Renfrewshire Council pledges to work with partners to raise awareness of publicly-accessible defibrillators, improve location info, and identify gaps in provision after a unanimous council motion.
A heart surgeon shares a simple at-home test using a tape measure to evaluate heart disease risk: the waist-to-height ratio should be less than half your height.
Wales' health minister Mabon ap Gwynfor has issued a 'final chance' to Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, which has been in escalation for 11 years, citing poor patient outcomes and leadership failures.
Dentists at a Manchester practice say they'd never drink energy drinks, citing irreversible enamel damage and high cavity risk from acidity and sugar.
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BBC Radio 2 presenter Eddie Nestor, 62, steps down after cancer diagnosis, sharing news on social media and thanking his medical team after first chemotherapy.
Optometrist Humaira Bham says bloodshot eyes can be relieved using a clean shot glass as an eye bath, but warns of risks like scratches. Most cases are harmless and self-resolve.
Ruth Bateup, 58, woke up paraplegic after back surgery for cauda equina syndrome. Doctors say her brain 'forgot she had legs' due to functional neurological disorder.
Huey Lewis, 75, reveals he has lost his hearing and can no longer sing due to Meniere's disease, sharing a candid conversation with Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres.
Pharmacist Rebecca shares 6 effective hay fever remedies: oral antihistamines, steroid nasal sprays, eye drops, saline rinses, decongestant sprays, and Vaseline to trap pollen.
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Dr Jiri Kubes advises cutting processed meat and alcohol to lower cancer risk, as Cancer Research UK says 4 in 10 cancers are preventable through lifestyle changes.
Harvey Weinstein was rushed to hospital after suffering acute heart failure at Rikers Island, where he awaits sentencing for a 2025 sexual assault conviction. He is reportedly recovering but still being treated.
BBC Radio 5 Live presenter Steve Crossman appeared on BBC Breakfast to update viewers after suffering an epileptic seizure while covering the World Cup in Mexico live on air two weeks ago.
Football clubs are urged to help reach 200,000 Scots drinking at risky levels by 2030. Drinkaware summit at Ibrox targets early intervention.
Cardiologist Dr Francesco Lo Monaco shares six things he never does after 6pm to protect heart health, as 8 million in UK live with cardiovascular disease.
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Chloe Venton, 15, was misdiagnosed with a UTI and given ibuprofen. Her mother forced further tests revealing spine cancer; she later died of secondary leukaemia at 17.
Amstaffs top NSW dog attack statistics, but experts warn data may be skewed by breed misidentification and owner behaviour.
NHS doctor reveals seven common household habits that can lead to serious injury or death, including hard sweets, metal straws, and button batteries.
Research suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may rewire the brain's reward system, affecting addiction and attention, but long-term effects remain unknown.
Kiaya Parsons, 34, from Newport, has a 10% chance of survival unless she returns to the UK for life-saving surgery. The family needs £50,000 for an air ambulance.
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BBC Radio London presenter Eddie Nestor, 62, has been diagnosed with cancer. He announced the news on social media, confirmed live on air by colleague Shay Kaur Grewal. Nestor will step away from work for treatment.
A 51-year-old man from Kettering died after getting into difficulty in the sea off Brighton on New Year’s Day. Police say death not suspicious.
Lowri Denman, 42, from Cardiff, developed 38 brain parasites after contracting a tapeworm in India in 2007, leading to seizures, psychosis, and a decade-long battle before recovery.
A woman who contracted a tapeworm on a trip to India later developed 38 brain parasites, enduring a decade of seizures, psychosis, and uncertainty before recovering.
Hong Kong community groups mobilise to aid survivors of the Wang Fuk Court fire, which killed at least 128 people. Volunteers coordinate aid, legal help and fundraising.
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Up to 30,000 COPD patients in England will receive dupilumab, a groundbreaking injection that reduces inflammation and flare-ups, offering hope for better quality of life.
Caitlin Leggett, 24, died from a brain bleed while raising £500,000 for US leukaemia treatment. The family will donate £127,722 to Teenage Cancer Trust and Leukaemia UK.
Tesco and Lidl recall ham products from premium ranges due to potential listeria monocytogenes contamination. Affected items include Tesco Finest and Lidl Deluxe ham products with use-by date July 16.
A Scottish hospital was placed into lockdown after a patient with recent travel to an Ebola-affected country developed symptoms. Tests later confirmed the patient was negative for the virus, and the risk to the UK population remains low.
A three-year-old boy was pulled alive from earthquake rubble in Venezuela six days after the disaster, in what officials called a 'moment of hope' amid rising death toll and humanitarian crisis.
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Nationwide Building Society is installing defibrillators and bleed control kits in all 605 branches, with staff training by St John Ambulance.
