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Alison Hammond reveals how she lost 11st by cutting back on one thing and changing her mindset around food
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Rapper Offset Is Hospitalized After Being Shot in Florida
Rapper Offset, whose real name is Kiari Cephus, is in the hospital after he was shot in Florida. He is said to be in stable condition, but the extent of his injuries are not known. According to police, the shooting happened near the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida, and two people were detained.
Doctor left uni with £125k in student loan debt and admits 'I'll never pay it back'
EXCLUSIVE: Doctor left uni with £125k in student loan debt and admits 'I'll never pay it back'A striking doctor said he faces a shocking £125,000 in student debt less than a year after starting work in the NHS - the doc claimed his amount could balloon to £300k over the coming yearsNewsElizabeta Ranxburgaj13:10, 07 Apr 2026Updated 13:10, 07 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesRob Tucker, 25, on the picket line outside St Thomas' Hospital(Image: Daily Mirror)A resident doctor said he will &q...
Common, cheap drug taken by millions 'mimics intense exercise' - even in people who do nothing, study finds
The drug is taken by nearly three million people to help control blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetes, costs as little as 2p per tablet and has previously been linked with reducing the risk of cancer.
Dubai boosts Gaza relief efforts with urgent healthcare support
Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) has facilitated the dispatch of essential medical aid to Gaza.Through its Global Humanitarian Impact Fund, DXBH has organised the overland transport of 22.3 metric tonnes of medical supplies through a convoy of three trucks.The shipment, provided by the World Health Organisation, is expected to support the urgent healthcare needs of arou...
The seven everyday household items that are silently damaging your health - and why alarm bells should ring when your new furnishing or appliance emits that 'new' smell
The seven everyday household items that are silently damaging your health – and why alarm bells should ring when your new furnishing or appliance emits that 'new' smellBy ZOE HARDY, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 12:27, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 12:29, 7 April 2026 e-mail 2 View comments
James Rodriguez health update after being rushed to hospital in World Cup warm-up match
James Rodriguez health update after being rushed to hospital in World Cup warm-up matchFormer Everton and Real Madrid star was rushed to hospital with severe dehydration during Colombia's World Cup warm-up match against FranceCommentsSportStephen Killen Senior Sports Content Creator12:15, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesJames Rodriguez was hospitalised during a World Cup warm-up match for Colombia.(Image: PA)Minnesota United have moved to quash speculation that James Rodriguez is suffering from a p...
Experts reveal hidden link between poor sleep and Alzheimer's disease risk
There’s a known link between sleep and brain health – but recent research has specifically highlighted the impact of rest on neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s disease.A study published in NPJ Dementia found that tau pathology – the buildup of toxic brain proteins that is the hallmark of Alzheimer’s – is also linked to hyperactive brain activity and poor sleep.This could be a reason why people with Alzheimer’s often struggle with sleep before memory loss begins, according to researche...
Vaccine found to decrease Alzheimer’s disease risk by 55 per cent
Vaccine found to decrease Alzheimer’s disease risk by 55 per centPeople who had a high dose of the common jab had a lower riskCommentsNewsCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor11:56, 07 Apr 2026Updated 11:58, 07 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMillions get the jab every year (stock image)(Image: Getty)A common vaccine millions take every year has been linked to 'significantly lower' dementia risk in elderly people. A large observational study published in Neurology found that receiving a...
FSA caution to dog owners over little-known pet food dangers
FSA caution to dog owners over little-known pet food dangersPeople have been told that it could cause some dangers many may not be aware ofCommentsLifestyleSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer11:44, 07 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesExperts have warned owners to be careful(Image: Getty)Dog owners have been warned to be very careful with not only what they feed their dog, but also how they serve it.One common option is feeding your pet raw food, which is becoming more popular online. But according to...
Is this inexpensive plant compound really nature’s Ozempic?
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‘Secret’ US health deals in Africa face backlash – WaPo
In Zambia, Washington has reportedly mounted pressure on the government to grant access to its critical minerals in exchange for medical care The US has negotiated 28 international health agreements, most of them with African countries, while refusing to disclose their full terms, triggering a widespread backlash, the Washington Post reported on Monday. The pacts are part of an “America First” overhaul of...
سپاه پاسداران: در صورت عبور آمریکا از «خطوط قرمز»، پاسخ ما از منطقه فراتر خواهد رفت
سپاه پاسداران تهدید کرد اگر ارتش آمریکا «از خطوط قرمز عبور کند، پاسخ فراتر از منطقه خواهد بود». این نهاد نظامی افزود جمهوری اسلامی در برابر حملات به تاسیسات غیرنظامی «درنگ نخواهد کرد». سپاه خطاب به کشورهای منطقه گفت: «تا امروز ملاحظاتی داشتهایم؛ این ملاحظات برداشته شده است.»
Experts pinpoint the types of jobs that can lessen your dementia risk... and the protective steps to take if you work in a different industry
Experts pinpoint the types of jobs that can lessen your dementia risk... and the protective steps to take if you work in a different industryREAD MORE: Three ways high blood pressure is affecting your life For confidential advice, call Alzheimer's Society's Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456 Alzheimer's Society's symptoms checker can help spot the signs of dementiaBy CIARAN FOREMAN, REPORTER Published: 11:09, 7 April 2026 | Updated: 11:13, 7 April 2026 e-mail 20 View comments
World Health Day: UAE universities take lead in early detection, AI tools and cancer research
Dubai: Every three seconds, someone in the world is diagnosed with dementia. Millions more live with conditions that could have been prevented or treated earlier with better access to care.On World Health Day 2026, research coming out of Abu Dhabi shows how the UAE is stepping up to tackle exactly these challenges, from early disease detection to AI-powered healthcare access.At the centre of this progress are Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) a...
US is ‘using Mexico as a garbage sink’ leading to ‘toxic crisis’, UN expert says
Marcos Orellana, a special rapporteur, found lax environmental standards and lack of oversight allowed pollution to accumulateMexico is facing a “toxic crisis” and has become a “garbage sink” for the US, exposing Mexican communities to dangerous pollution, a UN expert has warned.In an interview with the Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab, an investigative outlet, Marcos Orellana, an environmental specialist, said pollutants ranging from imported waste to dangerous pesticides are affecting people’s...
DR MARC SIEGEL: Bleeding, alone and hunted -- a downed colonel’s miracle survival
How does someone — even a military hero with prodigious physical prowess and training — manage to survive approximately 36 to 48 hours in the mountainous terrain of southwestern Iran, likely without food and with little water?How does such a person live with the high chance of having sustained leg fractures or other lower-extremity injuries from being ejected from a plane traveling at high velocity?And how do Navy SEALs, Air Force Special Operations, Army Special Operations Aviation, search and...
Gran with penicillin allergy dies after 'catalogue of errors' at hospital
Gran with penicillin allergy dies after 'catalogue of errors' at hospitalMarianne Mortemore, 69, died after being given another patient's penicillinCommentsNewsHoward Lloyd Regional content editor10:54, 07 Apr 2026Updated 11:06, 07 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesGrandmother Marianne Mortemore died after NHS staff ignored repeated warnings that she was allergic to penicillin(Image: Slater and Gordon / SWNS)A grandmother died after NHS staff blundered and ignored repeated warnings that she wa...
Russian scientists develop spruce compounds that slow blood clotting
Russian researchers have developed new compounds based on spruce extracts that, according to lab tests, are effective in slowing blood clotting, a study recently published in the open-access journal Polysaccharides shows.
UAE's amended medical licensing rules to transform healthcare delivery, experts say on World Health Day
Dubai: On World Health Day observed every April 7, health leaders and fresh graduates explain why the UAE's landmark decision to let medical faculty practise in hospitals and waive the six-month experience rule for some health graduates, is a gamechanger for the country's healthcare system.Last week, the UAE announced the sweeping overhaul of its medical licensing framework allowing academic faculty at medical colleges to practise clinically in hospitals while removing the mandatory six-month p...