10 h. ago New call to scrap PIP eligibility rule to help more people with fluctuating health conditions claim

An online petition is calling for the change to enable more people to access additional financial support.

Science

13 h. ago Full list of Blue Badge criteria as 19 key points decide who is eligible for benefit

Blue Badges are issued by local authorities and can help people with severe disabilities, or physical or mental health conditions, park closer to their destination

Politics

23 h. ago Bride facing eye removal has sight saved in time for wedding after cutting

Experts unable to pinpoint the cause of the eye condition for five years

Politics

32 h. ago Mum diagnosed with rare health condition after horror bleeding from belly button

Ceri Bruinsma suffered from bleeding from her belly button for years before was eventually diagnosed with a terrifying rare condition and she's now waiting to have surgery

Events

35 h. ago Michael Schumacher fresh health hope after most ‘emotional' moment in years

Michael Schumacher signed Sir Jackie Stewart's racing helmet ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix earlier this month, with the emotional moment giving hope for his recovery

Politics

35 h. ago Michael Schumacher moment gives ‘hope’ of improvement after ‘long, horrible journey’

Michael Schumacher remains one of the most iconic names in Formula One history, and a key moment has given one of his former team-mates hope about his long-term recovery

Politics

57 h. ago ‘Exploitative’ contracts and hazardous conditions: life for some of the immigrants cleaning up wildfire

Advocates say workers risk their health and fear speaking out about conditions amid Trump’s immigration crackdownOn a sunny day in February three workers swept up the piles of ash left behind on an Altadena driveway from when the Eaton fire raged through the Los Angeles neighborhood the month before.The flames of the blaze had consumed nearly every home on the street, leaving only brick chimneys and charred vehicles. Red signs at the entrances of properties warned in English: “Unsafe, do not enter or occupy entry may result in death or injury.” Hazards such as lead paint, asbestos and batteries were strewn amongst the ashes, but few workers cleaning the neighborhood that day wore masks or other personal protective equipment (PPE). Continue reading...

Events

63 h. ago Children referred to gender clinics 'to be tested for autism and ADHD' under leaked NHS plans

Reports say that health officials will screen children for neurodevelopmental conditions

Politics

3 d. ago Shocking list of cities where polluted air is slowly killing its residents

A shocking new report has revealed the most dangerous US cities for air pollution, where toxic conditions could be damaging residents' health day after day.

Events

3 d. ago How Josie Gibson treated her medieval health condition with celebrity

The This Morning presenter revealed on Tuesday that she was suffering from gout after filming a travel show where she sampled first class air travel, living a life of luxury.

Events

3 d. ago Mark Wright bursts into tears over nephew's rare heart condition 'It just hurts'

EXCLUSIVE Former TOWIE star Mark Wright was left in tears as he spoke about his young nephew Presley's health battle, after the tot was diagnosed with a rare heart condition

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3 d. ago Mark Wright breaks down in tears over nephew's health battle and says 'it just hurts'

EXCLUSIVE Former TOWIE star Mark Wright was left in tears as he spoke about his young nephew Presley's health battle, after the tot was diagnosed with a rare heart condition

Events

4 d. ago ‘Now we have options’: the scientists trying to cure our allergies

This week’s oral immunotherapy breakthrough is part of wider surge of interest in developing treatmentsA severe food allergy is among the few conditions that can propel a person from robust health to unconsciousness within minutes, and the risk of accidental exposure often casts a shadow of anxiety over those affected.But change is afoot, with a groundbreaking trial this week showing that two-thirds of adults with severe peanut allergies can be desensitised through clinically supervised daily exposure. The approach – oral immunotherapy – is already successfully used in children and is among a wave of treatments on the horizon aimed at reducing the burden of allergies – and potentially curing them. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago Qualifying PIP claimants can receive up to £36,000 from DWP to do

The Personal Independence Payment is a benefit for people aged between 16 and State Pension age who may need help because of a long-term illness, disability or mental health condition

Economics

4 d. ago Woman, 34, left with horror health conditions after contracting Covid

'I can't turn to science for help, I can't turn to my doctor, I pay hundreds of pounds for supplements and private appointments for therapy to get help'

Events

4 d. ago DWP states how long PIP payments will last for health conditions

Changes will come into force in November 2026 for new and existing claimants and no PIP claimant is given a lifetime payment award from the DWP

Science

6 d. ago REAL reason so many are overweight. Lawyer Hannah was exhausted and struggled with her size for years. Then she was medicated for her thyroid and lost 4st fast

Walking into the family home at 8pm one night after work, Mark Ross found his three kids - then aged 11, nine and seven - ready for bed but his wife, Hannah, 43, was nowhere to be seen.

Politics

6 d. ago Expert urges men to call doctor straight away if this symptom happens on toilet

All men are encouraged to pay attention when visiting the toilet because according to one expert, one particular sign can be a red flag for a host of serious health conditions

Science

6 d. ago Brazil former President Bolsonaro's health has worsened, doctors say

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s health condition has worsened following bowel surgery nearly two weeks ago, his doctors say

Politics

6 d. ago REAL reason so many are overweight. Lawyer Hannah was exhausted and struggled with her size for years. Then she was medicated for a common condition and lost 4st fast

Walking into the family home at 8pm one night after work, Mark Ross found his three kids - then aged 11, nine and seven - ready for bed but his wife, Hannah, 43, was nowhere to be seen.

Politics