Bowel Cancer Screening: Eligibility and Process Explained
Learn about the NHS bowel cancer screening programme, including eligibility criteria, how to perform the FIT test, and why early detection is crucial for survival rates.
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Tremors and Parkinson's: When to Seek Medical Help
Ahead of World Parkinson's Day, experts explain how tremors relate to neurological conditions, when to consult a doctor, and what symptoms to monitor for early detection.
Bowel Cancer Survivor Diagnosed Twice in 20s Issues Warning
Charlotte Rutherford, diagnosed with aggressive bowel cancer at 26 and again at 29, shares her harrowing journey to raise awareness about symptoms in young people during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.
Esther Rantzen's Cancer Update: 'Don't Know How Much Longer'
Dame Esther Rantzen gives an emotional health update on her stage four lung cancer battle while campaigning for assisted dying legislation in the UK.
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NHS Warning: Aspirin, Codeine, Paracetamol Shortages Feared
Health bosses warn Middle East conflict could disrupt UK medicine supplies, impacting common painkillers, antidepressants, HRT and cancer drugs. NHS England head expresses serious concerns over supply chain risks.
Carol Kirkwood's Weight Loss Secret After Health Scare
BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood details her dramatic weight loss transformation triggered by a severe bout of food poisoning, sharing her new approach to eating and lifestyle.
British Pupils Hit by Severe Food Poisoning at French Ski Resort
Nearly 200 children, including students from a private school in Bath, have fallen ill with severe gastroenteritis at the La Plagne 1800 ski resort in the French Alps, with some requiring IV drips.
La Plagne Ski Resort Food Poisoning Outbreak Hits Brits
Dozens of holidaymakers, including British school children, have fallen ill with severe diarrhoea at the La Plagne ski resort in France, leading to evacuations and quarantine in a sports centre.
Kenya's HIV Drug Rollout Sparks Inequality Fears
Kenya launches lenacapavir, a breakthrough HIV drug, but excludes informal settlements like Kibera, raising concerns over equitable access and future costs for vulnerable populations.
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Children 'Incentivised' to Get ADHD, Autism Diagnoses: Inquiry
A government review reveals children are increasingly seeking ADHD and autism diagnoses to access school and workplace adjustments, with social media spreading misinformation.
Tanning Bed Damage: Woman's Decades-Long Regret
Jayda Wright, 58, shares raw images and her story after nearly 40 years of tanning bed use left her with scars, skin cancer scares, and constant fear.
Kinesio Tape's Efficacy Questioned in Major Review
A comprehensive analysis of 153 systematic reviews finds uncertain evidence for kinesio tape's benefits in treating muscle and bone problems, with most effects rated as very low certainty.
Mum, 27, Warned Brain Aneurysm Could Kill Her at Any Moment
A 27-year-old mother from Sunderland has been diagnosed with an inoperable brain aneurysm, described as a 'ticking time bomb' that could rupture and cause instant death at any moment.
NHS Offers Weight-Loss Drug to 1.2M to Reduce Heart Attack Risk
NHS England will provide semaglutide to over 1.2 million overweight individuals at risk of heart attacks and strokes, following a new recommendation from health watchdog Nice.
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Obesity Linked to More Cancers Than Previously Thought
Fresh research indicates obesity may be connected to a wider range of cancers than earlier estimates suggested, with weight loss emerging as a potent protective strategy against the disease.
Prue Leith Condemns Lords Over Assisted Dying Bill Delays
Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith has voiced outrage at House of Lords filibustering tactics she says are deliberately sinking assisted dying legislation that already passed the Commons.
Mum's Horror: Woke from Nap to Find Baby Not Breathing
Courtney Smith shares devastating story of losing two-month-old son Remy to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, hoping to raise awareness about the condition.
Kate Middleton's Crusade: Autoimmune Disease Crisis
Kate Middleton, founder of The Wren Project, reveals the devastating gaps in understanding and support for autoimmune conditions, which disproportionately affect women and lack adequate research.
NHS to Prescribe Wegovy for Heart Attack and Stroke Survivors
The NHS will prescribe Wegovy weight loss injections to tens of thousands of heart attack and stroke survivors to reduce their risk of further cardiovascular events, following new NICE guidance.
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NHS Warns UK Days Away From Running Out of Painkillers
The head of NHS England has issued an urgent warning that pharmacies across the UK could face critical shortages of everyday medications like aspirin and paracetamol within days due to supply chain disruptions from Middle East conflict.
TikTok Tip Solves Years of Medical Mystery for Texas Woman
A Dallas woman's years of unexplained stomach agony were finally solved after a stranger on TikTok suggested chronic appendicitis, leading to emergency surgery and correct diagnosis.
Woman Died for Four Days, Reunited with Dead Dog in Afterlife
Pamela Nance suffered a perforated ulcer in 1990, leading to a near-death experience where she claims to have reunited with her deceased Rottweiler and learned life's true meaning.
Hermione Norris Reveals Long Covid Battle and Recovery
Actress Hermione Norris, 59, opens up about her struggle with long Covid, describing it as a shock to her body. The Cold Feet star discusses her recovery and surprising physical performance on a BBC pilgrimage series.
Rebel Wilson Uses Weight Loss Jabs to Maintain 80lb Loss
Actress Rebel Wilson has openly discussed using weight loss injections occasionally to help maintain her figure after losing over 36kg in 2020, sharing her fitness routine and family life on Instagram.
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Easter Allergy Alert: Nurse Warns of Life-Threatening Symptoms
A clinical nurse specialist highlights the dangers of common Easter treats for children with allergies, explaining how to spot anaphylaxis versus typical reactions.
NICE Approves Wegovy for Heart Risk in Obesity, Experts Hail Step
The weight loss jab Wegovy has been approved for NHS prescription to reduce cardiovascular events in overweight patients with heart conditions, hailed as a major turning point against obesity.
Grandmother's Snake Bite Warning After Bushwalk Agony
A grandmother shares her terrifying experience after a bushwalk left her in severe pain, only to discover days later she had been bitten by a snake, highlighting the dangers of 'dry bites'.
Mother's Plea for Stem Cell Donors to Save Baby with Blood Disorder
A mother from Merseyside is urgently appealing for stem cell donors to help her one-year-old son, Ronnie, who has aplastic anaemia, a rare and severe blood condition requiring a bone marrow transplant for survival.
Sibling Support Eases Grief After Parental Loss, Study Finds
A Finnish study reveals that having more siblings reduces the likelihood of purchasing mental health medication following a parent's death, with women and those losing mothers most affected.
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Alabama Governor Kay Ivey Hospitalised After Lung Procedure
Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has been hospitalised after a minor procedure to remove fluid pressing on her lung. The 81-year-old Republican is being monitored as a precaution.
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