Mother's Daily Anaphylactic Shocks: The Mystery of Rising Food Allergies
A mother shares her daily battle with anaphylaxis after losing her son to a severe allergic reaction, highlighting the rise in extreme food allergies.
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Crowdfunding for Private Medical Care Doubles Amid Record NHS Waiting Lists
Crowdfunding for private medical care in UK doubles as NHS waiting lists hit record 7.2 million, with campaigns citing waits and private treatment surging.
Mother Dismissed as 'Busy Mum' Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer After Private Scans
Mother told she was 'just a busy mum' paid for private scans, leading to thyroid cancer diagnosis after months of dismissed symptoms.
Parents of Allergy Death Girl Launch £10m Research Prize
Parents of Natasha Ednan-Laperouse launch £10m prize for food allergy research, aiming to prevent allergies in the first 1,000 days from conception.
NHS Urges Patients to Seek Normal Care During Six-Day Doctor Strike
NHS urges patients to seek normal care as resident doctors begin six-day strike over pay, with government and BMA at odds over offer.
One in seven Brits turn to AI chatbots over GPs for health advice
Study finds 15% of Brits use AI chatbots for health advice, often due to NHS waiting lists, raising safety concerns.
UK Issues New Screen Time Guidance for Under-Fives
UK advises under-fives to have no more than one hour of screen time daily, with new government guidance also considering social media bans for under-16s.
NHS Loses £216m a Year to Missed GP Appointments
NHS England loses £216m yearly from 15m missed GP appointments, enough to pay for 2,325 full-time GPs.
US Man With World's Smallest Penis Challenges Others to Disprove Claim
North Carolina man Michael Phillips claims world's smallest penis at 0.38 inches, challenges others to disprove, raising micropenis awareness.
Teen with Rare Cold Allergy Forced to Alter Life
Teen Amber Woodward diagnosed with rare cold urticaria, causing hives below 12C, altering her daily life and activities.
Vet Urges Owners To Stay With Dogs During Euthanasia
A vet urges owners to stay with dogs during euthanasia, revealing their final thought is 'Where are you?'
BBC Expert Gary Rycroft 'Hours from Fatal Heart Attack', Doctor Tells Him
BBC Morning Live's Gary Rycroft reveals he was hours from a fatal heart attack after ignoring chest pains, urging others to seek help.
Sickfluencers and AI Exploit UK Benefits System
Report finds 'sickfluencers' and AI tools used to fraudulently claim UK benefits, costing billions.
Stay Home with Flu Symptoms, Experts Urge Amid Fears of Second Surge
NHS experts warn of flu surge in Midlands hospitals, urging people to stay home with symptoms amid fears of a second wave.
Misdiagnosed Fractures Led to Children Being Taken into Care
A mother's baby had five fractures misdiagnosed as abuse, leading to her children being placed in foster care for eight days.
Raw Milk Warning After Newborn Dies from Listeria in New Mexico
New Mexico health officials warn against raw milk after a newborn dies from listeria infection linked to unpasteurised dairy.
Iran Conflict Drives Up UK Medicine Prices, Pharmacies Warn
Iran war raises UK medicine prices 20-30%, with paracetamol and hay fever drugs affected, pharmacies warn.
MP Defends Receiving Leftover Covid Vaccine Dose After Volunteering
Conservative MP Brendan Clarke-Smith received a leftover Covid vaccine after volunteering at a hospital, sparking debate over priority rules.
Meryl Streep's £40 Powder for Flawless Mature Skin Revealed
Meryl Streep's makeup artist used Charlotte Tilbury's £40 Airbrush Flawless Finish powder for her flawless mature skin in The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Common Medicine Cuts Travelers Diarrhea Risk By 65%
Bismuth subsalicylate, the active ingredient in Pepto-Bismol, reduces traveler's diarrhea risk by 65%, says a Boston doctor. Take four doses daily for protection.
NHS trusts face £780 million deficit, King's Fund warns of 'perilous' situation
NHS trusts ran a £780 million deficit in 2024/25, with 69% of acute hospitals in the red, warns King's Fund.
US Man Claims World's Smallest Penis to Raise Micropenis Awareness
Michael Phillips, 38, claims to have the world's smallest penis at 0.38 inches, aiming to raise awareness about micropenis and reduce stigma.
Meningitis Vaccine Expansion After Kent Outbreak Reaches 27 Cases
Meningitis B outbreak in Kent rises to 27 cases; vaccine eligibility expanded to all exposed individuals after two deaths and over 100 students turned away.
Britons Missing 20 Days of Sleep Annually, Study Finds
Britons are missing 20 days of sleep annually, with serious health and economic consequences, warns a new book by Prof Vicki Culpin.
Resident Doctors in England Vote to Proceed with Five-Day Strike
Resident doctors in England will strike for five days after rejecting the government's offer, escalating the pay dispute amid NHS winter pressures.
Emmerdale and Hollyoaks Stars Mourn Mother's Death on Mother's Day
Emmerdale's Charley Webb and Hollyoaks' Jamie Lomas mourn their mother's death on Mother's Day after a 12-year Alzheimer's battle.
'I thought I was lazy before doctors made 12kg discovery'
Woman thought Mounjaro wasn't working due to laziness, but discovered 12kg cancerous tumour causing weight loss failure.
Vaping Linked to Oral and Lung Cancers in Major Review
Australian review links vaping to lung and oral cancer, citing DNA damage and inflammation as early warning signs.
Ebola Spreads Rapidly in DR Congo as Health System Buckles
DR Congo faces rapid Ebola spread with nearly 750 suspected cases, overwhelmed hospitals, and challenges from conflict and cultural practices.
NHS Prescription Freeze Extended: Full List of Free Eligibility
NHS prescription charges frozen at £9.90 until April 2025. Full list of who qualifies for free prescriptions, including age, benefits, and medical conditions.
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