Monty Don's Health Scare: Facing Mortality After Mini-Stroke
Gardeners' World presenter Monty Don reveals how a transient ischaemic attack in 2008 made him 'terribly aware' of his own mortality and changed his perspective on life.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NDIS Staff Must Pretend to Be Public Servants, Workers Say
Outsourced call centre workers on NDIS phone lines report being instructed to impersonate government employees and prioritise funding requests without specialised training, raising concerns over service quality and transparency.
AI Healthcare Risks Deepening Class Divide for Vulnerable Patients
The push for AI in healthcare, including diagnostic tools used in clinics for unhoused patients, raises serious concerns about medical classism and algorithmic bias that could worsen health inequities.
Vitamin D Overdose Warning After Man Hospitalised
Medical professionals warn of rising hypervitaminosis D cases after a man suffered severe symptoms from taking 80 times the recommended daily dose of supplements.
Trump Health Mystery Deepens with New Bruises and Gaffes
Concerns over Donald Trump's health intensify as new bruises appear on his hands and verbal mistakes during speeches raise questions about his mental acuity and physical wellbeing.
Should Britain Legalise Kidney Sales?
With thousands dying on UK transplant waiting lists, experts examine Iran's legal kidney market model and whether financial incentives could save lives.
Swinney: 'Cultural Problems' at Glasgow Hospital Board
First Minister John Swinney says cultural issues at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are 'completely unacceptable' as inquiry examines hospital infection scandal.
High BMI and Blood Pressure Tied to Vascular Dementia Risk
New research from the University of Bristol suggests high BMI may worsen vascular dementia risk, with hypertension identified as a key driver. The study highlights potential for prevention through lifestyle interventions.
NHS Night Workers Go Days Without Sunlight in Winter
New research reveals 43% of NHS and emergency night shift workers experience three or more days without daylight in January, with significant impacts on wellbeing.
Mother's Near-Death Experience After Childbirth
A mother recounts her harrowing near-death experience after giving birth to her second child, describing clinical death, an out-of-body experience, and overwhelming peace.
Jesy Nelson Joins SMA Parents' Fight for NHS Screening
Health Editor Martin Bagot reveals how families affected by spinal muscular atrophy are campaigning for newborn screening after devastating late diagnoses.
Free NHS Eye Tests: Who Qualifies in England
Discover who is eligible for free NHS eye tests and optical vouchers in England, including benefit claimants, specific age groups, and medical conditions.
Patient Demands NHS 'Mega-Dose' Fat Jab for Weight Loss
A weight loss drug user says she needs the new triple-strength Wegovy injection to continue her journey and be healthy for her children as NHS approves higher dose.
Vet's 4 Warning Signs Your Dog Has Hypothermia
A leading veterinarian outlines the four crucial symptoms of canine hypothermia during cold snaps and provides essential step-by-step first aid advice for pet owners.
BBC Guest in Tears Over Husband's MND Diagnosis
Ryan Horsfall, 39, and his wife Kimberly shared their emotional story on BBC Breakfast after Ryan was diagnosed with incurable Motor Neurone Disease just before Christmas.
Health MOT Uncovers Surprising Vitamin D Deficiency
A lifestyle reporter underwent a comprehensive health assessment that revealed a common but overlooked vitamin D deficiency, highlighting widespread UK health concerns.
Student Dies After Botched Turkey Beard Transplant
A 24-year-old French student died by suicide three months after a disastrous beard transplant in Istanbul, where an estate agent posed as a surgeon, leaving him with severe physical and mental trauma.
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