2 h. ago Household burning of plastic waste in developing world is hidden health threat, study shows

The practice is ‘much more widespread’ than previously realised, researchers say, with serious environmental impactThe household burning of plastic for heating and cooking is widespread in developing countries, suggests a global study that raises concerns about its health and environmental impacts.The research, published in the journal Nature Communications, surveyed more than 1,000 respondents across 26 countries. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Woman pregnant at 62 claims unborn baby is the 'reincarnation of her dead son'

The unnamed mum from China claimed that her love of sweet food means that the child will be a boy as medics raised concerns over having a baby at such a late stage in life

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23 h. ago Doctor warns you've been 'brushing your teeth wrong your whole life'

This habit could raise your risk of tooth decay

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23 h. ago Dr Amir Khan's important hot water bottle warning as UK freezes in snow and ice

With the temperatures continuing to drop across the country, many people will be reaching for a hot water bottle. But a doctor has an urgent warning to all who use the cost-saving hack

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62 h. ago Musk's AI Grok accused of 'creating sexualised child images' as watchdog raises concerns

UK communications regulator Ofcom said it has contacted X and xAI as a matter of urgency after major concerns were raised about the recent disturbing use of Grok's image generator

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66 h. ago Shortage of NHS stroke specialists leaving thousands dead or disabled, say doctors

Exclusive: Chronic lack of consultants across UK health service means patients do not get drugs or surgery in timeThousands of people who have had a stroke are ending up severely disabled or dying because the NHS has too few specialists to treat them quickly enough, senior doctors are warning.A chronic shortage of stroke consultants across the NHS means that patients are suffering horrendous consequences because of delays in getting clot-busting drugs and surgery, they said.70% of stroke units are short of at least one consultant in stroke care, and many are two down.53 of 84 hospitals that responded had vacancies for a total of 96 consultants.The NHS relies heavily on locum doctors to fill holes in the workforce caused by the difficulty in recruiting new consultants.10% of the NHS’s 423 substantive (permanent) consultants are due to retire in the next five years, exacerbating the existing shortage. Continue reading...

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66 h. ago Shortage of NHS stroke specialists resulting in thousands dead or disabled, say doctors

Exclusive: Lack of consultants in UK health service means patients do not get drugs or surgery in time, say senior medicsThousands of people who have had a stroke are ending up severely disabled or dying because the NHS has too few specialists to treat them quickly enough, senior doctors are warning.A chronic shortage of stroke consultants across the NHS means that patients are suffering horrendous consequences because of delays in getting clot-busting drugs and surgery, they said.70% of stroke units are short of at least one consultant in stroke care, and many are two down.53 of 84 hospitals that responded had vacancies for a total of 96 consultants.The NHS relies heavily on locum doctors to fill holes in the workforce caused by the difficulty in recruiting new consultants.10% of the NHS’s 423 substantive (permanent) consultants are due to retire in the next five years, exacerbating the existing shortage. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago Did the US and Donald Trump break international law in Venezuela?

The US detention of Venezuela's President Maduro raises concerns over legality and international law

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2 d. ago Doctors' strike in Scotland will disrupt NHS care for patients, warns John Swinney

Resident doctors – formerly known as junior doctors – in BMA Scotland voted last month for strike action.

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3 d. ago Pandemic 2026 warning as doctors raise concerns over four leading diseases in UK

The beginning of 2026 has seen unprecedented outbreaks of 'super flu' across the UK and doctors are concerned about what the next 12 months will bring.

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3 d. ago 'Key symptom' of gruesome 'superflu' sweeping UK as doctors issue warning

The brutal 'super flu' strain is understood to have mutated over the summer and poses an increased risk to vulnerable and older people because it has evolved around the defence offered by the flu jab

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3 d. ago Pandemic 2026 warning: FOUR diseases doctors most worried about after UK outbreaks

Flu, Mpox and Victorian disease rubella are among the diseases doctors are most worried about for the upcoming 12 months, after unprecedented outbreaks of 'super flu' across the UK

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3 d. ago NHS health warning as 'significant cold snap' hits, says top north west doctors

The doctors have shared who is most at risk, and what they can do to keep safe during the icy weather

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4 d. ago Doctor warns breakfast cereals are 'wreaking havoc' on your health

Gut health specialist Dr Mark Hyman has warned that many popular cereals are 'wreaking havoc' on health

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4 d. ago Man, 48, appears in court charged with murdering Indian national after body found on New Year's Day

The body of Kaleem Shaik was found inside a property on Bondway, Lambeth, on Thursday evening following welfare concerns being raised.

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4 d. ago Man,48, appears in court charged with murdering Indian national after body found on New Year's Day

The body of Kaleem Shaik was found inside a property on Bondway, Lambeth, on Thursday evening following welfare concerns being raised.

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5 d. ago Baby boy dies after circumcision as coroner raises serious concerns about the procedure being done 'without prior training'

The baby began showing symptoms of illness three to four days after the procedure and was taken to Hillingdon Hospital by ambulance a week later.

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6 d. ago Keto diet warning as plan is linked to increased risk of liver cancer in disturbing new study

Eating a high-fat, low-carb diet could raise the risk of developing liver cancer within just twenty years, concerning new research has suggested.

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6 d. ago Medics baffled as Donald Trump claimed to have had MRI procedure that 'doesn't exist'

Medical professionals have raised concerns over Donald Trump's MRI doctor's note describing a 'torso MRI' procedure

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7 d. ago UK high street chain saves 68 branches from rival chain in new takeover

It comes after trade unions and MPs raised concerns about operational problems at this rival firm, including allegations of staff not being paid

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