece on turning 60 with no partner or children, discussing regret, happiness, and defying societal norms.
Three in four women unaware menopause can trigger new mental illness, poll finds
Poll shows 72% of UK women unaware menopause can cause new mental illness; RCPsych calls for better care and awareness.
NHS Surgeon Who Froze His Legs for Sexual Gratification Jailed for £500k Fraud
NHS surgeon Neil Hopper jailed for 32 months after freezing his legs for sexual gratification and fraudulently claiming £466k from insurers.
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Over 1.2 Million UK GHIC Cards Set to Expire in 2026, Warns Travel Alert
Over 1.2 million UK GHICs expire in 2026, with 800,000 expiring in summer. Experts warn travellers to check cards and get travel insurance.
Michael Rosen Warns of Meningitis Symptoms After Son's Death
Michael Rosen describes the night his son Eddie died from meningitis in 1999, urging awareness of symptoms and the power of storytelling.
MHRA Issues Urgent Warning Over Common Painkiller and Alcohol Mix This Christmas
MHRA warns against mixing common painkillers like paracetamol and cough syrup with alcohol this Christmas, citing dangerous side effects.
Weight Loss Jabs Slash Early Death Risk By 20%
Study finds weight loss drugs can halve risk of hospitalisation or early death in heart failure patients, offering dramatic benefits.
Weight-loss jabs linked to rare blindness-causing condition, study finds
Study finds semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) linked to increased risk of rare eye condition NAION that can cause blindness.
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Postpartum Depression: Has Anything Changed Since the Pandemic?
Postpartum depression rates surged during Covid but are improving. Yet under-diagnosis and lack of care persist, leaving many new mothers struggling alone.
Monty Don Battles Seasonal Affective Disorder with Daily Dog Walks
Monty Don shares how daily dog walks help him combat seasonal affective disorder, affecting millions in the UK.
Rough Sleeper Found Dead in Temporary Housing Cabin in Truro
Ryan Staffiere, a rough sleeper in Truro, found dead in temporary housing; police investigate non-suspicious death.
Central Heating And Skin Winter Dermatology Risks Explained
Consultant dermatologist Dr Emma Craythorne explains how central heating and cold winter air can cause skin irritation, and offers advice on prevention.
DVLA Warns Drivers with High Blood Pressure of £1,000 Fine Risk
Drivers with high blood pressure risk a £1,000 fine if they fail to notify the DVLA about malignant hypertension, which requires stopping driving until controlled.
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Record Exodus of Overseas Doctors from UK NHS
Record numbers of overseas-trained doctors are leaving the UK NHS, with a 26% rise in departures in 2024, blamed on anti-migrant hostility.
The one daily habit to help fix your sex life, according to a sexpert
Sexpert Dr Tara Suwinyattichaiporn says daily masturbation improves sex life, mood, and health. She advises variety and communication.
BBC Doctor Warns Morning Leg Pain Could Signal 'Heart Attack for Legs'
BBC doctor warns morning leg pain could be peripheral arterial disease, a condition similar to heart attack for legs, urging people not to dismiss symptoms as ageing.
Over 120,000 Died While on NHS Waiting List in England Last Year, Labour Data Shows
Labour figures show over 120,000 died on NHS waiting lists in England last year, double 2017/18, sparking criticism and debate over methodology.
NHS Reminds Bumetanide Users of 4pm Rule to Avoid Nighttime Trips to the Toilet
NHS advises bumetanide users to avoid taking the diuretic after 4pm to prevent nighttime bathroom trips. The medication is prescribed for heart failure.
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UK Melanoma Cases Hit Record High as Sun Safety Urged
Melanoma cases in the UK hit a record high of over 20,000 in 2022, with projections of a 23-26% rise by 2040. Sun safety urged.
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