Sleeping Without Pillows May Help Glaucoma Patients
New research suggests sleeping without pillows could reduce eye pressure in glaucoma patients, potentially offering a simple strategy to manage this common eye condition.
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Sleep Position May Increase Glaucoma and Blindness Risk
New research reveals sleeping with stacked pillows can compress neck veins, raising eye pressure and glaucoma risk. Study suggests single or no pillows may help prevent optic nerve damage.
Family Speaks Out After Woman Dies on Flight to London
The family of Rachel Green, a 44-year-old attorney who died on a Delta flight from Minneapolis to London, questions her medical care after an inquest revealed an undiagnosed heart condition combined with prescription medications.
Ten Dead in NYC Cold Snap, Shelter System Under Scrutiny
At least ten people have died in New York City during a severe cold snap, raising urgent questions about the city's preparedness and homeless shelter system effectiveness during extreme weather events.
Store Manager Saves Homeless Woman from Freezing in Texas
A homeless woman named Bobbi was found nearly frozen outside a Fort Worth convenience store, saved by manager Faris Hussain and a customer as temperatures plunged dangerously low.
British Medics Could Leave NHS Without Training Priority
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns UK-trained doctors may turn away from NHS if not prioritised for specialty training places, unveiling new legislation to reduce international recruitment reliance.
Girl, 11, Drowns in Hotel Pool on First Family Holiday Abroad
An inquest hears how Francesca Blease, 11, who was terrified of water, drowned in a hotel pool in Fuerteventura. Holidaymakers, including an NHS midwife, rushed to help, but she later died in hospital.
UK HIV Funding Protection Could Be Key AIDS Success Story
The Independent's Bel Trew tells Parliament that protecting UK HIV funding is crucial to ending the AIDS pandemic by 2030, amid global aid cuts.
Mother's Grief as Son Dies Under Assisted Dying Law
A Canadian mother is devastated after her diabetic, blind son was euthanised under controversial MAiD legislation, sparking calls for stronger mental health safeguards.
Muscle Twitches: Common Causes and Medical Insights
Explore the science behind muscle twitches affecting 70% of people. Learn about triggers from caffeine to mineral deficiencies and when to consult a doctor.
Father: NHS Home Birth Service Played 'Russian Roulette'
A coroner found 'missed opportunities' contributed to baby Pippa Gillibrand's death after delays in her delivery during a planned home birth in Warrington.
Bhaktivedanta Manor's Hidden History as a Nurse Training School
Before George Harrison owned it, Bhaktivedanta Manor served as St Bartholomew's Hospital's preliminary nurse training school, where young nurses learned essential skills in a hands-on apprenticeship model.
Five Vital Health Facts Most Brits Don't Know
A Bupa doctor reveals five crucial health markers every adult should monitor, as research shows alarming gaps in public health knowledge across Britain.
Schoolgirl Drowns in Shallow Pool on Family Holiday in Spain
An 11-year-old girl from Crewe, who was terrified of water, tragically drowned in a shallow hotel pool in Fuerteventura during her first overseas family holiday, an inquest has heard.
Quarter of English Adults Don't Drink as Sobriety Rises
New survey reveals 24% of adults in England are now non-drinkers, with significant regional and gender variations. Experts warn this positive trend doesn't diminish the scale of alcohol-related harm.
Sarwar Calls for Hospital Inquiry to Question Sturgeon
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar demands the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital inquiry be reopened to question former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and other ministers about political decisions.
Study: Sport Head Injuries Should Be Dementia Cause
A landmark report suggests head injuries from football, rugby and boxing should be officially recognised as a cause of dementia, with CTE linked to repeated impacts.
Kate Middleton's Heartwarming Visit to Bradford Trauma Centre
The Princess of Wales visited Family Action's Children's Trauma Therapy Service in Bradford, engaging with children recovering from complex trauma and highlighting creative therapies.
NHS 'Russian Roulette' Blamed for Baby's Preventable Home Birth Death
A coroner rules baby Pippa Gillibrand's death was avoidable due to NHS failings, including staffing shortages and inexperienced midwives, prompting calls for urgent national home birth guidance.
Teacher Dies After Cosmetic Surgery in Costa Rica
A 43-year-old teacher has died following complications from multiple cosmetic procedures performed simultaneously at a private clinic in San José, Costa Rica.
Husband Saves Wife with CPR on M56 Motorway
A Dartford councillor performed emergency CPR on his wife after she suffered a cardiac arrest on the M56, bringing her back to life with the help of paramedics and a defibrillator.
Midlife Weight Loss: Five Strategies for Success
Discover why weight loss becomes more difficult after 50 and learn five expert-backed approaches to manage weight safely while protecting muscle mass and long-term health.
NHS Improves Bowel Cancer Screening to Catch More Cases
NHS England is lowering the blood threshold in bowel cancer screening tests from 120 to 80 micrograms per gram, aiming to detect an extra 600 cancers annually and identify 2,000 high-risk polyps.
NHS Trust 'Played Russian Roulette' in Baby Death Case
A coroner has found an 'avoidable delay' in delivery caused a newborn's death during a home birth in Warrington, with the father condemning NHS trust failures.
Doctor Faces Backlash for Wearing Louboutins at Clinic
A 28-year-old doctor from San Diego sparked controversy by sharing a video of herself wearing designer heels at work, prompting criticism about professionalism and financial insensitivity in healthcare settings.
Kate's Seashell Trick Comforts Child at Trauma Centre
The Princess of Wales shared a gentle seashell moment with a five-year-old girl during an emotional visit to a children's trauma therapy service in Bradford.
Weight Loss Jabs Need Exercise for Fitness, Study Finds
New research reveals GLP-1 weight loss medications don't improve physical fitness or mobility without exercise, urging users to incorporate activity for better health outcomes.
NHS Urges Vitamin D for Young Children Daily
The NHS advises parents to give children aged 1-4 a daily vitamin D supplement year-round to prevent bone deformities like rickets and support healthy growth.
Nina Wadia Warns of Weight Loss Jab Dangers
Former EastEnders star Nina Wadia cautions against weight loss injections, citing depression and side effects, after losing two stone through exercise.
Menopause Brain Changes & Dementia Prevention Tips Revealed
Cambridge study finds menopause linked to grey matter loss, while Alzheimer's Research UK outlines actionable steps to reduce dementia risk through lifestyle changes.
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