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Former Cheltenham forward Grayson diagnosed with MND and dementia

Former Cheltenham forward Grayson diagnosed with MND and dementiaImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Neil Grayson was part of the Cheltenham side that won a first promotion to the EFL in 1999BySophie HurcomBBC Sport, West of EnglandPublished4 minutes agoFormer Cheltenham Town and Northampton Town forward Neil Grayson has been diagnosed with dementia and motor neurone disease.The 61-year-old won promotion with both the Robins and Cobblers during his career and retired from playing in 2004.Gr...

NFL whiff leads to lifesaving diagnosis for sales manager at Kentucky Derby

CBS Mornings How a whiffed NFL field goal helped save this Kentucky Derby horse expert's life .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-cbs-mornings.jpg'); } By Kelly O'Grady Kelly O'Grady Co-host, "CBS Saturday Morning" and "CBS News 24/7 Mornings"; Correspondent, MoneyWatch Kelly O'Grady is a co-host of "CBS Saturday Morning" and "CBS News 24/7 Mornings" on CBS News 24/7, CBS News' national free streaming news network. She also a CBS News MoneyWatch corre...

Abortion Providers Forced to Adapt After Court Ruling Blocks Pill Access by Mail

The Fifth Circuit Court’s ruling, which is being appealed, reinstates a requirement that patients visit a health care provider in person to obtain mifepristone, upending abortion access in the United States.

Calls grow over hospital care for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi

Calls grow over hospital care for jailed Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi23 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGhoncheh Habibiazad,BBC PersianandHenri AstierReutersMohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting human rights in Iran and fighting against the oppression of womenRelatives of jailed Iranian human rights campaigner Narges Mohammadi and the Nobel Peace Prize Committee have called for her to be transferred to adequate medical facilities following a...

Natural sugars from fruits to become latest victim in Labour's anti-obesity crackdown

Natural sugars from fruits are set to become the latest victim in Labour's anti-obesity crackdown, introducing a heightened chokehold on yoghurts and similar products.Major food manufacturers including Danone and Nestlé have raised alarm over Labour's proposed overhaul of nutrition regulations, warning the changes could force them to remove fruit from yogurt products entirely.The Government's planned update to the UK Nutrient Profiling Model would reclassify sugars released when fruit is mashed...

Final proof vaping IS harder to quit than smoking: As new research highlights devastating side effects, this miracle treatment is helping thousands

Final proof vaping IS harder to quit than smoking: As new research highlights devastating side effects, this miracle treatment is helping thousandsBy ETHAN ENNALS, HEALTH EDITOR Published: 16:57, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 18:30, 2 May 2026 e-mail 132 View comments

Austria arrests man suspected of lacing baby food with rat poison

Austrian police have arrested a man suspected of lacing jars of baby food with rat poison in what authorities presumed was an extortion scheme. Police, cited by the APA news agency, said the suspect, aged 39, was apprehended in the state of Burgenland, south of Vienna. They did not name him nor say where exactly he was arrested. He was charged with deliberately causing a public danger and attempted grievous bodily harm. The arrest comes two weeks after Austrian authorities detected rat poison in...

Abu Dhabi launches global autism awareness campaign

Abu Dhabi: Under the patronage of Sheikha Moza bint Suhail, the Executive Committee of the International Autism Conference has announced the launch of a global awareness campaign under the slogan “Smile… Your Smile Is Enough to Make Them Happy.”The campaign was unveiled on the sidelines of the closing of the 4th International Autism Conference 2026, marking a qualitative step that begins in Abu Dhabi—the Capital of Empowerment—and extends to the world, in preparation for its global expansion and...

Teenagers' addiction to vapes is linked to bad behaviour says expert

Teenagers' addiction to vapes is linked to bad behaviour says expertClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By JOHN PAUL BRESLIN FOR THE SCOTTISH MAIL ON SUNDAY Published: 17:48, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 17:48, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Doctors prepare for threat of disease outbreak - including Ebola at World Cup

A training exercise saw 500 health providers practice emergency air transport to test their ability to handle a portable bio-containment unit — a device used to isolate and transport patients with highly contagious diseases

R Madhavan warns of life after 60: Dependence is worse than hell

R Madhavan has opened up about ageing, life planning and the challenges of staying relevant in a rapidly changing world. Speaking about his current work and personal reflections, the actor emphasised that while people are living longer today, very few are truly prepared for what comes after retirement.

Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner in critical condition

Middle East Imprisoned Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner in critical condition May 2, 202611:57 AM ET Anastasia Tsioulcas Nobel Peace Prize laureate Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi's daughter Kiana Rahmani, son Ali Rahmani, and chairman of the Nobel Committee Norwegian Berit Reiss Andersen attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony at Oslo City Hall on December 10, 2023 in Oslo, Norway. Rune Hellestad/Getty Images Europe hide caption toggle caption Rune Hellestad/Getty Images Europe The Iranian huma...

How a whiffed NFL field goal led to a life-saving diagnosis for a Kentucky Derby breeding expert

Mike Toothaker, a stallion sales manager at Spendthrift Farms and part of the ownership team for top Kentucky Derby contender "Further Ado," tells "CBS Saturday Morning" how watching NFL placekicker Younghoe Koo whiff a field goal made him laugh so hard he seized, leading to a life-saving diagnosis.

Will AI diagnose your next disease?

New study shows AI reasoning models match or exceed doctors in diagnosis, raising hopes for healthcare innovation and concerns over accuracy, bias and oversight| India News

Murad urges public to take precautionary measures amid heatwave alert for Sindh's central, upper regions

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Saturday advised the public to take precautionary measures as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said that heatwave conditions would continue to prevail in the province’s central and upper parts till tomorrow (Sunday). In a heatwave alert, the PMD said, “Hot or very hot and dry weather likely to prevail over most parts of the province. However, heatwave conditions [to] continue to prevail in the central and upper parts of the province till tomorro...

Arthritis: Dietitian warns food group is 'one of the biggest triggers' for sufferers

It is widely believed that what we eat plays a significant role in the onset of conditions such as arthritis. The old adage about being what one eats has led many to draw direct connections between their plate and their joint pain.However, this assumption may be more fiction than fact.Contemporary medical understanding indicates that dietary choices have a rather restricted influence on both the prevention and treatment of the most prevalent forms of arthritis.While maintaining a nutritious diet...

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Dad has dementia and Mum is out of her depth. Now they're asking me to manage their money - I'm terrified of making a mistake: VANESSA STOYKOV

Dad has dementia and Mum is out of her depth. Now they're asking me to manage their money - I'm terrified of making a mistake: VANESSA STOYKOVBy VANESSA STOYKOV Published: 14:10, 2 May 2026 | Updated: 14:10, 2 May 2026 e-mail View comments

GITEX Future Health Africa 2026: Rethinking Policy for a Pan-African Health System

Rabat – Casablanca will host the first edition of GITEX Future Health Africa 2026 from 4 to 6 May. The event will bring together governments, health experts, technology companies, and investors to discuss the future of healthcare in Africa. One of the main themes will be policy and regulation, which is becoming increasingly important as health systems across the continent go through rapid digital change. Healthcare across Africa is being reshaped by digital tools. Hospitals are adopting el...

Louisiana becomes latest hotspot for mystery drug that’s 10 times stronger than fentanyl and tied to 41 deaths

NewsWorldAmericasUS Crime NewsLouisiana becomes latest hotspot for mystery drug that’s 10 times stronger than fentanyl and tied to 41 deathsThe powerful synthetic opioid cychlorphine, first flagged by a DEA lab in 2024, has since been observed in cases across at least 13 U.S. statesJosh Marcus in San Francisco Saturday 02 May 2026 13:42 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Boo...