Vomiting bug outbreak hits AIDAdiva world cruise
A norovirus outbreak has infected over 100 passengers and crew on the AIDAdiva's 133-day world cruise. The CDC is monitoring as the ship continues its journey. Read the latest updates.
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Rugby's brain-damaged players wait five years for help
Five years after The Guardian first revealed the legal action, over 1,000 former rugby players with neurodegenerative conditions remain trapped in protracted court battles. Discover why progress has stalled.
Mum-of-three dies after painkiller misadventure
A Lancashire midwife and mother of three died from an accidental overdose of prescribed pain medication. The inquest heard how the combination of drugs led to fatal sedation.
Man not told he was terminally ill, investigation finds
A father of seven died without knowing his true prognosis after hospital failings. The health ombudsman found a 'worrying lack of accountability'. Read the full investigation.
10-Year Journey to Accepting a Disabled Identity
Hannah Shewan Stevens shares her 10-year struggle to call herself 'disabled' and her fight against societal stigma. On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, she calls for greater awareness and equality.
Crohn's Disease Misdiagnosis Led to Bowel Perforation
Lucy Dare, 21, spent six months in an eating disorder unit before her Crohn's disease was diagnosed. Her bowel later perforated, requiring life-saving surgery. Read her fight for answers.
Lords' 1,000 Amendments Stall Assisted Dying Bill
The Assisted Dying Bill, backed by MPs, faces a logjam in the House of Lords with over 1,000 tabled amendments. Critics call it a democratic outrage as dying people await a compassionate law.
Manchester father begged son not to kill him during attack
A Manchester father describes begging his son not to kill him during a violent attack driven by schizophrenia. His story highlights mental health challenges in spiritual communities.
Cartoonist Sarah Akinterinwa on Surviving Sickness Season
Sarah Akinterinwa's latest cartoon perfectly captures the British struggle through winter illness season. Discover how her work resonates with millions battling colds and flu.
The hidden agony of a Dignitas goodbye
Catie Fenner reveals the emotional toll of secrecy surrounding her mother's assisted death in Switzerland, as she campaigns for UK law change. Read her powerful story.
Ruth Codd has second leg amputation after joint damage
Celebrity Traitors star Ruth Codd reveals she's undergone her second below-knee amputation after years of chronic pain. The 29-year-old shares her journey and positive outlook.
Life Without Sleep: An Insomniac's Daily Struggle
Hannah Townsend shares her lifelong battle with insomnia, a condition affecting one in three Brits. Discover the physical and mental toll, and why experts say it's a serious, treatable health issue.
UPFs causing 'chronic disease pandemic', experts warn
Leading scientists accuse food firms of skewing policy as ultra-processed foods are linked to a surge in chronic diseases. Learn the health risks and what needs to change.
Australia's UPF diet driving chronic disease epidemic
Nearly half of the average Australian diet consists of ultra-processed foods, driving an escalating burden of chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes. Learn why experts say the country has fallen behind.
UPFs Drive Chronic Disease Crisis in Australia
Major Lancet report reveals Australia's high ultra-processed food consumption is driving chronic diseases. Urgent policy action needed to address this public health emergency.
Dengue Fever and Miscarriage: A Climate Change Tragedy
Gowend from Burkina Faso lost her unborn baby after contracting dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness spreading due to climate breakdown. Read her heartbreaking story and learn about prevention.
GP's warning on when tiredness signals serious illness
Dr Punam Krishan explains when winter fatigue could indicate chronic conditions like ME or rheumatoid arthritis. Learn the red flags and management tips.
Hairdresser's terminal MND diagnosis story
Debbie Whitehouse shares her motor neurone disease journey from initial symptoms to diagnosis and her campaign to raise awareness about MND's brutal impact.
Using penetration buffer for endometriosis sex pain
Anna, 26, shares how she manages intimacy with severe endometriosis using Ohnut buffer rings. Her supportive boyfriend helps navigate painful sex while maintaining their connection.
Terminal patient's plea for assisted dying law
Ed, 82, diagnosed with inoperable brain tumour, uses her final weeks to campaign for assisted dying bill. She demands the right to die with 'self-respect and dignity'. Read her powerful story.
TikTok video reveals baby's rare terminal illness
A mother's life was turned upside down after a TikTok video led to her daughter's diagnosis with Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare terminal condition known as 'childhood Alzheimer's'. The family now races against time to raise £4.56 million for treatment.
PEMF Therapy Mats: Health Benefits Examined
Explore the science behind PEMF therapy mats. Experts weigh in on their potential for pain relief versus evidence-based treatments for chronic conditions in the UK.
7 Health Conditions Eligible for Extra Financial Support
Discover which common health conditions could make you eligible for additional financial assistance through Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits.
End-of-Life Care Needs Overhaul, Not Just Funding
A damning new report reveals that Britain's palliative care system requires fundamental reform rather than simply increased funding, with thousands suffering due to fragmented services and inadequate support.
London Health Alert: Gout Linked to Deadly Diseases
Groundbreaking research reveals a concerning connection between gout and increased risk of life-threatening health conditions, prompting urgent warnings for London residents.
£85bn sickness bill threatens UK economy
A shocking new report reveals long-term sickness is costing the UK economy £85 billion annually, with warnings of a deepening economic crisis unless urgent action is taken.
Irish sports star jailed for faking cancer with iPhone cable
Former Irish athletics star Kenneth O'Sullivan sentenced to prison after pretending to have terminal cancer and using iPhone cable to fake medical procedures in elaborate deception.
DJ Carey's €400k fake cancer scam shocks Ireland
Irish sporting legend DJ Carey faces sentencing after admitting to defrauding friends of €400,000 by pretending to have pancreatic cancer in an elaborate deception.
2.8 Million Britons Off Work Long-Term: The Truth
Exclusive investigation reveals the hidden health epidemic crippling Britain's workforce - from mental health struggles to chronic pain conditions keeping millions from employment.
UK End-of-Life Care Crisis Demands Urgent Action
A profound crisis in Britain's palliative care system is leaving thousands to face their final days without proper support, dignity or comfort. Discover why experts warn this growing emergency requires urgent government intervention and public awareness.
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