Date ruined by Louis Theroux mansplaining incident
A first date after lockdown went disastrously wrong when a man tried to correct a journalist on the name of Louis Theroux's 'Weird Weekends'. Read the full cringe-worthy story.
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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.
Volcanic Eruption Triggered Black Death Pandemic
New research suggests a massive volcanic eruption caused climate chaos and famine, paving the way for the Black Death to devastate medieval Europe. Discover the chain of events.
Volcano sparked Black Death pandemic, scientists find
New research links a massive 14th-century volcanic eruption to the famine and trade shifts that unleashed the Black Death plague across Europe. Discover the climate clues that solved a 700-year-old mystery.
Brain's 5 Eras & Dementia Vaccine Breakthrough
Explore the groundbreaking five-era model of brain evolution and the promising vaccine that could protect against dementia. Listen to the full Science Weekly podcast for more.
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.
Peter Kay on Billy Connolly's Parkinson's health
Comedian Peter Kay reveals Sir Billy Connolly is 'not so good' 15 years after Parkinson's diagnosis. Read the latest on his health and Kay's own eating disorder battle.
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.
New Balance's Ugly 2025 Snoafer Shoe Defined an Era
The New Balance 1906L 'snoafer' became 2025's defining shoe. Discover how its awkward hybrid style reflects our post-pandemic identity crisis and blurred fashion rules.
Plant-Based UPFs Healthier Than Meat, Experts Say
New research reveals not all ultra-processed foods are equal. Choosing plant-based UPFs over meat and dairy is the healthier choice for reducing disease risk. Learn the facts.
GB Olympic hockey hero Imran Sherwani dies aged 63
Great Britain mourns Imran Sherwani, the hockey legend who scored twice in the 1988 Olympic final. His family continues raising Alzheimer's awareness. Read his incredible story.
Medieval Skin Disease Outbreak in UK Schools
Multiple Devon schools report scabies outbreaks as parents receive warnings. Learn about symptoms, treatment and why this Victorian-era disease is spreading.
Covid Inquiry Questions UK Lockdown Strategy
Charles Amos argues the Covid inquiry overlooks freedom's importance in pandemic response. Explore the case against lockdowns and alternative approaches.
Argentina's Arsenic Water Crisis Poisons Rural Families
In Argentina's arid north, families like the Bustamantes drink water with arsenic 60 times safe limits, causing bone pain and cancer. Discover the human cost of this public health emergency.
Coronation Street actress Lynne Verrall dies aged 76
Coronation Street actress Lynne Verrall, known for playing Geraldine Spellman, has died aged 76. Her celebrated 30-year career spanned stage and screen.
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.
Gaza tent camps flooded by heavy rainstorms
Heavy rainstorms flood thousands of tents in Gaza, displacing families and raising disease fears. Israel continues to limit aid trucks as winter approaches. Read more on the crisis.
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.
Covid Inquiry Reveals Government's Pandemic Failures
Official Covid inquiry report exposes devastating government failures during pandemic as families share heartbreaking stories of loss during lockdown restrictions.
Right's anti-science attacks on Covid inquiry exposed
As the Covid inquiry continues, right-wing libertarians attack lockdown science despite 23,000 preventable deaths. Explore the dangerous anti-science tradition in UK politics.
UK gene therapy shows promise for Hunter syndrome
Three-year-old Oliver Chu shows dramatic improvement after groundbreaking gene therapy for Hunter syndrome at Manchester hospital. A potential alternative to lifelong treatment.
Novo Nordisk shares slide after Ozempic pill fails
Novo Nordisk shares slumped over 10% after its Ozempic pill failed to slow Alzheimer's progression in major trials. Read the latest on the pharmaceutical giant's market struggles.
Covid Inquiry: 23,000 Lives Could Have Been Saved
The UK Covid-19 Inquiry reveals 'too little, too late' government response cost thousands of lives. Readers demand accountability and discuss political futures. Share your views.
First human death from novel H5N5 bird flu strain
Washington man dies from H5N5 bird flu strain never before seen in humans. Health officials confirm low public risk. Learn symptoms and prevention measures.
Johnson rejects COVID inquiry's 'muddled' findings
Former PM Boris Johnson accuses the COVID-19 Inquiry of 'breathtaking inconsistency' and rejects claims his government had a toxic culture. Read the full story.
Global Fund faces $6.7bn shortfall threatening disease control
The Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria faces a critical $6.7bn funding gap as key donors reduce pledges. This threatens decades of progress against deadly diseases. Urgent action needed.
Covid Inquiry: UK's 'Lost Month' and Toxic Government
The Covid-19 inquiry report reveals catastrophic government failings under Boris Johnson, with a 'lost month' of inaction. Discover the full findings and why lessons must be learned.
Covid Inquiry Reveals UK Government Pandemic Failures
The official Covid inquiry report exposes catastrophic government missteps that led to tens of thousands of deaths. Learn what went wrong and how to prevent future crises.
Rowson's COVID Inquiry Cartoon Critiques UK Response
Martin Rowson's powerful cartoon dissects the UK's COVID-19 inquiry findings, revealing systemic government failures during the pandemic. See the damning visual critique.
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