16 h. ago Dementia warning as drug taken by millions raises risk of memory robbing disorder by up to 40%, study finds

The pill manufactured by Pfizer-typically taken three times a day-was approved on the NHS in the early 1990s to treat nerve pain and epilepsy.

Events

31 h. ago Doctors discover prescription drug taken by thousands increases risk of devastating birth defects

A new study from the US found an increased risk between a popular medicine used to treat cystitis and birth defects.

Events

45 h. ago More of Hotspur Press to be demolished over 'imminent risk to public' after devastating fire

The inferno erupted at the 1800s mill last month - with investigations halted due to the state of the building

Events

6 d. ago Horny pensioner, 102, becomes oldest in Britain to be given Viagra on the NHS

A total of 250,000 prescriptions for the erectile dysfunction drug were given to over-80s in the 12 months to March 2021, new wild NHS Digital figures have revealed

Politics

7 d. ago Inside Love Island star's agonising health battle with disease that could lead to bowel cancer

Love Island start Toni Laites is best known for her dramatic entrance into the villa, but behind the glamour she is battling a devastating condition that puts her at risk of deadly bowel cancer.

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8 d. ago Love Islander Demi Jones says she brushed off key symptom before cancer diagnosis

Demi's life turned upside down in 2021, when doctors discovered she had thyroid cancer only a year after she starred on Love Island

Science

8 d. ago Researchers discover certain gut bacteria can protect you from toxic plastics that increase cancer risks

Exposure to thousands of long-lasting chemicals may put people at an increased risk of cancer and other negative health impacts

Events

9 d. ago Moment Border Force agents smash people smuggling ring as they arrest Gambian national in terraced family home 'who helped launder £3m in profits'

Operation Bayburn swing into action today after months of painstaking investigation following the discovery of a doctored passport on a migrant at Manchester Airport .

Economics

1 week ago Urgent warning as prescription drug taken by tens of thousands recalled due to cancer risk

UK medicines watchdog the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) stuck an alert on one batch of the tablets.

Events

1 week ago Common prescription drugs that can be fatal when taken in scorching 35C heatwaves

An incredibly common prescription drug taken by millions of Brits can have dangerous side effects during a heatwave like the one parts of the UK are currently experiencing

Events

1 week ago Flash flood warning for 50,000 homes as residents to be given emergency advice

London's City Hall has reached out to thousands of households warning them they are now at increased risk and given them advice on preparing for flash floods

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1 week ago ‘Positive cascades could help accelerate change’: social tipping points expert on fixing climate crisis

The world has been too optimistic about the risk to humanity and planet – but devastation can still be avoided, says Timothy LentonTimothy Lenton is a professor of climate change and Earth system science at the University of Exeter. He started working on tipping points in the 1990s, making him one of the first scientists in the world to study this form of planetary risk. In an upcoming book, Positive Tipping Points: How to Fix the Climate Crisis, he argues the Earth has entered an “unstable period” but humanity can still prevail if we can trigger positive social and economic tipping points to reverse the damage that has already been done. On 30 June, he will host a global conference on tipping points. Continue reading...

Events

2 w. ago How migraines can be a sign you're at risk of a stroke but so many young people don't realise. Tracey only found out when doctors discovered a clot in her brainstem

Last year Tracey McMahon woke in the middle of the night with a blinding headache - 'at first I thought it was a bad migraine'.

Events

2 w. ago Mounjaro: GPs are allowed to prescribe weight loss jab for first time from today

Around 220,000 people with ‘greatest need’ are expected to receive Mounjaro over the next three years

Politics

3 w. ago NHS jobs: how to apply for UK healthcare careers in Scotland, Wales, England, and Northern Ireland

Discover how to unlock hundreds of NHS careers beyond doctors and nurses 🏥

Society

3 w. ago Woman's colon EXPLODES out of her body after coughing too hard from a cold

A woman who had had an intense coughing fit went to the hospital complaining of abdominal pain. When doctors discovered parts of her intestines protruding from her body, they rushed her into surgery.

Politics

3 w. ago I discovered I was expecting after doctors gave me a terminal diagnosis

Fiona Hinton, 42, spoke to her father, Steven Speakman, 71, about the challenges of balancing motherhood with advanced pulmonary fibrosis.

Science

3 w. ago When doctors said my unborn child could have severe birth defects I suspected what might be to blame: My weight

It was desperation to lose the stubborn three stone in baby weight I'd put on after two children that first led me to Mounjaro.

Society

3 w. ago Claire thought her nightly headaches were caused by her full

After months of waking up with headaches, Claire visited her GP. Her life was turned upside down as doctors discovered what was causing them - and why they only struck at night...

Politics

4 w. ago Falkirk council leader 'devastated' as Alexander Dennis puts 400 jobs at risk

Falkirk Council has pledged support to the 400 staff at risk of redundancy following the announcement by the bus building firm.

Politics