Sir Chris Whitty: working from home leads to frailty
England's Chief Medical Officer warns that working from home and online shopping reduce physical activity, urging people to exercise from their 40s to delay frailty in old age.
Category : Public Health
Dermot Murnaghan Dies at 68 After Prostate Cancer Battle
TV presenter Dermot Murnaghan has died aged 68 at his north London home following a period of illness with prostate cancer, his family announced.
Police Officer Loses Three Stone on New Weight Loss Pill
Police officer Heather McCall, mocked for her size by criminals, lost three stone in five months on a new daily weight loss pill, an oral alternative to Wegovy injections.
Diet Coke's Body Effects Revealed by Pharmacist
A pharmacist explains the immediate physical reactions after drinking Diet Coke, including fat storage mode within 20 minutes, based on a 2015 infographic by Niraj Naik.
Martin Lewis GHIC Warning: Free Card for Europe Travel
Martin Lewis urges travellers to get a free GHIC card before heading to Europe this summer, warning against paying third-party sites and stressing it's not a replacement for travel insurance.
Doctor Challenges 2-Litre Water Rule: Drink When Thirsty
Nutritionist Dr Federica Amati says most healthy people should drink when thirsty, not aim for 2 litres daily. Nuffield Health advises 35ml per kg of body weight.
Heatwave Fridge Mistakes: 4 Changes for Food Safety
40% of Brits find storing food harder in heatwaves, yet 48% don't change fridge habits. Expert tips to avoid spoilage: don't overfill, leave space, consider a second fridge, rotate items.
Wimbledon Finalists Battle Grass Allergies
Two Wimbledon finalists, Karolina Muchova and Alexander Zverev, are allergic to grass and rely on medication to manage symptoms during the tournament.
NHS Confirms Automatic Home Cancer Tests for Ages 50-74
The NHS will automatically send free FIT bowel cancer screening kits every two years to adults aged 50-74, but uptake among 50-year-olds is low at 56.2% versus 73.5% in 70s.
Weight Loss Jabs Helped Woman Achieve IVF Dream After Denial
Kristis Prior, 34, was denied IVF due to a BMI of 38 caused by PMOS. After losing weight with GLP-1 injections, she achieved a BMI of 32 and gave birth to son Freddie in October 2025.
Woman Turns Mum's Cancer Into Global Sewing Project
Katelynn Devinney started by making a sweatshirt for her mum Trish after a mastectomy; now her Pockets of Hope project ships 400 sweatshirts monthly worldwide.
Five Greater Manchester Health Practices Get Glowing CQC Reports
Five GP practices and care providers in Greater Manchester received 'good' ratings from the Care Quality Commission, with special praise for patient care and community outreach.
Tesco, Lidl, M&S Issue Urgent Food Recalls Over Listeria
Tesco, Lidl, and M&S recall ham and cheese over listeria fears; Co-op and Ocado pull products due to undeclared allergens. Check your cupboards now.
NHS Incompetence: Cancer Patient's Shocking Email
Robert Fisk reveals an email from his world-leading cancer hospital showing he was assigned a clinical nurse specialist in 2023 but never told their name, highlighting NHS incompetence.
Doting Dad, 29, Dies After Cancer Battle: Leaves Partner and Daughter
Graham Dodds, 29, from Edinburgh, died from epithelioid sarcoma on June 29, 2026, leaving partner Camille and 18-month-old Amelia. He was diagnosed four months after symptoms began.
Depo-Provera Risks: NHS Scotland Must Update Guidance
NHS Scotland must update guidance on Depo-Provera after users developed brain tumours. A 2024 study found women using the jab were five times more likely to be diagnosed with non-cancerous brain tumours. Solicitor Emma Bruce says no woman should be prescr
Women Demand Depo-Provera Warning Update After Brain Tumors
Victims of Depo-Provera, including 150 Scottish women, demand NHS Scotland update side-effect guidance after developing brain tumors, citing a BMJ study showing fivefold increased risk of meningioma.
NYC Emergency Measures After 46 Legionnaires' Cases
New York City has taken emergency measures after 46 people fell ill in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak on Manhattan's Upper East Side, with health officials warning more cases may emerge.
NYC Legionnaires' Outbreak: 46 Infected, Emergency Response
Nearly 50 infected in Legionnaires' disease cluster on Upper East Side; NYC orders emergency cleaning of 31 buildings' cooling towers after positive tests for Legionella bacteria.
Red Cross: 9-Hour Sleep Rule for UK Heatwave
The British Red Cross advises adults to get seven to nine hours of sleep during the UK heatwave, as proper rest helps the body cope with extreme heat. A sock trick can also help cool down.
Red Cross: 7-9 Hours Sleep Key to Beating UK Heatwave
The British Red Cross advises getting 7-9 hours of sleep during the UK heatwave, as proper rest helps the body regulate temperature, boost immunity, and maintain health.
Vernon Kay Opens Up About Painful Foot Condition
Vernon Kay revealed on Celebrity Gogglebox that he has Morton's neuroma, a nerve condition causing numbness in his left toe, leaving Paddy McGuinness shocked.
Toe Nibbling Wakes Husband from Seven-Year Coma
A Chinese woman woke her husband from a seven-year coma by nibbling his toes. Zhao Jinqian fell into a coma after rescuing a child in 2019. He responded in 2024 and said 'I love you' in June 2026.
Health Board Apologises for Hospital Heat Complaints
Swansea Bay University Health Board has apologised after patients and staff complained about high temperatures at Morriston Hospital during Wales' third heatwave, with temperatures exceeding 30°C.
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross to undergo brain surgery
WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross, 74, will undergo brain surgery to remove fluid buildup causing memory loss. He described the procedure as an 'adventure' but necessary.
West Nile Virus Cases Surge: 56 Infections Across 15 States
The US reports 56 West Nile virus cases across 15 states, the highest level for this time of year since 2004. CDC warns as mosquito season peaks.
Toddler Dies in Sleep After Mild Cold: Strep A Found
A 16-month-old boy with cold-like symptoms died in his sleep. Streptococcus A was found in his blood. His parents raised £10,000 for SUDC UK charity.
Lawmakers Push for Stricter Assisted Suicide Oversight in Hospices
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers urged HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr to establish strict hospice reporting rules to prevent coercion and discrimination in medically assisted suicide, particularly for older adults and people with disabilities.
Kaylee McKeown Out of Commonwealth Games with Glandular Fever
Australian swim champion Kaylee McKeown has withdrawn from the Commonwealth Games due to glandular fever, ending her chance to defend four gold medals in Glasgow.
Lancashire Pfas Factory: Cancer Fears and Contamination
A government study found elevated kidney cancer rates near AGC Chemicals Europe plant in Thornton-Cleveleys, with residents facing contamination and uncertainty.
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