16 m. ago Dannii Minogue admits she 'wouldn't be alive' if she had listened to 'nasty comments' comparing her and sister Kylie's bodies

Dannii says she 'wouldn't be alive' if she wasn't so mentally strong after years of 'nasty comments' and being compared to her elder sibling Kylie.

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5 h. ago Dannii Minogue calls out The X Factor for lack of mental health support and details 'tough' schedule

Dannii Minogue has admitted her stint judging The X Factor from 2007-2010 'took it's toll' and left her drained, calling out the show for their lack of mental health support.

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12 h. ago Comedian Milton Jones diagnosed with prostate cancer and forced to cancel tour dates

The BBC Mock the Week star has been inundated with support following his health update, as Scots Olympic hero Sir Chris Hoy leads the well wishes.

Science

33 h. ago JLS star Oritse Williams shares heartache over wife's two devastating miscarriages

JLS star Oritse Williams, who rose to fame on The X Factor, and his wife Kazz are parents to their baby boy called Shiva after going through two devastating miscarriages beforehand

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39 h. ago Vancouver street festival: multiple casualties as car is driven into crowds at Lapu Lapu celebrations – latest updates

Police say several people have been killed and injured, as man arrested at sceneIn a statement posted on Instagram, Filipino BC, the group that hosts the local Lapu Lapu Day festival in Vancouver, said it is heartbroken at the “senseless tragedy” and is urging people affected to access mental health and victim support services.It wrote in the social media post:We are still finding the words to express the deep heartbreak brought on by this senseless tragedy. We are devastated for the families and victims.We encourage everyone to check in, support and hold each other. Do not hesitate to access resources available. You are not alone. Continue reading...

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58 h. ago Like many mothers, I struggled with breastfeeding. Now we know we’re not ‘failures’ | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

A study shows the impact of feeding challenges on maternal mental health. With official help in short supply, it’s time to support each otherAnyone who has struggled mentally knows it is often only with time and recovery that you can challenge the destructive thought patterns that once plagued you. That said, hindsight can also be a strange thing. While collecting Republic of Parenthood columns for a book, I spent time revisiting my old articles about my struggles with breastfeeding. I felt vindicated, as some of the things I wrote have since been confirmed.This week, the largest ever qualitative study on how difficulties with breastfeeding affects mothers’ mental health has been published in Scientific Reports. More than 2,000 mothers were surveyed with 65% reporting difficulties with infant latching, “which seemed to impact mental health”.. Feeling like “a bad mum” and “like I had failed my baby” were some of the common reasons given by participants.Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett is a Gua...

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62 h. ago Kneecap set for action on ‘false accusations of antisemitism’ at Coachella gig

Following the performance, former The X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne called for their US work visas to be revoked.

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4 d. ago GMB issues heartfelt support to Big Brother's Emma Willis after undergoing secret heart surgery

Good Morning Britain shared a sweet message of support to Emma Willis after recent health scare.

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5 d. ago Jedward expose mortifying truth about Chris Hughes as he calls X Factor twins 'annoying'

John and Edward Grimes, better known as Jedward, have slammed Celebrity Big Brother star Chris Hughes after he called them 'annoying' in the latest episode of the ITV show

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5 d. ago Louise Thompson says 'I failed myself' as she 'doesn't have answers' over terrifying health scare

The reality star was flooded with support as she reflected on her previous health scares following the birth of her son

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6 d. ago Protest march police who face 'trial by social media' should be given mental health support, says report

Public order police ‘handing in their tickets’ to avoid demonstrations

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6 d. ago 19 Adult Disability Payment health conditions providing people with up to £749 each month

The devolved disability benefit can support people with a disability, long-term illness, physical or mental health condition.

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7 d. ago Bill Maher sends his liberal viewers into meltdown with stunning autism claim

The longtime Trump critic and political commentator aired his views on the most recent episode of his talk show, Real Time with Bill Maher.

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1 week ago AI companion for mindfulness can help ‘bridge gaps’ in mental health care

Mindfulness app Headspace’s chief clinical officer said its new AI companion can help support human mental health care workers.

Science

1 week ago How RFK Jr’s mixed messages on vaccines are impacting scientific research – podcast

As a measles outbreak expands across the US, comments by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr have come under scrutiny. Kennedy has said that the best way to prevent measles is to get vaccinated – but he has also caused alarm among paediatricians, vaccine experts and lawmakers by promoting vitamin A and nutrition as treatments for measles and questioning the safety testing of the MMR vaccine. He also recently announced a US-led scientific effort to establish the cause of what he terms the ‘autism epidemic’, with some experts concerned that this study will support the widely discredited association between autism and vaccines. US health reporter Jessica Glenza tells Ian Sample, the Guardian’s science editor, how these mixed messages are already impacting scientific research.RFK Jr says his response to measles outbreak should be ‘model for the world’RFK Jr contradicts experts by linking autism rise to ‘environmental toxins’ Continue reading...

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1 week ago Nationwide announces major 'first' which will benefit its 16million members

The accolade was awarded by the Money And Mental Health Policy Institute, which says the award recognises the steps Nationwide has taken to "support its customers with mental health problems"

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1 week ago Best chaga mushroom teas and supplements to support your health

Boost your immunity with the diamond of the forest

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1 week ago ‘She helps cheer me up’: the people forming relationships with AI chatbots

From virtual ‘wives’ to mental health support, more than 100m people are using personified chatbotsMen who have virtual “wives” and neurodiverse people using chatbots to help them navigate relationships are among a growing range of ways in which artificial intelligence is transforming human connection and intimacy.Dozens of readers shared their experiences of using personified AI chatbot apps, engineered to simulate human-like interactions by adaptive learning and personalised responses, in response to a Guardian callout. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago DWP PIP points system explained as three health conditions to keep £4,200 support

Experts estimate that approximately a million people in England and Wales will lose their disability benefits as part of this restructuring

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2 w. ago Building earmarked for drug support and health services is sold

A planning inquiry is due to get under way on April 30

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