Weight Loss Jabs for Overweight Brits on NHS?
New research suggests some overweight people are at higher risk of obesity-related complications and could benefit from weight loss jabs, potentially expanding NHS access.
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UK Lido Reopens After £7M Makeover with New Sauna
Hilsea Lido in Portsmouth reopens on May 2 after a £7.75m renovation, featuring a new sauna, ice cream parlour, and upgraded facilities for the bank holiday.
Diana Vickers Diagnosed with Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Singer Diana Vickers reveals she has pelvic congestion syndrome after four years of extreme pain, sharing her relief and raising awareness about women's health issues.
Tala Founder Almost Poisoned by Daily Tuna
Grace Beverly, founder of Tala and Shreddy, was shocked to learn her daily tuna habit caused dangerously high mercury and arsenic levels, nearly poisoning her.
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Mason Mount's Managerial Debut Grants Kids Premier League Day
England star Mason Mount made his managerial debut for Wishes United FC, giving children with serious illnesses a Premier League experience at St George's Park.
Dad Dead for 10 Minutes Has Disappointing Afterlife News
Matthew Allick, 43, was clinically dead for 10 minutes after a heart attack. He recalls nothing, just a peaceful sleep, and shares his journey in a new memoir.
Mum's Colon Cancer Dismissed as Piles by Doctors
Bronwyn Tagg, 27, was told her symptoms were piles after childbirth. She was later diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer and urges others to persist with GPs.
Knee Surgery for Meniscus Tears Ineffective, Study Finds
A 10-year trial shows partial meniscectomy does not benefit patients, leading to poorer knee function and worse osteoarthritis compared to sham surgery.
Non-Invasive Endometriosis Scan Trial Shows Promise
A trial of the radiotracer maraciclatide shows it can 'light up' endometriosis on scans, potentially reducing the need for invasive surgery and speeding up diagnosis.
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Lucy Tweed's Mediterranean Soup Recipes for Autumn
Cookbook author Lucy Tweed shares three comforting Mediterranean soup recipes: minestrone, avgolemono, and fasolatha, perfect for soup season.
Boy's organ donation saves four lives in bittersweet legacy
Theo Kempthorne, 8, died suddenly in 2024. His organs saved four lives, including another child and a father. His mother shares her bittersweet story to encourage organ donation.
Knife Attack Preventable with Improved Mental Health Care
A knife attack by a man with schizophrenia could have been prevented with proper mental health care, a report by the PHSO has found, citing multiple failings by the NHS trust.
New Scan May End Nine-Year Endometriosis Diagnosis Wait
A new imaging tool using maraciclatide tracer could reduce the average nine-year delay in endometriosis diagnosis, potentially replacing invasive surgery. Early trials show 84% accuracy.
Gentler leukaemia treatment boosts child survival
A new, less intensive chemotherapy regime for relapsed childhood leukaemia achieves 92% remission and eliminates treatment-related deaths, Great Ormond Street study finds.
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Knife attack could have been prevented with better mental health care
The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman found that failings in mental health care led to a stabbing of an innocent person in November 2020.
New leukaemia treatment reduces chemotherapy need
A gentler treatment for children with relapsed leukaemia reduces intensive chemotherapy and eliminates early treatment deaths, improving survival and quality of life.
Liver Disease 'Silent Epidemic' Kills 300,000 in Europe
A new report warns liver disease is a 'silent epidemic' in Europe, killing nearly 300,000 annually despite being largely preventable. Lifestyle changes and policies could halve cases.
Jack Draper Withdraws from French Open 2026
British tennis star Jack Draper confirms withdrawal from French Open 2026 due to knee injury, raising concerns ahead of Wimbledon.
Rita Wilson's Two Requests to Tom Hanks After Cancer Diagnosis
Rita Wilson shared the two poignant requests she made to Tom Hanks after her breast cancer diagnosis in 2015, including a celebration of life party.
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New Miscarriage Care Model Could Save 10,000+ Babies
A new graded model of miscarriage care could prevent over 10,000 pregnancy losses annually by offering earlier tests and support, reducing repeated heartbreak for women.
NHS Strike Days Cut A&E Admission Times by Hours
A study of 44,000 admissions found patients got beds up to five hours faster during strikes, likely due to freed bed capacity from cancelled operations.
UK Smoking Ban Becomes Law: Watershed Moment for Health
The Tobacco and Vapes Act, banning children from ever buying cigarettes, becomes UK law. Rishi Sunak hails it as a life-saving measure that could end smoking within a generation.
Mum Body-Shamed After C-Section Shares Progress Video
Tilly Whitfeld, body-shamed after a C-section, posts an unfiltered video 16 weeks later showing her healing abdomen and inspiring other new mums.
Millennials Face Higher Cancer Risks Due to Lifestyle Factors
Millennials are the first generation with higher cancer rates than their parents, driven by diet, alcohol, sleep deprivation, stress, and self-medication. Lifestyle changes can mitigate risks.
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UK Healthy Life Expectancy Drops Two Years, Women Hit Harder
Healthy life expectancy in the UK has fallen by over two years in a decade, with women disproportionately affected. The gap between richest and poorest areas reaches 20.3 years for women, raising concerns about women's health and policy response.
Husband Dies 8 Months After Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
A widow whose husband died eight months after a terminal cancer diagnosis, despite no prior signs, shares how grief taught her that life is for living.
Beautician Dies After Sepsis and Cardiac Arrests
Zoe Tighe, 22, died from sepsis after four hospital visits where pregnancy was not tested. She suffered three cardiac arrests and lost her unborn baby.
NHS App Update: Manage Hospital Appointments Online
The NHS App now allows millions of patients in England to view, reschedule, or cancel hospital appointments. The update aims to reduce missed appointments and paperwork.
Specialised Care After First Miscarriage Could Prevent 10,000 Losses
A UK study finds that starting specialised care after a first miscarriage could prevent about 10,000 pregnancy losses annually, reducing risks and improving outcomes.
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Racism Stress May Explain Higher Black Maternal Death Risk
Cambridge study finds socioenvironmental stressors from racism and deprivation may biologically affect black women's pregnancy outcomes, increasing death risk.
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