16 h. ago Female police officer wins £40,000 payout after she was challenged by inspector over rare condition stopping her from working in cold weather

PC Denise Gemmell was 'ambushed' and 'attacked' by Inspector Stephen Gow (pictured) in a meeting that left her in tears after he told her she was a 'problem' to work with due to her health condition.

Economics

19 h. ago DWP paying up to £749.80 every month to people with stomach issues

The Department for Work and Pensions is said to pay £187 per week to those with certain health conditions. For those with this stomach issue, you could be entitled to a monthly £750

Economics

19 h. ago Pensioners can claim two benefits which boost annual income to nearly £18,000

Older people on a low income or living with a health condition could be due extra financial help on top of their State Pension.

Economics

20 h. ago Harry Potter star joins Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club in major role

Netflix has pulled out all the stops for the film adaptation of Richard Osman's bestselling novel, The Thursday Murder Club, with a star-studded cast and a well-known director

Events

20 h. ago Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club sees Harry Potter star in huge role

Netflix is bringing Richard Osman's book, The Thursday Murder Club, to screens with a film adaptation that promises to be a hit. The director is known for his work on Harry Potter.

Events

21 h. ago Thursday Murder Club creator shares 'mistake' with initial scripts

The film is based on Richard Osman's 2020 novel of the same name, but not everything has made it into the adaptation.

Events

23 h. ago 'Silent killer' condition symptoms could be spotted with warning sign in eye

In some cases it can trigger a "painless" symptom in one eye - here's what you need to know

Events

34 h. ago Miranda Hart supported by fans after issuing health update on debilitating condition

The comedian took to Instagram with a health update and an announcement for her fans

Politics

34 h. ago Miranda Hart admits taking ‘one day at a time’ amid debilitating health condition

Miranda Hart has shared a health update after being diagnosed with Lyme disease

Politics

38 h. ago Moment serial romance fraudster is arrested after he conned women out of £40,000 to fund his gambling addiction as he is jailed for nearly three years

Ben Millin, 32, spun elaborate lies about dying relatives, frozen bank accounts, job interviews and serious health conditions to swindle four women out of up to £40,000.

Economics

41 h. ago Richard Osman horrified after scrolling on Amazon to find his book

Richard Osman's The Thursday Murder Club, which became a bestseller when it was released in 2020, is now being turned into a film by streaming giant Netflix, leading to a host of 'companion' books

Politics

58 h. ago Donald Trump health fears as White House breaks silence on doctor visit

The White House has given an update on Donald Trump's health after the President was diagnosed with a chronic vein condition in July - but said "no changes" have been made to his lifestyle

Society

60 h. ago Mould, vermin and ceiling leaks: German police say they work in ‘embarrassing’ conditions

Union calls for increased spending to revamp vehicles and station houses that it says are an insult to officers’ dignityGermany’s biggest police union has complained about the dilapidated state of hundreds of police stations across the country and a fleet of aged vehicles, saying conditions are a threat to officers’ health and an insult to their dignity.“Decades-old toilet bowls, mould in the offices, vermin, broken heating units and holes in the ceiling that let the rain in,” said Hagen Husgen of the GdP union, citing just a few of the complaints his organisation had received from members. Continue reading...

Events

65 h. ago Man develops rare condition after ChatGPT query over stopping eating salt

US medical journal article about 60-year-old with bromism warns against using AI app for health informationA US medical journal has warned against using ChatGPT for health information after a man developed a rare condition following an interaction with the chatbot about removing table salt from his diet.An article in the Annals of Internal Medicine reported a case in which a 60-year-old man developed bromism, also known as bromide toxicity, after consulting ChatGPT. Continue reading...

Politics

65 h. ago Drivers face up to £1,000 fine if they don't report these health conditions

Certain drivers are required by law to report 'notifiable medical conditions' to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)

Economics

3 d. ago I was 'terrified' I'd hurt my baby: bestselling novelist Sarah Vaughan shares secret battle with mental health condition that affects 1 in 6 new mothers

The novelist remembered struggling to walk up and down flights of stairs with her new baby, fearing she would drop them.

Events

3 d. ago The Thursday Murder Club star Celia Imrie issues discouraging update for fans

The Thursday Murder Club is coming to Netflix on August 28 and the film is a highly-anticipated adaptation of Richard Osman's novel of the same name.

Events

3 d. ago Blowing through conch shell could help treat dangerous sleep condition

The ancient Indian practice could be a simple and cheap way to treat the common condition, according to researchers

Politics

3 d. ago US veterans agency lost thousands of ‘core’ medical staff under Trump, records show

Departures are exacerbating existing shortages and creating ‘very unsafe’ conditions for patients, veterans and health workers sayThe Department of Veterans Affairs has lost thousands of healthcare professionals deemed “core” to the system’s ability to function and “without which mission-critical work cannot be completed”, agency records show.The number of medical staff on hand to treat veterans has fallen every month since Donald Trump took office. The VA has experienced a net loss of 2,000 registered nurses since the start of this fiscal year, the data show, along with approximately 1,300 medical assistants, 1,100 nursing assistants and licensed practical nurses, 800 doctors, 500 social workers and 150 psychologists. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Air conditioners can make you sick. Here’s one simple way to protect yourself

If an air conditioning system malfunctions or isn’t properly maintained, it can become contaminated with infectious microbes

Politics