11 h. ago Disability benefit cuts will affect Wales disproportionately, campaigners say

UK government declined to conduct Wales-specific impact assessment for plans, despite calls from first ministerDisability benefit cuts planned by the UK government will disproportionately impact the lives of people in Wales, campaigners have said.Research released by the data analytics company Policy in Practice last week estimated that 190,000 people – 6% of the population – could have their incomes slashed by up to 60% by the end of this parliament if eligibility for personal independence payments (Pip) is tightened as proposed in a March green paper. Continue reading...

Politics

18 h. ago 'Russian Popeye' who injected oil into biceps hospitalised after health fears

Kirill Tereshin, who pumps oil into his arms to create the illusion of massive biceps, has gone hospital for 'removal surgery' after health professionals expressed concern about his habits

Science

26 h. ago One of NHS's biggest AI projects is halted after fears it used health data of 57 MILLION people without proper permissions 

NHS England has paused Foresight, a ground-breaking AI project designed to predict the risk of health conditions, after concerns were raised over the use of data from 57 million people.

Events

31 h. ago I invented the 'Death Clock'... and was horrified when it confirmed my worst fears about my own health

Brent Franson invented the Death Clock app, which analyzes a person's body metrics and lifestyle, to predict - down to the minute - when and how a person will die.

Events

3 d. ago Minister makes Stirling visit as improved CAMHS waiting times hailed

The health board had come under scrutiny for the amount of time children and young people were waiting for mental health support - but data shows an improvement in the last 18 months.

Politics

4 d. ago Japan's annual births fall to record low as country's 'silent emergency' deepens

The number of newborns in Japan fell below 700,000 for the first time since records began in 1899, according to government data, as younger people are reluctant to marry and raise children due to economic concern and a society that still adds extra burden only on women

Politics

5 d. ago UK cancer survival rate doubles since 1970s amid ‘golden age’, report says

Half of those diagnosed will now survive for 10 years or more after advances in diagnosis and treatmentThe proportion of people surviving cancer in the UK has doubled since the 1970s amid a “golden age” of progress in diagnosis and treatment, a report says.Half of those diagnosed will now survive for 10 years or more, up from 24%, according to the first study of 50 years of data on cancer mortality and cases. The rate of people dying from cancer has fallen by 23% since the 1970s, from 328 in every 100,000 people to 252. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Investigating what consumers want and need with their personal finances

Alison Gay of The Lang Cat on the FCA’s efforts to delineate people’s requirements through data

Economics

7 d. ago What are the common signs of ADHD and how can I get a diagnosis?

New NHS England data shows almost 2.5m people in England are likely to have ADHD

Politics

8 d. ago Ricky Gervais, 63, shares his health fears as he discusses getting older and admits he always thinks he is 'dying' after Googling his symptoms

The comedian, 63, candidly discussed getting older and his health woes during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live earlier this week.

Events

9 d. ago Ricky Gervais says he has extreme health fears –but chooses to never see a doctor

The comedian says he often researches his symptoms or asks his partner for her opinion

Society

1 week ago Miriam Margolyes' hidden health battles as she admits she 'doesn't have long left'

Beloved actress Miriam Margolyes has admitted a heartbreaking fear about her health saying she hasn't got "long to live" - just two years after the Harry Potter star underwent heart surgery

Events

1 week ago The Supreme Court rejects a plea to block a copper mine on land in Arizona that's sacred to Apaches

The Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from Apaches who want to halt a massive copper mining project on federal land in Arizona that they hold sacred

Events

1 week ago Miriam Margolyes says she 'doesn't have long to live' after major heart surgery

Miriam Margolyes, who is best known for playing Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter movies, has shared a heartbreaking update on her health as she fears she doesn't have long left to live

Politics

2 w. ago Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Tanya Bardsley admits she feared her husband Phil would leave her due to 'horrific' health condition as she reveals 'you can't control it'

The Real Housewives star, 43, shared that the condition has left her in constant agony and triggered a severe hormonal 'nightmare'.

Society

2 w. ago Gwyneth Paltrow sparks health fears after fans spot worrying clue in her latest home video

Gwyneth Paltrow has sparked health fears among fans after they spotted a worrying clue in her latest Instagram clip shared over the weekend.

Society

2 w. ago Feargal Sharkey diagnosed with prostate cancer after seeing doctor for sore throat

Sharkey urged others to get checked out if they have symptoms

Science

2 w. ago Britney Spears' shocking act on private plane causes panic as authorities intervene

Britney Spears has sparked fresh fears for her health after committing a shocking act on a private jet on Thursday.

Events

2 w. ago Olly Murs cancels Glasgow OVO Hydro concert after 20 minutes amid health fears

Music fans have been left bitterly disappointed after the singer wrapped up his Glasgow gig way ahead of schedule

Science

2 w. ago More than 100,000 people are still awaiting an asylum decision despite Labour's vow to 'clear the backlog' (and a third are still in hotels) as new data reveals UK's asylum 'hotspots'

Newly-published Home Office figures showed, at the end of March this year, there were 78,745 cases (relating to 109,536 people) awaiting an initial decision.

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