42 h. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla's historic state visit to Italy WILL go ahead next month

The King and Queen still plan to go ahead with next month's State Visits to the Holy See and Italy despite continuing fears over the Pope's health.

Politics

42 h. ago King Charles's historic meet with 'fragile' Pope Francis WILL go ahead despite health fears

King Charles will become the first British monarch to visit the Papal Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls in Rome during a planned tour next month of Italy to meet Pope Francis

Culture

45 h. ago Children of British couple held by Taliban denounce their ‘cruel and unjust’ detention amid health fears

Peter Reynolds, 79, and his wife Barbie, 75, have worked in Afghanistan for 18 years

Society

3 d. ago Bake Off legend Paul Hollywood shares health fear after losing friend

The superstar baker admitted that he's lost friends to the terrible disease, and hopes that new Stand Up to Cancer Bake Off Special will be able to raise money and awareness

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6 d. ago Donald Trump health fears grow as mystery 'dark mark' on hand spotted again

Donald Trump was seen sitting down for a meeting with Irish premier Micheál Martin - but all focus was on a mark on the back of his hand during the Oval Office meeting

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8 d. ago What is sodium cyanide? Experts explain health and environmental risks of North Sea spill

A North Sea cargo ship collision has resulted in ongoing fires, prompting fears over potential health and environmental impacts

Science

8 d. ago What is sodium cyanide? Expert explains health and environmental risks of North Sea spill

A North Sea cargo ship collision has resulted in a sodium cyanide spill, prompting fears over potential health and environmental impacts

Science

1 week ago Fearne Cotton left 'shell shocked' after being seen kissing new boyfriend after marriage split

Fearne Cotton and Jesse Wood stunned fans when they announced in December last year that they were parting ways after 10 years of marriage, just days after Fearne’s health scare

Events

1 week ago Doctor names three perfect conditions for next global pandemic but says it'll spread in bed

EXCLUSIVE: We're half a decade on from the start of the Covid 19 pandemic, but one expert fears that a new type of global health battle could be on the horizon

Events

1 week ago Fears raised over the accuracy and reliability of DIY blood tests for prostate cancer

The rapid finger-prick tests, available online and at high street pharmacies for about £14.99, were found to provide inconsistent results.

Events

2 w. ago Keir Starmer signals Labour will block laws seeking to ban first cousins from marrying despite Tory MP raising fears about 'significant health issues'

Richard Holden, a former Conservative minister and MP for Basildon and Billericay, has proposed changes to existing marriage legislation.

Society

2 w. ago The Rainham volcano: a waste dump is constantly on fire in east London. Why will no one stop it?

Under Arnolds Field, tonnes of illegally dumped waste have been burning for years, spewing pollution over the area. Locals fear for their health – and despair that no one seems willing to helpOne afternoon in July 2011, an 11-year-old boy named William Knowlden was out cycling with friends when he came upon Arnolds Field, an expanse of green land in Havering, east London. The site spans about 17 hectares, or 24 football pitches, and around its perimeter runs a wooden fence, with two access points through which vehicles can pass. Arnolds Field rises much higher than the surrounding land. Its surface is lumpy and undulating, like a blanket thrown over a heap of cuddly toys. The land is overgrown. It has been decades since animals grazed there, and few people have set foot on it in recent years. But every so often, it is mistaken for a safe place to explore.As Knowlden descended a hill, he lost control and was thrown over the handlebars. When he came to, he was lying in a small crater ...

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2 w. ago Don’t be afraid to cry – or to interrupt: doctors’ tips for making the most of your medical appointment

Be honest about your symptoms, voice your concerns, take notes, ask follow-up questions if you need to GPs and surgeons explain how to make every minute countWhen you go to see a doctor, it can be difficult to communicate your health concerns clearly, out of fear, embarrassment or a misunderstanding of medical jargon. How can you make the most of these appointments? From taking notes to bringing along a friend, and when to request a second opinion, doctors share their advice on how to access the best possible care. Continue reading...

Science

2 w. ago The Chase's Mark Labbett's heartbreaking fear 'he'll die before son graduates' after shock health battle

The Chase quizzer Mark Labbett aka The Beast is feeling good as he approaches his 60th - and confesses his big mission in life is to still be around when his son graduates

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2 w. ago The Chase's Mark Labbett's heartbreaking fear as he battles health issue

EXCLUSIVE: Mark Labbett has been on a health and weight loss journey in recent years after being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, and now he's opened up about his biggest fears

Events

2 w. ago Coatbridge author Derek Anderson used battle with severe depression to pen heartfelt book of poetry

Writer hopes new release 'Hopes, Dreams and Fears' will help people suffering from mental health issues.

Culture

2 w. ago This Morning favourite forced to write emergency will after health scare

Dr Zoe Williams, who is the resident doctor on This Morning, has opened up about the terrifying health scare she suffered last year, which left her fearing for her life

Science

3 w. ago Social media influencers are ‘fearmongering’ to promote health tests with limited evidence, study finds

Researchers warn of harms of overdiagnosis for generally healthy people as well as the cost of tests themselvesInfluencers are appealing to emotional narratives around health and often “fearmongering” to promote controversial medical tests on social media, a new study has found, in ways that are overwhelmingly misleading and fail to mention potential harms.The research, led by the University of Sydney and published on Thursday in the American Medical Association’s open access journal JAMA Network Open, investigated five tests being discussed on social media despite limited evidence of their benefits for generally healthy people and concerns about overdiagnosis. Continue reading...

Science

3 w. ago Donald Trump's bruised hand cause revealed by White House amid health fears

President Donald Trump was spotted with a large bruise on his right hand several times in recent months, most recently this week, as the White House has now provided an explanation

Politics

3 w. ago Wes Streeting to axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after ousting of chief executive

NHS staff fear power grab by health department as health secretary looks to shrink body due to ‘duplication’ of rolesWes Streeting will axe thousands of jobs at NHS England after his ousting of its chair and chief executive in what health service staff fear is a power grab.The health secretary’s plan follows Amanda Pritchard’s shock announcement on Monday that she was stepping down as the organisation’s chief executive next month. Continue reading...

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