The Birth Keepers: Doulas and the UK Maternal Care Crisis
Explore the rising doula movement in the UK as it confronts systemic gaps in maternity care. Meet the women offering emotional and physical support where the NHS falls short.
Category : Health
Debate on UK Sex Work Laws Intensifies as Numbers Rise
Charities report a 76% surge in demand for support as economic hardship pushes more women into sex work, fuelling a fierce national debate on decriminalisation vs. the 'Nordic Model'. Read the full analysis.
Your Horoscope for Tuesday 30 December 2025
Discover your star sign's forecast for Tuesday 30 December 2025. Mercury angles towards Saturn, creating a productive yet challenging cosmic climate. Read your personalised predictions.
Streeting: 'Hardest days' as NHS faces strikes and flu surge
Health Secretary Wes Streeting admits to 'hardest days' in the job, balancing hospice funding wins with junior doctor strikes and record flu cases. He vows focus is on those still receiving poor care.
Corridor care 'normalised' in UK emergency departments
A leading UK medic warns A&E is 'in big trouble' as corridor care becomes normalised, with 16,600 deaths linked to long waits. Read the full analysis and official response.
London NYE Fireworks: Police Issue Public Warning
Metropolitan Police urge public not to attempt entry to sold-out Mayor's fireworks. Plan travel, use 999 only for emergencies, and avoid Primrose Hill. Stay safe welcoming 2026.
New Antibiotics Offer Hope Against Drug-Resistant Gonorrhoea
The FDA has approved two new antibiotics for gonorrhoea, a breakthrough in the fight against superbugs. But experts warn the race against resistance is far from over. Discover the new models driving this critical research.
Scientists clash over universe's fate: Big Rip or Big Crunch?
New data on dark energy sparks a major cosmological debate. Will the universe end in a violent Big Rip or collapse in a Big Crunch? Discover the latest research.
Creatine and Fibre-Maxxing Lead 2025 Wellness Trends
Discover why creatine supplements and 'fibre-maxxing' are the biggest wellness trends of 2025, driven by social media and a focus on gut health and cognitive function. Learn the science behind the hype.
Paraglider rescued from hotel roof after crash
A paraglider crashed into the roof of the Lough Erne Golf Resort in Fermanagh. Fire crews performed a rope rescue to bring the man to safety. Read the full story.
Why Death Rates Spike Over Christmas and New Year
Official data reveals a sharp rise in deaths during December and January. Experts explain the complex mix of healthcare pressures, festive excess, and cold weather driving this tragic seasonal trend.
Teen dies in Hamstreet house fire, investigation ongoing
A teenage girl has died following a severe house fire in Hamstreet, Kent. Another child and an adult are in hospital. An investigation into the cause is underway.
Man's heart stopped, saved by paramedics for Christmas
Ken Neville's heart stopped during a cardiac arrest. Thanks to rapid paramedic response, he recovered to celebrate Christmas with his family. Learn life-saving skills.
An NHS Emergency Revealed Its True Human Heart
A journalist's perspective shifts from critic to patient, discovering the profound humanity and shared purpose that defines the NHS in a London hospital ward. Read this powerful personal account.
MHRA Warning: Don't Buy Weight-Loss Drugs From Social Media
The UK's medicines regulator has seized £250,000 of unlicensed weight-loss drugs in a Northampton raid. Experts warn against buying jabs from social media due to serious health risks from counterfeits.
Shoppers lose weight with £80 walking pad after Christmas
An under-desk walking pad, now under £80 on Amazon, is helping Brits get fitter. Users report weight loss in just 10 days with this compact, quiet treadmill perfect for home offices.
US Parents Fear Stigma After Reiner Family Tragedy
The shocking deaths of Rob and Michele Reiner have thrust addiction back into the spotlight. Parents across the US fear the focus on rare violence will deepen stigma, overshadowing the widespread crisis affecting millions of families.
Mother and two children die in Stroud Boxing Day fire
A mother and her two young children have died in a devastating Boxing Day house fire in Stroud. The father, a Gloucestershire Police officer, survived. Authorities confirm the blaze was a tragic accident.
Woman and two children killed in Boxing Day house fire
A serving police officer tried in vain to save his wife and two young children from a devastating Boxing Day fire in a Cotswolds cottage. The community is in shock.
Mother and two children die in Boxing Day house fire
A mother and her two young children have died in a devastating Boxing Day house fire in Gloucestershire. The father, a police officer, escaped. Read the latest on this heartbreaking tragedy.
Mum's Christmas walk saved son from brain tumour
Ania Hough's Boxing Day instinct led to a life-saving brain tumour diagnosis for her son Jamie, 8. She urges parents to push for scans if children have persistent headaches.
Boxing Day fire in Stroud claims three lives
A mother and her two young children have died in a tragic Boxing Day house fire in Stroud, Gloucestershire. One person escaped. Police confirm the fire is not suspicious.
Supplements for New Athletes: A Realistic Guide
Starting a fitness journey? Learn the facts about protein powders, creatine, and vitamins. Discover how to use supplements wisely to support your training goals, not replace a balanced diet.
Secrets to a great sex life and keeping intimacy alive
Expert therapists reveal how to maintain a fulfilling sex life through life's stages, from child-rearing to empty nests. Learn why scheduling intimacy and embracing novelty are key.
Girl, 2, dies after falling into pond on Christmas Day
The family of Isobel Wallace pay tribute after the two-year-old died in a tragic garden pond accident at her parents' new Doncaster home on Christmas Day.
How long-term stress damages your immune system
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.
Missing 10-year-old boy last seen near London Dungeon
Police urgently search for Haan, 10, missing from Harrow. Last seen on Southbank near London Dungeon at 2pm, 28 December. Call 999 if seen.
Man shot by police in Thetford after crash and handgun report
A man was shot dead by armed police in Thetford, Norfolk, following a two-vehicle collision and reports he was carrying a handgun. The incident is under independent investigation.
Bondi hero Ahmed al-Ahmed details saving lives in CBS interview
Ahmed al-Ahmed, shot five times disarming a gunman at Bondi, tells CBS News his sole focus was saving lives. Read his powerful account of the 14 December attack.
Free Birth Society ideology nearly costs mother her life
An investigation reveals how the Free Birth Society's message led one woman to the brink. Discover the risks of unassisted childbirth and the year-long Guardian probe.
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