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Woman's life-threatening reaction to hormone pills

Emily Butler, 26, spent two weeks fighting for her life after a severe reaction to progesterone tablets triggered a rare blood condition. Discover her story and the vital warning about medication risks.

Study: Alzheimer's more common in elderly than estimated

A major new study reveals Alzheimer's disease is more prevalent in the elderly than previously thought, with over 10% of people aged 70+ eligible for new treatments. Blood tests could revolutionise early diagnosis.

Blood Orange's Essex Honey: 2025's No. 3 Album

Dev Hynes' deeply personal album 'Essex Honey', a response to his mother's death, is named the 3rd best of 2025. Explore its pastoral hymnals and post-punk shades of grief.

'Evil Jesus' murder plotter detained indefinitely

Martin Ready, who believed he was 'evil Jesus', plotted to kill a prosecutor on the dark web. A judge has ordered his indefinite detention in a secure mental health facility. Read the full story.

Eating disorder patients face 700-day NHS wait

A new national audit reveals adults in England wait up to 700 days for eating disorder treatment, with a stark disparity between child and adult services. Experts call for urgent action.

10 Ways to Beat the Winter Blues and Thrive

A chartered psychologist shares 10 science-backed strategies to embrace winter, from managing Seasonal Affective Disorder to adjusting routines and finding joy in the colder months.

Rare seven-arm octopus found on Scottish beach

A rare deep-sea seven-arm octopus, a creature of up to four metres, was discovered on a Scottish beach. Marine biologists hail the 'incredible find'. Read the full story.

How waking up in the dark harms your health

A doctor explains the surprising effects of rising before sunrise, from mood and sleep disruption to immune function. Discover why morning light is so crucial.

Bus Aunty's urgent plea for London blood donors

Viral TikTok star 'Bus Aunty' joins NHS and City Hall to urge Black Londoners, especially those with Ro blood type, to donate blood and save sickle cell patients this winter.

Mum spends £2k filtering blood to stay young

A 38-year-old mum invests £2,000 per session in EBOO blood filtration, claiming it makes her feel 'amazing' and people mistake her for her daughter's sister. Discover this biohacking trend.

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.

Rare Marsh Sandpiper Spotted in Scotland

An eight-year-old's country diary recounts the thrilling sighting of a rare marsh sandpiper in East Lothian, a bird typically found in Africa or India during winter.

Superman comic sets world record at $9.12m auction

A pristine 1939 Superman No 1 comic discovered in a California attic has become the world's most expensive comic book after selling for $9.12 million. Read the incredible story behind this record-breaking find.

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