After a meningitis outbreak in Kent resulted in two deaths, health officials are extending vaccinations. Experts highlight photophobia, a lesser-known symptom involving light sensitivity, as a critical warning sign to recognize alongside common indicators
Resident doctors in England will stage a six-day strike starting April 7 after failed pay negotiations with the government, the British Medical Association announced.
A man in his 40s was stabbed outside shops on Becontree Avenue in Dagenham yesterday afternoon. Emergency services responded quickly, and the victim's injuries are not life-threatening. Police are investigating with no arrests made yet.
A surprising divide emerges as women praise the cowgirl position for control and confidence, while many men cite physical discomfort and lack of pleasure as reasons for their dislike.
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Andrew Cunningham, 62, has been given a hospital order without limit of time for the manslaughter of his sister Margaret O'Brien, 57, in Rotherhithe. The family described the killing as 'totally avoidable'.
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A new report highlights that preventable infant deaths persist globally, with simple, consistent basic care proving effective in reducing mortality rates significantly.
A parent recalls the 2015 struggle to privately vaccinate her son against meningitis due to NHS eligibility rules, highlighting gaps in information and access for children born before May 2015.
The Covid-19 inquiry reveals how underfunded social care weakened NHS resilience during the pandemic, stressing urgent need for integrated, sustainable reforms to prevent future crises.
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A Georgia judge set a $1 bond for Alexia Moore, charged with murder for allegedly using abortion pills, questioning the state's ability to secure a conviction under a controversial 2019 law.
Queensland's proposed e-bike legislation, requiring riders to be medically fit to drive, faces backlash for potentially locking out people with disabilities from transport access amid a fuel crisis boosting e-bike demand.
Nathan Newby prevented a potential atrocity at St James's Hospital in Leeds by talking down a would-be attacker, Mohammad Farooq, who asked for a cuddle before surrendering.
New research suggests frequent ejaculation improves sperm quality by reducing DNA damage and oxidative stress, challenging WHO guidelines on abstinence before fertility treatments.
Public satisfaction with the NHS has increased from 21% to 26%, marking the first rise since 2019. However, deep frustrations remain over long waits for GP, A&E, and hospital care across Great Britain.
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A new European study reveals that polyurethane-coated breast implants significantly reduce scarring and infection risks for women undergoing radiotherapy after mastectomy, improving recovery outcomes.
East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust took two days to notify UKHSA about a meningitis outbreak, potentially delaying response. Two students died, with 23 cases confirmed.
Hundreds of UK teenagers will participate in a six-week trial testing social media bans, digital curfews, and time limits as the government considers under-16 restrictions.
The US vaccine advisory committee faces dysfunction after a judge voided Kennedy's appointments and controversial co-chair Robert Malone announced his departure, leaving key immunizations in limbo.
Rapid home health test kits for perimenopause, iron, and vitamin D are booming in Australia, offering convenience but raising concerns over accuracy and medical oversight.
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Health journalist Jodi Wilson explores how embracing early bedtimes and comforting rituals can combat chronic stress and insomnia in an overwhelming world.
Matthew Johnston, 49, lured a child using Comic Con-style events before repeatedly abusing him. He has been jailed for 16 years with additional measures.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde leads the UK in rolling out miscarriage collection cradles, offering dignified home management and genetic testing options for pregnancy loss.
East Kent Hospitals University Foundation Trust missed an earlier opportunity to alert UKHSA about a potential meningitis case. Health Secretary Wes Streeting called the delay unacceptable but said it likely didn't impact outbreak containment.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde leads the UK in deploying miscarriage collection cradles, offering dignified home management and genetic testing options, inspired by a mother's personal loss.
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Elaine Newton reveals police initially told her partner Ian Coates died in a road accident, not from stabbing by Valdo Calocane, describing it as feeling like he was 'killed twice'.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns persistently underperforming NHS trusts could be dismantled and services transferred to better-performing neighbors, as satisfaction rates remain low despite recent improvements.
Transgender girls face expulsion from Girl Guiding and the Women's Institute, sparking concerns over societal exclusion and mental health impacts amid a hostile climate.
Finnian Garbutt, the 28-year-old star of BBC's Hope Street, has shared a heartbreaking update from his hospice bed after his terminal skin cancer diagnosis progressed rapidly throughout his body.
Finnian Garbutt, the 28-year-old actor known for playing PC Ryan Power in BBC's Hope Street, has entered hospice care after a terminal cancer diagnosis. He shared the heartbreaking update on Instagram.
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A 13-year-old schoolgirl was kissed on the cheek and grabbed by an unknown woman while boarding a bus in Pirton Lane. Police have arrested a 37-year-old suspect.
