6 h. ago Nearly a third of parents let their kids miss more than a week of school due to anxiety: new survey

In a new survey of more than 1,000 parents across the U.S., nearly a third said their child missed more than a week of school due to mental health reasons

Politics

9 h. ago 'I ended up in intensive care after adding one odd ingredient to my sandwich'

Gaia Vitiello, a 24-year-old student, has told how she was put in intensive care after eating a broccoli sandwich after a botulism outbreak that killed two and left many more ill in Italy

Events

11 h. ago Sudan cholera outbreak kills 40 in a week as health centres overwhelmed

MSF charity calls situation ‘beyond urgent’ as thousands seeking refuge from war rely on contaminated waterThe “worst cholera outbreak in years” has killed at least 40 people in the last week in Sudan, according to the medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières.Overwhelmed medical centres are resorting to treating patients on mattresses on the floor, MSF said, as the country’s two-year civil war aids the spread of the disease. Continue reading...

Events

14 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

18 h. ago Thunderstorms and 30C heat forecast for London as fourth heatwave of the summer continues

Heat health alerts, in place for much of the last week, have also been extended into next week

Events

27 h. ago The anxious generation: Mental health issues are causing kids to regularly skip school, parents say

In a new survey of more than 1,000 parents across the U.S., nearly a third said their child missed more than a week of school due to mental health reasons

Society

30 h. ago Heat health alerts extended into next week during fourth summer heatwave

The warnings mean significant impacts on health and social care services

Society

3 d. ago Brits melt in heatwave: Temperatures could hit 34C this week with 'tropical nights', thunderstorms and amber heat health alert

A Government amber heat health alert was imposed and forecasters warned of a risk of isolated thunderstorms and infrequent outbreaks of rain during the hot spell.

Events

3 d. ago Brits melt in heatwave: Temperatures could hit 34C this week with 'tropical nights', thunderstorms and yellow heat health alert

An official heatwave is recorded by the Met Office when areas reach a certain temperature for three days in a row, with thresholds varying from 25C (77F) to 28C (82F) in different areas.

Events

5 d. ago Man dies and nine are hospitalised as broccoli is recalled after botulism outbreak

Luigi Di Sarno, 52, died on Thursday after eating a broccoli and sausage sandwich.

Events

6 d. ago Broccoli is recalled across Italy after one man is killed and nine people are hospitalised in botulism outbreak

Luigi Di Sarno, 52, died on Thursday after purchasing a broccoli and sausage sandwich from a street vendor on the Diamante seafront in the province of Cosenza. [FILE PHOTO]

Events

6 d. ago Heatwave health alert issued for next week: 35C 'not out of the question’

Heatwave health alert issued for next week: 35C 'not out of the question’  London Evening Standard

Society

6 d. ago Phil Collins health update after fake AI Paul McCartney hospital visit story

Phil Collins' representatives were forced to deny the legendary drummer was in a hospice last week, after a years-long health battle for the Genesis star

Science

8 d. ago Wes Streeting urged to 'use negotiation window wisely' or face fresh strikes by resident doctors

British Medical Association representatives met with the health secretary on Tuesday, less than a week after ending a five-day walkout in a row over pay.

Events

8 d. ago Legionnaires outbreak kills third person in New York City as outbreak continues to spread

Cases in Harlem have now tripled in less than a week

Events

8 d. ago Joel Dommett issued health warning live on This Morning after exposing dietary habit

Joel Dommett has been presenting This Morning with Emma Willis this week and was issued a health warning by Dr Rupy during today's programme, after revealing his love of eggs

Events

8 d. ago BBC star rushed to hospital after 'health issue became too much'

BBC presenter Qasa Alom has taken to social media this week to inform his followers of his most recent health scare.

Science

9 d. ago What to know about Legionnaires' disease, which has sickened dozens in New York City

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City has killed two people and sickened 58 since late July

Politics

9 d. ago Jessie J targeted by vile trolls after sharing heartbreak over Hamas hostage video

Jessie J, who this week spoke candidly about her ongoing health struggles following recent surgery for breast cancer, received a torrent of online abuse after an Instagram post

Events

1 week ago DWP 48 health conditions that could get you an extra £110.40 per week

The list of conditions is not a checklist for claiming Attendance Allowance but rather a guide to help people understand what is and isn't supported

Economics