Chicken Farming Linked to 100-Fold Surge in Campylobacter
Modern chicken farming has caused over a 100-fold rise in Campylobacter, the leading bacterial cause of diarrhoea, according to an Oxford University study.
Category : Public Health
Student forced to pay £800 for private dentist after NHS shortage
A Manchester student had to use £800 of family savings for private dental work after being unable to find an NHS dentist accepting new patients near him.
Teen goes blind from parasite in shower water
A teen who wore contact lenses in the shower developed acanthamoeba keratitis, a rare eye infection caused by microscopic amoebas, and is now blind. She warns others to never shower, swim, or sleep in contacts.
Betsi Cadwaladr had most never events in Wales
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board recorded 11 never events in 2025/26, the highest in Wales, up from five the previous year. The health board is at the highest escalation level.
DVLA Issues Fine Warning for Drivers with ADHD
The DVLA warns drivers with ADHD that failing to report a condition affecting safe driving can lead to a £1,000 fine and prosecution.
Family of Man Killed in Bulldozer Incident Sues Atlanta
Family sues Atlanta after homeless man Cornelius Taylor was killed when a bulldozer crushed his tent during a pre-MLK weekend encampment sweep.
Thousands of Eye Complaints Could Be Treated at Opticians
Hundreds of thousands of people are visiting A&E for eye problems that could be treated by high street opticians, new analysis shows. Free NHS clinics exist but are underused.
Rare Janus kitten with two noses and two mouths born in Powys cat rescue
A rare Janus kitten born with two noses and two mouths has been named Gemini after being rescued in Powys, Wales. The kitten's survival chance is slim.
Hospital Worker Didn't Know Heart Attack – Women's Symptoms
A neurosurgery coordinator at a hospital experienced subtle heart attack symptoms that were initially missed. Women's heart attack signs differ from men's, and knowing them can save lives.
Burnham seeks cross-party social care deal
Andy Burnham vows cross-party talks to fix broken social care system, but Conservatives rule out tax rises or borrowing to fund changes.
UK Wardrobes Hold 1.6 Billion Unworn Garments, Study Finds
WRAP study reveals UK wardrobes contain 1.6bn unworn garments; a quarter of clothes not worn in a year, despite longer retention.
Strong tide killed mum and daughter at Mersea beach, relative says
A relative said a very strong tide caused the deaths of a mother and daughter at Mersea beach in Essex, who died trying to save a seven-year-old boy.
Man Warns of Penile Cancer Symptoms After Four-Inch Amputation
Steven Hamill, 26, had four inches of his penis amputated after penile cancer. He now raises awareness of symptoms.
Tesco and Diabetes UK urge 6.9m to check diabetes risk
Tesco partners with Diabetes UK as research shows 64% of UK adults have not checked their Type 2 diabetes risk, with 6.9 million people at increased risk.
Day in the Life of a NASA Behavioral Health Scientist
Dr Suzanne Bell, who leads NASA's Behavioral Health and Performance Lab, helps astronauts perform in high-stress environments. She wakes at 5am without an alarm.
North-south life expectancy gap widens in England
Life expectancy in England reached an all-time high in 2025, but gains were overwhelmingly in the south, while northern regions saw little or no improvement, the King's Fund reports.
Ex-FDA chief: Taylor Farms recall delay request 'not standard'
Former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb said Taylor Farms asking the White House to delay a cyclospora recall was not standard operating procedure, as the outbreak sickened thousands.
Abortion History Podcast: Changing Attitudes Through Ages
A podcast adapted from Erin Maglaque's book explores how abortion debates have changed, focusing on emotional history and the importance of remembering.
Montana Man Hikes 10 Miles with Trekking Pole Pierced
David Cifaldi walked 10 miles to safety after a fall on Granite Peak caused a trekking pole to pierce his torso, narrowly missing vital organs.
What lettuce buying taught a doctor about shared decisions
A surgeon advised surgery for early cancer in an 85-year-old, but after discussing what mattered most to him, he chose quality of life over the operation.
Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis and Cancer Battle
Carly Simon, 83, confirms Parkinson's disease and basal cell carcinoma treatment in a statement to People, saying she is still writing and singing.
Man who turned yellow like Bart Simpson scared to leave home
Kieran Cooper, 25, turned luminous yellow after liver failure, underwent a second transplant, and now fears going out due to stares.
West Nile Virus Warning for UK Travelers
The WHO warns UK travellers to Europe as West Nile virus spreads, with 81 cases across six countries. Italy and Greece report highest numbers amid heatwave conditions.
Women call NHS womb procedure 'barbaric' amid pain failures
Women describe hysteroscopy pain as 'knives inside me' as petition nears 70,000 signatures, citing lack of pain relief and informed consent in NHS gynaecological procedures.
Schoolboy, 10, needs stem cell donor for rare condition
Henry Teare, 10, needs a stem cell donor after being diagnosed with severe aplastic anaemia while training for his school triathlon. The Mirror and DKMS appeal for donors.
Amber heat health alerts for four areas with deaths warning
Amber heat health alerts upgraded for East Midlands, East of England, London and South East, warning of rise in deaths as UK nears fourth heatwave.
Egg Storage Debate Settled: Fridge Wins Over Cupboard
Storing eggs in the fridge keeps them fresher longer and reduces food poisoning risk, according to Food Standards Scotland experts.
Fridge is best for egg storage, says food body
Food Standards Scotland recommends storing eggs in the fridge to keep them fresh and safe, reducing waste and saving money on groceries.
Angela Constance urges HPV vaccine for cervical cancer
Almond Valley MSP Angela Constance has encouraged residents to get the HPV vaccine to help fight cervical cancer, noting a 78.1% coverage rate in West Lothian.
Amber heat health alerts for UK's fourth heatwave
Amber heat health alerts have been issued for much of the UK as the country braces for its fourth heatwave of the year, raising health risks from rising temperatures.
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