I feared my son had a brain tumour but he’d been poisoned with vitamin D
When seven-year-old Roo suddenly became unwell last year, exhibiting alarming symptoms such as rapid weight loss and an insatiable thirst, his medical team and devoted parents harboured the gravest fears,…
‘Breakthrough’ Alzheimer’s drugs unlikely to benefit patients, report suggests
Influential analysis has concluded that "breakthrough" Alzheimer’s drugs, heralded as a significant advancement in dementia treatment, are unlikely to provide meaningful benefit to patients. A comprehensive report authored by UK…
Wellbeing garden opens in Yarm to combat isolation
A vibrant new community garden, designed to be a sanctuary for mental wellbeing and a potent antidote to social isolation, is set to officially open its gates to the public…
Terminal cancer patient has to sit in A&E when awaiting treatment.
Delia Lodge lives in constant dread that a common cold could prove fatal for her daughter, Rebecca Quayle, who is battling terminal cancer. The emotional toll of hospital visits, particularly…
Don’t feel like exercising? Maybe it’s the wrong time of day for you
New research suggests that synchronizing your workout with your body’s natural internal clock, known as your chronotype, could significantly amplify the health benefits of exercise, particularly for individuals at higher…
Women’s health strategy: ‘I still don’t feel listened to’
Zoe Trafford, a hairdresser from Liverpool, found herself in the unusual position of needing her customers to become her confidantes. What began as professional empathy evolved into a personal plea,…
I was kicked out of nightclub because of my wheelchair
Maddie Haining, an 18-year-old from Oldham, experienced a deeply humiliating and infuriating ordeal when she was escorted out of Club Tropicana in Manchester’s Gay Village on Saturday night, solely because…
Single-sex space guidance to be published after May elections
The long-awaited guidance on single-sex spaces is set to be published next month, following the conclusion of the May 7th elections, as confirmed by Equalities Minister Bridget Phillipson. This announcement…
What is the UK Covid inquiry and when will it finish?
The UK Covid inquiry is poised to release its fourth report on Thursday, focusing on the intricate development and widespread rollout of the Covid-19 vaccine. This imminent publication follows a…
Pakistan hospital at centre of child HIV outbreak caught reusing syringes in BBC film.
Warning: This story contains details that readers may find distressing. Mohammed Amin was eight when he died shortly after testing positive for HIV. His fevers were so severe that he…
















