DWP Urges PIP Claimants to Report Worsening Health
The Department for Work and Pensions has revealed thousands of PIP claimants may be missing out on higher payments and offers home visits to help with applications.
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US Lawyer Dies on UK-Bound Flight After Sleeping on Mum
An inquest hears how Rachel Green, 44, died peacefully on a Delta flight from Minneapolis to London. A combination of prescription drugs and an undiagnosed heart condition likely caused her death.
Father's Swimming Pool Symptom Leads to MND Diagnosis
Danny Tucker, 39, diagnosed with motor neurone disease after noticing weakness while lifting his son from a pool. Family crowdfunds £21,000+ for home adaptations after council rejections.
Woman, 44, Dies Sleeping on Heathrow Flight, Inquest Hears
An inquest has detailed how Rachel Green, 44, passed away during a flight from Minneapolis to London Heathrow after falling asleep on her mother's shoulder and failing to wake.
BBC Presenter Tears Up Over Viewer's Life-Saving Message
A BBC Morning Live presenter became emotional after reading a viewer's message crediting Dr Xand van Tulleken's advice for saving his life from pneumonia.
DWP Error Letter Led to Mother's Suicide, Inquest Finds
A coroner has ruled that an incorrect DWP letter informing a vulnerable mother her benefits were being cut significantly contributed to her suicide in May 2025.
Sleep Disorder Linked to Dementia Risk in Study
New research reveals individuals with Isolated REM sleep behaviour disorder may face increased dementia risk, with cognitive decline observed over seven years.
Balance Test Failure Tied to 84% Higher Death Risk
New research reveals failing a simple 10-second single-leg stance test is associated with an 84% increased risk of dying within a decade, highlighting balance as a crucial health indicator.
Norwich Named UK's Saddest Town in Winter Depression Study
New research reveals Norwich as the UK's saddest town with 25% of residents feeling genuinely depressed in January. British Gas installs SAD lamps as 57% of Brits crave sunlight.
Measles Tragedy: Mother's Plea After Daughter's Death
Rebecca Archer's daughter Renae died aged 10 from SSPE, a rare brain disease triggered by measles infection. The UK has lost its measles-free status amid declining vaccination rates.
Scabies Cases Surge in UK as Victorian Disease Returns
Scabies cases have surged across the UK with a 20% year-on-year increase reported by GPs. Experts warn misinformation and delayed treatment are fueling the spread of this highly contagious Victorian skin disease.
Aquagym in Senegal Aids Mobility
Inspiring photos from Dakar's beaches reveal aquagym classes in the Atlantic Ocean, offering low-impact exercise and pain relief for Senegalese people with reduced mobility.
AI Robot Catheter Breakthrough Diagnoses Deep Lung Tumours
An NHS pilot uses an AI-powered robotic catheter to biopsy lung nodules as small as 6mm, diagnosing previously inaccessible deep cancers earlier and faster.
Nottingham Attack Survivor Demands NHS Review Inclusion
A survivor of the Nottingham attacks criticises the NHS trust review process for excluding victims, as a damning Care Quality Commission report reveals systemic failures in patient care.
Plumber's MND Diagnosis at 39 Shakes Family
Ryan Horsfall, a 39-year-old father-of-three from Suffolk, shares his devastating journey after being diagnosed with early onset motor neurone disease following loss of grip in his left hand.
Miracle Cream Helps Mum Lift Daughter After Years of Pain
Sophie Rebecca, 34, from Newcastle, reveals how a topical cream transformed her life after years of excruciating joint pain that left her unable to lift her own daughter or perform basic daily tasks.
Woman's Rare Bladder Condition Sparks Fundraising Drive
Caris Gibson, 21, from Oxfordshire, suffers from Fowler's Syndrome, a rare urinary retention condition causing severe pain and infections. After years on NHS waiting lists, she and her mother are fundraising for private treatment to potentially save her b
Snow Shovelling Heart Risk Warning After Deaths
Pennsylvania officials report three fatalities linked to snow removal as studies show shovelling pushes heart exertion to workout levels, with cold compounding risks.
Universal Cause of All Injuries Revealed by Movement Specialist
Ash Grossmann explains how exceeding tissue tolerance causes every injury and provides practical strategies to build bodily resilience through targeted strength training.
Nigella Lawson's Bunion Surgery Weight Loss Secret
British chef Nigella Lawson reveals her surprising weight loss method from 2013 - bunion surgery that left her unable to walk to the fridge, creating an accidental calorie deficit.
Sleep Disorder Dementia Risk: Gender Differences Found
New research reveals that isolated REM sleep behaviour disorder may signal early dementia risk, with women showing more gradual cognitive decline than men over a seven-year study period.
Sleeping Too Long is Dangerous and Increases Death Risk
Doctors reveal that oversleeping, like undersleeping, is linked to serious health issues including metabolic diseases, Alzheimer's, and higher mortality rates.
Pensioners Urged to Claim £8,300 Average Back Payments
The DWP calls on state pensioners to check eligibility for thousands in back payments due to historical NI errors, with only a fraction of 370,000 contacted claimants coming forward.
Blind Diabetic Man, 26, Dies by Assisted Suicide in Canada
A Canadian family is devastated after Kiano Vafaeian, a 26-year-old blind diabetic man, died by physician-assisted suicide under Canada's MAiD program, despite having no terminal illness.
1.2 Million UK Patients Warned Over Two Fruit Juices
Over 1.2 million people in the UK taking warfarin have been issued a crucial health warning to avoid cranberry and grapefruit juice due to dangerous interactions that increase bleeding risks.
Surgeon's Flight Warning: Avoid This Dangerous Mistake
A leading vascular surgeon reveals the critical health mistake many travellers make on flights and shares three essential tips to prevent dangerous blood clots.
Five Simple At-Home Tests That Could Signal Early Dementia
A leading neurologist has detailed five straightforward assessments, including the clock drawing test, that families can use to screen for potential cognitive decline before seeking professional diagnosis.
CDC Data Crisis: Half of Health Databases Stalled
A new audit reveals nearly half of CDC health surveillance databases have paused updates, raising alarms about public health monitoring gaps during critical outbreaks.
NHS AI and Robotics Pilot Speeds Up Lung Cancer Diagnosis
A new NHS pilot combining artificial intelligence with robotic technology aims to diagnose lung cancer faster, potentially replacing weeks of invasive testing with a single procedure.
NHS AI and Robotics Pilot Targets Faster Lung Cancer Diagnosis
The NHS is trialling innovative AI and robotic technology to detect lung cancer earlier, with a new pilot programme aiming to replace weeks of invasive testing with a single targeted procedure.
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