صحة
8071 مقال
Thinking of getting cosmetic surgery in Turkey? First read this clinician's chilling account of her horrific experience, after which she had to fly home to save her life... and eight years later is still receiving treatment
Thinking of getting cosmetic surgery in Turkey? First read this clinician's chilling account of her horrific experience, after which she had to fly home to save her life... and eight years later is still receiving treatmentBy ANDREA BUSFIELD Published: 21:18, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 21:18, 17 April 2026 e-mail
Hospice nurse who 'bet colleagues a patient would die on Christmas Day' struck off
Hospice nurse who 'bet colleagues a patient would die on Christmas Day' struck offA hospice nurse was struck off the nursing register after she gave patients the wrong doses of medicine and caused 'unwarranted risk of harm to vulnerable patients' according to a reportNewsElizabeta Ranxburgaj21:13, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesHospice nurse Naomi Butcher was struck off the nursing registerA nurse who allegedly made a bet that one of her hospice patients would die on Christmas Day h...
Social care 'in crisis' as 4,000 die every year awaiting place
Social care ‘in crisis’ as 4,000 die every year awaiting placeClick here to visit the Scotland home page for the latest news and sport By MICHAEL BLACKLEY, SCOTTISH POLITICAL EDITOR FOR THE DAILY MAIL Published: 20:36, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 20:36, 17 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Foundayo: Obesity pill draws 1,390 US prescriptions in launch week
HealthInternationalFoundayo: Obesity pill draws 1,390 US prescriptions in launch weekBy Reuters -Apr 18, 2026Eli Lilly’s newly launched weight-loss pill Foundayo was prescribed 1,390 times in the U.S. in its first week of sales, according to analysts who cited IQVIA data, indicating that its push into oral obesity treatments is gaining early traction. Investors are closely watching the rollout as competition intensifies between Lilly and its Danish rival Novo Nordisk for a larger share of the...
Ishaq Dar calls for stronger regional trade at Antalya Diplomacy Forum
PakistanIshaq Dar calls for stronger regional trade at Antalya Diplomacy ForumBy Web Desk-Apr 18, 2026ANTALYA: At the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar highlighted the economic potential of South Asia, saying the region, particularly Pakistan, has vast untapped capacity but continues to lag behind in key economic indicators due to limited integration and trade frameworks, ARY News reported. He noted that despite a population of nearly two billion, the region’s combined GDP...
This state is the new epicenter of measles in America
The Independent's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn commission. NewsHealthThis state is the new epicenter of measles in AmericaThe western state’s outbreak surpassed 600 cases this week, a tracker from the state’s health department showsJulia Musto in New York Friday 17 April 2026 19:22 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","cop...
Doctor who claimed Covid jab probably caused royal cancers standing for Reform
Last year, at the Reform annual conference, Professor Angus Dalgleish was cited as saying it was "highly likely" that the Covid vaccines had been "a significant factor in the cancer of members of the Royal Family"
Your favorite snacks could be quietly wrecking your knees, new research suggests
You might want to drop the bacon, because it might be the reason behind your bad knees, recent research suggests.Ultraprocessed foods have been studied extensively for their negative health effects, and now a new study has linked them to an increased risk of arthritis in the knees.Foods in this category are designed for longer shelf life, strong flavor appeal and convenience. Common examples include breakfast cereals, bacon, hot dogs, pre-packaged snacks and sweets.WEIGHT GAIN IN CERTAIN DECADE...
Son of 2nd patient who died after seeing Florida surgeon describes family's heartbreak
EXCLUSIVEU.S. newsU.S. newsSon of 2nd patient who died after seeing Florida surgeon describes family’s heartbreak: ‘It’s just not right’Dorothy Dorsett, 70, died more than a week after Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky performed surgery on her in 2023, according to court records. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00ShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 17, 2026, 1:37 PM EDTBy Matt LavietesWeyman Dorsett knew something went wrong with his mom’s surgery as he watched an ICU doctor review her medica...
‘Morale is going to be at an all-time low’: Iran war troops living on meager rations as Postal Service stops delivering
NewsWorldAmericasUS politics‘Morale is going to be at an all-time low’: Iran war troops living on meager rations as Postal Service stops delivering‘The food is tasteless and there’s not nearly enough and they’re hungry all the time’Brendan Rascius in New York Friday 17 April 2026 18:34 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remov...
Trump’s former top lawyer said president’s mental health decline has ‘accelerated’: ‘This is somebody who just is lost’
NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTrump’s former top lawyer said president’s mental health decline has ‘accelerated’: ‘This is somebody who just is lost’Former White House counsel said Trump’s ‘malignant narcissism’ was more consequential than Joe Biden’s ‘benevolent grandpa losing his memory’Ariana Baio Friday 17 April 2026 18:16 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","book...
'Harrowing' final moments of toddler Noah Sibanda as nursery's 'unsafe practices' exposed
'Harrowing' final moments of toddler Noah Sibanda as nursery's 'unsafe practices' exposed14-month-old Noah Sibanda died after nursery worker Kimberley Cookson placed him face down in a 'tightly wrapped' sleeping bag at Fairytales Day Nursery in DudleyCommentsNewsZahra Khaliq News Reporter18:07, 17 Apr 2026Updated 18:09, 17 Apr 2026Footage of Noah Sibanda placed in tepee at nursery in manslaughter caseThe harrowing final moments of a 14-month-old baby were captu...
Wes Streeting is 'betraying' patients suffering painful fractures, campaigners say
EXCLUSIVE: Wes Streeting is 'betraying' patients suffering painful fractures, campaigners sayCampaign to get Health Secretary Wes Streeting to keep his promise to rollout osteoporosis clinics to all NHS hospitals in England is to be launched in the MirrorCommentsNewsMartin Bagot Health and Science Editor17:07, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesFractures from falls can have a devastating impact(Image: Getty Images)Older people are suffering devastating fractures because Wes Streeting has failed t...
Bombay High Court seeks Centre’s reply to PIL for welfare of patients of rare neurological disorder
Faced with the "death sentence" of SSPE, desperate parents in Maharashtra have approached the High Court with a heartbreaking ultimatum: either grant their children the ₹50 lakh medical aid for rare diseases or permit "passive euthanasia" to end their suffering.
Managing director, 44, took her own life after losing £10,000 on unlicensed gambling sites, inquest hears
Managing director, 44, took her own life after losing £10,000 on unlicensed gambling sites, inquest hearsBy STEWART WHITTINGHAM, REPORTER and JAMES TOZER, NORTHERN CORRESPONDENT Published: 16:42, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 16:42, 17 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Nursery worker jailed over death of toddler restrained during nap time
Nursery worker jailed for toddler restraint death14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJosh SandifordandChloe Hughes,West MidlandsFootage shows Kimberly Cookson put Noah face down on a cushion and restrained him with her legA nursery, its boss and a worker have been sentenced over the death of a 14-month-old boy who was subjected to "excessive" force as staff tried to make him sleep.The mother of Noah Sibanda said her child died "alone, scared and in pain" after be...
‘DWTS’ judge Carrie Ann Inaba rushed to hospital after mid-flight medical emergency
Carrie Ann Inaba was rushed to the hospital after a sudden medical emergency occurred mid-flight.The longtime "Dancing With the Stars" judge revealed she experienced a sudden health issue while traveling to New York City, sharing details of the situation in a candid Instagram post on April 16."Yesterday was quite a day," Inaba wrote alongside an Instagram video showing her being transported in an ambulance. "I was on my way to NY for something I am very passionate about. But had a small ‘medical...
Mum describes nightmare after son died during nursery naptime
Mum describes nightmare after son died during nursery naptime51 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleOprah Flash,West Midlands,Eleanor Layhe,BBC Local InvestigationsandKatie Thompson,in BirminghamFamily handoutNoah Sibanda was 14-months old when he died after being restrained at nurseryWarning: This story contains distressing contentFor busy mum Masi Sibanda, 9 December 2022 started like any other day. She dropped off her only son, 14-month-old Noah, at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley...
Hunt underway for man accused of killing pregnant mother of his child and leaving her remains in a Houston park
NewsWorldAmericasUS Crime NewsHunt underway for man accused of killing pregnant mother of his child and leaving her remains in a Houston parkThe suspect has a documented history of prior assault charges, court records reportedly showErin Keller In Ohio Friday 17 April 2026 15:48 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":f...
'Lasting lower weight' and 'staying lean over time' linked to two eating habits
'Lasting lower weight' and 'staying lean over time' linked to two eating habitsStudy reveals two key habits play a role in staying lean over timeCommentsNewsCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor15:45, 17 Apr 2026Updated 15:46, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesTwo simple eating habits linked to lower weight, study finds(Image: Getty)A recent study found that two 'simple' eating habits are associated with lower weight and staying lean over time. This research, by the...