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85,000 households to receive safety visit in tumble dryer alert

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Spencer Matthews tackles UK knee crisis as half of fit Brits rely on painkillers

Spencer Matthews tackles UK knee crisis as half of fit Brits rely on painkillersEven Brits who are battling to get fit cite aches and pains as an unenviable part of the process - but ultra-runner Spencer Matthews has some advice ahead of this year's London MarathonNewsSarah Ingram10:57, 15 Apr 2026Updated 11:01, 15 Apr 2026Spencer Matthews shares recovery advice as he preps for the London MarathonUltra-runner Spencer Matthews is no stranger to pain, but he says runners shouldn’t have to put...

'Lower your cholesterol' with NHS-backed diet for healthy heart

'Lower your cholesterol' with NHS-backed diet for healthy heart High cholesterol is a common condition that can increase the risk of heart disease and strokeCommentsNewsAmber O'Connor Money and Lifestyle reporter U35s10:53, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe NHS says a healthy diet could help to reduce cholesterol(Image: Getty)People could have high cholesterol without realising, according to Heart UK – a charity dedicated to supporting people affected by high cholesterol and raising awa...

AI chatbots fail diagnosis steps in 80% of cases, struggle with reasoning: Study

AI chatbots fail diagnosis steps in of cases struggle with reasoning Study

'It's made me very grateful for the NHS': Gerran Howell is the Brit of The Pitt

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Army nurse sues MoD for £1.2million after leaving the services in depression after colleague's 'blackface' gesture to him

Army nurse sues MoD for £1.2million after leaving the services in depression after colleague's 'blackface' gesture to himBy AIDAN RADNEDGE, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 10:20, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 10:27, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments

'Flesh-eating bug meant I was in a wheelchair for nine years and couldn't see my baby'

'Flesh-eating bug meant I was in a wheelchair for nine years and couldn't see my baby'Kelly Simmons fell ill after her emergency c-section wound became infectedCommentsNewsHoward Lloyd Regional content editor10:19, 15 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesKelly Simmons, 44, was diagnosed with necrotising fasciitis(Image: SWNS)A mother was separated from her newborn for three months after a flesh-eating infection attacked her caesarean section scar - ultimately confining her to a wheelchair for nin...

Biotech cancer drug developer set for up to $300m US acquisition

Sharjah: CE-Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Crescent Enterprises, has announced that its portfolio company CrossBridge Bio has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by US pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company.Under the terms of the agreement, CrossBridge Bio shareholders will receive up to $300 million in cash, comprising an upfront payment and a further payment contingent on the achievement of a specified development milestone.Founded in 2023 and based in Housto...

Nanny probably gave antihistamine to baby who died to 'sedate' him - London coroner

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داروهای اعصاب و پارکینسون کمیاب و گران شده‌اند

پیام‌های رسیده به ایران‌اینترنشنال حاکی از افزایش شدید قیمت داروها و کمبود اقلام حیاتی پزشکی و طیف وسیعی از داروها از اعصاب و روان تا قلب و پارکینسون است.

'Dog ate my face while I was having seizure – I didn't realise until fiancé FaceTimed'

'Dog ate my face while I was having seizure – I didn't realise until fiancé FaceTimed'WARNING: DISTRESSING IMAGES: Karma Davis, from Peoria, Illinois, took in rescue dog Fayzo four years ago – but when she suffered a seizure the animal mauled her face horriblyCommentsNewsMichael Moran10:05, 15 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesKarma before the attack(Image: Jam Press)A woman whose face was horribly mutilated by her own pitbull after she collapsed during a seizure - but she only realised the se...

New federal Medicaid rules require 1 month of work. Some states demand more.

HealthWatch New federal Medicaid rules require 1 month of work. Some states demand more. .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-healthwatch.jpg'); } By Samantha Liss April 15, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / KFF Health News Add CBS News on Google Millions of people who apply for Medicaid in the coming years will have to prove they've been working, going to school, or volunteering for at least one month before they can gain or retain health insurance through the gov...

Quit a GLP-1? Plan to start again? It's not recommended, but plenty of people do it 

A majority of people who start the obesity and diabetes medicines known as GLP-1s also quit them, and plan to restart again. Research hasn't yet shown the health impacts of cycling on and off the drugs.(Image credit: JoNel Aleccia)

They counted on a rural dialysis unit to keep them alive. Then it closed

Health They counted on a rural dialysis unit to keep them alive. Then it closed April 15, 20265:00 AM ET From By  Arielle Zionts Special rural health funding not enough to keep some health facilities open Listen · 3:37 3:37 Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/nx-s1-5785126/nx-s1-9729983" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript

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Syrian President’s Father Criticizes Privatization of State Hospitals

Hussein al-Sharaa, the father of Syria’s president, has publicly joined those opposing the proposed privatization of public hospitals. In a Facebook post on Sunday, he criticized current discussions around transferring hospital management to private companies, describing the idea as a violation of the state’s core social responsibilities. He argued that such a shift would turn healthcare from an essential public service into a profit-driven enterprise. The debate intensified last week after Tala...

Constable guarding polio vaccination team martyred in Balochistan's Dera Murad Jamali

A police constable was martyred on Tuesday while guarding a polio vaccination team in the T&T Colony area of Balochistan's Dera Murad Jamali. Nasirabad Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Asad Nasar told The Express Tribune that the incident occurred when the polio team entered a house to administer drops to children. Constable Farman Bashir Behrani was standing guard outside when armed men on a motorcycle opened fire on him. He died on the spot, while the attackers fled immediat...

UAE road safety drive targets fuel tankers, hazardous material transport in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi Police conducted roadside safety checks targeting heavy truck and fuel tanker drivers across the Al Dhafra region, as part of the force's broader 'Smart Road Security' strategy aimed at reducing risks associated with the transport of petroleum products and protecting lives and property.The initiative is led by the Traffic and Security Patrols Department, which has been running field awareness sessions directly with operators of heavy trucks and diesel transport tankers.Abu Dhabi Police...

What to feed (and not to feed) babies before 6 months

What to feed and not to feed babies before months