Morgan Ofori and others share their battle with 'suicide headaches', exploring the history, slow diagnosis, and treatments like oxygen therapy. Discover the science behind one of medicine's most painful conditions.
Anthropologist Thomas Yarrow's research on railway volunteers challenges the idea that men need to talk like women to have meaningful friendships. Discover why shared silence might be more powerful than we think.
Amid a declared loneliness epidemic, Americans are finding profound connection and purpose through social movements, mutual aid, and political organising. Discover how activism is forging life-saving communities.
A woman with a chronic illness was saved from missing her flight by a compassionate stranger in Queanbeyan. Read this heartwarming story of empathy and the kindness of strangers.
A clinical psychologist shares how a client tackled feelings of defectiveness and built a life aligned with her values, with or without a partner. Learn key strategies for modern dating.
New data shows over 7% of Londoners report chronic loneliness, a serious public health issue linked to premature death. Discover the impact and how community connection can help.
Science confirms chronic stress suppresses immunity via cortisol. Discover the difference between short-term worry and long-term health risks, and what you can do about it.
Could AI companions combat loneliness and aid therapy? New research suggests potential, but experts warn of risks from unregulated, for-profit platforms. Discover the nuanced debate.
Two women share their debilitating struggles with endometriosis, having quit multiple jobs. They are now campaigning for UK menstrual leave, as a petition hits 74,000 signatures.
After losing his wife of 61 years, Gordon faced Christmas alone. Discover how Age UK Norwich's support became his lifeline, offering friendship and festive joy. Read his moving story.
As loneliness peaks at Christmas, Bridge Watch volunteers patrol London's bridges to intervene in suicide crises. Discover how their direct approach saves lives.
A Twickenham newsagent is opening its doors on Christmas Day, offering 500 free samosas and festive cheer to combat community loneliness. Join the event from midday.
For many, Christmas magnifies feelings of isolation. Discover the therapeutic strategies used to combat festive anxiety and build meaningful social connections for future holidays.
The NHS is launching a major trial of a pioneering 'liver dialysis' device called Dialive, aiming to treat acute-on-chronic liver failure and save lives. Read about this potential medical breakthrough.
A new survey exposes the lonely reality for Londoners: 48% find planning with friends a nightmare, and 44% say it's hard to meet people. Discover the 'connection gap' and new solutions.
A new poll finds over two-thirds of students in UK university halls feel isolated, blaming high costs and phone reliance. Discover the findings and one student's story.
Barchester Healthcare launches a national '12 Ways to Care This Christmas' campaign, highlighting simple acts of kindness and encouraging career consideration in care. Read the full story.
A former adult content creator on OnlyFans pivoted to mindful content, quadrupling her earnings to £22k/month while helping lonely men overcome porn addiction. Discover her unique approach.
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.
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.
Morrisons introduces 'Talking Tills' to encourage customer conversation, tackling UK loneliness. The scheme runs from 4-7 December amid debate over self-checkouts.
Morrisons introduces 'Talking Tills' for slower, chat-friendly checkouts from Dec 4-7, supporting Good Morning Britain's anti-loneliness campaign. Learn how the initiative works.
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.
Marketing professor Scott Galloway analyses the modern crisis of masculinity in the UK, highlighting loneliness, economic shifts, and the need for new role models. Read his insights.
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.
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'.
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.
Discover six practical strategies to overcome loneliness and improve social connections, even with a packed schedule. Learn from Don Martin's research and real-life experiments.
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.
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.