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WHO director-general arrives in DRC amid Ebola outbreak
The director-general of the World Health Organization has arrived in Bunia, the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Man dies after being rescued from lake
Man dies after being rescued from lakeJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCA 19-year-old man has died after being rescued from a lake in Nottinghamshire, police have said.Emergency services attended Balderton Lake, near Newark, on Thursday and a 19-year-old man was recovered from the water, Nottinghamshire Police said.Nottinghamshire Police said he had been at the lake with friends and was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital.It added on Saturday he had not...
MPs to hold silicosis debate as devastating impact of killer silica dust revealed
MPs will hold a Parliamentary debate on silicosis amid mounting scrutiny over lung-shredding dust destroying workers lives, with a long-running investigation by The i Paper revealing how young kitchen stonemasons are falling ill and dying from the deadly condition. Next week’s Westminster debate, called by Liberal Democrat MP Liz Jarvis, will be attended by the widow and sister-in-law of George Elliott, a stonemason who died from silicosis after being exposed to toxic dust during a career which...
Arsenal fan with life-threatening injury after Budapest scooter accident walks out of hospital because he is desperate to see Champions League final
Arsenal fan with life-threatening injury after Budapest scooter accident walks out of hospital because he is desperate to see Champions League finalGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREE See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELIZABETH HAIGH, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:12, 30 May 2026 | Updated: 16:13, 30 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Medical or a PR exercise? Why presidents get annual check-ups
Medical or a PR exercise? Why presidents get annual check-ups8 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKayla Epstein and Bernd DebussmanGetty ImagesUS presidents George H W Bush Sr, George Bush and Bill Clinton all greeted the media after their annual medicalsAny concerning health issues the American public should know about, Mr President?"Well, they think I look too young," Joe Biden, then aged 81, joked after his annual medical check-up as the oldest president in US history.The US presid...
White House releases memo describing results of Trump’s health checkup
President in ‘excellent’ health, despite ‘lower leg swelling’ and hand bruising after fourth hospital visit in second termDonald Trump has been grappling with “lower leg swelling” as well as “benign” hand bruising but remains in excellent health, the US president’s physician said in a memo released by the White House.Citing the results of a recent examination, the memo from Dr Sean Barbabella said Trump “remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological and overa...
Surat Man Demands Euthanasia Over Alleged Harassment By Wife, In-Laws
Babubhai Patel has alleged that his wife attempted to murder his 12-year-old son by strangling him and smothering him with a roti.
What to do if someone is having a stroke, after Jill Biden revealed debate-night fears
Former First Lady Jill Biden has expressed her concerns about former President Joe Biden’s health status, noting that she feared he was having a stroke during a 2024 debate.The then-president struggled his way through the performance, with long periods of silence, confused facial expressions and stammered speech. In a recent interview with CBS, Jill Biden commented that she was "frightened.""I don't know what happened," she said. "I mean, when I watched it, I thought, ‘Oh my God, he's having a s...
WHO chief visits Bunia, epicentre of the Ebola outbreak
WHO Chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is visiting Bunia in the DRC, the epicentre of the Ebola outbreak.
WHO chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus landed on Saturday in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) province worst-hit by a severe Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organisation’s director general told reporters in Bunia, capital of Ituri province, that the international community was helping the DRC government cope with the outbreak, but “at the same time, community ownership is important”. He said that was the reason for his trip: “We are here to discuss with the community, to see h...
Trial of multi-cancer blood test among 142,000 NHS patients fails to meet main aim
Results presented at oncology conference in Chicago show Galleri test failed to reduce late-stage cancer diagnosesA blood test for more than 50 types of cancer that was billed as the holy grail of oncology has failed to achieve its main objective in a major clinical trial, according to data presented at the world’s largest cancer conference.The goal of the study involving 142,000 NHS patients in the UK was to assess whether adding the multi-cancer early detection test Galleri to standard screeni...
US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate ‘forever chemical’ air pollution, experts warn
The virtually indestructible Pfas waste puts largely low-income neighborhoods at risk, public health advocates sayThe nation’s garbage incinerators are largely failing to eliminate Pfas “forever chemicals” air pollution, and are putting people in largely low-income neighborhoods at risk, public health advocates and independent experts warn.The powerful waste management industry is increasingly pushing incinerators as a solution to virtually indestructible Pfas waste, and a new industry trade gro...
Cardiff woman died after buying substance from Canadian poison seller
A Canadian court has heard that Kenneth Law sold poison to people across the world, including 330 packages sent to the UK
Girl, 15, dies after swimming at beach
Girl, 15, dies after swimming at beach12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAngela FergusonNorth WestMerseyside PoliceChiedza Nyanjowa's family say she "wanted to be a nurse when she grew up so she could give back"A 15-year-old girl who got into difficulty swimming in the sea at a beach has died. Chiedza Nyanjowa, from Cheshire, was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in a critical condition after the swim at Formby beach on Bank Holiday Monday and died earlier on Saturday, Merseys...
How Coffee Helps Your Gut And Your Brain
InnovationHealthcareHow Coffee Helps Your Gut And Your BrainByPaul Hsieh,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Paul Hsieh, M.D., covers healthcare economics, innovation, and policy.Follow AuthorMay 30, 2026, 07:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Cup of coffee being pouredgettyI am a regular coffee drinker. I have also been interested in stories about beneficial...
Police step up water patrols after heatwave deaths
Police forces, fire brigades and councils will ramp up safety patrols around bathing spots after 12 people died in open waters across the UK amid this week’s heatwave. A 16-year-old boy became the 12th person to die after getting into difficulty in the water at Bracklinn Falls, near Callander in Stirlingshire, on Thursday. His body was recovered after police arrived at the site shortly after 6:45pm. On Wednesday, the body of a boy, 15, was recovered from a pond in Swanscombe, Kent, and a 14-...
UK patients fuming over 'Plan B' GP ballot that could result in costly appointments
UK patients fuming over 'Plan B' GP ballot that could result in costly appointmentsGPs in England are to be balloted in the next year over proposals to move to a means-tested, subscription-based service similar to that of NHS dentists. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Alan Johnson, Social News Reporter 11:15, Sat, May 30, 2026 Updated: 11:17, Sat, May 30, 2026 Big changes could soon be comin...
NHS trial of blood test offers 'genuine hope' for people with some cancers
A blood test designed to detect multiple cancers could offer "genuine hope" for people with some types of the disease, experts say.
Flies will stay away from homes when you clean with one 85p staple
Flies can be a common problem in UK homes during the warmer months, but a simple 85p kitchen ingredient may help deter them
Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It
A remote gold mining town is under siege, as medical workers struggle to beat back a surge of deaths and infections.