8 h. ago Deaf TikTok star who died after taking poison was failed by mental health services, coroner says

Imogen Nunn, 25, died in Brighton , East Sussex, on New Year's Day 2023, having struggled with her mental health since she was 13.

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12 h. ago Deaf TikTok star died after ‘failure’ by mental health services, inquest finds

Imogen Nunn, 25, died in Brighton, East Sussex, on New Year’s Day 2023, after ingesting a poisonous substance she ordered online.

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14 h. ago People over State Pension age with health issues due up to £1,362 each month

Over 1.7 million pensioners are receiving additional financial support through disability benefits.

Economics

33 h. ago RFK’s health report omits key facts in painting dark vision for US children

Maha report ignores leading causes of death for children, firearms and crashes, and focuses on lifestyle and vaccinesA new report led by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr lays out a dark vision of American children’s health and calls for agencies to examine vaccines, ultra-processed foods, environmental chemicals, lack of exercise and “overmedicalization”.Kennedy has made combatting the chronic disease “epidemic” a cornerstone of his vision for the US, even as he has ignored common causes of chronic conditions, such as smoking and alcohol use. Continue reading...

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39 h. ago Actor Timothy West's cause of death revealed: EastEnders and Coronation Street star died after nasty fall

Actor Timothy West died 'peacefully with his family around him' at a care home where he was receiving palliative care after a three-month stay in hospital following a fall, an inquest has heard.

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40 h. ago Timothy West's cause of death confirmed six months after EastEnders star died

Timothy West's cause of death was revealed during an inquest held on Thursday, following the EastEnders actor's passing at the age of 90 in November last year

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40 h. ago Timothy West died after nasty fall as EastEnders icon's cause of death revealed

An inquest into the death of EastEnders star Timothy West has confirmed the legendary actor died peacefully with his family around him, six months after he was found unresponsive at a care home

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45 h. ago BBC star who was once 'male TV personality of the year' dies at home

Author, cartoonist, musician and television star Barry Fantoni has died at the age of 85, it has been confirmed. The BBC star died of a heart attack at his home in Italy

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45 h. ago Barry Fantoni dead: BBC star dies at home as tributes pour in

BBC legend Barry Fantoni was a broadcaster, jazz musician, designer, author and cartoonist during his long career before his sad death at 85

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52 h. ago Hollywood star of Space Jam and The China Syndrome dies aged 86

Working character actor Michael Alaimo, who was a Hollywood staple for more than six decades, has died at the age of 86 in Burbank, California, his family has said

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58 h. ago ‘Barcodes’ in the DNA could prevent disease and slow down ageing, researchers say

The discovery could offer a new understanding of how blood ages over time

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64 h. ago Victoria, UK’s oldest polar bear, put down after health problems

Twenty-eight-year-old bear, who had been at Highland Wildlife Park since 2015, is euthanised on vets’ adviceThe UK’s oldest polar bear, and the first in the country to give birth to a cub in 25 years, has been put down because of age-related health problems.Victoria was 28 and had been kept in Highland Wildlife Park near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands since 2015. Vets at the park took the decision to euthanise her on Tuesday morning after an assessment about her quality of life and wellbeing. Since December she had been receiving geriatric care after showing signs of arthritis. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Former tennis star Jelena Dokic confirms death of estranged father, Damir Dokic

Father and coach of former tennis world No 4 died on FridayPlayer shares ‘conflicting and complex emotions’ after 10-year estrangementDamir Dokic, the estranged father and coach of former tennis star Jelena Dokic, has died.Jelena confirmed in a social media post Damir died last Friday, saying she had “conflicting and complex emotions and feelings” about the news.In Australia, support is available at Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636, Lifeline on 13 11 14 and the national family violence counselling service on 1800 737 732. In the UK, the charity Mind is available on 0300 123 3393 and Childline on 0800 1111. In the US, call or text Mental Health America at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org Continue reading...

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65 h. ago West Nile Virus identified in UK mosquitoes for the first time

Health experts said the risk to the public is ‘very low’.

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66 h. ago Coronation Street and Doctor Who star Michael McStay dies aged 92 as family pay tribute

Coronation Street and Doctor Who actor Michael McStay has died aged 92, his family have confirmed in a heartbreaking statement, with those closest to him paying tribute

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66 h. ago West Nile virus found in UK as deadly disease reaches Britain for first time and there's no vaccine

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has identified fragments of West Nile Virus genetic material in mosquitoes collected in Britain for the first time

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69 h. ago Coronation Street and Doctor Who star dies as tributes paid to 'sharp and witty' actor

A representative confirmed Michael McStay has died aged 92

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3 d. ago George Wendt dies aged 76 as tributes pour in for Cheers legend

Cheers Star George Wendt has sadly died, his family has confirmed.

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3 d. ago Iconic Cheers star George Wendt dies aged 76 as tributes paid to 'well

George Wendt, who played Norm Peterson on the NBC sitcom Cheers from 1982 until 1993 and earned six Emmy nominations for the iconic role, has died at the age of 76

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3 d. ago Coronation Street star Michael McStay dies as tributes paid to 'actor of highest standing'

British actor Michael McStay, who played Alan Hoyle in Coronation Streeth and appeared in shows such as Doctor Who and No Hiding Place, has died at the age of 92

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