Alcohol Directly Increases Bowel Cancer Risk, Study Finds
A major new study has established a direct causal link between alcohol consumption and a heightened risk of developing bowel cancer, prompting urgent calls for public health action.
Category : Health
Cancer Warning After Symptoms Dismissed as Menopause
Jessica Farrington ignored night sweats, fatigue and weight loss for a year, attributing them to menopause or water changes, before discovering stage four follicular lymphoma.
Doctor's Vitamin D Supplement Warning
Dr Zoe Williams cautions that excessive vitamin D intake can become toxic, causing calcium buildup in vital organs. The NHS recommends 10 micrograms daily during winter.
Mum's Cancer Fight Prompts NHS Screening Changes
A mother's septic ordeal after late bowel cancer diagnosis highlights new NHS plans to boost screening sensitivity, aiming to cut deaths by 6% and encourage early testing.
Kate's Cancer Journey Reveals Unique Royal Empathy
Body language expert Judi James analyses the Princess of Wales's poignant hospital visit, revealing how her own cancer experience creates authentic connections with patients.
New Start After 60: Sea Swim Sparks Healing Journey
A woman over 60 describes how taking her first-ever plunge into the sea became a transformative moment, marking the beginning of a profound personal healing process and a fresh chapter in life.
Boy's Flu Sparks Rare Brain Disorder, Leaving Him Unable to Walk or Speak
Beckett Wear, 4, developed acute necrotizing encephalopathy after flu infection, a rare brain swelling condition. He faced this life-threatening complication twice, highlighting severe flu risks.
Geoff Ablett Diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease
Former Hawthorn premiership player Geoff Ablett has disclosed his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis, detailing his rapid health decline and future planning.
Tasty High-Protein, High-Fibre Dinner Recipes
Discover easy and flavourful high-protein, high-fibre dinner recipes from Niall Kirkland, founder of The Good Bite, designed to support gut health and muscle maintenance.
Toxic Skincare Ingredients: Expert Red Flags to Watch
Discover the potentially harmful chemicals lurking in everyday skincare products, from 'forever chemicals' to synthetic fragrances, and learn how to make safer choices for your skin health.
Global Chicken Traybake Recipes: Feta Meatballs to Korean Stew
Discover three international chicken traybake recipes from John Gregory-Smith, featuring Mediterranean feta meatballs, Persian saffron chicken rice, and a Korean garlic chicken stew.
Plastic Surgeon's 10-Year Youthful Skin Routine
Dr Matthew Nykiel reveals a skincare routine with gentle cleansers, acids, and sun protection to achieve a youthful glow, emphasising medical supervision for safety.
Zimbabwe Girls' Football Drives HPV Vaccine Awareness
A regional Under-17 girls' football tournament in Zimbabwe is using sport to build trust in cervical cancer vaccination, addressing stigma and misinformation in communities.
Paris Hilton Reveals RSD Diagnosis and ADHD Journey
Socialite Paris Hilton discusses her diagnosis of rejection sensitivity dysphoria, comparing it to 'a demon in your mind' and explaining its link to ADHD in a candid podcast interview.
5-Ingredient Homemade Mayo Recipe Beats Shop-Bought
A restaurant chef's simple five-ingredient mayonnaise recipe takes under 10 minutes to make at home and delivers a creamier, tastier result than leading supermarket brands.
Menopause Misdiagnosis to Wellness Founder: A Personal Journey
Sally Lefever-Bell shares her harrowing nine-year journey through perimenopause misdiagnosis, from being told she was too young at 48 to finding relief through HRT and targeted supplements, leading her to co-found W-Wellness.
Scots Anxiety Disability Claims Double to 60,000
Official figures reveal a dramatic surge in Scots receiving Adult Disability Payment for anxiety, ADHD and OCD, with costs hitting £1.3 billion. Political debate intensifies over the SNP's benefits regime.
NHS Lowers Bowel Cancer Screening Threshold to Catch More Cases
NHS England is reducing its bowel cancer screening threshold to 80µg/g, aligning with Scotland and Wales. This change aims to detect thousands more cases early, increase colonoscopies by 35%, and save lives.
NHS Boosts Bowel Cancer Test to Save Lives in England
NHS England is increasing the sensitivity of the faecal immunochemical test for bowel cancer, aiming to detect more cases earlier and reduce deaths by around 6%.
Louise Thompson Shares Fertility Update After Trauma
Former Made in Chelsea star Louise Thompson reveals she's freezing her eggs after near-fatal childbirth left her with PTSD and fertility challenges, while hoping for a second child via surrogacy.
NHS Lowers Bowel Cancer Screening Threshold
NHS England will lower the detection threshold for bowel cancer home-screening kits, aiming to detect 600 more early cases annually and save £32 million.
Poppy Seeds Trigger False Opiate Test in Pregnancy
A Maryland mother-to-be shares her shock after routine pregnancy blood tests showed opiate traces from eating avocado toast with everything bagel seasoning.
Swinney Accused of Evasions Over Hospital Water Scandal
First Minister John Swinney has been accused of dodging questions and making excuses after blaming former NHS bosses for the water contamination scandal at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.
SAD Winter Products and Wellness Tips
Explore the latest products and strategies for managing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) during winter months, including light therapy, supplements, and lifestyle changes.
GP Challenges in Childhood Obesity Management Revealed
A new study highlights the difficulties UK GPs face in treating childhood obesity, citing time constraints and limited resources as key barriers to effective care.
NHS Staff Face Rising Physical and Virtual Abuse
Healthcare workers experience increasing violence in hospitals and online, with calls for better protection and reporting systems to address this critical issue.
Mother's Sepsis Nightmare After Rare Birth Condition
Ellie Marples describes how a rare amniotic fluid embolism led to sepsis and multi-organ failure after giving birth, requiring life-saving surgeries and leaving lasting emotional scars.
Smallpox Eradication Leader Dr. William Foege Dies
Dr. William Foege, the public health visionary whose ring containment strategy helped eradicate smallpox globally, has died in Atlanta aged 89.
Surrogate Mother Reveals Emotional Toll of Carrying Babies
A single mother-of-five who acted as a surrogate for two gay couples opens up about the loneliness and invisibility she felt during the process, despite finding it rewarding.
Bradford Mosque Pilates Classes Build Fitness and Friendship
Weekly pilates sessions at Bradford mosques are transforming lives for elderly men, combining spiritual practice with physical exercise and combating loneliness through community connection.
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