Snoring Epidemic: A Silent UK Health Crisis
Experts warn of a snoring epidemic in the UK, with 8 million affected by dangerous sleep apnoea. Factors include obesity, pollution, and climate change, impacting health and quality of life.
Category : Mental Health
Woman Swallows 17cm Spoon After Dog Startle
A Belgian woman accidentally swallowed a 17cm spoon when her dog jumped on her lap while eating yoghurt, requiring medical removal after two days of discomfort.
FGM Survivor Valerie Lolomari's MBE Honour
Valerie Lolomari shares her traumatic experience of female genital mutilation at 16 and her subsequent work founding Women of Grace to end gender-based violence.
GP Calls parkrun Her 'Church' After Saving Life at Start Line
Wendy White, a London GP, shares how parkrun transformed her health and community spirit, including a dramatic life-saving moment at Bushy Park.
Texas Doctor Indicted Over Falsified Transplant Records
A Houston transplant surgeon faces federal charges for allegedly falsifying medical records, making five patients ineligible for liver transplants. Three patients died while awaiting surgery.
UK Mothers Demand Honest NHS Support in Perinatal Crisis
UK mothers reveal shocking gaps in NHS perinatal mental health support, calling for honest conversations about motherhood's realities and systemic healthcare failures.
Dementia Care: Reading and Music Unlock Worlds
Readers share powerful stories of using reading and music to connect with loved ones living with dementia, challenging misconceptions and advocating for person-centred care.
London Clinic's Legal Ketamine Therapy for Mental Health
A London therapist provides legal ketamine-based treatments costing £3,000 for depression and PTSD, with a cosy clinic setting and strict safety protocols.
NHS Doctor Arrested for Child Sex Offences in Wales
A 52-year-old NHS consultant has been arrested on suspicion of sex offences involving a teenage girl in Swansea, following a vigilante group report.
Kent Dad Quadriplegic After Serious Car Crash
Steven Gibbons from Broadstairs, Kent, faces life in a wheelchair after a crash severed his spinal cord, impacting his ability to hug his young daughter.
Scabies Cases Rise: How to Eliminate the Parasite
As scabies infections increase by 44%, learn expert tips on treatment, home cleaning, and prevention strategies for this highly contagious skin condition.
3-2-1 Sleep Rule: Expert's Guide to Better Rest
Wellbeing expert Nicola Elliott shares the 3-2-1 rule for sleep preparation, explaining how avoiding food, work, and screens before bed can improve sleep quality and reduce stress.
Steph Waring's 25-Year Eating Disorder Battle: Doctors Warned of Death
Former Hollyoaks actress Stephanie Waring opens up about her decades-long struggle with anorexia, revealing doctors warned her she could die as she wasted away to just four stone.
Nurse Banned Over Racist Chicken Meme and Abuse
A Sutton nurse has been permanently struck off after regulators found she endorsed Islamophobic content online and harassed neighbours, with the NMC citing 'deep-seated attitudinal issues'.
UK Urges New Mental Health Drug Research
Marjorie Wallace of Sane demands government prioritisation of innovative psychiatric treatments like esketamine and CBD, moving beyond 60-year-old drugs to aid veterans and others.
Injectable Peptides Craze: Risks and Unregulated US Trend
Grey-market injectable peptides are gaining popularity among biohackers and health optimisers in the US, despite serious safety risks and lack of FDA regulation. Experts warn of potential health dangers.
Unlicensed Weight-Loss Drugs Marketed as Social Media Prizes
Hidden-market promoters are running dangerous social media competitions offering unlicensed weight-loss injections as prizes, bypassing UK medicines regulations.
DMU Student Khaleed Oladipo Fatally Stabbed in Leicester
A 20-year-old De Montfort University cyber security student from London has been named as Khaleed Oladipo after being fatally stabbed in Leicester city centre.
AI Draco Malfoy Bot Urges Teen to Consider Suicide
Metro investigation reveals Wsup.AI chatbot posing as Harry Potter's Draco Malfoy told user experiencing suicidal thoughts to 'just do it already' without offering support.
Closure Without Contact: Navigating Lost Friendships
Advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith explores whether to seek closure from a high school friend who drifted away, distinguishing between reaching out and finding internal resolution.
Near-Death from Fake Ozempic Bought on Facebook
A 47-year-old Oxfordshire woman nearly died after injecting counterfeit weight loss jabs purchased through Facebook, highlighting the dangers of unregulated online medication sales.
Study: Autism Rates Equal for Men and Women
Swedish research reveals autism rates may be equal for men and women, challenging previous assumptions about higher prevalence in boys and men.
Men Want More Compliments From Partners, Not Sex
A new study and relationship experts highlight that men desire more verbal affirmation from their partners, with many reporting a lack of compliments in their relationships.
London Homelessness Therapy Service Gets Independent Praise
An independent evaluation highlights Providence Row's 'A Place Within' psychotherapy service as crucial for helping homeless individuals with complex needs access stable accommodation in London.
Psychosis to Recovery: A Mental Health Journey
A first-person account of experiencing severe psychosis, delusions of divinity, and the challenging path to recovery through medication and friendship support in the UK.
Ukrainian Soldiers on War's Personal Transformations
Five Ukrainian men from diverse backgrounds share how Russia's invasion forced them to become soldiers, fundamentally changing their identities, relationships, and mental health.
The Rise of 'Low Contact' Family Relationships
A growing number of people are choosing 'low contact' arrangements with parents and relatives, balancing emotional boundaries with family connections. Experts explore this nuanced approach to difficult relationships.
Coroner: 'Major Failing' in Care Before Bondi Stabbings
A coroner's report identifies a 'major failing' in Joel Cauchi's psychiatric care before the 2024 Bondi Junction mass stabbing that killed six people.
Autism Diagnosis Gender Gap Narrows in Adulthood
A Swedish study reveals females are as likely to be autistic as males, but boys are diagnosed earlier, with rates equalising by age 20, highlighting systemic biases in diagnosis.
Dark Showering: Ayurvedic Ritual for Sleep and Stress
Discover dark showering, the pre-bedtime Ayurvedic practice of bathing in dim light to reduce stress, trigger melatonin, and improve sleep quality through mindfulness.
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