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Acclaimed former actress, 49, begs for quick assisted suicide from Canadian government because she cannot overcome her mental illnesses

Acclaimed former actress, 49, begs for quick assisted suicide from Canadian government because she cannot overcome her mental illnessesBy LAURA PARNABY, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 14:42, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 14:42, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Dubai releases asthma guidelines highlighting prevention, risks and early warning signs

Dubai: Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has set out a comprehensive package of measures and guidelines for managing asthma, outlining five key steps for prevention and control, four common mistakes to avoid, and three warning signs that require immediate medical attention, on World Asthma Day (May 5).The authority said the guidelines are designed to strengthen public awareness and support better day-to-day management of the condition, which remains one of the most common chronic respiratory dis...

Teenager Lauren Hewson took her own life after claiming she was raped at work

Lauren Hewson's family called the closure of the police investigation a "huge miscarriage of justice". The inquest heard Lauren was sexually assaulted and raped while working as an apprentice at BAE Systems

Could you pass a cognitive test? Trump says he ‘aced’ a mental challenge like this

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsCould you pass a cognitive test? Trump says he ‘aced’ a mental challenge like thisPresident Trump claimed that ‘no president has ever taken a cognitive test’ during a speech Owen Scott Tuesday 05 May 2026 13:57 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":...

Kali was five months into maternity leave after giving birth to her first child when a freak medical episode tragically claimed her life

Kali was five months into maternity leave after giving birth to her first child when a freak medical episode tragically claimed her lifeKali Blundell, 32, died in mid-AprilShe suffered a brain aneurysmShe leaves behind a five-month-old daughterREAD MORE: I thought soured milk had made me sick... but it was the first sign of rare stomach paralysisBy ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 13:54, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 13:54, 5 May 2026 e-mail

Family of Katie Simpson ‘have taken heart’ from report findings

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Meet James Harrison: The man who donated blood for over 60 years and saved 2.4 million babies

James Harrison, dubbed the 'man with the golden arm,' donated plasma over 1,100 times, saving an estimated 2.4 million Australian babies. His rare antibodies produced a vital treatment preventing Rhesus disease, a dangerous pregnancy complication. Harrison's lifelong commitment, starting at 18, ensured generations of healthy births, transforming a once deadly condition.

I visited Queen Camilla's beauty therapist for THIS subtle but permanent treatment that's made me look younger and prettier from the minute I wake up

I visited Queen Camilla's beauty therapist for THIS subtle but permanent treatment that's made me look younger and prettier from the minute I wake upBy ROSIE GREEN, ASSISTANT EDITOR (BEAUTY) Updated: 13:38, 5 May 2026 e-mail 91 View comments

Lawrence Taylor discharged from hospital after bout with stomach-related issue

Pro Football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor has been discharged from the hospital, his attorney Mark Eiglarsh said in a statement released Tuesday morning.Taylor, 67, had been hospitalized since April 20 with what Eiglarsh initially referred to as a “stomach-related issue.”“He is deeply grateful to the entire medical staff for their exceptional care and unwavering support,” Eiglarsh said. “Also, he is grateful to now be on the road to recovery and hopes to be back on the golf course soon. He is r...

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Widow whose husband killed himself with legally held shotgun calls for GPs to be forced to alert police when firearm owners suffer mental health crisis

Elisabeth Mann is calling for the introduction of 'Alan's Law', named after her late husband, 63, who killed himself on February 1 last year. An inquest heard his GP failed to pass on concerns to police.

Urgent warning to parents over dangerous TikTok trend of microwaving squishy toys - as children are left with 'traumatising' BURNS

Urgent warning to parents over dangerous TikTok trend of microwaving squishy toys – as children are left with 'traumatising' BURNSREAD MORE: Schoolchildren go crazy for trendy anxiety relief cubes By XANTHA LEATHAM, EXECUTIVE SCIENCE EDITOR Published: 13:15, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 13:15, 5 May 2026 e-mail 21 View comments

Dolly Parton, 80, shocks fans with candid health update as she's forced to axe Las Vegas residency: 'Bad news!'

Dolly Parton has shared a candid health update with fans, revealing she is making “steady progress” but will step back from live performances.The 80-year-old country legend, who has battled kidney stones for years, said she is responding well to treatment.“I’m responding really well to meds and treatments, and I’m improving every day,” she said in a video posted to Instagram.However, Ms Parton confirmed she will be unable to perform for the foreseeable future. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say...

Second Briton on cruise ship shows hantavirus symptoms as UK coordinates evacuation

A second British national has developed symptoms of hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, Downing Street confirmed today, as the UK government coordinates with Dutch authorities to bring affected passengers ashore.The Dutch-flagged vessel remains anchored off Cape Verde following the deaths of three passengers from the rare rodent-transmitted disease.Medical teams wearing protective equipment have now boarded the stricken ship to evacuate those infected with the potentially fatal virus.M...

Infertile man given world-first frozen testicular tissue implant now has hopes of starting a family

Infertile man given world-first frozen testicular tissue implant now has hopes of starting a familyBy SHAUN WOOLLER, EXECUTIVE HEALTH EDITOR Published: 13:10, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 13:10, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Passenger Stuck on Cruise With Hantavirus Outbreak Speaks Out

Nearly 150 passengers, including 17 Americans, are trapped on a cruise ship off the coast of West Africa after seven possible cases of hantavirus have now been identified aboard, according to the World Health Organization. The suspected outbreak has killed at least three people and two other patients onboard the ship are being prepared for evacuation. NBC’s Camila Bernal reports for TODAY.

New test for symptomless pancreatic cancer has 97 per cent accuracy, fuelling hopes deadly disease could be caught in earliest stages

New test for symptomless pancreatic cancer has 97 per cent accuracy, fuelling hopes deadly disease could be caught in earliest stagesREAD MORE: The risk factors of pancreatic cancer, from fat jabs to baconBy CIARAN FOREMAN, REPORTER Published: 11:30, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 12:52, 5 May 2026 e-mail 18 View comments

'Infant sleep experts' are giving parents advice that could KILL their baby, finds new investigation

'Infant sleep experts' are giving parents advice that could KILL their baby, finds new investigationREAD MORE: How to spot if someone you love has the signs of dementiaBy MARTI STELLING, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 12:02, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 12:51, 5 May 2026 e-mail 1 View comments

Pictured: Man 'who killed himself and his ex-partner with grenade' in a Bristol house explosion that left three others injured

Pictured: Man 'who killed himself and his ex-partner with grenade' in a Bristol house explosion that left three others injuredBy MATT STRUDWICK, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER and BEN ENDLEY, REPORTER Published: 12:51, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 12:51, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Baby clothes, razor blades and water buckets: Exposing the reality of global inequalities in maternal care

In a new campaign, WaterAid are showcasing what mothers bring to hospital in their maternal bags. In London that means baby clothes; in Malawi, razor blades to cut the umbilical cord and in Ethiopia, a bucket to collect water to help deliver the baby