2 h. ago Influencer Sara Bennett announces her own death at age 39 almost three years after she was diagnosed with ALS

The mom-of-two had gained over 101,000 followers by documenting the harsh realities of living with the progressive neurodegenerative disorder.

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10 h. ago Four of my female friends were diagnosed with cancer in a year. They were all under 45

'By the time the fourth friend told me she had cancer, I started to wonder if the universe was playing some kind of cruel joke. Surely this many women could not be struck down so close together.'

Science

27 h. ago Peter Andre reveals his mum 'can't speak anymore' in devastating health update

The singer's mother was diagnosed with Parkinson's and Alzheimer's in 2023

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4 d. ago My favourite family photo: ‘It’s a snapshot of our goofy bond’

Since my mum died, family photos can be painful to look at. But this one of me and my brother is a reminder we still have each otherMy only sibling is seven years older than me. That means he has forever been seven years ahead of me in life, sitting somewhere between a willing co-conspirator and knowledgable surrogate parent – protective but fun, and always aware of the secrets of existence I am yet to discover. It was his aside that spoiled the secret identity of Santa Claus; he who laughingly revealed the mechanics of sex; he who gave me my first sip of beer. Yet, when he found out I was sneaking cigarettes from my dad’s stale dinner party supply, he chastised me before either of my parents could, and when my mum was diagnosed with cancer and I was just 15, he was already a 22-year-old medical student, able to speak in a doctor’s shorthand and advocate for her care while my father and I floundered.Ever since my mum died in 2013, family photos have been a source of bittersweet pain...

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5 d. ago Teen boy, 19, believed to be youngest person to ever be diagnosed with dementia

A 19-year-old in China has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's, the youngest case ever recorded, leaving scientists puzzled about the origin of his condition.

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6 d. ago Student's life turned upside down after friend spots serious symptom on FaceTime

Alex Warwick, 23, was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour after his mate noticed speech problems during a video call. Now the University of Liverpool student needs £200,000 for specialist treatment in Germany

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6 d. ago Kevin Keegan's cancer is a reminder of why we should celebrate the greats of yesteryear

Newcastle United thrilling 4-3 win against Leeds at St James' Park was a fitting get-well-soon message to their all-time hero after his cancer diagnosis was made public

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7 d. ago Love Island star Dr Alex George reveals he's being assessed for autism after being diagnosed with ADHD and OCD as he details his 'exhausting battle to be normal'

Dr Alex George has revealed he is being assessed for autism, following diagnoses of ADHD and OCD, as he detailed his 'exhausting battle to be normal' in a column for The Telegraph.

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8 d. ago Dementia sufferer, 24, dies over Christmas as his family leaves his brain to science in the hope of finding a cure

Andre Yarham died just two years after the diagnosis, when a consultant said he already had 'the brain of a 70-year-old'. His mother, Sam Fairbairn, 49, said: 'It's the cruellest disease.'

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9 d. ago Good Morning Britain viewers emotional as guest's son almost died after diagnosis

Good Morning Britain's Ed Balls and Susanna Reid took on hosting duties on Monday (January 5) morning

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9 d. ago Good Morning Britain viewers emotional as guest's son almost dies after diagnosis

Good Morning Britain's Ed Balls and Susanna Reid took on hosting duties on Monday (January 5) morning

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1 week ago 'My kids have same illness as Jesy Nelson's twins but NHS rule left one sicker'

As Jesy Nelson opens up about her twins' spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) diagnosis, two parents who know the importance of early screening all too well are pushing for change within the NHS

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1 week ago Former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson says her twin babies may never walk

The 34-year-old posts emotional video saying the girls will ‘fight all the odds’ after spinal muscular atrophy diagnosisThe former Little Mix singer Jesy Nelson has said her twin babies will “fight all the odds” after being diagnosed with a rare genetic condition leaving them unlikely to ever be able to walk.The 34-year-old singer and her fiance, Zion Foster, welcomed their twins Ocean Jade and Story Monroe Nelson-Foster in May, after they were born prematurely. In an emotional Instagram video posted on Sunday, Nelson revealed the girls had been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 (SMA1). Continue reading...

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1 week ago Six personality changes that may be a hidden sign of dementia

A study over two decades has found that six symptoms of depression may be early indicators of dementia. With close to one million dementia diagnoses in the UK alone, could this help experts find a way to slow the condition down?

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2 w. ago From dodgy home testing kits to advice on social media and chatbots, Britons are risking malnourishment and eating disorders by self

Dodgy at-home testing kits and unscientific symptom-checkers on social media are leading people to experiment with diets that cut out the likes of gluten or dairy, top nutritionists have cautioned.

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2 w. ago Eric Dane now in 24/7 hour care amid ALS diagnosis as estranged wife Rebecca Gayheart shares health update

Gayheart initially filed for divorce in 2018 from the ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star, but later dismissed it to support him after his aggressive ALS diagnosis

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2 w. ago My rabbit and I have the same back problem... and we're not the only ones: Our experts reveal the surprising rise in humans with the same health conditions as their pets

Here six owners who've all been diagnosed with the same condition as their pet, tell their unusual stories - and how their animals have helped them cope...

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2 w. ago Bald bride who lost her hair to alopecia aged two shows off her bare scalp for the first time on her wedding day

Dani G from Newcastle upon Tyne was just two years old when she was diagnosed with alopecia universalis after her mother Julie, 57, noticed patches of her hair falling out.

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2 w. ago Countryfile legend explains cancer diagnosis impact and explains how she's given up one thing

Countryfile star Julia Bradbury has given up alcohol completely after her breast cancer diagnosis in 2021, but says some people find her decision 'infuriating' as she opens up about lifestyle changes

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3 w. ago Made In Chelsea's Sam Vanderpump and new wife Alice Yaxley open up their wedding album as he admits he was 'struggling emotionally' ahead of their big day after end

The Made In Chelseastar, 28, and the model, 24, gave their first interview after tying the knot, where Sam admitted he was 'struggling emotionally' in the run to his nuptials.

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