Lumley warns of 1.5 million spending Christmas alone
Dame Joanna Lumley calls loneliness a 'crisis hidden in plain sight' as Age UK polling reveals 1.5 million older people will eat Christmas dinner alone. Join the campaign to help.
Category : Health
4 Million Children Impacted by Family Economic Abuse
New research exposes how perpetrators steal children's money and control family finances, affecting millions. The government is urged to act. Read the full report.
Popstar Example tells disabled fan 'you look stupid' at gig
Noughties star Example faces backlash after telling seated fans, including a pregnant disabled woman, to stand up at a London O2 Arena concert. Read the full story and fan reactions.
DC Shooting Suspect Spent 'Weeks on End' in Isolation
Emails show the mental health of Rahmanullah Lakanwal, charged with murdering a National Guard soldier, deteriorated amid long periods of isolation after struggling to assimilate in the US. Read the full investigation.
Readers share experiences of lifelong adolescence
Guardian readers respond to neuroscience findings, with one 78-year-old confirming his wife's mother's 1974 prediction that he'd always think he's 17. Explore letters on rage rooms and inaptly named places.
Men's Health Strategy Launches as NHS Faces Overstretch
The government's new Men's Health Strategy for England promises targeted action, but experts question if the NHS has the capacity to implement it effectively. We examine the £300m plan.
Teenager dies after leaving ambulance on M5 motorway
An 18-year-old man died after exiting a stationary ambulance on the M5 and being hit by a car. An off-duty police officer attempted a rescue. The IOPC has launched an investigation.
Millionaire live streams magic mushroom trip for anti-ageing
US biohacker Bryan Johnson live streamed himself taking 5.43g of psilocybin mushrooms to study their effects on longevity. Thousands watched the six-hour experiment, monitored by doctors. Read the full story.
Triple-Decker Sandwich Generation: 63 Million in Care Crisis
A growing 'triple-decker sandwich generation' faces immense pressure caring for children and ageing parents amid political and economic turmoil. Explore the crisis affecting millions.
Resident Doctors Announce 5-Day Christmas Strike
Resident doctors in England will stage a five-day strike from 17-22 December over pay and job security, following November's action. The BMA urges the government to act.
Junior Doctors in England to Strike Before Christmas
The British Medical Association confirms resident doctors in England will walk out from 17 to 22 December. Get the latest on this breaking NHS strike news and its impact.
Guide to the DWP Motability Scheme: Eligibility & Updates
A complete guide to the UK's Motability scheme. Learn who is eligible, what benefits are included, and the latest changes announced in the Budget. Find out if you can lease a vehicle.
Retired Fireman Wins £120k BMW X5 in BOTB Prize
A retired firefighter from Cheltenham has scooped a BMW X5 and a tax-free cash bundle worth nearly £120,000 in an online spot the ball competition. Read his heartwarming story.
WHO conditionally recommends weight loss injections for obesity
The World Health Organization has issued its first conditional recommendation for weight loss injections to treat obesity, a condition affecting over a billion people globally. Read the latest on access and NHS rollout.
Wembley stabbing: Major road closed, nine buses diverted
A man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing on Wembley's High Road. The incident has caused significant travel disruption, with nine London bus routes diverted. Follow for live updates.
4 foods with 'similar' effects to weight loss jabs
Scientists identify everyday foods that could mimic GLP-1 hormone effects for weight management. Discover the natural alternatives and expert insights.
Reindeer rescue operation on Merseyside beach
A festive reindeer named Buddy sparked a major overnight search involving police, coastguard and Royal Marines after escaping in Formby. Read how Christmas was saved.
Teen's lung removed after years of heavy vaping
A 17-year-old's lung collapsed multiple times due to vaping. Doctors removed the damaged organ and gave it to him as a stark warning. Read his shocking story.
Paramedic saves girl from raging fire in heroic rescue
A quick-thinking off-duty paramedic rescued a seven-year-old girl from a dangerous fire in East Hollywood. Read the full story of this split-second decision.
Victoria to Ban Unnecessary Intersex Child Surgery
Victoria, Australia, is set to introduce landmark laws banning medically unnecessary surgeries on intersex children. The move follows a damning inquiry and aims to protect bodily autonomy. Read the full report.
Bra fitting reveals a powerful antidote to loneliness
A health journalist's quest for new bras uncovers a profound moment of human connection, highlighting how fleeting interactions can combat isolation in our digital age. Discover the importance of being 'held'.
Health experts warn of Christmas medication and fire risks
Health officials warn that festive foods like sprouts and cheese can interact with common medicines, while skin creams pose a fire hazard. Stay safe this Christmas by checking your prescriptions.
Slender Man Attacker's Escape Spotlights System Failures
Morgan Geyser, who stabbed a classmate at 12, fled a care home a decade later. Her case raises urgent questions about trying children as adults and mental health rehabilitation in the UK and beyond.
Hong Kong fire: 146 dead, 13 arrested in safety probe
A devastating fire at Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court housing complex has claimed 146 lives, with 200 missing. Authorities arrest 13 as anger grows over alleged safety failures. Share your story.
WHO: Weight loss drugs a 'new chapter' against obesity
The WHO urges global access to GLP-1 therapies like Mounjaro, calling them a breakthrough in treating obesity, a disease affecting 2 billion by 2030.
Chernobyl fungus key to shielding astronauts from space radiation
A bizarre fungus discovered in Chernobyl's most radioactive reactor feeds on radiation. Scientists now believe it could be the key to protecting astronauts from deadly cosmic rays during missions to the Moon and Mars.
Man stabbed near McDonald's in Islington
A man has been rushed to hospital after a stabbing on Highgate Hill, Islington, in the early hours of Monday morning. Police are investigating the incident. Follow for live updates.
Man jailed for cigarette attack on disabled pubgoer
David Brown has been sentenced to four and a half years for a vicious, unprovoked attack on a disabled man in a Nottinghamshire pub beer garden. Read the full story.
Manchester father survives son's schizophrenia attack
Joshua Obinim survived a violent attack by his son Benjamin, who had undiagnosed paranoid schizophrenia. His story highlights the critical need to bridge faith and mental healthcare.
Is a daily glass of wine good for your heart?
A London cardiologist explains the complex truth about wine and heart health. Discover the risks, the minor benefits, and the safer alternatives like grapes and berries. Read the expert advice.
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