South Carolina is grappling with America's most severe measles outbreak since the disease was declared eliminated, with 789 cases reported since October 2025 and significant hospitalisations.
Author Ian McEwan argues assisted dying laws should gradually extend to dementia sufferers, citing personal family experiences and advocating for living wills to clarify intentions.
New research reveals nitrates from processed meats and tap water may increase dementia risk, while vegetable sources appear protective. Scientists call for regulatory review.
A pilot programme in England has successfully identified heart valve disease in ethnic minority patients, with calls to expand the initiative NHS-wide to address significant treatment inequalities.
Former reality star Jon Gosselin reveals how a pulmonary embolism nearly killed him weeks before his wedding, and his fight against a $20,000 hospital bill that exposed flaws in the US healthcare system.
Over 200 cases of children illegally using sunbeds, including a 10-year-old, have been recorded in the UK in 15 years, with weak enforcement and calls for stricter regulations.
A health charity reports sexual abuse cases at a Port-au-Prince clinic have tripled in four years as gang violence escalates, with armed groups using rape as a weapon of terror.
Over 200 cases of children illegally using sunbeds have been recorded in the UK since 2010, with a child as young as 10 involved. Experts warn of severe melanoma risks as the advertising watchdog bans misleading 'safe tanning' claims.
Emma Ruscoe from Solihull documented her husband Simon's memory lapses for years before his diagnosis with young-onset Alzheimer's at age 55, battling disbelief from loved ones and medical professionals.
Recent research reveals that up to 45% of dementia cases globally may be preventable through lifestyle adjustments and managing risk factors like high blood pressure and social isolation.
Emmerdale actor Adam Thomas has shared a candid update on his battle with psoriatic arthritis, revealing severe pain has returned after becoming 'complacent' with treatment.
Ryan Horsfall, a father-of-three from Suffolk, shares his journey after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease at just 39, highlighting symptoms and family impact.
Official NHS data reveals a significant decline in alcohol consumption among young Brits, sparking debate about the future of nightlife and cultural traditions.
Scottish Labour demands immediate disclosure of all communications related to infection outbreaks at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, calling it devolution's biggest scandal.
BBC Breakfast fitness icon Diana Moran, 86, opens up about living with a brain tumour for 16 years and being 'an experiment' on drugs after being deemed too old for surgery.
BBC Breakfast star Diana Moran, known as the Green Goddess, has opened up about a severe health scare where she almost died from a reaction to antibiotics prescribed for leg cancers.
A 41-year-old mother died days after an emergency C-section that delivered her stillborn daughter. An inquest heard both might have survived if an MRI scan had been performed sooner.
New research links menopause to brain changes, but experts reveal lifestyle factors we can control to reduce dementia risk by up to 45% through heart health, mental stimulation, and social connection.
A coroner has found that missed opportunities to diagnose a bowel obstruction contributed to the deaths of Tammy Mackenzie and her stillborn daughter at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham.
The family of Isla Sneddon, who died at 17 after breast cancer diagnosis delays, campaign for Isla's Law to equalise paediatric and adult referral wait times.
New research from Cambridge University shows that just 75 minutes of moderate activity weekly, equivalent to an 11-minute brisk daily walk, significantly reduces cardiovascular disease and cancer risks.
The Albanese government offers to push back the Thriving Kids autism program to October, aiming to finalise a major hospitals and disability funding agreement with states.
Expert optometrists reveal six common signs that suggest varifocal lenses could improve your daily life, from struggling with small print to constant glasses switching.
The Department for Work and Pensions has provided an update on the Timms Review of Personal Independence Payment, confirming that lived experiences of people with arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions will be central to the process.
Emma Heming Willis reveals Bruce Willis doesn't know he has frontotemporal dementia due to anosognosia, calling it a 'blessing' in a new podcast interview.
The Department for Work and Pensions has published a list of 57 health conditions that may qualify individuals over State Pension age for up to £110 per week in Attendance Allowance.
Millions of women in their 40s and 50s are waking at 3am due to hormonal changes during menopause. Experts explain the science and offer strategies for better sleep.
Needing the toilet more often, especially at night, is a lesser-known but crucial symptom of type 1 diabetes that requires immediate medical attention to prevent serious complications.
A mother's initial cold symptoms escalated into a life-threatening flesh-eating infection, leading to multiple amputations and a long journey of recovery with a prosthetic limb.
A significant rise in scabies cases across the UK is causing concern as doctors report frequent misdiagnosis and treatment resistance, with outbreaks in care homes and universities.