Peter Hitchens Issues Stark Warning on ADHD Medication Risks
Columnist Peter Hitchens delivers a powerful critique of powerful ADHD drugs, questioning their long-term effects and the nature of diagnosis. Read his full warning.
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Medications You Shouldn't Take With Coffee
Your morning coffee can reduce the effectiveness of common drugs or increase side effects. Learn which five types of medication to be cautious with and how to stay safe.
Labour's child poverty plan targets 550,000 children
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 £897 alert for backdated Child Benefit claims
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.
Best Time to Take Medication for Maximum Effect
Discover how your body clock and food intake impact medication effectiveness. Learn when to take common drugs like blood pressure pills and statins for optimal results.
Two-Child Cap Scrapped, Freeing £150m for Scotland
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.
Pharmacist Reveals 7 Medications She'd Never Take
A UK pharmacist with 13 years' experience warns against seven common medications, revealing potential long-term side effects and dependency risks. Learn the safer alternatives.
UK Prescription Crisis: 7 Risky Medications
Leading pharmacist warns millions face medication dependency. Discover the 7 common prescription drugs with devastating side effects and safer alternatives you must discuss with your GP.
Girl, 11, starved to death, body found in bin
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.
Pathologist dies after hospital medication error
Distinguished pathologist Dr Paul Miller tragically died from a medication overdose after hospital staff administered the wrong drug following a routine procedure at West Suffolk Hospital.
Child sex doll seized at UK border in shocking discovery
UK Border Force makes alarming discovery of lifelike child sex doll imported from Hong Kong, sparking major police investigation into potential child exploitation offences.
NHS Free Prescription Expansion for Millions
The NHS is set to expand free prescription access to millions more patients in what's being hailed as the biggest healthcare reform in decades. Discover who qualifies and when changes take effect.
Police Scrutinised Over Grooming Gang Failures
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.
Pregnancy pain relief warning: New risks revealed
Groundbreaking research suggests acetaminophen use during pregnancy may be linked to language delays in children. Experts urge caution and medical consultation.
Australia launches public child sex offender registry
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.
Coffee Medication Warning: Heart Attack Risk
A qualified pharmacist reveals the dangerous medications you should never take with coffee - from heart pills to antidepressants. Discover the potentially fatal combinations lurking in your morning routine.
Coffee may disrupt ADHD and anxiety medications
New research reveals how your daily caffeine habit might be interfering with prescription drugs for anxiety, ADHD and pain relief - here's what you need to know.
Toddler found wandering London streets alone overnight
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.
Child found wandering alone in East London before dawn
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.
Fake weight-loss jabs killed my mother - daughter's warning
A grieving daughter appears on Good Morning Britain to expose the lethal danger of counterfeit semaglutide injections after her mother's tragic death from fake 'fat jabs' purchased online.
Coffee may be sabotaging your medication effectiveness
New research reveals how your daily caffeine habit might be reducing the effectiveness of common medications including ADHD drugs, painkillers and anxiety treatments.
Texas mother arrested for abandoning 6-year-old son
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.
Dad's urgent warning after son's medication reaction
A father shares his family's terrifying ordeal after his teenage son suffered a severe reaction to epilepsy medication, urging parents to be vigilant about medication side effects.
NHS GP's vital medication safety warning for families
An experienced NHS doctor shares crucial medication safety advice that could protect your family from common prescription errors and dangerous side effects.
NHS Warning: Dangerous Medication Combinations Revealed
The NHS issues urgent safety alert about mixing common painkillers with other medications. Discover which dangerous combinations could lead to serious health complications.
Epilepsy pill could end sleep condition for millions
A groundbreaking new medication originally developed for epilepsy shows remarkable promise in treating insomnia, potentially offering relief to millions of Britons struggling with sleep disorders.
NHS Urgent Metformin Warning: Counterfeit Alert
Critical safety alert for millions taking common diabetes medication as NHS warns of dangerous counterfeit tablets circulating in the UK.
WHO Alert: Contaminated Cough Syrups Linked to Child Deaths
The World Health Organization issues urgent global warning after contaminated cough syrups are connected to dozens of child fatalities across several nations. Health authorities worldwide are scrambling to remove dangerous medications from circulation.
NHS Alert: Never Give Aspirin to Children
Health officials warn about Reye's Syndrome risk - the rare but deadly condition linked to giving aspirin to children under 16. Essential safety guidance every parent needs to know.
Heartburn drug linked to 25% higher dementia risk
Groundbreaking research connects long-term use of popular acid reflux medication with significantly increased dementia risk. Experts urge caution for millions of UK users.
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