Junior Doctors End Five-Day Strike, Seek New Year Talks
Junior doctors conclude five-day strike in England, pledging a 'can-do spirit' in renewed negotiations with Health Secretary Wes Streeting to avert further NHS walkouts in 2026.
Category : Health
Childline's Christmas Crisis: 3,000 Abuse Calls
As families gather, Childline volunteers like Rebekah Hipkiss answer desperate calls from children facing abusers at Christmas. Discover how the service offers a lifeline and how you can help.
9 Signs You're Good in Bed, Say UK Sex Experts
Sex experts reveal the 9 key behaviours that prove you're skilled in the bedroom, based on a UK survey where 32% of Brits doubt their performance. Discover the signs and how to improve.
Therapy Regulation Gap Puts UK Patients at Risk
Sky News investigation reveals anyone can call themselves a therapist in the UK without training. Victims share stories of blurred boundaries and harm, as MPs demand urgent statutory regulation.
Police complaint over destroyed NHS surgeon evidence
A formal police complaint is being filed against NHS Tayside after it destroyed theatre logbooks linked to disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel. The evidence was crucial for a public inquiry.
Nicotine pouch use soars among UK teens
A new survey finds 13% of 14-17 year olds have used nicotine pouches, prompting a government crackdown to ban sales to under-18s. Experts warn of addiction and health risks.
NHS gene therapy funding crisis as cures cost millions
Breakthrough gene-editing treatments for rare diseases exist, but costs run to seven figures per patient. Experts warn the current market model is broken, demanding a new social contract for NHS delivery.
Noel Gallagher on childhood stammer & famous Brits who overcame it
Noel Gallagher reveals his childhood stammer struggle. Discover how famous Brits like Rowan Atkinson and Charles Darwin overcame theirs, offering hope and inspiration to young people.
7 Mistakes to Avoid When Stopping Weight Loss Jabs
Experts reveal the key pitfalls that cause weight regain after stopping GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, and how to maintain your results long-term.
Neighbour saves family from Wigan house fire
A quick-thinking neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just a week before Christmas. The family lost everything.
Teen charged with murder after fatal stabbing in Surrey
A 23-year-old man was stabbed to death near a pub on the London-Surrey border. A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder. Police are appealing for information.
Neighbour saves family from horrific Leigh blaze
A heroic neighbour used a ladder to rescue a father and his two teenage daughters from a devastating house fire in Leigh, Wigan, just days before Christmas. The family lost everything.
Study: Pretending to be happy at Christmas harms parent mental health
New research reveals UK parents risk storing up mental health problems by masking stress during the festive season. Experts advise emotional honesty and lowering unrealistic standards.
Overcoming Christmas Loneliness: A Therapeutic Journey
For many, Christmas magnifies feelings of isolation. Discover the therapeutic strategies used to combat festive anxiety and build meaningful social connections for future holidays.
Joe Wicks on childhood trauma, fitness fame and family focus
Fitness coach Joe Wicks opens up about his difficult childhood, his rise to fame during lockdown, and how he now defines success as stability and connection. Read his inspiring story.
Boy's kindness helps pregnant mum with spilled shopping
A heavily pregnant woman's shopping disaster was saved by a kind 10-year-old boy. His small act of kindness offered hope and practical help when adults looked away. Read this heartwarming story.
Man beats 18-month brain tumour prognosis to see Christmas
Sandy Whitelaw was given 18 months to live with a glioblastoma in 2022. Now, defying the odds, he shares his story of resilience and the support that helped him cherish life. Read his inspiring journey.
Gloucester named UK's BDSM capital in new research
Research reveals Gloucester as the UK's BDSM hotspot, with Hounslow leading in searches. Discover the surprising sex toy trends across British cities.
Widow spends eight Christmases volunteering at hospice
Elizabeth Doherty has volunteered at Sue Ryder St John's Hospice every Christmas for eight years, transforming her grief into vital support for others facing loss. Discover her inspiring story.
Couple's 22-year age gap fuels stronger sexual bond
Ally, 41, and Jason, 63, reunited after 13 years apart. They reveal how their 22-year age difference and deeper communication have led to the best sex of their lives.
Smoking ban exception for crack use considered in Scotland
Scottish ministers are weighing a change to the public smoking ban to allow crack cocaine use in supervised facilities in Glasgow and Edinburgh, responding to a surge in users switching from heroin. Read the full story.
US Healthcare Cuts Widen Life Expectancy Gap
As US Congress slashes Medicaid and Obamacare subsidies, life expectancy falls behind Chile and Panama. Explore the stark inequality where billionaires invest in anti-ageing while the poor die younger.
NHS recovery concern after junior doctors' strikes end
Health Secretary Wes Streeting warns the NHS's busiest period will follow the final day of junior doctors' strikes. He calls the BMA's stance 'hardline' while defending his own tough negotiation position.
Athletes Lead UK Neurodiversity Attitude Shift
As UK diagnoses of ADHD and autism soar, top athletes like Simone Biles and Lewis Hamilton are showing neurodiversity can be a competitive edge. Discover the new narrative.
Woman's filter addiction led to £7.5k surgery
A woman reveals how social media filters caused body dysmorphia, leading to costly cosmetic surgery for a double chin she never had. Her story warns of digital distortion's mental health impact.
Urgent appeal to find missing 13-year-old in Kent
Kent Police launch urgent appeal to find Evie-May Dixon, 13, missing from Rainham since Friday. She has links to Gillingham and Chatham. Call 999 if seen.
NHS faces tough recovery after doctors' strike, says Streeting
Health Secretary Wes Streeting says the NHS is coping during the junior doctors' strike but warns of a difficult recovery period over the busy Christmas holidays. Read the latest.
First wheelchair user reaches space on Blue Origin flight
Michaela Benthaus, an engineer paralysed in a bike accident, made history as the first wheelchair user to reach the edge of space on a Blue Origin flight. Read her inspiring story.
Cream for 'Ozempic Face' Sells Once Every Five Minutes
A plastic surgeon's cream, Vol.U.Lift, targets sagging skin from GLP-1 weight loss. Clinically proven, it sells every 5 minutes. See reviews and results here.
NHS trials 'liver dialysis' device for deadly ACLF
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.
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