Gym-goer dies aged 36 from hidden brain condition
Stu Grant, 36, died after collapsing at a gym in Worcester due to an undiagnosed arteriovenous malformation (AVM). His family are raising awareness and funds for research.
Category : Public Health
Statins cut dementia risk 15% in diabetes study
A 15-year study of over 132,000 people found statins, including atorvastatin and simvastatin, are linked to a 15% lower dementia risk when started early after type 2 diabetes diagnosis.
Gen Z tops UK's dangerous phone-scrolling pedestrian habit
More than half of British adults scroll on their phones near busy roads, with Gen Z the worst offenders, research by Green Flag reveals.
PIP reassessment triggers and how often DWP reviews payment awards
PIP awards are not permanent and come with set review periods. Changes to health or circumstances can trigger a reassessment, while most claims are checked regularly depending on how long the award lasts.
Gray market thrives for unapproved weight-loss drug retatrutide
Patients are buying Eli Lilly's retatrutide, an unapproved triple-agonist weight-loss drug, on the gray market despite FDA warnings and health risks.
Binman warns against putting batteries in household bins
A TikTok binman with over 200,000 followers warns households not to put batteries in waste or recycling bins, citing fire risks and separate collection rules.
10 simple habits that may reduce dementia risk
With dementia cases expected to reach 1.4 million by 2040, the Alzheimer's Association has shared 10 simple habits that may help reduce your risk of the condition.
Top UK hotel gets two-star food hygiene rating after mouse droppings
The Royal Lancaster Hotel, rated the UK's number-one hotel on TripAdvisor, has received a two-star food hygiene rating after mouse droppings were found in its pastry kitchen.
NHS free seven-minute cholesterol tests in 100 pharmacies
Around 100 NHS pharmacies in England will offer free seven-minute cholesterol pin-prick tests to adults aged 40-84, aiming to cut heart disease and stroke deaths by a quarter over the next decade.
Inflammation and mental health: what the evidence shows
Inflammation is linked to depression and other mental health conditions, but the evidence does not yet show that treating inflammation cures them, according to a review of research.
Wegovy pill user loses 12lbs in six weeks, no side effects
Lauren Carrigher, 35, one of the first in the UK to try the Wegovy weight loss pill, lost 12lbs in six weeks with no side effects, after struggling to shift two stone.
NHS watchdog warns AI scribes can get drug names wrong
AI scribes used by doctors can misrecord drug names and diagnoses, NHS watchdog warns, urging caution with the tools.
Pharmacist warns against sleeping pills on flights
A pharmacist warns that taking sleeping pills before a flight can increase deep vein thrombosis risk, worsen jet lag, and cause stronger effects at altitude.
Pharmacist warns against sleeping pills on flights over DVT risk
Pharmacist Seema Khatri warns that taking sleeping pills before a flight can increase deep vein thrombosis risk, worsen jet lag and cause breathing difficulties at altitude.
NHS free cholesterol tests in pharmacies to cut strokes and heart attacks
Free cholesterol tests are being offered at high-street pharmacies across England to identify people at risk of heart attacks and strokes, NHS England announced.
Ireland's Maternity Care: A Missed Opportunity for Safe State Care
Ireland's maternity care system fails to ensure safe, state-funded birth for all, despite promises of universal coverage and pay.
NHS warns women on 5 common medicines to check while breastfeeding
The NHS advises breastfeeding women to check five everyday medicines, including aspirin and codeine, as they may be told to stop taking them.
Woman told she was allergic to weather had blood cancer
A woman who had a cough for years was told she was 'allergic to the weather' before being diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia, a rare blood cancer.
NHS two-week warning over common acid reflux drug omeprazole
The NHS has warned people not to take omeprazole for longer than two weeks if bought without a prescription, and to see a GP if symptoms persist.
Emmerdale's Jeff Hordley: gardening helps my anxiety
Emmerdale star Jeff Hordley says gardening at his allotment with wife Zoe Henry helps him de-stress when feeling anxious, and has helped him manage Crohn's disease without medication.
Diarrhea: When to see a doctor and how to treat it at home
Most diarrhea resolves on its own with hydration. Know when to seek care, what to eat, and safe symptom relief.
UKHSA 48-hour warning to parents as children return to school
Parents are told to keep children with diarrhoea or vomiting home for 48 hours after symptoms end, as UKHSA issues back-to-school health advice.
NYC Cooling Towers Linked to Legionnaires' Disease Outbreaks
New York City cooling towers are linked to Legionnaires' disease outbreaks, prompting new regulations to prevent future cases and protect public health.
Sir Chris Hoy shares upbeat cancer update and urges screening
Sir Chris Hoy says he is 'doing really well' with stage four prostate cancer, urging a more systematic screening approach and praising treatment response.
Sir Chris Hoy shares fresh health update in BBC interview
Sir Chris Hoy says he is doing really well and planning for the future, nearly three years after his stage four prostate cancer diagnosis, as he continues to campaign for a national screening programme.
Scientist Explains Why Mosquito Bites Affect People Differently
A scientist reveals why some people suffer severe mosquito bites while others barely react, linked to hypersensitivity to mosquito saliva and its impact on the immune system.
Solar storms could expose air passengers to radiation in one hour
University of Surrey researchers found solar storms could expose airline passengers and crew to dangerous radiation at flight altitudes, potentially delivering a month's worth in one hour.
Statins cut heart attack risk by 30% in over-70s, trial finds
A landmark trial shows statins cut major cardiovascular events by 30% in over-70s, potentially leading to wider NHS prescribing for the elderly.
Jodrell Bank cuts would end key space project, warns cosmologist
A leading cosmologist warns funding cuts threatening the Lovell Telescope would end a key early-universe project and 'greatly diminish' research at Jodrell Bank.
Statins may lower dementia risk by up to 15% in study
Taking statins could reduce the risk of developing dementia by up to 15%, according to the largest study of its kind, presented at the world’s biggest heart conference in Munich.
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