Potato Bed: Viral Sleep Trend Raises Health Alarms
The 'potato bed' sleep trend has gone viral on TikTok, but experts warn it could cause back pain and overheating. Meanwhile, the sleep economy is booming, valued at £422bn in 2024.
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South Carolina Measles Outbreak Worst Since US Elimination
South Carolina is grappling with America's most severe measles outbreak since the disease was declared eliminated, with 789 cases reported since October 2025 and significant hospitalisations.
McEwan Calls for Assisted Dying Extension to Dementia
Author Ian McEwan argues assisted dying laws should gradually extend to dementia sufferers, citing personal family experiences and advocating for living wills to clarify intentions.
Tap Water Nitrates Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
New research reveals nitrates from processed meats and tap water may increase dementia risk, while vegetable sources appear protective. Scientists call for regulatory review.
NHS Valve Pilot Tackles Ethnic Treatment Gaps
A pilot programme in England has successfully identified heart valve disease in ethnic minority patients, with calls to expand the initiative NHS-wide to address significant treatment inequalities.
Jon Gosselin's Health Scare and Healthcare Bill Battle
Former reality star Jon Gosselin reveals how a pulmonary embolism nearly killed him weeks before his wedding, and his fight against a $20,000 hospital bill that exposed flaws in the US healthcare system.
Children as Young as 10 Using Sunbeds Illegally in UK
Over 200 cases of children illegally using sunbeds, including a 10-year-old, have been recorded in the UK in 15 years, with weak enforcement and calls for stricter regulations.
Haiti Sexual Abuse Cases Triple Amid Gang Violence
A health charity reports sexual abuse cases at a Port-au-Prince clinic have tripled in four years as gang violence escalates, with armed groups using rape as a weapon of terror.
Sunbed Crackdown: 200+ Child Cases Spark Health Alarm
Over 200 cases of children illegally using sunbeds have been recorded in the UK since 2010, with a child as young as 10 involved. Experts warn of severe melanoma risks as the advertising watchdog bans misleading 'safe tanning' claims.
Notebook Reveals Early Signs of Husband's Alzheimer's
Emma Ruscoe from Solihull documented her husband Simon's memory lapses for years before his diagnosis with young-onset Alzheimer's at age 55, battling disbelief from loved ones and medical professionals.
45% of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented, Study Finds
Recent research reveals that up to 45% of dementia cases globally may be preventable through lifestyle adjustments and managing risk factors like high blood pressure and social isolation.
Adam Thomas Vows to 'Listen to Body' After Arthritis Pain
Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas has shared a candid update on his battle with psoriatic arthritis, revealing severe pain has returned after becoming 'complacent' with treatment.
Plumber, 39, Diagnosed with Early-Onset Motor Neurone Disease
Ryan Horsfall, a father-of-three from Suffolk, shares his journey after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease at just 39, highlighting symptoms and family impact.
Young Brits Ditching Alcohol: End of Boozy Nights?
Official NHS data reveals a significant decline in alcohol consumption among young Brits, sparking debate about the future of nightlife and cultural traditions.
Labour Forces Vote on Hospital Scandal Transparency
Scottish Labour demands immediate disclosure of all communications related to infection outbreaks at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, calling it devolution's biggest scandal.
Green Goddess Diana Moran's 16-Year Brain Tumour Fight
BBC Breakfast fitness icon Diana Moran, 86, opens up about living with a brain tumour for 16 years and being 'an experiment' on drugs after being deemed too old for surgery.
BBC's Green Goddess Reveals Near-Fatal Antibiotic Scare
BBC Breakfast star Diana Moran, known as the Green Goddess, has opened up about a severe health scare where she almost died from a reaction to antibiotics prescribed for leg cancers.
Mum and Stillborn Baby Might Have Survived with Earlier MRI
A 41-year-old mother died days after an emergency C-section that delivered her stillborn daughter. An inquest heard both might have survived if an MRI scan had been performed sooner.
Eight Ways to Lower Your Dementia Risk
New research links menopause to brain changes, but experts reveal lifestyle factors we can control to reduce dementia risk by up to 45% through heart health, mental stimulation, and social connection.
Delayed MRI Scan Contributed to Mother and Baby's Deaths
A coroner has found that missed opportunities to diagnose a bowel obstruction contributed to the deaths of Tammy Mackenzie and her stillborn daughter at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham.
Teen's Cancer Death Spurs Legal Fight Over NHS Age Referrals
The family of Isla Sneddon, who died at 17 after breast cancer diagnosis delays, campaign for Isla's Law to equalise paediatric and adult referral wait times.
11-Minute Daily Walk Slashes Heart Disease and Cancer Risk
New research from Cambridge University shows that just 75 minutes of moderate activity weekly, equivalent to an 11-minute brisk daily walk, significantly reduces cardiovascular disease and cancer risks.
Australia Delays $2bn Autism Scheme for Hospital Funding Deal
The Albanese government offers to push back the Thriving Kids autism program to October, aiming to finalise a major hospitals and disability funding agreement with states.
Six Signs You Might Need Varifocal Glasses
Expert optometrists reveal six common signs that suggest varifocal lenses could improve your daily life, from struggling with small print to constant glasses switching.
PIP Review to Consider Lived Experiences of Arthritis Patients
The Department for Work and Pensions has provided an update on the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment, confirming that lived experiences of people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions will be central to the process.
Bruce Willis Unaware of Dementia Diagnosis Says Wife
Emma Heming Willis reveals Bruce Willis doesn't know he has frontotemporal dementia due to anosognosia, calling it a 'blessing' in a new podcast interview.
57 Health Conditions That Qualify for £110 Weekly DWP Benefit
The Department for Work and Pensions has published a list of 57 health conditions that may qualify individuals over State Pension age for up to £110 per week in Attendance Allowance.
Menopause and the 3am Wake-Up Call for UK Women
Millions of women in their 40s and 50s are waking at 3am due to hormonal changes during menopause. Experts explain the science and offer strategies for better sleep.
Frequent Urination: A Warning Sign for Type 1 Diabetes
Needing the toilet more often, especially at night, is a lesser-known but crucial symptom of type 1 diabetes that requires immediate medical attention to prevent serious complications.
Mum Loses Leg to Flesh-Eating Disease After Cold
A mother's initial cold symptoms escalated into a life-threatening flesh-eating infection, leading to multiple amputations and a long journey of recovery with a prosthetic limb.
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