Scottish Health Secretary: Queen Elizabeth Hospital is 'Safe'
Neil Gray, Scotland's health secretary, has declared he has 'no doubt' the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital is safe, following a Holyrood debate on the scandal-hit facility.
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DNA Solves Decade-Old Missing Teen Mystery
A DNA breakthrough has finally identified skeletal remains found in Florida as Jacob Lyon, a teenager missing since 2015, bringing closure to his family after years of uncertainty.
Potato Bed: Viral Sleep Trend Raises Health Alarms
The 'potato bed' sleep trend, valued in a £422bn sleep economy, goes viral on TikTok but experts warn it may cause back pain and overheating risks.
McEwan Calls for Assisted Dying to Cover Dementia
Author Ian McEwan argues assisted dying laws should gradually extend to dementia sufferers, citing personal family experiences and the need for living wills to clarify intentions.
Croydon Food Businesses Shut Over Cockroach and Rat Infestations
Five Croydon food businesses have been temporarily closed after inspectors found cockroach, rat, and mouse infestations, with the council taking a firm stance on hygiene standards.
Mother Calls for Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Esther Ghey urges MPs to enact immediate social media restrictions for children under 16, warning against government delays as mental health referrals soar.
NHS Urged to Expand Heart Valve Clinics for Ethnic Equality
A pilot programme in England shows success in reducing ethnic disparities in aortic valve treatment, with calls for nationwide rollout to address healthcare inequalities.
Celibacy's Effects on the Body: From Erections to Dryness
Explore how prolonged celibacy affects physical health, including changes in libido, vaginal dryness, and spontaneous erections, with expert insights from UK sexologists.
DeepMind AI Tool Identifies Genetic Disease Causes
Google DeepMind launches AlphaGenome AI, analysing 1 million DNA letters to pinpoint genetic mutations driving diseases like cancer and heart conditions.
Lottery Winner Jailed for Fake Drug Labs
An 80-year-old lottery winner has been sentenced to over 16 years for operating sophisticated fake prescription drug laboratories in Wigan and Salford, producing millions of pills.
Experts Oppose Ketamine Reclassification to Class A
Government advisors recommend ketamine remain Class B, citing concerns over stigma and crime. The ACMD warns reclassification could hinder addiction support.
Sober Shift: Declining Alcohol Use Reshapes UK Youth Culture
Official NHS data reveals nearly a quarter of English adults abstain from alcohol in 2024, with young people leading this cultural transformation away from traditional drinking habits.
Three Brothers Die in Frozen Texas Pond Tragedy
Three young brothers, aged six, eight, and nine, have tragically died after falling through ice on a private pond in Bonham, Texas, with their mother recounting a desperate attempt to save them.
Government Offers Delay to $2bn Autism Scheme for Funding Deal
The Albanese government has offered to push back the start of the $2bn Thriving Kids autism scheme to October, alongside budget adjustments for smaller states, to secure a national hospitals and disability funding agreement.
Nina Wadia Warns on Weight-Loss Injection Side Effects
Former EastEnders star Nina Wadia discusses her two-stone weight loss, warning about depression risks from injections and advocating gradual lifestyle changes.
Inquiry into Aberdeenshire Baby's Death from Drugs
A fatal accident inquiry will examine the death of three-month-old Olly-James Sievwright after exposure to mephedrone and MDMA at his Sandhaven home in 2019.
Nipah Virus Outbreak Sparks Airport Screening
Asian nations implement airport screening as India confirms Nipah virus cases. The deadly disease has high fatality rate and no available vaccine.
Evaro Lands $25m Funding for NHS Digital Healthcare Expansion
NHS-licensed digital healthcare platform Evaro announces $25m Series A funding led by AlbionVC, aiming to serve 10 million patients within three years through its prescription and health services.
Shared Supplier Behind Baby Formula Recalls
The Food Standards Agency confirms contaminated baby formula recalls by Nestle and Danone originated from a shared third-party ingredient supplier, containing cereulide toxin.
Nottingham Survivor Demands Blame for Attack
Wayne Birkett, who suffered life-changing injuries in the 2023 Nottingham attack, calls for accountability ahead of a public inquiry into the killings.
Esther Rantzen on Assisted Dying Delays and Cancer
TV star Dame Esther Rantzen shares her terminal cancer journey, criticising House of Lords delays to assisted dying legislation while welcoming NHS AI detection schemes.
Hospital 'Russian Roulette' Blamed for Baby's Preventable Death
A grieving father says Warrington Hospital's home birth service played 'Russian roulette' with lives after his baby died from an avoidable delay in delivery, as a coroner confirms failures.
Kelsey Parker: 'Harrowing' Stillbirth Aftercare
Widow Kelsey Parker describes devastating stillbirth aftercare on Sky News, as maternity services face scrutiny amid UK maternal mortality concerns.
Single in Your 30s: Why 'It'll Happen' Can Hurt
A 30-something shares why well-meaning phrases from friends can dismiss the real grief of lifelong singleness. Counsellor insights on validation over reassurance.
NHS Closes Vital Emergency Sickle Cell Unit in London
Patients express fury as Barts Health NHS Trust ends pilot emergency unit for sickle cell disease at Royal London Hospital, despite it being described as a vital lifeline.
Boots Wellthy Bundle Review: Energy Boost Post-Flu
A lifestyle writer reviews the Boots Wellthy daily hydration+ electrolyte powder bundle, detailing how it helped rebuild energy after illness with insights on taste, price, and benefits.
Murder Abroad: A Widow's Fight for Justice
Eve Henderson recounts her husband's murder in Paris and her journey to establish Murdered Abroad, a charity supporting families of overseas homicide victims.
Best Electric Toothbrushes: Expert-Tested Picks
Discover the best electric toothbrushes for 2026, from Oral-B to Philips. Our expert tested over 20 models to find top performers for every budget and need.
UK Teens Want Social Media Laws as Part of Broader Child Vision
Growing support for social media age restrictions emerges among British teenagers, alongside calls for wider measures addressing poverty, academic stress, and mental health services.
London NHS Trust Urged to Reject Palantir Software
Campaigners in Hackney call on Homerton Healthcare to shun NHS data platform built by Palantir, citing privacy fears and firm's controversial global contracts.
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