9 h. ago Huge rock star forced to postpone UK tour due to 'medical condition' following on

'While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first'

Politics

25 h. ago Music legend Billy Joel, 75, forced to cancel tour dates after horror stage fall

Icon Billy Joel, one of the best-selling artists of all time, sparked concerns for his health back in February when he suffered a nasty fall on stage during a gig in the US

Events

26 h. ago Shocking moment Billy Joel, 75, FELL OVER onstage days before surgery announcement

The music icon, 75, revealed his tour has been rescheduled for the next four months after undergoing a recent surgery in a statement posted Tuesday.

Events

26 h. ago Billy Joel postpones Edinburgh show due to 'medical condition'

The New York-born singer's performances at Edinburgh's Scottish Gas Murrayfield and Liverpool's Anfield Stadium were initially due to take place this June.

Science

27 h. ago Billy Joel cancels multiple tour dates as he issues worrying health update after stage fall

Billy Joel revealed that he would be in recovery from surgery during his scheduled gig at Anfield Stadium in June amongst others, and said his 'health must come first'

Society

28 h. ago Billy Joel, 75, postpones tour due to serious medical issue after surgery sparking concern

A statement posted to his Instagram reveals the tour has been halted 'due to a medical condition.'

Science

28 h. ago The ninetysomethings who revolutionized how we think about strength training

One simple exercise proved older adults can build and retain muscle – and caused a paradigm shift in scienceIn 1988, 712 people lived at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center for the Aged, a Boston nursing home affectionately named “Hebrew rehab” by its residents and staff. The residents’ average age was 88, and three-quarters of them were women. Every resident had multiple medical conditions. Almost half required help to engage in the essential activities of daily life: getting out of bed, going to the bathroom, bathing, walking, eating. But they were survivors. Some had survived the Holocaust. Others fled the Cossacks. They all lived through the Great Depression.They were ideal research subjects for Maria Fiatarone, a young doctor and faculty member in geriatric medicine at both Tufts and Harvard. In terrible shape, with lifetimes of practice overcoming great challenges: to Fiatarone, they were perfect. Continue reading...

Politics

28 h. ago Singer Billy Joel reschedules two UK shows due to medical condition

The shows were due to be the singer’s first performances in Liverpool and Edinburgh in more than 45 years.

Science

28 h. ago Billy Joel cancels Scottish June show at Edinburgh's Murrayfield Stadium due to 'medical condition'

Billy Joel was due to play at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium

Science

3 d. ago Pope thanks those who care for the sick as he continues to recover in hospital

Francis pays tribute to ‘miracle of tenderness’ after doctors report slight improvement in his conditionPope Francis has issued a message from his hospital bed thanking medical staff and volunteers for the “miracle of tenderness” that they offer the sick, as he continues his recovery from pneumonia.After more than three weeks in hospital, the 88-year-old pontiff is responding well to treatment and has shown a “gradual, slight improvement” in recent days, doctors said. For the fourth Sunday in a row, Francis did not appear for his weekly noon blessing, but the Vatican distributed the text he would have delivered if he had been well enough. In it, he thanked all those who were caring for him and others who are sick and experiencing a “night of pain”. “Brothers and sisters, during my prolonged hospitalisation here, I too experience the thoughtfulness of service and the tenderness of care, in particular from the doctors and health care workers, whom I thank from the bottom of my heart,”...

Politics

3 d. ago Desperate mum's plea as her young daughter is diagnosed with extremely rare disease that has 'put a timeline on her life'

A young girl faces an uncertain future after she was diagnosed with an extremely rare and debilitating medical condition which has 'put a timeline on her life'.

Politics

3 d. ago Footballer, 16, forced to retire after discovery of rare medical condition just before life

A 16-year-old footballer has been forced to retire due to a rare medical condition. The player had been undergoing medical tests in January ahead of a move to Hoffenheim

Politics

6 d. ago First NHS patients ‘in a generation’ get plasma from UK donors

Donations are used to create plasma-derived medicines to treat conditions such as immune deficiencies, bleeding disorders and severe burns.

Science

7 d. ago Pope Francis health latest: New updates on the Pontiff's 'complex' condition released as his medical battle hits its eighteenth day

MAILONLINE BLOG: Follow the latest updates on the Pope's health after his condition worsened in hospital following two respiratory crises.

Events

8 d. ago Seven in ten healthcare workers see patients unable to pay energy bills, survey suggests

Poor housing conditions are causing an ‘entirely preventable public health crisis’, medics warn

Science

9 d. ago DVLA £1,000 fine risk over health conditions if drivers break little

Motorists must inform the DLVA if they have one of the 100 medical conditions listed, as failure to disclose information about your health could see you handed a hefty fine

Economics

1 week ago Woman who hasn't been able to eat anything for 10 years reveals heartbreaking symptoms that led to terminal illness

A 24-year-old woman from Adelaide, Australia, has shared how an extremely rare medical condition has damaged her body to the point that she hasn't been able to eat for a decade.

Science

1 week ago Billy Joel, 75, loses his balance and topples over on stage after throwing his microphone: 'He looked frail'

The singer, 75, was performing a gig at the Mohegan Sun resort in Stamford, Connecticut on Saturday when he lost his footing.

Economics

2 w. ago Drivers issued 'extensive' list of medical conditions that could spark £1,000 fine

The DVLA has issued an "extensive" list of medical conditions which drivers need to be aware of, as not informing the agency could result in a fine of £1,000

Economics

2 w. ago Nationwide responds over ID concerns for customers with this medical condition

The customer travelled for an hour to get there only to be told he couldn't access his funds

Economics