13 h. ago People on Universal Credit with health issues could be due up to £1,149 every month

Disability benefits such as PIP or Adult Disability Payment do not count towards the benefit cap.

Economics

28 h. ago A load of hot air! Health officials are branded 'nanny state' after issuing two

An amber alert has been issued across the Midlands, East Anglia, London and South East for tomorrow and Wednesday. Yellow warnings apply elsewhere in England.

Society

28 h. ago Suspect arrested after shooting at Texas Target kills at least three people

Austin police chief said the suspect fled the scene and stole two cars before being captured and taken into custodyA gunman opened fire outside a Target store in Austin, Texas, on Monday, killing at least three people and injuring a fourth. The suspect, who fled the scene in a stolen car, is in police custody according to local officials.The name of the shooter has not been released, but was identified as a white 32-year-old man with a history of mental health issues, said Austin police chief Lisa Davis. Continue reading...

Events

32 h. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued as capital sizzles in fourth heatwave of the summer

Warning of ‘serious’ impacts across the health service as amber heat health alert issued for many parts of England

Society

36 h. ago One in three Scottish people do not feel confident approaching their GP with a mental health issue

Thirty-one per cent of Scottish people do not feel confident approaching their GP when they are facing mental health issues, a new study reports.

Politics

36 h. ago Major supermarket issues urgent do not eat warning over pork pies amid health risk

The shop has confirmed that the items can be returned to retailers for a complete refund

Events

37 h. ago Health chiefs issue warning as lunchbox favourite is linked to deadly botulism that almost killed a baby

The infant, after two weeks of constipation, suddenly developed extreme tiredness, a hoarse cry and noisy breathing, and struggled to eat.

Events

39 h. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued for capital as temperatures to soar

London weather: Amber heat health alert issued for capital as temperatures to soar  London Evening Standard

Society

39 h. ago UK experts issue hot weather warning to millions of Brits on these medications

Certain drugs could make you more vulnerable to health risks in the heat

Events

39 h. ago London weather: Amber heat health alert issued as capital to sizzle in fourth heatwave of the summer

Warning of ‘serious’ impacts across the health service as amber heat health alert issued for many parts of England

Society

40 h. ago Do not eat warning issued as major supermarket chain recalls pork pies due severe risk

The supermarket urged customers to return the product to the store from where it was bought for a full refund or replacement. If purchased online, it provided a helpline number.

Events

40 h. ago Amber heat health warning as scorching temperatures could cause 'rise in deaths'

A heat health warning has been issued as 'significant impacts' are feared - temperatures are expected to soar into the mid-30s in parts of the UK over the next 48 hours

Events

40 h. ago Health warning issued for Greater Manchester as Met Office forecasts 30C heatwave

The UKHSA has issued a heat health alert across the North West

Events

41 h. ago Your finger nails can reveal more about your health than you think

Changes in the colour and texture of your nails can indicate health issues

Politics

43 h. ago What your nails are trying to tell you about your overall health

Changes in the colour and texture of your nails can sometimes indicate underlying health issues.

Politics

58 h. ago Common prescription drug that can be fatal in UK heatwave if symptom goes ignored

As Brits brace themselves for the fourth heatwave of the summer, experts have issued a health warning for anyone taking a common prescription medication

Events

65 h. ago Major supermarket issues urgent ‘do not eat’ warning for popular snack due to ‘health risk’

The product can be brought back to stores for a full refund, the retailer has confirmed

Events

65 h. ago Vicky Pattison hit by major blow amid Strictly Come Dancing rumours

Former Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison is reportedly one of the first celebrities to have signed up for the 23rd series of Strictly, but has been warned to put her health first

Events

68 h. ago Heatwave health alert issued to large part of population with 'staying indoors warning'

As the temperatures rises again, experts are warning of a health risk posed to those staying inside too often throughout the year, with many suffering from a significant deficiency they're unaware of

Events

69 h. ago I’m 15 and in love, but I have to walk on eggshells with my boyfriend | Annalisa Barbieri

You can’t fix him, or anyone else. You have to look after yourself first, and you may want to start by asking if this is a healthy relationshipEvery week Annalisa Barbieri addresses a problem sent in by a readerI’m 15, and in a six-month relationship with my boyfriend who has a very toxic home life. This has given him significant mental health issues.He gets upset by little things, and struggles to move on, catastrophising small disagreements, thinking I hate him and saying he’ll self-harm. He has a really strong sense of self: he hates people being better than him at anything he cares about, and is obsessed with looks. The real issue for me is that I often feel I’m walking on eggshells: I can’t tell him about achievements or he’ll get upset; I soften any viewpoint I’m worried he won’t like; I can’t tell him he upset me without him getting extremely defensive. Continue reading...

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