Global Obesity Crisis: Over Half of Adults Will Be Overweight or Obese by 2050
Report warns over half of adults and a third of children will be overweight or obese by 2050, posing an unparalleled threat to health.
Category : NHS
NHS Braces for Fresh Strikes as Resident Doctors Ballot for Action
Resident doctors in England threaten strikes until January over 29% pay demand, with NHS leaders fearing wider industrial action among nurses and consultants.
Kent Hospital Trust Apologises After Baby Dies Following Misdiagnosis
Kent hospital trust apologises after mother Alisha Pegg was misdiagnosed, leading to the death of her premature baby Grace.
Two Children Die from Measles in England as Cases Rise
Two children die from measles in England, first such deaths since 2018, as UKHSA reports 106 new cases and urges vaccination.
Kent Students Meningitis Nightmare Blindness And Speech Loss
Two students dead and several ill in Kent meningitis B outbreak linked to nightclub; largest cluster in a generation prompts vaccination drive and antibiotic rollout.
Fake Viagra Gang Jailed for £10m Scam Using Acid, Paint and Brick Dust
Gang jailed for selling fake Viagra containing acid, paint and brick dust in £10m scam, with bases in Lincolnshire and Sussex.
UK Among Worst In Europe At Spotting Diabetes Symptoms
UK ranks among worst in Europe for diabetes diagnosis, with only 74.2% of cases detected, study finds.
Physiotherapist's '15-Minute Rule' to Prevent Hip Pain
Physiotherapist Dr Paulina Kloskowska shares a 15-minute rule to prevent hip pain, recommending daily walks and glute exercises to counteract modern sedentary lifestyles.
Liver cancer symptom that appears during meals, warns doctor
A doctor warns that abdominal discomfort during meals could be an early sign of liver cancer, urging early detection.
Woman from Wales died after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, inquest hears
Janet Savage, 54, from Wales died after gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey due to abdominal aorta injury, inquest hears.
Doctors Warning Thunderclap Headache Could Signal Brain Bleed
Neurologist warns of two signs of brain aneurysm: eye symptoms and thunderclap headache. Seek emergency help if they occur.
Nurse Cleared of Misconduct in Trans Doctor Changing Room Row
NHS Fife nurse Sandie Peggie cleared of misconduct after objecting to sharing female changing room with trans doctor; tribunal continues.
Nurse 'Beaten Nearly to Death' with Crowbar in Merseyside Hospital Attack
A nurse was attacked with a crowbar at Newton Community Hospital in Merseyside after a man was refused an appointment. Six people were injured.
Trump's Mysterious Health Disappearance Sparks Media Scrutiny
Questions mount over Trump's health after days out of public view, with media accused of ignoring the story.
Stay Home If You Have Flu Symptoms, Experts Urge Amid Fears of Second Surge
Experts urge staying home with flu symptoms amid fears of a second surge, as NHS flu admissions hit record highs for this time of year.
Family's Heartbreak as Young Father Dies in Sleep on Turkish Holiday
Brit dad David Hartley, 28, dies in sleep on Turkey holiday; family faces huge repatriation bill as GoFundMe raises nearly £10,000.
Amateur beekeeper dies from allergic reaction to bee sting on ear
Amateur beekeeper Alan Ransom, 55, died from anaphylactic shock after a bee sting on his ear, having failed to wear protective headgear.
US Man Challenges World to Disprove Claim of Having Smallest Penis to Raise Micropenis Awareness
US man Michael Phillips challenges others to disprove his claim of having the world's smallest penis to raise awareness about micropenis and combat stigma.
Claudia Winkleman's NHS Health Warning Confession: The Traitors Star Reveals Severe Myopia
Claudia Winkleman reveals severe myopia left her unable to read autocue, needing surgery. NHS warns of rising cases.
Youngest UK Dementia Patient's Death Prompts Symptom Warning
Death of 24-year-old Andre Yarham, UK's youngest dementia patient, prompts Alzheimer's Society to warn young people not to ignore unusual symptoms like personality changes.
Prince Harry Meets WellChild Nurse at Birmingham Hospital
Prince Harry visited Birmingham Children's Hospital to meet WellChild nurse Nicky Holt, celebrating the charity's 20th anniversary of its specialist nursing programme for seriously ill children.
Mum's Horror After Missing Calls in Meningitis Outbreak
A mother recounts missing calls from hospital after her daughter collapsed with meningitis linked to a Kent nightclub outbreak.
Man, 32, Survives Widowmaker Heart Attack After Mistaking Symptoms for Gym Fatigue
A 32-year-old man survived two 'widowmaker' heart attacks after mistaking symptoms for gym fatigue. He now warns others to recognise the signs.
Jesy Nelson's SMA Campaign Highlights Years of Ignored Calls, Families Say
Families say years of ignored calls for SMA newborn screening only gained attention after Jesy Nelson's campaign, calling Wes Streeting's response bittersweet.
New Weight-Loss Drug Retatrutide Shows Unprecedented 28% Body Weight Reduction
Eli Lilly's retatrutide shows up to 28% weight loss in trial, outperforming existing obesity drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound.
BBC doctor's 'golden milk' recipe to help fight off cold and flu
BBC doctor Dr Punam Krishan shares her 'golden milk' recipe to help fight colds and flu, calling it a 'healing hug in a mug'.
Toxic Australian Tree's Sting Offers Hope for New Painkillers
Scientists say the gympie-gympie tree's unique pain mechanism could lead to new non-opioid painkillers.
Bruce Willis Family Marks Birthday Amid Dementia Struggle
Emma Heming Willis celebrates 46th birthday with Bruce Willis and daughters amid his frontotemporal dementia battle, sharing rare family moments.
Kent Meningitis Outbreak Cases Rise to 29 as Family Mourns
Kent meningitis outbreak cases rise to 29, with 13 confirmed as MenB. Vaccinations and antibiotics distributed. Family of deceased teen campaigns for routine jabs.
Meningitis Outbreak Map Reveals Locations Across UK and France
Interactive map shows locations of meningitis outbreak linked to Kent nightclub, with cases in schools, universities, and France.
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