Wife of marathon runner urges lung cancer awareness after death
Julie Kelly's husband Sean, a fit marathon runner, died 9 months after a lung cancer diagnosis. She now urges more awareness and screening.
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Myleene Klass urges breast checks after Wimbledon lump scare
Myleene Klass found two breast lumps at Wimbledon, urging women to self-check. Tests revealed cysts; she advocates for prompt medical attention.
Journal reveals mum's despair before killing children
Lindsay Clancy's journal entries show 'desperate' plea for help weeks before she killed her three children with exercise bands. Trial continues.
Romanian Navy Blasts Danube Rock to Cool Nuclear Plant
Romanian naval forces used 180kg of explosives to blast a Danube rock, redirecting water to the Cernavodă nuclear plant, amid a state of emergency over low river levels.
Luteal Uglies: Why Women Feel Less Attractive Before Periods
The luteal phase causes hormonal dips that may make women feel less attractive, but experts say it's normal and temporary.
Perimenopause and Alcohol: A Dangerous Combo
Alcohol can worsen perimenopause symptoms like sleep disruption and anxiety. One woman's story reveals how wine became a coping mechanism that backfired, leading to a cycle of poor sleep and heightened anxiety.
London doctor's £100k IVF journey ends in two daughters
A London doctor spent £100k on six IVF rounds, ending in £20k debt, but now has two daughters. She credits supplements and a US clinic.
Teen dies after medical episode at Kendal Calling festival
A 17-year-old girl died after a medical episode at Kendal Calling festival in Cumbria, police confirmed. Emergency services responded at 2:15am, CPR was administered, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. Investigations are ongoing.
How Your Period Changes Through the Decades
New Bodyform research reveals 53.74% of women felt unprepared for their first period, and a GP explains how cycles evolve from teens to 40s.
Bathroom Mini Fridges: Demand Soars for Skincare and Meds
Sales of mini fridges for bathrooms and wardrobes surge as consumers store skincare and weight-loss drugs, with demand up 85% on Gumtree and tenfold at luxury brands.
Olay Moisturiser on Sale: Amazon Shoppers' New Go-To
Amazon shoppers have crowned Olay's Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Cream as their go-to moisturiser, with the anti-ageing cream now on sale for £27.99, down from £35.
To understand life, look to the body, not the mind
Melanie Challenger argues that the body, not the mind, is central to life and intelligence, countering the AI-driven 'somatophobia' that devalues physical existence.
Teen freezes eggs at 19 after perimenopause diagnosis
Kira Jones, 25, froze her eggs at 19 after a test revealed she was perimenopausal with an ovarian reserve like someone in her 40s. She urges young people to check their fertility.
Fiona Phillips smiles in rare photo 4 years after Alzheimer's
Fiona Phillips, 65, smiles in a rare photo shared by husband Martin Frizell, who discusses PM Andy Burnham's promise on Alzheimer's care. Phillips was diagnosed in 2022.
Mum's skin cancer ordeal after sunbathing
A Tennessee woman who spent decades tanning to feel pretty developed squamous cell carcinoma on her nose, requiring extensive reconstructive surgery.
Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson's Diagnosis, Music Rescued Her
Carly Simon, 83, shares she has Parkinson's disease and underwent surgery for carcinoma, saying music has 'rescued' her. She is releasing a new album in August.
Shared decision-making: patient values matter more than generic risks
A patient's love for buying lettuce for his daughter-in-law helps illustrate why shared decision-making in medicine should focus on personal values, not just generic risks.
Hospital Worker Unaware of Heart Attack: Key Signs for Women
A healthcare worker recounts her unrecognized heart attack, highlighting different symptoms in women. Experts urge awareness of lesser-known signs and advocate for better diagnostics.
NHS patient records shared with US private equity firm
NHS England has admitted sharing patient records with Optum UK, a subsidiary of US private equity firm TPG, sparking privacy concerns.
Back pain dismissed as weight issue turns out to be kidney cancer
Krissy Henstredge, 40, was told her chronic back pain was due to her weight and other conditions. She was eventually diagnosed with stage 3 kidney cancer after a mass was found on her kidney.
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.
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.
Grief, Music, and Finding Meaning After Losing a Child
After his 22-month-old son Renzo died suddenly, Matthew Schnipper turned to David Kessler's grief work, music, and poetry to find meaning and honor his son's memory.
Sky Sports presenter Jo Wilson wrongly diagnosed with cancer
Sky Sports presenter Jo Wilson reveals she was wrongly diagnosed with cancer after a five-month ordeal, experiencing 'indescribable relief' when tests confirmed it was a benign neuroma.
Binky Felstead's Mum Jane Shares Alarming Hospital Video
Jane Felstead, 74, posted a video from a hospital bed with blood on her face after a fall, remaining upbeat despite her MS diagnosis.
Premature Birth Story Told Through Intimate Photos
Photographer João Linneu's raw images document his partner Fernanda's difficult pregnancy, their son Valentín's premature birth, and the family's emotional journey through NICU challenges and recovery.
William Shatner and daughter both had stage 4 cancer, now free
William Shatner, 95, and his daughter Melanie were both diagnosed with stage 4 cancer three years ago. They supported each other through treatment and are now cancer-free.
Broaden newborn screening beyond SMA, says doctor
Dr Janet Hoskin calls for newborn screening for Duchenne muscular dystrophy after SMA success, highlighting delayed diagnoses and family struggles.
Woman misdiagnosed with constipation had large fibroids
A woman was told her lump was constipation but a second GP found large fibroids. Black women are three times more likely to develop fibroids, yet symptoms are often dismissed.
BBC broadcaster Edward Stourton dies aged 68
BBC Radio 4 presenter Edward Stourton, known for Today and World at One, has died at 68. He was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2014 and died surrounded by family.
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