Boxing Day Vertigo Leads To Havana Syndrome Reflection
BBC producer's Boxing Day vertigo leads to reflection on Havana syndrome while working on podcast documentary.
Category : NHS
Daily Pill Doubles Pancreatic Cancer Survival in Trial
A daily pill, daraxonrasib, doubles survival time for advanced pancreatic cancer patients in a landmark trial, hailed as a gamechanger.
NHS Staffing Crisis Deepens as Vacancies Hit 110,000
NHS England faces record staffing crisis with 110,192 vacancies, including 39,652 nursing and 8,158 doctor posts, worsening patient care and treatment backlogs.
Weight Loss Jabs Linked to Reduced Alcohol Consumption, Threatening Drinks Industry
Weight loss jabs like Wegovy and Mounjaro are reducing alcohol cravings, leading to lower drinking and potential impact on drinks firms like Diageo.
Friends Rally to Help Dying Father of Three Spend More Time with His Sons
Friends of Leon Skapars, 35, with incurable kidney cancer, walk 20 miles to raise funds for treatment to extend his time with his young sons.
Shared NHS Patient Records Could Cut 20,000 A&E Visits a Year, Ministers Claim
Government claims shared NHS patient records could cut 20,000 A&E visits and save £20m annually, as modernisation bill advances.
Mum Diagnosed With Addison's After Sleeping Through Son's Birthday
A mum diagnosed with Addison's disease after extreme fatigue caused her to sleep through her son's birthday party.
Expert Tips for Falling Back Asleep When You Wake at 3am
Sleep experts share advice on managing nighttime awakenings, including stress reduction, age-related changes, and daily habits for better sleep.
The Strange Familiarity of Waking Up as a Teenager
A woman wakes up thinking she's 15 due to amnesia, reflecting on the universal feeling of being a child in an adult's body.
World Cup Workers Face Heat Risks as Temperatures Soar
World Cup workers face serious heat risks as temperatures forecast to top 90°F in host cities, with advocates calling for protections.
Lib Dems Urge Scrapping of Trump Drug Deal to Fund Social Care
Lib Dems urge scrapping of Trump-era drug deal to free up billions for social care, criticising PM Starmer for inaction.
DNA Test Reveals 40-Year-Old Baby Swap in Buenos Aires Hospital
Two women born in 1986 in Buenos Aires discover they were switched at birth after a DNA test in 2024 reveals the 40-year secret.
One in Seven Britons Skipping Meals as Food Prices Soar
Survey finds 14% of UK adults in households skipping meals or going hungry as food prices rise 7% annually, with inflation expected to hit 10%.
Daily Pill Doubles Survival in Pancreatic Cancer, Trial Shows
A daily pill, daraxonrasib, doubles survival time in advanced pancreatic cancer, hailed as a 'gamechanger' by experts.
DWP Refuses to Change 28-Day PIP Hospital Rule After MP's Call
The DWP has rejected calls to review the 28-day rule for PIP payments in hospital. Minister Sir Stephen Timms says payments cease after 28 days as NHS covers costs, and resuming on discharge is statutory.
Mum needed 300 stitches, son resuscitated after traumatic birth
Kajal Da Silva appeared on Good Morning Britain to share her traumatic birth experience, revealing she needed 300 stitches and her son was resuscitated, as she calls for maternity care reform.
Mother Needed 300 Stitches After Birth, Calls for Reform
Kajal Da Silva needed 300 stitches after a traumatic birth and suffers lifelong pain. She appeared on Good Morning Britain to demand maternity care reform after the UK appointed its first maternity and neonatal commissioner.
Amy Dowden Flooded With Support Over Cancer Milestone
Strictly's Amy Dowden marks three years since mastectomy, sharing emotional update on her cancer journey and changed perspective on life.
DWP Attendance Allowance: 57 Medical Conditions Could Qualify for £400 Monthly Payment
DWP Attendance Allowance offers over £400 monthly for 57 medical conditions. Check eligibility and apply now.
Doctor Recalls Tragic Death of Three-Year-Old with Tummy Bug
A doctor recounts the tragic death of a three-year-old boy whose fatal illness was mistaken for a tummy bug, highlighting the lasting impact on her career.
Gaza Teen Smiles Again After NHS Surgery
Gaza teen Majd Alshagnobi, 15, smiles again after NHS facial reconstruction surgery for blast injuries.
NHS Mounjaro Rollout Hit by Postcode Lottery, Data Reveals
Only 8 of 42 NHS trusts in England offer Mounjaro weight loss jab, leaving thousands facing a postcode lottery, FOI data shows.
Giovanna Fletcher Reveals Miscarriage At 40 In Emotional Podcast
Giovanna Fletcher reveals she suffered a miscarriage at 40, challenging the 12-week rule on her podcast Happy Mum Happy Baby.
Daughter's Charity Walk After Mother's Brain Tumour Death
Lisa Harrison organises a 25km charity walk after her mother Marion Greenwood dies from a brain tumour six weeks post-diagnosis.
Mounjaro Weight Loss Drug Shows Game Changing UK Results
New data shows Mounjaro leads to 20% weight loss, with potential benefits beyond obesity, including liver and mental health improvements.
NHS Braces for Five-Day Resident Doctors Strike After Pay Offer Rejected
Resident doctors in England will strike for five days from Wednesday after rejecting the government's pay offer, escalating the long-running dispute.
Silent Heart Attack Red Flags Millions Of Brits Are Missing
Study finds 1 in 6 heart attack deaths had missed warning signs; experts urge vigilance.
Dementia Patients Retain Joys and Interests, Study Shows
Study shows dementia patients retain joys and interests, challenging misconceptions and highlighting the importance of reading and music.
Woman Discovers IVF Embryo Mix-Up 30 Years After Birth
Australian woman discovers she was born from an IVF embryo mix-up 30 years ago, after a genealogy test reveals she is not biologically related to her parents.
Dozens Hospitalised in UK Egg Salmonella Outbreak Despite Safety Assurances
At least 45 people ill in UK salmonella outbreak linked to eggs, despite 2017 safety assurances. Infected flocks found, some eggs reached public.
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