صحة
8009 مقال
Free NHS app could help you lose weight without paying for gym
Free NHS app could help you lose weight without paying for gymThe 'little-known' NHS app encourages people to improve their health through daily brisk walking without needing gym equipmentCommentsNewsAmber O'Connor Money and Lifestyle reporter U35s08:59, 08 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe NHS app has impressed several reviewers (stock photo)(Image: Getty)A free NHS app could help Brits shed pounds, boost their mood and get more active, without spending a penny on a gym membership. The li...
Struggling with parenting stress? These UAE support groups offer help and guidance
For many mums and dads in the UAE, parenting right now feels like a constant juggle of work, news alerts, academic pressure and family responsibilities. And doing it solo or without the necessary support system, the “village”, can feel even more nerve-wracking."When parents are stressed and routines are disrupted, everyone in the house will be affected," says UAE-based clinical psychologist Dr Saliha Afridi. "Children display all sorts of symptoms ranging from behavioural to emotional and acade...
'I woke up feeling dizzy - hours later I nearly bled to death'
'I woke up feeling dizzy - hours later I nearly bled to death'Chloe Jacobs, 39, woke feeling dizzy in the early hours of the morningCommentsNewsSteven Smith Content Editor08:29, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesChloe Jacobs in hospital(Image: Chris Smallwood/SWNS)A mum and her baby 'could so easily have died' after she woke up feeling dizzy in the early hours of the morning. Chloe Jacobs nearly lost her life during childbirth after haemorrhaging more than eight litres of blood when he...
Early menopause: How women under 45 can protect their heart through stress control, explain UAE doctors
For women who experience premature menopause, before 45, and especially under 40, the stakes for heart health are higher than most realise. The early loss of estrogen, which naturally protects the cardiovascular system, leaves the heart vulnerable to high blood pressure, inflammation, and stiffening of the arteries. In addition, owing to chronic stress, the heart faces a double challenge.When women experience early menopause, the loss of estrogen combined with chronic stress can affect the hear...
Doctor strikes ‘deliberately timed to cause havoc’, says NHS chief
[{"id":1277937,"path":"/news/politics/donald-trump-iran-ceasefire-deal-strait-of-hormuz-reopen-b1277937.html","title":"'End war swiftly,' UK urges Trump after he agrees two-week ceasefire with Iran sending cost of oil plunging","imageUrl":"https://static.standard.co.uk/2026/04/08/6/17/iranwarceasefirev1.jpeg","standfirst":"The US president announces ceasefire with Iran contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz"},{"id":1277910,"path":"/showbiz/wireless-festival-cancelled-reaction-kanye-...
Brit toddler, 2, nearly dies at Fuerteventura hotel in 'serious' drowning horror
Brit toddler, 2, nearly dies at Fuerteventura hotel in 'serious' drowning horrorA British two-year-old has been rushed to hospital after nearly drowning in Fuerteventura - the news comes hours after a British man was found dead in TenerifeCommentsNewsGerard Couzens News Correspondent and Ethan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead08:12, 08 Apr 2026Updated 08:20, 08 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesA British toddler nearly drowned to death in Fuerteventura (file)(Image: Getty)A British toddler has been...
'Doctors said I was too young before my world imploded'
'Doctors said I was too young before my world imploded'Natalie Hopper, 45, was diagnosed after doctors dismissed her symptomsCommentsNewsSteven Smith Content Editor08:04, 08 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesNatalie in hospital after her surgery(Image: PA Real Life)A mum-of-two said she was dismissed as being 'too young' before being given a diagnosis that 'imploded' her world. But she has insisted that "stage four cancer isn't a death sentence" after the detectio...
Princess Kate's aleternative therapy she tried as part of cancer healing journey
The Princess of Wales shared the details of the traditional Chinese medical practice she incorporated into her healing journey from cancer while speaking with staff and patients at Colchester Hospital last year
Doctor Amir Khan says make 1 change when cleaning teeth to 'slash dementia risk'
Doctor Amir Khan says make 1 change when cleaning teeth to 'slash dementia risk'Doctor Amir Khan says you can reduce the risk of dementia by making a simple change to how you clean your teeth. It's expert advice that may be well worth listening toCommentsNewsKatie-Ann Gupwell Content Editor07:25, 08 Apr 2026Updated 07:25, 08 Apr 2026View ImageDoctor Amir Khan said it could slash the risk of dementia (stock image)(Image: ITV screengrab )Dementia is an illness that impacts many peop...
Monkeypox deaths: Islamabad doctors’ team visits Khairpur
KHAIRPUR: A 10-member team of specialist doctors from Islamabad has reached Khairpur on Wednesday after death of seven children by Monkeypox infection reported in the district. The doctors examined children infected by monkeypox virus at the city hospital. The doctors team included Dr. Asif Syed, Dr Saeed Khan, Dr Azizullah, Wajid Ansari, Zia Qureshi and others. Civil Surgeon Rafiq Mangi and other doctors were also accompanied with the team. It is to be mentioned here that the deputy commission...
Madness or bluster? Trump’s apocalyptic language raises key questions
The president who yearned for a Nobel Peace Prize and once revelled in the appearance of solving conflicts turned to the language of annihilation as he struggled to find a resolution to his war of choice in Iran. US President Donald Trump’s latest threat over the Iran war hit a new extreme on Tuesday as he warned “A whole civilisation will die tonight, never to be brought back again”, if Iran failed to make a deal that included reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz. The Republican president’s...
Weight loss jab alert as ban decision made after 'irresponsible' move
Weight loss jab alert as ban decision made after 'irresponsible' moveThe Advertising Standards Authority made the decisionCommentsNewsSteven Smith Content Editor06:23, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesThe adverts were found to not meet standards(Image: Олег Буянов via Getty Images)An update has been issued by an authority in relation to weight loss injections. Adverts for an online pharmacy have been prohibited for marketing prescription-only weight-loss medication to the public and exploiting...
Researchers look into island's health benefits
Researchers look into island's health benefitsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleStrong Island Paul GonellaThe team will survey visitors to rewilding site Wilder NunwellScientists are to monitor people on the Isle of Wight to explore the potential health and wellbeing benefits of its parks, forests, and beaches.In April researchers from the University of Southampton will work with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust to survey visitors to Wilder Nunwell, Bembridge Beach, Puckp...
'Doctors thought my endometriosis was IBS'
'Doctors thought my endometriosis was IBS'Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleDanielle MalgwiSouth EastJade Boden-de MelJade Boden-de Mel has experienced chronic pain since she was 17 A woman says doctors mistook her endometriosis for irritable bowel syndrome, as new figures show diagnosis delays are getting longer.Jade Boden-de Mel first experienced "unbearable" pain at 17 but says medics could not identify the cause and prescribed the contraceptive pill to manage it....
'I got cancer TWICE from smoking and nearly died - now I'm trying to save lives'
'I got cancer TWICE from smoking and nearly died - now I'm trying to save lives'Wendy Robinson's decision to quit smoking saved her life seven years later when she was diagnosed with lung cancerCommentsNewsLucy Thornton News Reporter06:00, 08 Apr 2026Turn the Corner Stop Smoking AdvertA mum who nearly died twice because of smoking has become the face of a new quit campaign because giving up saved her family.Wendy Robinson and her daughter Amy Robinson are helping to launch t...
Health service misogyny left me in serious pain
'Health service misogyny left me in serious pain'3 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMartin HeathHertfordshire political reporterMartin Heath/BBCRachel says society has a problem with misogyny when it deals with health problemsA woman who was in serious pain from a suspected ovarian cyst said her condition went undiagnosed because of "medical misogyny".Rachel from Hertford said the serious pain she was in was dismissed by health professionals who wanted her to "...
Doctor's warning for anyone using weight loss jabs
Doctor's warning for anyone using weight loss jabsDoctor Karan Rajan has clarified concerns about weight loss jabs and bone densityCommentsNewsFiona Callingham Lifestyle writer04:28, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesA doctor has issued some advice about weight loss jabs(Image: Getty)A doctor has issued a warning to those using weight loss injections. He cautioned that they can lead to a reduction in bone density.These drugs, also known as GLP-1 inhibitors, work by utilising GLP-1 (glucagon-like pep...
I'm a dietitian - eat this diet to lower risk of 'silent killer' condition
I'm a dietitian - eat this diet to lower risk of 'silent killer' conditionResearch shows the DASH diet could help lower blood pressure naturallyCommentsNewsFiona Callingham Lifestyle writer04:05, 08 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesAccording to research, this specific diet could help you lower your blood pressure(Image: Getty)Following a specific diet could help lower your risk of developing a deadly silent killer condition. Research suggests that an eating plan known as the DASH diet could p...
KEMI BADENOCH: My doctor father dedicated his life to patients. The BMA is betraying them
KEMI BADENOCH: My doctor father dedicated his life to patients. The BMA is betraying themREAD MORE: Tories would ban doctors' strikes By KEMI BADENOCH Published: 00:51, 8 April 2026 | Updated: 03:53, 8 April 2026 e-mail 3 View comments
Abortion pill mifepristone stays available by mail for now as FDA faces 6-month review deadline
A federal judge allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to continue being distributed by mail nationwide for now, but warned the Biden-era policy could soon face major legal changes as a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety review of the drug unfolds.The legal challenge to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's January 2023 Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) seeks to end the "certified pharmacies" regulation that allows for the drug to be mailed across state lines while the fede...