3 h. ago Five groups of people told not to take paracetamol including these health issues

Paracetamol is a common painkiller used to relieve pain and reduce fever, but there are some people who should avoid taking it especially if you have liver or kidney problems

Politics

4 h. ago Government update over 'supply issues' for these two medications

There have been supply issues affecting medicines for several years

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4 h. ago Donald Trump's doctor issues huge health update after hospital visit and bruises

Donald Trump has been photographed with bruised hands in recent weeks, which experts say could be from IV treatment, raising concerns over the US President's health

Science

13 h. ago Female Met police officer 'ran a spray tanning business while claiming mental health issues stopped her reporting for duty'

PC Jennifer Stowers, based within Central West Command Unit, faces a misconduct hearing after being accused of running the firm via Instagram between May 18, 2023 and April 2, 2025.

Events

20 h. ago Donald Trump breaks silence on health concerns as Fox News issues breaking alert

Donald Trump has issued a four-word health update following renewed speculation about his wellbeing after his face appeared to "droop" during a 9/11 memorial service

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23 h. ago Doctor issues health warning over change that will affect everyone on October 26

Many doctors and academics have concerns over the impact on our health - but there is no sign of the law changing any time soon

Events

24 h. ago Dolly Parton’s health scare was an online spectacle we need to learn from

This week, the country music icon had to issue a video to alleviate concerns over her health, after a Facebook post by her sister had many fans fearing the worst. The whole incident shows how social media has eroded all notions of privacy and restraint when it comes to the famous, writes Mark Beaumont

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24 h. ago Dolly Parton’s health scare was an online spectacle that we need to learn from

This week, the country music icon had to issue a video alleviating concerns over her health, after a Facebook post by Parton’s sister had many fans fearing the worst. The whole incident shows how social media has eroded all notions of privacy and restraint when it comes to the famous, writes Mark Beaumont

Politics

24 h. ago Monster munch: can Predator: Badlands survive the removal of its unashamedly ultraviolent roots?

Thanks to director Dan Trachtenberg, the franchise has evolved. But the pure cinematic testosterone that sustained it may have disappearedThere is a longstanding Hollywood urban myth that the original 1987 Predator movie was inspired by a joke doing the rounds about Sylvester Stallone’s Rocky series. The idea was that after the Italian Stallion beat up Dolph Lundgren’s towering Soviet superman Ivan Drago in 1985’s Rocky IV, the only opponent he could fight next would be an alien. Supposedly, screenwriters Jim and John Thomas heard this jape and wrote Predator – which, after a few rewrites, a new lead (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and a change of title from their original spec script, became one of the most enduring sci-fi action films of the 1980s.In truth, the timeline doesn’t add up. The Thomas brothers were already shopping their script around in 1983, long before Rocky IV hit cinemas, suggesting the “Rocky v alien” story is probably a post hoc myth. Yet the original film is such a per...

Events

24 h. ago Palestinians displaced to southern Gaza begin journey home as ceasefire comes into effect

Thousands walk north along coastal road after Israel-Hamas agreement puts stop to fighting for first time in six monthsGaza ceasefire deal – live updatesThousands of displaced Palestinians have begun to return home from southern Gaza after a ceasefire came into effect and Israeli troops withdrew to an agreed-upon redeployment line – the first time that fighting has stopped in the devastated territory since March.The Israeli military said the ceasefire agreement, which was approved by the Israeli cabinet on Thursday night and begins the first phase of a US-drafted plan to end the war in Gaza, had been activated at noon local time (0900 GMT) on Friday. Continue reading...

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28 h. ago More than half of world’s bird species in decline, as leaders meet on extinction crisis

Biodiversity losses are growing, the IUCN reports as summit opens, but green turtle’s recovery ‘reminds us conservation works’More than half of all bird species are in decline, according to a new global assessment, with deforestation driving sharp falls in populations across the planet.On the eve of a key biodiversity summit in the UAE, scientists have issued a fresh warning about the health of bird populations, with 61% of assessed species now recording declines in their numbers. Continue reading...

Politics

38 h. ago Louisiana health department sounds alarm after two people were hospitalized in counterfeit Botox procedures

Botox can cause serious health issues if the injections come from unlicensed sources or non-medical settings

Events

44 h. ago Claudia Winkleman's 'falling apart' admission as she speaks out on long

Claudia Winkleman, host of Strictly Come Dancing and Celebrity Traitors, said her ongoing health issues have left her “falling apart"

Events

46 h. ago Apple TV+ shares major The Buccaneers season 3 update months after its cliffhanger finale

The Buccaneers has been given a significant update that fans will be thrilled about.

Politics

46 h. ago The Victorian disease that's 'a serious public health issue' and on the rise across England

There were over 5,000 cases of Tuberculosis reported in England in 2024

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47 h. ago Minimum temperature you should set your heating to avoid condensation on windows

WITH winter fast approaching, you may be wondering how best to keep condensation and mould at bay in your household. Choosing the right temperature may play an important role in ensuring your house stays condensation and mould free. Mould will spread if not treated and it can cause health problems including respiratory issues, allergies and...

Politics

52 h. ago PIP or ADP can provide up to £749 every month to people with mental health issues

Nearly 1.5 million people are currently receiving PIP or Adult Disability Payment to help with stress, anxiety or depression.

Economics

53 h. ago Almost 55,000 preschool children in Gaza acutely malnourished, Lancet study estimates

Study shows clear link between Israeli aid restrictions and malnutrition among children aged between six months and five yearsGaza ceasefire plan live – latest updatesAlmost 55,000 children under the age of six in Gaza are estimated to be acutely malnourished, far more than have so far been identified as victims of the potentially lethal condition, a study published in the Lancet, the respected international medical periodical, has revealed.The study, published on Wednesday, and led by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (Unrwa), offers a month-by-month breakdown through much of the two-year conflict, and shows for the first time a clear link between Israeli restrictions on supplies entering Gaza and levels of malnutrition among children. Continue reading...

Politics

62 h. ago Reason for Donald Trump's hospital visit as White House issues health update

The White House has confirmed that President Donald Trump will visit a hospital on Friday for a health check, after concerns have been raised about his health in recent months

Politics

66 h. ago Dolly Parton reveals she neglected health while beloved husband was sick

Dolly Parton revealed that the death of her husband Carl Dean caused her to neglect her own health as she issued a video statement following concerns about her well-being.

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