The family of Rachel Green, a 44-year-old attorney who died on a Delta flight from Minneapolis to London, questions her medical care after an inquest revealed an undiagnosed heart condition combined with prescription medications.
At least ten people have died in New York City during a severe cold snap, raising urgent questions about the city's preparedness and homeless shelter system effectiveness during extreme weather events.
A homeless woman named Bobbi was found nearly frozen outside a Fort Worth convenience store, saved by manager Faris Hussain and a customer as temperatures plunged dangerously low.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns UK-trained doctors may turn away from NHS if not prioritised for specialty training places, unveiling new legislation to reduce international recruitment reliance.
An inquest hears how Francesca Blease, 11, who was terrified of water, drowned in a hotel pool in Fuerteventura. Holidaymakers, including an NHS midwife, rushed to help, but she later died in hospital.
The Independent's Bel Trew tells Parliament that protecting UK HIV funding is crucial to ending the AIDS pandemic by 2030, amid global aid cuts.
A Canadian mother is devastated after her diabetic, blind son was euthanised under controversial MAiD legislation, sparking calls for stronger mental health safeguards.
Explore the science behind muscle twitches affecting 70% of people. Learn about triggers from caffeine to mineral deficiencies and when to consult a doctor.
A coroner found 'missed opportunities' contributed to baby Pippa Gillibrand's death after delays in her delivery during a planned home birth in Warrington.
Before George Harrison owned it, Bhaktivedanta Manor served as St Bartholomew's Hospital's preliminary nurse training school, where young nurses learned essential skills in a hands-on apprenticeship model.
A Bupa doctor reveals five crucial health markers every adult should monitor, as research shows alarming gaps in public health knowledge across Britain.
An 11-year-old girl from Crewe, who was terrified of water, tragically drowned in a shallow hotel pool in Fuerteventura during her first overseas family holiday, an inquest has heard.
New survey reveals 24% of adults in England are now non-drinkers, with significant regional and gender variations. Experts warn this positive trend doesn't diminish the scale of alcohol-related harm.
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar demands the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital inquiry be reopened to question former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and other ministers about political decisions.
A landmark report suggests head injuries from football, rugby and boxing should be officially recognised as a cause of dementia, with CTE linked to repeated impacts.
The Princess of Wales visited Family Action's Children's Trauma Therapy Service in Bradford, engaging with children recovering from complex trauma and highlighting creative therapies.
A coroner rules baby Pippa Gillibrand's death was avoidable due to NHS failings, including staffing shortages and inexperienced midwives, prompting calls for urgent national home birth guidance.
A 43-year-old teacher has died following complications from multiple cosmetic procedures performed simultaneously at a private clinic in San José, Costa Rica.
A Dartford councillor performed emergency CPR on his wife after she suffered a cardiac arrest on the M56, bringing her back to life with the help of paramedics and a defibrillator.
Discover why weight loss becomes more difficult after 50 and learn five expert-backed approaches to manage weight safely while protecting muscle mass and long-term health.
NHS England is lowering the blood threshold in bowel cancer screening tests from 120 to 80 micrograms per gram, aiming to detect an extra 600 cancers annually and identify 2,000 high-risk polyps.
A coroner has found an 'avoidable delay' in delivery caused a newborn's death during a home birth in Warrington, with the father condemning NHS trust failures.
A 28-year-old doctor from San Diego sparked controversy by sharing a video of herself wearing designer heels at work, prompting criticism about professionalism and financial insensitivity in healthcare settings.
The Princess of Wales shared a gentle seashell moment with a five-year-old girl during an emotional visit to a children's trauma therapy service in Bradford.
New research reveals GLP-1 weight loss medications don't improve physical fitness or mobility without exercise, urging users to incorporate activity for better health outcomes.
The NHS advises parents to give children aged 1-4 a daily vitamin D supplement year-round to prevent bone deformities like rickets and support healthy growth.
Former EastEnders star Nina Wadia cautions against weight loss injections, citing depression and side effects, after losing two stone through exercise.
Cambridge study finds menopause linked to grey matter loss, while Alzheimer's Research UK outlines actionable steps to reduce dementia risk through lifestyle changes.
Missing People launches SafeCall, a free national helpline for vulnerable children, backed by The Independent's £165,000 campaign and celebrity supporters.
Wayne Birkett, a survivor of the Nottingham stabbings, issues a stark warning about mental health services ahead of a public inquiry into the 2023 attacks that killed three people.