Junior Doctors Strike Amid NHS Winter Flu Crisis
NHS hospitals cancel 38,500 appointments as junior doctors begin a five-day strike after rejecting a government pay offer, compounding a record flu outbreak. Calls grow for independent mediation.
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Streeting blasts 'self-indulgent' doctors' strike before Christmas
Health Secretary Wes Streeting slams BMA for proceeding with a five-day strike during a flu surge, warning of a 'very difficult Christmas' for the NHS. Read the full story.
Doctors' Christmas Strike Amid Flu Crisis Sparks Fury
Health Secretary Wes Streeting blasts 'self-indulgent' five-day doctors' strike as NHS faces record flu cases. Keir Starmer joins condemnation. Full details on the rejected offer and patient safety warnings.
Junior Doctors Strike Over Pay and Training Crisis
Junior doctors in England proceed with strike action, rejecting the government's offer as insufficient to address severe job shortages and real-terms pay cuts. Read the full analysis.
Doctors' Strike to Proceed as Flu Cases Surge
Resident doctors will strike for five days before Christmas after rejecting a government offer. Health Secretary Wes Streeting calls the timing 'irresponsible' as flu hospitalisations soar. Read the full details.
Federal cuts threaten Alaska's fight against overdose deaths
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NHS pays £450k in race discrimination tribunal case
A senior NHS professor wins nearly £450,000 after being sacked over 'laughable' bullying claims. The tribunal found 'glaring flaws' and evidence of discrimination. Read the full report.
New UK Salmonella strain in Coventry restaurant outbreak
A Coventry restaurant outbreak linked to a previously unseen Salmonella strain left 29 people ill. Owner fined £18,686. Read the full investigation details.
Ex-drug dealer pastor runs Christmas coat appeal in Burnley
Pastor Mick Fleming, a former addict and criminal, now runs Church on the Street in Burnley. His annual coat and shoe appeal provides warmth and dignity to hundreds of children in one of the UK's poorest towns. Discover his incredible story of redemption.
Public Lacks Trust in NHS Dementia Care, Survey Reveals
A damning survey reveals public fear over NHS dementia care. The Daily Mail and Alzheimer's Society campaign sees a 6,162% surge in symptom checks. Discover the facts and support.
SNP NHS wait times pledge data delayed until after election
Voters will not know if SNP ministers have met a flagship NHS waiting times pledge until after the Holyrood election, sparking accusations of 'conning patients'. Discover the full story.
Brandi Glanville gets diagnosis after years of health issues
Reality TV star Brandi Glanville reveals she finally has a diagnosis for her facial disfigurement after years of struggle and $130k in medical bills. Read her full story.
Brandi Glanville Gets Diagnosis After Facial Disfigurement
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Weight-loss jabs can age body by decade, review finds
Experts warn popular weight-loss injections can reduce muscle mass, equivalent to a decade of ageing, increasing frailty risk. Strength training is vital for 2.5 million UK users.
Streeting's Mental Health Review Fuels Overdiagnosis Row
Health Secretary Wes Streeting launches an independent review into ADHD, autism, and mental health conditions, raising concerns it may fuel a harmful 'overdiagnosis' narrative. Read the analysis.
Poor Sense of Smell Could Signal Dementia, Parkinson's Risk
Experts warn a declining sense of smell is linked to over 130 illnesses, including dementia and heart disease. They are calling for it to be used as a vital NHS screening tool. Read the full report.
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Lucy Letby used as 'scapegoat', childhood friend claims
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Ex-Health Secretary Alan Johnson criticises BMA over strikes
Former Labour Health Secretary Alan Johnson accuses the BMA of obstructing NHS modernisation and criticises its Christmas strike action. He also backs scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
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Christmas Drink Warning for GLP-1 Weight Loss Patients
Medical experts issue festive warning to users of weight-loss jabs like Wegovy and Mounjaro, urging them to avoid a top UK festive tipple to prevent severe side effects. Learn which drinks are safe.
Mum's 'Winter Flu' Turns Out to Be Deadly Sepsis
A young mum from Wales nearly died from sepsis after mistaking it for flu. Her two young sons saved her life by calling 999. She now urges awareness of the critical signs.
Gender Care Gap: Do Men Abandon Ill Wives More Often?
Examining the painful stereotype that men are more likely to leave a sick partner. We explore the complex reality behind the statistics with stories from long Covid, cancer, and brain injury survivors.
Viral warning: Blackouts signal alcohol problem
A recovering alcoholic's viral TikTok warns that blacking out from drinking is a serious red flag. Experts explain the science and the UK's rising alcohol death rates.
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