Men stranded in icy Essex lake during dog rescue
Two men were left stranded in freezing water at Connaught Water, Epping Forest, after trying to save a dog. Firefighters urge the public to call for help instead of entering icy water.
Category : Health
Salt intake in England 'equal to 22 bags of crisps a day'
A new study reveals working-age adults in England eat 40% more salt than recommended, risking heart health. Experts call for urgent government action on food industry salt levels.
Australia reviews animal research code as 845k used
Australia's animal research code faces its first major review in a decade. Key issues include animal sentience, crustacean welfare, and calls to end primate experiments. Have your say by 16 February.
Inside the Free Birth Society: A Guardian Investigation
Dive into episode two of a major Guardian investigation into the Free Birth Society movement. Who are its founders, and what are their credentials? Listen to the Full Story podcast.
Midlife 'Situationship': Choosing Love Without Merging Lives
Natasha Ginnivan, after two marriages, finds fulfilment in a committed 'situationship' with separate homes and finances. Explore the rise of non-traditional partnerships for the over-50s.
Home Alzheimer's blood test hailed as 'paradigm shift'
Scientists reveal a new finger-prick blood test for Alzheimer's that can be done at home and posted to a lab, promising to make early detection far more accessible across the UK.
DWP confirms 3.8% rise for disability benefits from April
The DWP has announced a 3.8% increase in payments for PIP, DLA, Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance from April. See the new weekly rates and what claimants need to know.
Neighbour kicks door in on loud Arc Raiders player
A UK gamer's frantic screams while playing Arc Raiders led a neighbour, a firefighter, to break down the door fearing for his life. The incident, caught on doorbell cam, ended with beers and an apology.
Swiss Bar Fire: No Safety Checks for Five Years
Mayor Nicolas Féraud admits no periodic inspections were conducted at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana between 2020 and 2025, before a fire killed 40 people. Read the full investigation details.
Inside the excruciating world of cluster headaches
Morgan Ofori and others share their battle with 'suicide headaches', exploring the history, slow diagnosis, and treatments like oxygen therapy. Discover the science behind one of medicine's most painful conditions.
Study: Male friendships thrive on shared hobbies, not deep talk
Anthropologist Thomas Yarrow's research on railway volunteers challenges the idea that men need to talk like women to have meaningful friendships. Discover why shared silence might be more powerful than we think.
UK bans junk food ads on TV and online to tackle obesity
New UK regulations restrict TV and online ads for high-fat, salt, and sugar foods. Experts debate if this will help tackle the nation's growing childhood obesity crisis.
Weight gain after 40? Hormones, not willpower, to blame
For women over 40, stubborn weight gain is often due to hormonal changes affecting metabolism, not diet failure. Discover why the 'calories in, calories out' model fails and what to do.
NHS Video Appointments for Prostate & Menopause in 2026
The NHS app will launch video consultations for conditions like prostate issues and severe menopause in 2026, aiming to cut waiting lists. Health Secretary Wes Streeting promises healthcare as easy as ordering a takeaway.
Nestle recalls baby formula over toxin risk
Nestle issues a precautionary recall of specific SMA formula batches in the UK and Ireland due to potential cereulide contamination. Learn the batch numbers and what to do.
Bird Flu in US Dairy: A Warning for UK Food System
The spread of H5N1 bird flu through US mega-dairies exposes the dangers of industrial farming. As the UK's dairy sector consolidates, are we facing similar risks?
Ickle Bubba and Maxi-Cosi launch new travel system bundles
Popular baby brands Ickle Bubba and Maxi-Cosi have partnered on new travel system bundles featuring the CabrioFix i-Size car seat. The range is part of a winter sale, offering savings for UK parents.
NHS App Adds Video Appointments for Key Conditions
The NHS app is being upgraded to offer fast-track video consultations for conditions like prostate cancer symptoms and endometriosis from next year, aiming to cut waiting lists.
Free Birth Society: A Near-Fatal Birth Experience
Nicole Garrison says she almost died following the Free Birth Society's anti-medical advice. Listen to the first episode of The Guardian's year-long investigation.
NHS App to offer fast-track video cancer appointments
Men with prostate cancer symptoms will get fast video appointments via an upgraded NHS app from next year, part of a new 'online hospital' to cut waiting lists.
Man dies after pepper spray used in Sydney arrest
A 52-year-old man has died after suffering a medical episode during an arrest in Homebush, Sydney. Police had used pepper spray. An independent review is underway.
Salt intake in England as high as 22 crisp bags a day
A new study reveals adults in England eat 40% more salt than recommended, hidden in everyday foods. Campaigners demand government action to force manufacturers to reduce levels, preventing thousands of heart-related deaths.
Couple found dead in campervan died from poisoning
A husband and wife discovered dead in their van after a cider festival were poisoned by carbon monoxide from a gas heater, an inquest hears. Their four children are now being cared for by relatives.
Cain Dingle's devastating cancer diagnosis in Corriedale
Emmerdale legend Cain Dingle receives a devastating cancer diagnosis after being shot in the Corriedale special. Read the full story and spoilers here.
Boy, 8, rescued from frozen pond by police
Police officers in New York leapt into a frozen pond to save an eight-year-old boy on Christmas Day. Days later, the boy met his heroes. Read the full story.
US cuts child vaccine advice from 17 to 11 jabs
The Trump administration has dramatically reduced recommended childhood immunisations, a move health experts warn will erode trust and fuel infectious disease outbreaks in the US.
UK junk food ad ban aims to curb childhood obesity
New UK rules ban junk food ads online and pre-9pm on TV to protect children. With obesity rates twice as high in deprived areas, this public health move aims to narrow health inequalities. Explore the details and debate.
Stroke specialist shortage causing avoidable deaths
A critical lack of NHS stroke consultants is leading to fatal delays in treatment, with thousands suffering avoidable disability or death each year. Experts demand urgent action.
How to properly clean your reusable water bottle
Reusable water bottles are a breeding ground for bacteria like E. coli. Experts reveal the essential cleaning steps you're likely missing to protect your health.
Do men's hormones fluctuate? The science explained
New adverts on the London Underground urge men to check their hormones. We examine the science behind testosterone fluctuations, 'andropause', and why men's health deserves attention.
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