High Blood Pressure Stroke Nightmare: Mother's Warning
Natasha Carayol from London suffered two strokes before 40 due to undiagnosed hypertension. She shares her terrifying journey to raise awareness on Stroke Prevention Day.
Category : Health
Doctor's Suicide After NHS Ketamine Funding Halted
A hospital doctor took her own life after NHS funding for ketamine treatment was withdrawn, forcing her to buy medication on the dark web, an inquest has heard.
NHS Doctor: 'Zero Chance' of Paying Student Loan Back
A paediatric trainee doctor reveals his £72,000 student debt keeps growing despite repayments, highlighting a crisis affecting millions of graduates across the UK as inflation outpaces wages.
Dr Zoe Williams Home After Spinal Surgery
This Morning's Dr Zoe Williams confirms successful back surgery recovery at home, sharing updates on Instagram about her spinal stenosis condition and journey.
Widow Credits Counselling After Husband's Brain Cancer Death
Helen Taylor shares how counselling helped her rebuild life after husband Nick died from glioblastoma just 10 months after diagnosis following deja vu episodes.
Trump's Rambling Speeches Spark Dementia Concerns
Leading psychologists suggest President Trump's chaotic, long-winded speeches could indicate logorrhoea, a condition linked to dementia and cognitive decline.
Free NHS Walking App: Gym Alternative for Health
The NHS Active 10 app encourages daily brisk walking to improve mental and physical health, reduce disease risk, and offers a free alternative to gym memberships.
Surgeon Banned After Billionaire Dies in Surgery
A Paris court has banned two doctors from practising medicine after a diamond dealing billionaire died during a penis enlargement procedure, with both receiving suspended sentences.
Norovirus Cases Spike 15%: Key Symptoms and Prevention
NHS data reveals a 15% weekly increase in norovirus hospitalisations, with 950 beds daily occupied. Experts explain symptoms, high-risk groups and crucial prevention measures.
TB Warning After 5,424 Cases in England
UKHSA reveals 5,424 tuberculosis cases in England for 2025, with similar rates to previous years. Health officials urge awareness of symptoms that can mimic less serious illnesses.
Norovirus Cases Spike 15%: NHS Warns of Winter Surge
NHS data reveals a 15% weekly increase in norovirus hospitalisations in England, with experts explaining symptoms, risks and crucial prevention measures.
Norovirus Cases Hit New Winter High in English Hospitals
Norovirus cases in English hospitals have reached a new winter high, with 950 beds occupied daily, a 15% weekly rise. NHS issues handwashing and isolation advice.
Norovirus Cases Surge: 1,100 NHS Beds Out of Action
Norovirus hospitalisations have risen for the fourth consecutive week, with over 1,100 NHS beds occupied or closed. NHS England's top doctor warns of triple the cases seen earlier this month.
Mum's 6.5 Years of Unnecessary Chemotherapy Sparks NHS Probe
A mother from Bromsgrove underwent six-and-a-half years of chemotherapy when guidelines required just six months, prompting legal action and an NHS investigation.
Mum's Playground Shame Sparks 6 Stone Weight Loss
Bethany Wragg from Sheffield transformed her life after hurtful comments about her weight. She lost six stone through Slimming World and cycling, reclaiming her confidence.
Ear Symptoms May Signal Menopause Onset
Tinnitus and hearing changes affecting many women may indicate perimenopause, with hormonal shifts impacting inner ear function according to medical experts.
BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw's Spinal Cancer Battle
BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw reveals secret cancer diagnosis after tumours discovered in his spine last August, leaving him unable to walk as he receives widespread support.
Weight Loss Jab Lawsuits Surge Over Side Effects
Thousands of patients have filed lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies, alleging severe side effects from popular weight-loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy.
DWP PIP Assessments: Phone Consultations Dominate
New DWP data reveals 77.5% of PIP assessments are conducted by phone, but government plans aim to increase face-to-face meetings to 30% from 5% in 2024, affecting millions of claimants.
Female Baldness Ruled Disability in VAT Case
A landmark tribunal has classified severe female hair loss as a disability, granting a wig maker VAT exemption in a £277,000 case against HMRC.
Andy Kershaw Reveals Cancer Diagnosis, Unable to Walk
Veteran BBC Radio 1 DJ Andy Kershaw, 66, discloses his cancer battle with spinal tumours discovered last August, impacting his ability to walk but maintaining a positive outlook.
Baldness Classified as Disability in Tax Tribunal Ruling
A landmark Upper Tribunal decision has classified severe female hair loss as a disability, exempting specialist wigs from VAT in a groundbreaking case involving wig maker Mark Glenn Ltd.
Norovirus Hospital Cases Hit New Winter High
Hospitalisations for norovirus in England have reached a new winter high, with over 1,100 beds affected daily and a 15% weekly increase, as flu and COVID-19 cases persist.
Gethin Jones Issues Baby Loss Warning on BBC Morning Live
BBC Morning Live presenter Gethin Jones opened Thursday's show with deeply upsetting news about early pregnancy scans not always being conducted by trained professionals.
Cadbury Creme Egg Pancakes: A Pancake Day Recipe Review
A food writer tries the controversial Cadbury Creme Egg pancake recipe ahead of Shrove Tuesday, finding them surprisingly easy to make and utterly delicious despite mixed reactions.
Alan Rickman's Widow on His Final Months with Cancer
Rima Horton discusses her late husband Alan Rickman's six-month battle with pancreatic cancer, highlighting the disease's late diagnosis challenges and fundraising efforts.
M&S-Style Shortbread Recipe Costs Only 48p Per Biscuit
A five-ingredient homemade chocolate chip shortbread recipe that rivals Marks and Spencer's bakery biscuits costs just 48p each to make, offering incredible value and delicious results.
New PIP claimants could get 10-year awards from DWP
DWP data shows 3.9 million PIP claimants, with many over 56 eligible for ongoing 10-year awards. Combined with State Pension, monthly income can reach up to £1,670.80.
NHS Apologises for Pregnancy Scan Letter After Miscarriage
Abi Evans received a devastating NHS letter reminding her of a pregnancy scan just two weeks after suffering a miscarriage, despite being told appointments would be cancelled.
Taliban Birth Control Ban Leaves Afghan Women 'Broken'
Women across Afghanistan describe devastating consequences as Taliban fighters destroy contraceptive stocks and clinics close, leading to dangerous pregnancies and untreated miscarriages.
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