11 h. ago Flu levels in England soar as UK Health Security Agency today issues 'stay at home' advice

The UKHSA said the latest surveillance report shows that the UK has seen big increases in last 7 days of infections and hospitalisations

Society

18 h. ago BBC legend in hospital after concerning symptoms led to 'invasive procedure'

A beloved BBC star has issued a health update for his fans while in hospital after he was urged to seek further medical attention, which he expected to be "unpleasant and uncomfortable"

Events

30 h. ago We fight on for Ricky Hatton's legacy as you help mental health charities hit target

You guys dug deep to help continue The Hitman’s crusade to help those affected by mental health issues after his shock death on September 14 - and all we can say is thank you

Events

36 h. ago Tom Aspinall's dad issues worrying health update on UFC star after Cyril Gane eye poke

Tom Aspinall was forced to withdraw from his heavyweight title defence against Cyril Gane in the UFC at the weekend as a result of a brutal eye injury, with the bout ending in a no contest

Politics

36 h. ago Older people with health issues could boost annual State Pension by up to £5,740

Attendance Allowance and Pension Age Disability Payment are tax-free benefits worth either £73.90 or £110.40 each week.

Economics

37 h. ago Doctor issues warning after woman loses all feeling in one side of body at 3am

The singer was told she'd never walk again and needed major brain surgery

Events

37 h. ago BBC doctor issues major alert over four letter word that could save your life

Dr Oscar Duke spoke after singer Lauren Jean told of her experiences in the middle of the night

Events

44 h. ago NHS issue message to people who wear contact lenses or glasses

People have been warned they're at risk of having common eye conditions - and it's likely you have it if you're wearing glasses or contacts

Politics

47 h. ago Pensioners with health issues urged to contact charity for help claiming up to £441 every month

Independent Age can help older people with health issues claim Attendance Allowance or Pension Age Disability Payment.

Economics

61 h. ago AI psychosis is a growing danger. ChatGPT is moving in the wrong direction | Amandeep Jutla

OpenAI’s CEO has announced loosening the platform’s safety restrictions. He seems not to understand how humans are wiredOn 14 October 2025, the CEO of OpenAI made an extraordinary announcement.“We made ChatGPT pretty restrictive,” it says, “to make sure we were being careful with mental health issues.”Amandeep Jutla MD is an associate research scientist in the division of child and adolescent psychiatry at Columbia University and the New York State Psychiatric Institute Continue reading...

Politics

63 h. ago Vet urges dog owners to never ignore four things as it could have serious consequences

A vet named Cat has urged all dog owners to look out for four different signs that your dog is having health issues, as ignoring these could lead to serious health problems

Politics

64 h. ago Nine types of people at higher risk of complications from cold weather 'this winter'

A group of some people could be at significant risk of health issues this winter

Events

64 h. ago Nine types of people 'at high risk of health issues' this winter

The UK Health Security Agency has issued guidance on who is most at risk from the cold weather and what you can do to help protect yourself from any complications

Events

67 h. ago Strictly Come Dancing's Vicky Pattison issues emotional statement about health

Strictly Come Dancing star Vicky Pattison was diagnosed with PMDD two years ago and is adamant that a change needs to happen in the medical field.

Politics

3 d. ago BBC Morning Live doctor issues warning over 'next big thing' sleeping aid

The doctor is warning people to be careful as it could be a waste of money

Events

3 d. ago More than a million people every week show suicidal intent when chatting with ChatGPT, OpenAI estimates

Finding is one of most direct statements from the tech company on how AI can exacerbate mental health issuesMore than a million ChatGPT users each week send messages that include “explicit indicators of potential suicidal planning or intent”, according to a blogpost published by OpenAI on Monday. The finding, part of an update on how the chatbot handles sensitive conversations, is one of the most direct statements from the artificial intelligence giant on the scale of how AI can exacerbate mental health issues.In addition to its estimates on suicidal ideations and related interactions, OpenAI also said that about 0.07 of users active in a given week – about 560,000 of its touted 800m weekly users – show “possible signs of mental health emergencies related to psychosis or mania”. The post cautioned that these conversations were difficult to detect or measure, and that this was an initial analysis. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Health officials issue mpox warning as 'unpleasant and painful' disease spreads across Europe

The UKHSA has issued a fresh warning as mpox cases have been detected across Europe and the US with "no connection to countries" with known outbreaks

Events

3 d. ago NHS issues 'don't do it' warning to anyone who has one Covid symptom

Not following the advice can cause further issues

Events

3 d. ago Remembrance Sunday parade held every year since WWI is cancelled amid claims of health and safety issues

Veterans have reacted with dismay at the decision to call off the Upton Remembrance Sunday parade on the Wirral, with the event scaled back to a simple wreath-laying.

Politics

3 d. ago NHS issues warning to take this pill daily 'from October' for six months

Government guidelines tell Brits to take this supplement daily

Events