Teacher advises against calling at 10.30am in letter on sleep
Teacher Colin Mann responds to sleep advice, saying calling teachers at 10.30am is inadvisable as they are teaching. Other letters cover wildfires, supper vs dinner, and travel attire.
Category : Health
No shampoo method works for some, but not all, readers say
Readers respond to George Francis Lee's 'no poo' method: Paddy Eason hasn't used shampoo for five years, while Kerri Thornton tried it for nine months with greasy results.
NASA Behavioral Health Scientist: Dr Suzanne Bell's Day
Dr Suzanne Bell, a NASA organizational psychologist, wakes at 5am without an alarm, works on Artemis crew health, and prioritizes family evenings.
North-south life expectancy gap grows in England
Life expectancy in England hit a record high in 2025, but gains were overwhelmingly in the south, with northern regions seeing little or no rise, according to a King's Fund report.
Father loses wife and daughter in beach drowning tragedy
Dr Mansur Rahman's wife Shelina and daughter Sameeha drowned at West Mersea beach while trying to save a 7-year-old relative. He speaks of his grief.
Ant McPartlin mortified after masseuse catches him naked
Ant McPartlin revealed on his podcast Belta Box that he was caught naked by a masseuse after struggling with paper knickers during a Thai massage on holiday.
RFK Jr pushes Alzheimer's screening as key panel stalls
Health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr calls for better Alzheimer's screening, but the US Preventive Services Task Force, which could guide research, has been prevented from meeting for over a year.
Shingles rising in millennial women: stress, lifestyle factors
Shingles cases are rising sharply among women in their 30s and 40s, driven by stress, chronic health conditions, and lifestyle pressures, experts say.
The Bear vs The Pitt: A Doctor's Perspective on Hospital Depiction
A pediatrician argues that The Bear more accurately depicts the raw reality of hospital medicine than The Pitt, highlighting shared trauma and humanity in both professions.
Restricted eating hours may reduce cognitive decline in older age
A pilot study of older women with overweight found that eating within a nine-hour window and avoiding food four hours before bed improved problem-solving skills compared to those eating over 12 hours.
V&A workers ballot for strike over pay and heatwave conditions
More than 300 V&A staff are balloting for strike action over pay, heatwave conditions, and access to drinking water, demanding living wage accreditation and heat safety measures.
Inside 764: Online Network Coercing Children to Self-Harm
The FBI has issued urgent warnings about 764, a global online community where vulnerable children are coerced into self-harm and violence. Hundreds of investigations are underway worldwide.
Mitzvah notes: raising kind children through small acts of goodness
Nomi Kaltmann uses mitzvah notes to teach her children kindness, building a mindset of noticing others and caring for the world, with a ripple effect beyond the deed.
Ukrainian troops get KFC delivered by drone on frontline
Ukrainian special forces delivered KFC to frontline soldiers via drone, mocking Russia's blockade. The 3rd Separate Special Purpose Regiment released footage of the mission.
Emmerdale star warns Gabby's fixation turns dark
Gabby Thomas's obsession with clean eating in Emmerdale is revealed as a pathological fixation, with actress Rosie Bentham warning of a bleak future as control issues and insecurities drive her character's extreme behavior.
13 kids ill after mushroom-laced chocolate at NJ camp
At least 13 children aged 10-13 fell ill after eating chocolate laced with hallucinogenic mushrooms at a YMCA camp in East Orange, New Jersey. One child was hospitalized.
PS5 network outage sparks fury as Sony stays silent
PlayStation Network went down on Friday, July 24, 2026, affecting PS5 online services including the Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls beta, with no statement from Sony, sparking backlash over digital-only future.
Boob storage: 73% of Gen Z women use bras on nights out
New research reveals 73% of Gen Z women have tucked their phone into their bra on a night out. Almost one in three women aged 18-29 leave bags at home, relying on 'boob storage' for essentials.
Human lifespan limit could be 190 years, study says
New research suggests the ultimate limit of the human lifespan is 190 years, based on somatic mutation accumulation. Average lifespans could range from 146 to 194 years if other ageing mechanisms are treated.
Oncologist reveals three commonly overlooked cancer symptoms
Dr Jiri Kubes highlights persistent fatigue, a cough that won't go away, and unexplained weight loss as early signs of cancer that are often ignored.
Manhunt after antisemitic attack on father and son in Tottenham
A police manhunt is underway after a father and his three-year-old son were assaulted in an unprovoked antisemitic attack in Markfield Park, Tottenham. The suspect made threatening remarks and fled on an e-bike.
Man pays £20,000 for leg-lengthening surgery to gain 4 inches
Marius Gros, 28, took out a bank loan to pay for leg-lengthening surgery in Turkey, gaining four inches in height after breaking his femurs and using a metal frame.
Teen Stabbed in Finchley Park, Boy Arrested
An 18-year-old was stabbed multiple times in Victoria Park, North Finchley, on July 23. A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. The victim's injuries are not life-threatening.
Woman spends £75k on surgery, removes six ribs
Anakaliyah Mooi, 29, has spent over £75,000 on cosmetic procedures including four breast augmentations and six rib removals to achieve a 23-inch waist and 34H bust.
Sydney Martin praised for response to Coronation Street stroke scene error
Coronation Street star Sydney Martin won praise after responding to a healthcare worker who pointed out an unsafe patient lift technique shown in a stroke storyline scene.
London 48-hour heat health warning before 32C heatwave
Yellow heat health alerts issued for London and other regions from July 24-26. Temperatures expected to reach 32C from July 28-31, with heatwave conditions likely.
Xbox tests pre-game ads for streaming games you already own
Xbox is testing advertisements before gameplay sessions for cloud-streamed games you already own, aiming to lower costs but sparking backlash.
Coronation Street star Tracy Shaw tearfully shares cancer update
Former Coronation Street actress Tracy Shaw breaks down in tears as she reveals her ultrasound results show lesions have not shrunk, but she remains hopeful.
Gail Porter black eye after Tube stairs fall
Gail Porter, 55, reveals black eye and split lip after being knocked down Tube station stairs by a fellow passenger, urging kindness after facing trolling.
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Yoto Mini: Screen-Free Travel Essential for Families
The Yoto Mini is a screen-free audio player perfect for keeping kids entertained during summer travel, offering stories, music, and activities without screens.
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