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NHS shakeup: if it sounds like we’ve been here before, it’s because we have
People in a hospital waiting room. toodtuphoto/Shutterstock.comAmid political upheaval and the subsequent resignation of the health secretary, the king’s speech unveiled the NHS modernisation bill – the most significant overhaul of the health service in more than a decade. By legally abolishing NHS England and bringing operational management directly into Whitehall, ministers say they are cutting bureaucracy and returning power to the frontline. But with public satisfaction with the NHS only...
Heat health alert: What does it mean and how can vulnerable people stay cool?
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Law firm boss humiliated female lawyer with medical issues by handing her 'Wellwoman 70+' vitamins in front of colleagues, tribunal told
Law firm boss humiliated female lawyer with medical issues by handing her 'Wellwoman 70+' vitamins in front of colleagues, tribunal toldGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ANDY DOLAN, GENERAL REPORTER Published: 11:47, 22 May 2026 | Updated: 11:47, 22 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 76
Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini dies aged 768 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDan SalesGetty ImagesCarlo Petrini died on Thursday in his hometown of Bra, his organisation said in a statementSlow Food pioneer Carlo Petrini, who spent four decades promoting sustainable food production and traditional cooking, has died aged 76 in his Italian hometown.He founded the movement with a small group of friends in the countryside following protests against the opening of Italy's first McDonal...
Man City confirm Guardiola exit after 10 years
Man City confirm Guardiola exit after 10 yearsPublished1 minute agoCommentsManchester City have confirmed that manager Pep Guardiola will leave the club at the end of the season.Guardiola led City to 15 major trophies, including six Premier League titles in 10 top-flight seasons.The 55-year-old's final match in charge will be against Aston Villa on Sunday, 24 May.BBC Sport reported on Monday that City were preparing for Guardiola's departure a year before the end of his contract.More to follow.R...
Phil Collins shares rare health update as singer addresses whether he'll ever return to stage amid setbacks
Phil Collins has confirmed he will not be returning to the stage, speaking in a rare television appearance this morning.The 74-year-old former Genesis frontman took part in a pre-recorded interview broadcast with the BBC on Friday's programme.It marks four years since the legendary musician stepped away from touring following a series of debilitating health setbacks.Mr Collins, whose global record sales have surpassed 100 million copies, has largely remained away from public view since his retir...
Amber heat health alert issued for parts of UK as hot temperatures hit
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A single dose of psilocybin eased depression symptoms for months, our study found
A row of psilocybin mushrooms. Cannabis Pic/Shutterstock.comA single dose of psilocybin eased symptoms of depression within days, with benefits lasting for more than three months compared to placebo, our new study has found. The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open involved 35 people with recurring depression. We randomly assigned participants to either receive psilocybin or a placebo. The placebo (vitamin B3) mimicked some physical effects of the psychedelic, such as temporary s...
Cooling poverty is making extreme heat more dangerous for millions
Vidigal is a favela in Leblon, one of the most expensive neighbourhoods in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. SIALABE/ShutterstockImagine walking along Ipanema beach on a summer afternoon. The sand is golden, there’s a cooling sea breeze, the shade of a parasol and a cold drink in hand. Now look up. Clinging to the hillside just a few hundred metres away is Vidigal, one of Rio’s favelas in the Brazilian city. Here, thousands of people live in a heat trap with metal roofs, no parks and no formal public t...
Jessie J 'sobbed for hours' after hearing she is cancer-free
Jessie J 'sobbed for hours' after hearing she is cancer-free6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHelen BushbyCulture reporterBBCThe singer, who announced she was diagnosed with breast cancer last year, said she went public to help process her diagnosis, and show solidarity with others going through a similar ordealSinger Jessie J has said she is now "cancer free", a year after revealing she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.In a video posted on Instagram on Thursday, the singer is...
'We'll never know if he could have been saved.' The gaps in Trump's rural health fund
Healthcare 'We'll never know if he could have been saved.' The gaps in Trump's rural health fund May 22, 20265:00 AM ET From By Sarah Jane Tribble , Amanda Seitz Debra Pierce holds up a picture of Stanley Sears, her brother, while standing in the yard of the mobile home he was renovating before his death in 2024. Pierce believes North Carolina's Martin County needs higher-level emergency services and a hospital. Sarah Jane Tribble/KFF Health News hide caption toggle caption Sarah Jane Tribble/...
A stranger's compliment helped her feel confident after chemo
A stranger's compliment helped her feel confident after chemo May 22, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on All Things Considered By Laura Kwerel A stranger's compliment helped her feel confident after chemo Listen · 2:52 2:52 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed Transcript
Lucknow doctor accused of raping ailing student after sending father, staff out of OT
A doctor at a private Lucknow hospital is accused of raping a female student after administering a sedative injection during treatment. The student alleged the doctor called her into the operation theatre alone and assaulted her after giving her an intoxicating injection. Police have registered a case and detained the doctor for questioning.
Linda Robson shares frightening health ordeal as ITV Loose Women star admits 'thought I was going to die'
Linda Robson has revealed she spent 10 days in intensive care following major pancreas surgery earlier this year.The Loose Women panellist, 68, underwent the operation after doctors discovered two tumours in a difficult area of the organ.Speaking to The Sun, the television personality described her terror during the ordeal: “I was petrified in intensive care. I thought I was going to die.”The Birds of a Feather actress revealed surgeons were forced to remove the majority of her pancreas during t...
Delhi dowry death case: Nail scratches, ruptured eardrum, final SOS call — years of torture
Veena Kumari died after falling from her terrace in Delhi. Her family alleges dowry harassment and abuse led to her death. They claim repeated demands for more dowry resulted in beatings and humiliation. The family sought help from village elders. Police have arrested her husband and his brother.
Diabetes in the scrolling era: Are screens becoming a hidden risk?
Prolonged screen time poses significant risks for individuals with diabetes, contributing to sedentary lifestyles, poor sleep, and increased snacking. This can lead to uncontrolled blood sugar, weight gain, and long-term complications like diabetic retinopathy. Experts advise incorporating movement breaks, limiting screen time before bed, and mindful technology use to manage these risks.
‘No sacrifice of cows, calves’: Delhi govt warns against illegal slaughter before Bakrid
Delhi Minister Kapil Mishra has directed strict enforcement of animal welfare laws for Bakrid. He emphasized zero tolerance for illegal animal transport, slaughter, and cruelty. Sacrifices are permitted only at designated sites, with a complete ban on cows and camels. Public spaces are off-limits for animal trade and sacrifice, with swift action promised against violators.
Plane forced into emergency diversion after passenger from Ebola-hit country boards 'in error'
A plane was forced into an emergency diversion after a passenger from the Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) boarded "in error".The Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to land in Montreal, Canada because of new US entry restrictions aimed to stop the spread of the virus disease, the US Customs and Border Protection said.The new restrictions, introduced on Thursday, have banned non-US citizens who were in the DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda in the last 21 days.Almost...
Britons handed urgent holiday warning after MEASLES outbreak at Spanish tourist hotspot
British families heading to Spain have been urged to exercise caution as a measles outbreak spreads in a popular tourist hotspot. The number of confirmed infections in Alcantarilla, Murcia has now reached eight - a number which has doubled since health officials first declared the outbreak earlier this month.Regional health authorities confirmed the first case had struck on May 5.By last Thursday, four people had tested positive for the highly infectious disease, including three adults and an in...
A day in the life of aesthetic skin expert Dr David Jack
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