Rico Lewis survived a random stabbing at a Hackney bus stop when he was 17. Doctors credit his extra clothing layers for saving his life. His story is now part of a youth-led theatre project addressing knife crime.
Experts reveal how pre-arranged 'ghost signs' between friends and loved ones before death serve as powerful psychological tools for processing grief and maintaining connection.
A mother in her late 30s shares how past bullying affects her ability to make friends, with expert advice on healing and finding social connections.
Withdrawal from sertraline can trigger intense vivid dreams due to REM rebound. Psychologist explains serotonin's role and how long symptoms typically last.
A woman grapples with her boyfriend's desire to turn their cuckold fantasies into reality, highlighting the delicate balance between sexual exploration and personal boundaries in relationships.
Jessica Krauser initially thought her leg stiffness was from marathon training, but it led to a Parkinson's diagnosis at 37. She shares her story of symptoms, treatment with deep brain stimulation, and finding community support.
A new study finds terminally ill patients often experience vivid dreams of deceased loved ones, white light and symbolic doorways in their final days, with most finding them comforting rather than frightening.
A 2017 study reveals the average person holds 13 types of secrets, with five never shared. Research shows secrecy causes stress and mind-wandering, affecting wellbeing and relationships.
Felicia Cox, a pioneering nurse in pain management, received the British Pain Society's medal of distinction in 2025, one of only five recipients in its 50-year history.
A poignant cartoon by Madeline Horwath captures the relentless accumulation of life admin tasks, from receipts to emails, highlighting the mental toll of modern responsibilities.
Sophie Martin shares her journey of grief after losing her newborn daughter to a heart condition, followed by her own diagnosis of arrhythmia. Now, post-surgery, she's running the London Marathon to honor her daughter's memory and find strength.
Friends of Christina Applegate express concern over her health after hospitalization, citing her battle with multiple sclerosis and recent struggles.
A US parenting influencer and paediatric nurse shares a traumatic incident where she accidentally drove over her toddler son in their garage, sparking a viral conversation about child safety around vehicles.
N-Dubz star Tulisa Contostavlos shares her health struggles, including a Bell's palsy attack and minor paralysis, following surgery and devastating news about a friend's cancer diagnosis.
A man hit by a van discovered low testosterone after his wife noticed his beard stopped growing during recovery, highlighting hidden health impacts of trauma.
Carlton and the AFL are providing support for Elijah Hollands after he experienced a mental health episode during a match against Collingwood, with coach Michael Voss describing him as 'shattered'.
In an era of next-day delivery and on-demand entertainment, patience is a fading skill. Experts explain why it's crucial for emotional regulation and offer practical tips for parents and children to develop it together.
Kimberly Cookson sentenced to over three years for gross negligence manslaughter after suffocating 14-month-old Noah Sibanda at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley.
A university student shares how a drunken night out led to kissing the wrong man, causing her relationship to end and teaching her important lessons about communication.
A bride's wedding day was violently disrupted when her sister-in-law threw black paint at her moments before the ceremony in a premeditated revenge attack stemming from a family feud.
A doctor on BBC's Race Across the World tearfully admits feeling responsible for her father's Covid-19 death, sharing her emotional struggle during the show's latest episode.
Advice columnist Eleanor Gordon-Smith offers strategies for dealing with friends who share disturbing social media content, suggesting a shift from confrontation to signaling confusion.
A hospice nurse has been removed from the nursing register after betting colleagues a patient would die on Christmas Day and making discriminatory comments about a traveler family.
Amy Bamford, 35, lives with a giant incisional hernia doctors say cannot be repaired due to complex medical history and risks. Her story highlights surgical complications.
Meghan Markle reveals she endured daily online bullying for a decade, calling herself the 'most trolled person in the entire world' during a mental health discussion in Australia with Prince Harry.
Many healthy adults unknowingly suffer from dysfunctional breathing, a condition causing breathlessness and anxiety. Learn how to identify and treat this common but overlooked respiratory issue.
A London psychiatric hospital's switch to Izal medicated toilet roll in the 1970s inadvertently caused relapse rates to spike due to its 'Now wash your hands' message. Meanwhile, creative uses included tracing paper and musical instruments in jazz clubs.
Singer Taylor Momsen was rushed to hospital after a venomous spider bite during her AC/DC tour in Mexico, marking another wild animal encounter for the rock star.
Experts explain catastrophizing, a common cognitive distortion where people jump to worst-case scenarios, and offer practical techniques to break the habit and improve mental wellbeing.
A Florida surgeon faces manslaughter charges after removing a patient's liver instead of spleen during a 2024 operation, leading to catastrophic blood loss and death on the operating table.