Superhospital bathroom floors to be replaced over mould
Hundreds of bathrooms at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital will have floors replaced after substandard lining caused mould and damp, risking patient safety.
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UK’s anxious generation: half of young jobless never worked
Nearly half of the UK's 946,000 Neets have never worked, with mental health issues a key factor. Alan Milburn urges businesses to offer flexibility and support.
Mum's Plea After Daughter Dies 15 Days Post-Symptom
Amanda Axiak lost her 11-year-old daughter Alicia to an aggressive brain tumour just 15 days after symptoms appeared. She urges action for better brain tumour research and funding.
Alzheimer's Diagnosis Dismissed for Years in Coventry Man
John Teeling's early Alzheimer's symptoms were mistaken for depression, and his wife's concerns were dismissed for years. After a brain scan revealed damage, he faced an eight-week wait for support, contrasting sharply with his cancer care.
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Health Blame Game Doesn't Hold Water, Critics Say
Sir Christopher Ball's comments on longevity akin to telling a drowning man to swim without context, letters argue. Also: ichthyosaur eyes, byelection candidates, VAT cuts.
Australia's Diphtheria Outbreak Hits Remote Indigenous Areas
Australia's largest recorded diphtheria outbreak is spreading through remote Indigenous communities, with over 230 cases across four states. Delayed government response raises concerns.
Hannah Murray Recalls Psychosis in Memoir Extract
In an exclusive extract from her memoir, Game of Thrones actress Hannah Murray describes being sectioned and her belief she was the saviour of the planet during a psychotic episode.
Woman's Cancer Symptoms Dismissed as Stress Before Diagnosis
Carla Wilkinson, 34, was repeatedly told her cancer symptoms were stress. After a late-night hospital visit, she was diagnosed with rare triple-negative breast cancer.
Carlo Petrini, Slow Food Founder, Dies at 76
Carlo Petrini, founder of the Slow Food movement, has died aged 76. The journalist and activist promoted sustainability and local cuisine for four decades.
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Iraq War Medic Recalls Attack by Patient She Saved
Celia Mitchell, a former Royal Navy medic, recounts the harrowing moment an Iraqi civilian she was treating tried to slit her throat, as veterans mark 15 years since the Iraq War ended.
Crew Member Hospitalised With Hantavirus After Cruise Ship Outbreak
A crew member from the MV Hondius cruise ship has been hospitalised in the Netherlands after testing positive for hantavirus, bringing the outbreak total to 12 cases and three deaths.
Michael Crawford on Daughter's Meningitis That Inspired Charity Work
Actor Michael Crawford reveals how his daughter's meningitis battle inspired four decades of helping sick children. He attended a groundbreaking for a new 'Home from Home' in Bradford.
Rebecca Thomas Wins Health Journalist of Year Again
The Independent's Rebecca Thomas named health journalist of the year at Press Awards 2026 for exposing wrongdoing and creating real change in healthcare.
NHS '11am Rule' Urged for Bank Holiday Heatwave
As temperatures soar to 33C over the bank holiday weekend, the NHS advises spending time in the shade between 11am and 3pm to prevent sunburn and reduce skin cancer risk.
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Lyme Disease Cases Rise 22% in England, UKHSA Warns
Confirmed Lyme disease cases in England rose 22% in 2025, reaching 1,168. Experts urge precautions as ticks spread due to climate change.
Rare Brain Disease Misdiagnosed in Boy Who Lost Speech
A mother recounts how doctors initially sent her son home before he was diagnosed with rare autoimmune encephalitis, requiring a bone marrow transplant and relearning to walk and talk.
Why Cold Showers in Heatwave Are a Bad Idea
Cold showers may feel refreshing but can hinder your body's cooling. Learn why lukewarm water is better and safer for beating the heat.
Melanoma Cases Hit Record High in UK Amid Heatwave
Melanoma skin cancer diagnoses in the UK have reached a record high of over 20,000 annually. Cancer Research UK urges sun safety as cases are projected to rise 23-26% by 2040.
Victims’ Commissioner Steps In Over Southport Support
Parents of Southport attack victims were given only 12 counselling sessions. The victims' commissioner will raise concerns with ministers after families described support as 'woeful'.
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Edwina Bartholomew Gives Positive Leukaemia Update
Sunrise star Edwina Bartholomew, diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in 2024, says she feels 'unbelievably lucky' as she responds well to daily medication without side effects.
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UK Skin Cancer Cases Hit Record High: Sun Safety Urged
Melanoma diagnoses in the UK reach record 20,980 cases in 2022, with projections to rise 26% by 2040. Charity urges sun protection ahead of bank holiday.
UK Youth Health Worse Than Previous Generations: Study
A study of over 88,500 Britons finds younger generations are sicker than older ones, especially in obesity and mental health, with serious economic implications.
Exercise as Vital as Medication for Older People's Health
A new report from the Commons Health and Social Care Committee says exercise is as crucial as medication for older people's health, citing inactivity as a major driver of ill health.
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UK Melanoma Cases Hit Record High, Urgent Sun Safety Warning
Nearly 21,000 Britons diagnosed with melanoma annually, cases expected to rise to 26,500 by 2040. Cancer Research UK urges sun protection ahead of bank holiday weekend.
UK Skin Cancer Cases Reach Record High
Melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK have surpassed 20,000 for the first time. Cancer Research UK urges sun safety as temperatures may hit 33°C this bank holiday weekend.
Weight-Loss Jabs May Slow Cancer Spread, Study Suggests
A new study from the Cleveland Clinic suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may slow cancer progression, especially in lung and liver cancers, reducing spread to stage 4 by up to 50%.
Linda Robson: Near-Death Pancreas Surgery ICU
Loose Women star Linda Robson, 68, spent 10 days in intensive care after major pancreas surgery to remove gallstones and tumors, fearing she would die.
Ultra-Processed Food: Hidden Cost of Cheap Snacks
Rachel Reeves' plan to cut costs on chocolate and biscuits sparks debate. Nutritionists warn that making ultra-processed foods cheaper may harm children's health, while healthy options remain out of reach.
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A major trial shows retatrutide, a triple agonist, helps patients lose over 28% body weight in 18 months, outperforming existing drugs and matching surgery results.
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