The government unveils its long-awaited child poverty strategy, pledging to scrap the two-child benefit cap and improve housing. Critics argue the plan lacks ambitious, binding targets for real change.
HMRC urges UK families to claim up to £897 per child in backdated Child Benefit. Learn eligibility, rates, and how to claim via the official app before the deadline.
Australian clinical trial reveals metformin, an affordable century-old medication, reduces insulin requirements by 12% for type 1 diabetes patients. Discover how this breakthrough could transform diabetes management in the UK.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves ends the two-child benefit cap, freeing £150m for Scotland to tackle child poverty. Discover the Budget's impact on families and new funding.
A Washington mother faces manslaughter charges after her 10-year-old diabetic daughter died during a family road trip. Lloydina McAllister allegedly ignored multiple warning signs as her child's condition worsened.
A Washington mother faces first-degree manslaughter after her 10-year-old daughter died from diabetic ketoacidosis during a road trip. Read the full investigation details.
Discover the six crucial warning signs of pre-diabetes, from skin changes to sleep issues. Learn how to take control of your health today with simple lifestyle modifications.
Discover the six crucial signs, from skin changes to sleep issues, that your body uses to warn of pre-diabetes. Learn how to take action today for your health.
An 11-year-old Connecticut girl died from starvation after being denied food for two weeks. Her mother has pleaded not guilty to murder. Read the full story.
University of Exeter researchers have discovered why type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children, paving the way for new screening and prevention methods.
Groundbreaking medical research suggests combining exercise with metformin could revolutionise type 2 diabetes management. Discover why doctors are rethinking first-line treatments.
Groundbreaking research reveals how certain gut cells can be transformed into insulin-producing cells, offering new hope for Type 1 diabetes treatment and potentially revolutionising diabetes care.
Groundbreaking research shows omega-3 supplements provide no cardiovascular protection for diabetes patients, challenging long-held beliefs about fish oil benefits.
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
Christopher Scholtes, 37, discovered deceased weeks after his 2-year-old daughter Parker died in sweltering vehicle outside their Arizona home in suspected murder-suicide case.
UK police forces are under pressure to improve responses to child grooming gangs as a landmark report reveals inconsistent recording practices and BeaconPort launches new intelligence system.
A leading NHS doctor highlights a crucial early diabetes symptom that strikes at night - and explains why you shouldn't dismiss it as normal.
Millions of Britons are walking around with prediabetes without knowing it. Discover the subtle symptoms and lifestyle changes that could prevent Type 2 diabetes.
Diabetes UK introduces innovative support programme offering personalised guidance to help people with diabetes quit smoking and reduce health complications.
In a groundbreaking move for child safety, Australia announces a national public registry for convicted child sex offenders, empowering parents with crucial information to protect their children.
A three-year-old child was discovered wandering unsupervised in East London's Upton Park area during early morning hours, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
A young child was discovered wandering alone near Upton Park station in East London before dawn, prompting a major police response and ongoing search for the parents.
Shocking child neglect case in Texas as a mother faces charges after allegedly leaving her young son completely alone for several days without supervision or provisions.
New research reveals how normal-weight individuals can develop type 2 diabetes due to poor metabolic health, challenging conventional wisdom about weight and wellness.
A remarkable story of courage emerges from Michigan as a toddler's quick thinking and knowledge of smartphone technology helped rescue his mother during a diabetic emergency, showcasing astonishing bravery beyond his years.
A Georgia father has been charged with second-degree murder after his two-year-old son died from being left inside a scorching hot car for hours while he allegedly watched pornography.
New research shows babies born larger than average may face higher diabetes risk later in life. Experts explain the crucial connection between birth weight and long-term health.
Leading dentists reveal three oral health warning signs that could indicate undiagnosed diabetes, including a little-known sweet symptom many overlook.
Millions of Brits could be living with undiagnosed diabetes. Discover the subtle warning signs that could save your life, from unusual thirst to mysterious weight loss.
Two Texas sisters have been charged with serious child abuse offences after police discovered three young children living in squalid conditions with injuries and signs of severe neglect.