NHS Warns Loneliness Epidemic Risks Turning Hospitals into 'Dormitories for the Elderly'
NHS warns loneliness among elderly could cripple the health service, with hospitals becoming 'dormitories' for isolated patients.
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NHS Launches Teen Vaping Clinic in Liverpool Amid Black Market Concerns
NHS opens first teen vaping clinic in Liverpool to combat rising e-cigarette use and black market vapes spiked with spice.
NHS Chief Accuses Junior Doctors of Timing Strike to Cause Easter Havoc
NHS England chief Sir Jim Mackey accuses junior doctors of timing their six-day strike to coincide with Easter holidays, causing maximum disruption.
Gen Z 'Permanently Losing' Hearing from Up to 12 Hours Daily AirPods Use
GP warns Gen Z are permanently damaging hearing from up to 12 hours daily AirPods use, with early high-frequency loss seen 10-20 years earlier than normal.
Airlines urged to end 'discriminatory' extra seat charges for larger passengers
Advocates call for clearer anti-discrimination laws as airlines charge larger passengers for extra seats, citing inconsistent policies and outdated views on obesity.
Husband Dies Day After Hospital Wedding to Terminally Ill Bride
Wife's heartbreak as husband dies from terminal cancer the day after hospital wedding in Wirral.
Tory Peer Lords Curry Tables Radical NHS Reform Bill
NHS reform bill clears Lords, faces final Commons debate amid opposition over risk register and marketisation concerns.
NHS Issues Vital Ice Safety Advice Amid UK Weather Warnings
NHS advises on what to do if you fall on ice during UK snow and ice warnings, including when to call 999 and the 'penguin waddle' technique.
Weight Loss Jabs: Experts Question Long-Term Value
Study finds stopping Mounjaro leads to weight regain and reversal of health benefits, questioning long-term value of weight-loss jabs.
Charge Dropped Against Sydney Nurse Over Threat to Kill Israeli Patients
Charge of threatening to kill dropped against Sydney nurse Sarah Abu Lebdeh over viral video; she still faces other charges.
Raducanu To Return At Strasbourg After Illness Layoff
Emma Raducanu returns from illness at Strasbourg tournament, gaining clay-court time before French Open.
Dad’s Warning After Son Finally Gets Duchenne Drug Others Left Out
Dad warns after son, 12, finally gets Duchenne drug givinostat on NHS, but non-ambulant boys left out.
Doctor Warns Against Urinating in Shower Over Bladder Training Risks
Doctor warns urinating in shower can train bladder to associate running water with urge to pee, leading to incontinence issues.
Mutated Hunger Gene Blocks Weight Loss, Expert Says
Genetic variations in gut hormone genes may explain differing weight-loss results from GLP1 drugs, but effects are modest.
Woman's Years of Bloating and Fatigue Explained by PMDD Diagnosis
Polly Martinovic, 29, suffered panic attacks and bloating for years before being diagnosed with PMDD, a severe form of PMS. She shares her story to raise awareness.
Patients at Risk Collapsing Unseen in NHS Corridor Care
NHS watchdog reveals patients collapsing unseen in corridors due to overcrowding, with serious risks including falls and delayed emergency response.
NHS blood test blunder wrongly diagnoses diabetes in 100,000 patients
NHS report reveals 100,000 patients wrongly diagnosed with diabetes or given incorrect type due to staff errors and lack of understanding.
Why You Keep Waking at 2am: The Stress Hormone Link Explained by Doctor
Doctor explains why you keep waking at 2am due to stress hormones, and how to manage maintenance insomnia for better sleep.
AI predicts heart attack risk up to a decade in advance, Oxford study finds
Oxford study finds AI can predict heart attack risk up to 10 years ahead by analysing cardiac CT scans, potentially saving thousands of lives.
Government Refuses NHS £1bn Bailout for Strike Costs
Government rejects NHS plea for £1bn bailout to cover strike costs, instead providing £800m from existing budgets, raising concerns over tax cuts.
Weight Loss Jabs Users Regain All Weight In 20 Months
Oxford study finds weight loss jab users regain all weight within 20 months of stopping, raising NHS treatment questions.
Shark Tank's Lori Greiner: Never Use These 3 Hotel Items
Entrepreneur Lori Greiner warns hotel guests to avoid refillable soap/shampoo, hairdryers, and kettles due to bacteria risk. Research shows 75% of refillable containers harbor unsafe bacteria.
Health Alert: Drinking Coffee Before 9am May Harm Your Health
Experts warn that drinking coffee before 9am can disrupt hormones and cause energy crashes. Wait 60-90 minutes after waking for optimal benefits.
Hospital Body Mix-Up Forces Family to Hold Two Funerals
A family in South Wales had to hold two funerals after a hospital mix-up led to the wrong body being cremated at Sirhowy Valley Crematorium.
NHS Warns 3am Waking Could Signal Health Issue
NHS warns that regularly waking at 3am may indicate a health issue; suggests consulting a doctor if persistent.
Greek Heiress Dies of Sepsis from Insect Bite After NHS Discharge
Greek heiress Marissa Laimou died of sepsis from an insect bite a day after being discharged from UCLH, prompting family to seek answers.
Mother Backs Campaign for NHS Heel Prick Test for SMA to Prevent Paralysis
Mother of boy with SMA backs campaign for NHS heel prick test to prevent paralysis in newborns.
Door-to-Door Vaccine Scheme Launches as 1 in 5 Children Unprotected
Pilot scheme sends health visitors door-to-door to vaccinate children as 1 in 5 start primary school unprotected; MMR uptake at lowest since 2010-11.
999 Critical Condition Returns with New Episode Tonight
Channel 5's 999 Critical Condition returns for series six tonight, following trauma teams at Birmingham's Queen Elizabeth Hospital treating critical injuries.
Woman with anorexia 'denied help' before death
An inquest heard that Madeline Wallace, 18, with severe anorexia, died two days after an urgent hospital referral was denied due to lack of beds.
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