50 m. ago Myths about common health condition leaves four in 10 'dreading' Christmas

New research reveals many Brits are clueless about preparing a suitable Christmas meal for loved ones with Type 2 Diabetes due widespread myths.

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6 h. ago Pioneering vaccine could ease knee pain for millions of Brits with degenerative condition

The degenerative condition sees the protective cartilage in the joint wear down, causing pain, stiffness and swelling.

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6 h. ago Itchy feet that won't go away could signal three deadly illnesses

While usually harmless, persistent itchy feet can sometimes indicate underlying health conditions that require medical attention

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22 h. ago People with one of six hidden health conditions may be eligible for a Blue Badge

The Blue Badge scheme allows disabled people to park closer to their destinations and reduce the physical strain of needing to walk further

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27 h. ago People with a hidden health condition could be eligible for a Blue Badge as a driver or passenger

If you are not automatically eligible, you may be able to get a Blue Badge under certain other circumstances.

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37 h. ago I didn't give my daughter, 4, the flu vaccine... the virus has left her brain damaged, now I'm wracked with guilt

A father from Corby in Northamptonshire is urging parents to get their child vaccinated against the flu after a rare complication left his daughter, 4, in a coma.

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39 h. ago I didn't give my little girl, 4, the flu vaccine... the virus has left her brain damaged, now I'm wracked with guilt

A father from Corby in Northamptonshire is urging parents to get their child vaccinated against the flu after a rare complication left his daughter, 4, in a coma.

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43 h. ago Lili Reinhart reveals endometriosis diagnosis after eight doctors failed to spot condition

The actress, 29, was diagnosed with the debilitating health condition following laparoscopic surgery

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45 h. ago Only geniuses can find two different digits hidden in number grid

Do you have what it takes to solve this number grid brainteaser? People are being asked to spot the two different digits hidden in a grid showing the number '67', so can you do it?

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3 d. ago Health board makes urgent plea with hospitals under 'significant pressure'

Only those with life-threatening conditions are to attend A&E in a health board region where emergency units are facing significant pressures

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3 d. ago Health board's urgent plea with hospitals under 'significant pressure'

Only those with life-threatening conditions are to attend A&E in a health board region where emergency units are facing significant pressures

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3 d. ago Strengthening one body part now will help boost metabolism and lower risk of dementia

One doctor has urged people to start training one body part to help lower the risk of several health conditions

Events

4 d. ago Synthetic chemicals in food system creating health burden of $2.2tn a year, report finds

Scientists issue urgent warning about chemicals, found to cause cancer and infertility as well as harming environmentScientists have issued an urgent warning that some of the synthetic chemicals that help underpin the current food system are driving increased rates of cancer, neurodevelopmental conditions and infertility, while degrading the foundations of global agriculture.The health burden from phthalates, bisphenols, pesticides and Pfas “forever chemicals” amounts to up to $2.2tn a year – roughly as much as the profits of the world’s 100 largest publicly listed companies, according to the report published on Wednesday. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago School reopenings during Covid linked to improved child mental health

Nine months after a school reopened, a child’s likelihood of being diagnosed with a mental health condition plummeted by 43%, say researchers

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4 d. ago 'I made creepy discovery in my loft and now worry about being haunted'

A family who have lived in their home for 15 years have found an unexpected item hidden away in the loft - and people have been sharing their thoughts on the discovery

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5 d. ago Tories call for Motability Scheme to end for people with certain health conditions

Around 815,000 people across Great Britain currently use the Motability Scheme.

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5 d. ago Jeffrey Epstein’s most powerful ally was silence | Gretchen Carlson and Julie Roginsky

When abuse occurs, the first instinct is too often containment. We know this pattern because we have seen it ourselvesFor years, Jeffrey Epstein conjured a kind of grotesque fascination: the private island, the powerful friends, the whispered allegations. But focusing on the lurid details of his life and eventual death obscures the far more unsettling truth his case lays bare. Epstein’s story is not really about one man’s depravity. It is about a system – legal, cultural, and institutional – engineered to protect the powerful through silence. His crimes thrived not because they were hidden, but because the people who knew were coerced, encouraged, or more than willing to shut up.Silence was not incidental to Epstein’s success. It was central to it. And in this, he was hardly unique.Gretchen Carlson is a journalist, bestselling author and internationally recognized advocate for women’s rights. Julie Roginsky is a champion of women’s rights and political consultant. Carlson and Rogins...

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7 d. ago Top head: We're too quick to say pupils have anxiety when it's just the ups and downs of being a teenager

It follows Wes Streeting's announcement an independent review would be held into the diagnosis of mental health conditions in the face of soaring numbers.

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7 d. ago Katie Price's family 'deeply concerned' after star shares alarming health update

Katie Price has admitted she's addicted to vaping and posted a warning about lung disease on social media, sparking fresh concerns for her health given her mum Amy's terminal condition

Society

7 d. ago Karen Carney's secret health battle as Strictly star speaks out about private condition

Karen Carney revealed her private battle with a tough health condition that affected both her footballing life and her time on Strictly Come Dancing

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