50 h. ago UK supermarkets exploit tax loophole to produce cider at ‘pocket

Campaigners say ‘super-strength subsidy’ puts pressure on the NHS, as some ciders cost same as apple juiceSupermarkets such as Tesco, Aldi and Lidl are exploiting a tax loophole to produce and sell cheap cider that harms health and causes social problems, alcohol campaigners have claimed.Over recent years, ciders – sometimes containing as much as 7.5% alcohol – have become cheaper or barely risen in price, despite the cost of beer, wine and spirits soaring, according to research by Alcohol Change UK. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Declining flu vaccination rates among health and social care workers a 'concern'

The jabs aren't compulsory and some staff may have personal reasons not be immunised

Science

3 d. ago I traded boozy nights for a hiking club – could this be the future of socialising?

Niki Cottrell joins the ranks at a hiking club to find out why 2025 is fast becoming the year of the wellness social

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4 d. ago ADHD diagnoses haven’t increased ‘that much’ despite more seeking an assessment

Experts said more patients seeking ADHD assessments could be down to greater awareness and less stigma

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4 d. ago Gemma Collins shares health struggles after social media silence

She says that she will be back entertaining soon

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4 d. ago Train as a counsellor from anywhere in Scotland: Online COSCA Skills Certificate opens Sept 2025

Are you living in Ayr, Glasgow, or Edinburgh and feel called to a career in counselling or emotional wellbeing? Now is the perfect time to take that first step — without leaving your home. Enlightened Psychology & Counselling has officially opened enrolment for its next Online COSCA Counselling Skills Certificate — a nationally recognised course that prepares learners for work in counselling, mental health, healthcare, social care, and beyond.

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4 d. ago BREAKING: Gemma Collins reveals shock diagnosis and health woes after social media silence

Gemma Collins has shared an update on Instagram to reveal that she has been diagnosed with pneumonia after being ill for three weeks now and is being treated at home

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5 d. ago Obama says Republicans are putting millions of Americans’ healthcare at risk

Rare intervention from former president urges people to call their senators to oppose Trump tax billBarack Obama has warned that Congress is putting millions of Americans at risk of losing healthcare coverage, in a rare intervention from the former president as the Republican party advances legislation that would gut major provisions of the Affordable Care Act.“Congressional Republicans are trying to weaken the Affordable Care Act and put millions of people at risk of losing their health care,” Obama posted on social media. “Call your Senators and tell them we can’t let that happen.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Dumfries care home worker receives long service award after working at Lochduhar Care Home for 25 years

Margaret Murdoch started working at Lochduhar in May 2000 as a carer before moving to work in the activities team .

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6 d. ago Cancer patients needlessly dying after falling for natural 'cures' pushed on social media, oncologists warn

Some supposed ‘cures’ for cancer include coffee enemas used by naturopathic practitioners and raw juice diets

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7 d. ago 'Thoroughly evil' boyfriend and lovesick teacher among UK criminals locked up in May

Two care workers who drugged and sexually abused a vulnerable child were also put behind bars last month

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8 d. ago More than half of top 100 mental health TikToks contain misinformation, study finds

Guardian investigation reveals promotion of dubious advice, questionable supplements and quick-fix healing methodsWhat is the most common mental health misinformation on TikTok?More than half of all the top trending videos offering mental health advice on TikTok contain misinformation, a Guardian investigation has found.People are increasingly turning to social media for mental health support, yet research has revealed that many influencers are peddling misinformation, including misused therapeutic language, “quick fix” solutions and false claims. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Eamonn Holmes desperately pleads 'please think of me' after 'very sad' health update

GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes asked fans to 'think of him' as he shared a health update with a throwback picture on social media

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1 week ago Care worker hit colleague on the bottom with a badminton racket

Andrew Lindsay was also adjudged to have pinned her to a sofa, tickled her, before saying: “I take it you don’t have a sex life,” or words to that effect.

Events

1 week ago Majority of social media posts on fertility misleading, untrustworthy and put patients health at risk

The content poses a serious threat to public health and could put people at risk during one of the most time-sensitive and emotionally charged stages of their life, researchers warn.

Science

1 week ago Social jet lag has been linked to a weakened immune system. What you can do about it

Getting out into daylight will help your body fight off infection, says Chris Hall

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2 w. ago Passing police detention powers to NHS staff ‘could cause significant harm’

Proposed changes mean powers could be transferred to health professionals to detain and restrain people in a mental health crisis.

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2 w. ago Gregg Wallace becomes TikTok chef to promote his new £90 subscription service

The former MasterChef presenter has been peddling his health website via numerous TikTok and social media videos

Economics

2 w. ago As Texas’s measles outbreak slows, officials warn of rise in other states

Cases in New Mexico and Kansas give experts reason to be ‘concerned’ in second-worst US measles year since 2000The measles outbreak in Texas is showing signs of slowing, though other states are seeing more cases and health officials are warning against complacency as the US continues to experience high rates of measles amid falling vaccination rates.It has been a handful of days since anyone in Lubbock, Texas, has tested positive, and there are no known measles hospitalizations at the children’s hospital in the city, which has also cared for children from nearby Gaines county. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Sam Fender's life away from stage – health struggles, 'stoner', and social issues

Singer-songwriter Sam Fender has always been open about his mental health and the struggles he has faced over the years, as well as his journey to fame

Politics