33 h. ago Carers with health conditions could be due up to £180 per week from DWP

Unpaid carers can claim certain other DWP benefits without jeopardising their Carer’s Allowance funds

Economics

47 h. ago Nail polish product used by millions every week has been BANNED over health concerns

Health officials have banned a key ingredient used in gel nail polish across Europe over fears it could be toxic to humans-but it will remain on sale in the US.

Events

6 d. ago George Clooney says he 'can't speak' after health issue forces him to axe work gigs

George Clooney was forced to pull out of press conferences and photo-calls at the Venice Film Festival earlier this week due to a 'bad' health issue

Politics

6 d. ago RFK Jr faces calls to quit as CDC chief fired and senior staff resign: ‘an embarrassment’

Susan Monarez’s ousting and four top resignations follow vaccine confusion, leaving US health agencies in turmoilWho’s who in the CDC crisis?It’s been a tumultuous week for US health agencies, with the departure of several top officials, uncertainty around new Covid vaccine restrictions, and even more experts calling for the removal of top health official Robert F Kennedy Jr.The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Susan Monarez, was fired by the Trump White House after some controversy, and four other top officials also resigned. Continue reading...

Events

6 d. ago The reason why the price of Mounjaro is rising next week and what this means for patients on weight loss drugs

The price of Mounjaro is increasing by a staggering 170%

Economics

8 d. ago Doctor's 'concern' for Donald Trump's health after three worrying photos in a week

EXCLUSIVE: A doctor has voiced concern over recurring bruises on President Donald Trump’s hand, as speculation about his health reignites ahead of the fall

Politics

1 week ago Covid cases climb to highest level this year with thousands testing positive

Almost 1,500 people tested positive for the coronavirus last week, up by 20 per cent on the week before, new data from the UK Health Security Agency has revealed

Politics

1 week ago Miriam Margolyes issues health update after fears she was 'at death's door'

Miriam Margolyes, who has appeared in the Harry Potter film series and Call the Midwife, has now shared an update on her health in an interview published this week

Events

1 week ago California resident tests positive for the plague after camping, officials say

South Lake Tahoe resident was probably bitten by infected flea while camping in the area, local health authorities sayA resident of South Lake Tahoe in California has tested positive for the plague, local authorities announced this week.A statement released on Tuesday by health officials in El Dorado county said they were notified of the situation by the California department of public health (CDPH). The statement said the individual is now recovering at home and is under the care of a medical professional. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago The Chase star Paul Sinha opens up about 'worst week of his life' as he issues health update

The Sinnerman was diagnosed with Parkinson's back in 2019

Politics

2 w. ago The Chase's Paul Sinha opens up on health scare 'worst week and a half of my life'

Paul Sinha, famed for appearing on The Chase, has opened up about experiencing the 'worst week' of his life after a devastating health scare

Politics

2 w. ago French listeria outbreak which has already killed two could have spread to UK, European health officials warn

Twenty five people have been infected and two have died following an outbreak of dangerous listeria linked to soft cheese supplied by a French manufacturer.

Events

2 w. ago Mock The Week star Milton Jones shares health update following cancer diagnosis

Comedian Milton Jones is renowned for his appearances in TV series like Mock The Week, 8 Out of 10 Cats and Live At The Apollo

Science

2 w. ago Parts of England to hit 30C as fire crews travel across country to battle blaze

Heat health alerts were extended into next week for much of England.

Events

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

2 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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

3 w. 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