12 h. ago Trump’s health cuts leave ‘huge void’ in Buffalo, New York – and patients fearing lack of care

After a traumatic brain injury, Rita Buckley worries the skills she worked hard to regain will atrophy as the largest healthcare provider in the area closes clinicsAfter Rita Buckley slipped on a sidewalk, hitting her jaw so hard she broke four teeth and sustained a traumatic brain injury, she struggled to tell red and green apart. Turning her head could make her lightheaded or, worse, spark a devastating headache. She fought to remember basic daily tasks. Driving became impossible, as did the idea of continuing to work as a nurse.But at Buffalo Therapy Services, a clinic near her home in the suburb of East Aurora, New York, Buckley felt hopeful. For more than a year, she worked diligently with the clinic’s cognitive and occupational therapists. They took her into the darkened staff room and flashed red and green lasers so she could relearn the difference. They taught her to write everything down, to help with her lack of short-term memory. They made a list of what she wanted to acc...

Science

13 h. ago Drinks packaging company admitted safety failings after worker suffered head injury

The man was struck by a machine that fell off a forklift truck.

Events

28 h. ago Inside the Cardiff takeaways so filthy they were an 'immediate public health risk'

Widespread rodent infestations, poor cleanliness and serious failings in food safety management were some of the problems identified at the filthy takeaways

Events

61 h. ago England consider formal complaint after Snicko error costs Carey’s wicket

Company admits operator error led to Carey survivingWrong stump mic used so audio did not match pictureEngland are considering a formal complaint over the Snicko technology being used in this Ashes series after Alex Carey received a lifeline en route to a telling century on the opening day of the third Test.Carey, who made 106 in Australia’s 326 for eight by stumps, was on 72 when Josh Tongue believed the left-hander had edged behind. He was given not out on the field and the third umpire, Chris Gaffeney, felt he did not have enough evidence to overturn the decision despite a spike showing up on the review. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Warning to one group of people who 'should not eat' viral Dubai chocolate

The Food Standards Agency said some products failed to meet UK food and safety requirements

Events

7 d. ago Spurs news: Thomas Frank reveals Tottenham's January transfer plan

Injury crisis has hit new head coach hard

Politics

8 d. ago Video captures horrifying moment teen deliberately mows man down in Welsh town

The victim was left unconscious with a serious head injury after the defendant 'used his car as a weapon'

Politics

9 d. ago Wenne Alton Davis dead: Marvelous Mrs Maisel actor hit by Cadillac in New York

One star of the hit series The Marvelous Mrs Maisel has died after suffering a head injury following a horror collision with a Cadillac whilst crossing the road in New York City

Events

9 d. ago Texas and Florida sue FDA in latest effort to restrict abortion pill access

States’ attorneys general argue agency failed to thoroughly evaluate mifepristone’s safety since initial 2000 approvalTexas and Florida have launched the latest lawsuit seeking to restrict access to the abortion pill mifepristone, following the US Food and Drug Administration’s recent approval of a new generic version.In the lawsuit, filed late on Tuesday in Wichita Falls, Texas, federal court, the states’ Republican attorneys general argue that the FDA has failed to thoroughly evaluate the drug’s safety and effectiveness since its initial approval in 2000 and disregarded the risks to the women who take it. Continue reading...

Politics

9 d. ago Fears grow over Christmas supply of Guinness 0.0 with staff set to strike over pay

Employees at the drink’s Belfast packaging plant will stage an eight-day walkout starting on Friday, December 12

Events

9 d. ago Irish minister criticises EU for failing to act on child safety online

Patrick O’Donovan said that allowing children to view ‘heinous’ material online was the public health issue of our generation.

Politics

1 week ago Dad charged with murder of son 14 years after he suffered head injury as a baby

Lejunae Wood, 42, of Germany appeared at the Old Bailey charged with murdering his son who died in 2021. A five-week murder trial is due to start in October 2026

Events

2 w. ago Man charged with murder of boy, 14, who died after severe head injury as baby

Lejunae Wood, 42, was arrested on Thursday at Heathrow Airport on suspicion of murder. Leajunne Wood, who was four months old at the time, was injured in 2007

Events

2 w. ago Chelsea Women’s star Erin Cuthbert rushed to hospital after she is stretchered off with head injury

SCOTLAND captain Erin Cuthbert was rushed to hospital after suffering a head injury during a friendly against China. The 27-year-old went to ground after getting a shoulder to the face late in the game. Medics immediately ran onto the pitch to aid her while a lengthy stoppage took place. Cuthbert was eventually carried off the...

Events

2 w. ago Man Utd get huge injury boost as Matheus Cunha delivers update for West Ham

Matheus Cunha has been sidelined for Manchester United's last two games due to a head injury, but the Brazil international has now returned to training

Events

2 w. ago Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri voice frustration at McLaren’s strategy

Team failed to pit drivers behind safety car in QatarMax Verstappen won race to stay in title contentionLando Norris, the championship leader, has decried the McLaren team strategy error at the Qatar Grand Prix that allowed Max Verstappen right back into the fight and forced a three-way battle at next Sunday’s title-deciding finale in Abu Dhabi.Verstappen won the race in Doha after McLaren chose not to pit their drivers under a safety car early in the race. It was a costly error that gave Verstappen the lead and the win. Norris could finish only fourth and his teammate Oscar Piastri, who was equally unhappy with the team, was second. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Norris and Piastri voice frustration at McLaren’s strategy as title race goes to finale

Team failed to pit drivers behind safety car in QatarMax Verstappen won race to stay in title contentionLando Norris, the championship leader, has decried the McLaren team strategy error at the Qatar Grand Prix that allowed Max Verstappen right back into the fight and forced a three-way battle at next Sunday’s title-deciding finale in Abu Dhabi.Verstappen won the race in Doha after McLaren chose not to pit their drivers under a safety car early in the race. It was a costly error that gave Verstappen the lead and the win. Norris could finish only fourth and his teammate Oscar Piastri, who was equally unhappy with the team, was second. Continue reading...

Sport

2 w. ago Fast care after head injury can dramatically cut risk of developing dementia

Studies have long warned that concussions raise the risk of suffering neurodegenerative conditions - but now experts say this danger can be mitigated.

Events

3 w. ago Black Friday warning to Scots shoppers as 90% of toys bought online 'pose danger to kids'

Trading Standards Scotland chiefs urged shoppers to be vigilant after a probe found nine out of ten items bought from seven major online retailers failed safety tests.

Events

3 w. ago Fizzy drinks to go up in price as Labour 'milkshake tax' becomes the first money grab of the Budget

In the first salvo of the Budget raid on Britons, Wes Streeting announced that the exemption for pre-packaged milk-based drinks is being scrapped.

Economics