NHS: Apply Sunscreen 30 Mins Before Going Out
The NHS advises checking phones for UV alerts and applying sunscreen 30 minutes before going out as UK UV levels reach 7-8. Reapply every 2 hours and seek shade 11am-3pm.
Category : Public Health
Tim Bilton's Stage 4 Cancer Now Dormant After 13 Years
TV chef Tim Bilton, 54, reveals his stage 4 cancer is dormant after a 13-year battle. Diagnosed with rare melanoma in 2013, he was told it was terminal in 2019. Now scans are clear.
GP warns against ice-cold showers as blood vessels constrict
Dr Clare Rooms warns that ice-cold showers constrict blood vessels, delaying cooling. Instead, use cool showers, chilled pillowcases, and keep blinds closed during the day.
Trump Health Fears Spike After Frail NATO Summit Appearance
Donald Trump sparked fresh health fears after appearing frail and leaning on Turkish President Erdogan at a NATO summit in Turkey, with critics calling him a 'walking corpse.'
NHS Urges 30-Minute Sunscreen Rule as UV Levels Soar
The NHS reminds Brits to apply sunscreen 30 minutes before going out, as UV levels hit 7-8 across the UK this week, urging protection even on cloudy days.
PIP Reassessment Triggers and DWP Review Frequency
Changes to health or circumstances can trigger a PIP reassessment. Most claims are reviewed regularly, with award periods from 9 months to 10 years. Learn what prompts a review and how often DWP checks payments.
John Lewis Recalls 15 Items Over Asbestos Health Risk
John Lewis has issued an urgent recall for 15 door stops and draught excluders sold between 2021 and 2026 due to possible asbestos contamination, posing a serious health risk.
Nurse Hospitalised After TK Maxx Sandals Caused Cellulitis
A nurse developed cellulitis from blisters caused by TK Maxx sandals, requiring hospital treatment. She warns others to wash new shoes and wear socks when trying on footwear.
Nurse Hospitalised After Wearing TK Maxx Sandals
A nurse in Wales was hospitalised with cellulitis after wearing TK Maxx sandals that others had likely tried on, triggering a potentially deadly infection. She urges others to wash new shoes.
John Lewis Recalls 15 Products Over Asbestos Risk
John Lewis urgently recalls 15 doorstops and draught excluders due to potential asbestos contamination. Customers told to stop using immediately and return for refund.
Mum Outlives Cancer Prognosis After Soft Play Trip
Claire Webb, 32, was told she had three years to live after a soft play knock led to stage four breast cancer diagnosis. Remarkably, she is now cancer-free.
Teen's Headache Was Ruptured Brain Tumour, Causing Stroke
Danielle Andersen, 17, dismissed her headaches as heatwave dehydration, but they were a ruptured dermoid cyst. A craniotomy to remove the tumour caused a stroke, leaving her paralysed. Six months later, she is dancing again.
Gran told to dial 999 after GP and pharmacy refuse plaster
Pauline Shillito, 84, was refused a plaster by her pharmacy and GP after cutting her finger, told to call 999. A neighbour helped her.
Gran Told to Dial 999 for Plaster After Pharmacy Refusal
Pauline Shillito, 84, cut her finger slicing a melon. Her pharmacy refused help saying 'we don't deal with blood', and her GP had no nurse. She was told to call 999 but a neighbour helped.
Over-55s Homelessness Crisis: Man Loses Leg After Living in Car
Richard Hewett lost his leg after living in his car. Over-55s homelessness in UK rises 79% in five years as rents soar and social housing dwindles.
Wimbledon Heatstroke: St George's A&E Near Record High
St George's Hospital in Tooting saw 574 A&E admissions on June 29, driven by heat exhaustion and dehydration from Wimbledon fans amid London's heatwaves.
Mum with stage 4 breast cancer makes full recovery
Claire Webb, 32, was diagnosed with aggressive stage 4 breast cancer and given three years to live. After treatment, she is now declared 'no evidence of disease' and has seen her son start school.
Teen Dies of Meningitis Days After Headache Complaint
Aaron Mills, 18, died of MenB meningitis five days after developing a headache. His parents campaign for wider vaccination, and a 100-mile charity run is planned.
Woman Survives Bear Attack That Ripped Off Both Arms
Cynthia Dusel-Bacon survived a black bear attack in 1977 that tore off both her arms. The geologist was mauled for over an hour in remote Alaska, but lived to tell her story.
JVT: UK must build 'big squad' of vaccines for pandemics
Sir Jonathan Van-Tam warns the UK must treat vaccine manufacturing as critical infrastructure, with a 47-57% chance of another pandemic in 25 years, and calls for a 'big squad' of diverse vaccine technologies.
Hero of Huntingdon Mops Blood from Own Head After Train Stabbing
Man dubbed 'Hero of Huntingdon' mops blood from head after being stabbed while saving girl on train; two arrested, 11 injured.
Nurse Who Supplied MDMA to Student Can Continue Practising
A nurse who admitted supplying MDMA to Newcastle student Nathan Pavlovic, who died after taking the drug, can continue practising after a Nursing and Midwifery Council panel issued a three-year caution order.
Girl wrongly given chemotherapy after misdiagnosis
Faye Condon, 12, underwent six rounds of chemotherapy after being misdiagnosed with Juvenile Dermatomyositis, only to later discover she had muscular dystrophy.
Teen Dies Days After Headache from Meningitis
Aaron Mills, 18, died five days after telling his mum he had a headache. Meningococcal group B was the cause. His family's campaign led to a government policy change offering MenB vaccine to university-bound teens.
Mystery Siren Noise in Swansea Prompts Council Investigation
Swansea council investigates a mystery siren noise disturbing residents in Townhill and Mayhill, with a potential source identified.
Home blood pressure checks after hypertensive pregnancy cut heart risks
Home blood pressure monitoring after hypertensive pregnancy could reduce heart attack and stroke risk by 10%, Oxford study finds.
Trust Not Prosecuted Over Teen's Mental Health Unit Death
Greater Manchester Mental Health NHS Trust will not face prosecution after police investigation into the death of Nevaeh Owen, 18, who died in March 2024 at Oak Ward, Royal Bolton Hospital.
Girl, 12, wrongly given six chemo rounds after NHS misdiagnosis
Faye Condon, 12, was misdiagnosed with Juvenile Dermatomyositis at age 5 and received six rounds of unnecessary chemotherapy. Seven years later, NHS discovered she has muscular dystrophy. Mother says misdiagnosis 'ruined her whole childhood.'
Nick Knowles' Wife Cries After Surgery Admission
Katie Dadzie, wife of Nick Knowles, breaks down in tears after revealing decades of pain from endometriosis and undergoing a five-and-a-half-hour surgery, prompting Nick to step back from TV.
Measles Alert: Six European Hotspots for Brits
Brits warned as measles cases surge in France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Romania, and Bulgaria. England has second-highest cases in Europe with 754 recorded between Jan-May 2026.
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