'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.
Category : NHS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Towie star Chloe Lewis calls for mandatory ice skating gloves after son loses finger
Towie star Chloe Lewis campaigns for mandatory children's ice skating gloves after her son lost part of his finger in a New Year's Eve accident.
NHS issues alert to millions on amlodipine and ramipril for high blood pressure
NHS warns millions taking amlodipine, ramipril, or lisinopril about risk of low blood pressure when combining these medications.
Strictly's Shirley Ballas Opens Up About Mother's 'Debilitating' COPD Battle
Strictly's Shirley Ballas shares emotional story of her mother's COPD battle, urging awareness and better care for sufferers.
Head Teacher's Suicide Linked to Ofsted Rating Fears
Headteacher Ruth Perry took her own life after being told her school would receive the lowest Ofsted rating, her family says.
Coronation Street Star Antony Cotton Backs Veterans' Benefits Fight
Coronation Street star Antony Cotton backs injured veteran James Tattingham and his wife in their fight against a DWP demand to repay £15,000 after compensation affected their Universal Credit.
Meningitis B Outbreak: Mother Recalls Daughter's Nightclub Ordeal
A mother recounts her daughter's meningitis B infection during a Kent outbreak linked to a nightclub, as two young people have died.
Brit in Critical Condition After 22ft Fall in Ibiza Car Park
British man, 26, critically injured after 22ft fall from Ibiza supermarket car park; suffers multiple fractures and internal injuries.
Strictly Trainer Left Paralysed After Stroke 'Destroyed' Her Life
Strictly Come Dancing trainer Jane Bullock, 60, left paralysed after a catastrophic stroke; husband says her life has been 'destroyed'.
Streeting Accuses BMA of 'Cartel-Like Behaviour' Ahead of Doctors' Strike
Health secretary Wes Streeting accuses BMA of cartel-like behaviour and warns doctors' strike threatens NHS future.
Smoking Ban for Post-2008 Generation Passes Parliament
UK parliament passes bill banning tobacco sales to those born after 2008, aiming for a smoke-free generation.
Thai Woman Found Alive in Coffin Before Cremation
Thai woman found alive in coffin at temple before cremation, after brother mistakenly thought she had died.
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