Flesh-eating parasite invasion triggers quarantines in multiple Texas counties amid deadly US outbreak fears

A flesh-eating parasite invasion has triggered quarantines in multiple US counties as fears of a deadly…

One in four Britons ‘strongly support’ banning NHS staff from wearing political badges as campaign group slams ‘extremism problem’ in hospitals

A Jewish campaign group has warned the NHS has an “extremism” problem as a new report…

Millions left to cope alone as looking after ageing parents pushes ‘carent’ children to breaking point

Britain is facing a national emergency in which millions of middle-aged daughters and sons are carrying…

I bid farewell to a dear friend this week. He was always kind and supportive

The week started with some deeply sad news. The wife, now widow, of a dear friend…

Weight loss: Personal trainer names best exercise to maximise calorie burn

Rigorous workouts paired with healthy eating are one of the most reliable formulas for weight loss.…

New ‘AI-designed’ jab tested on humans that can work on ALL types of Covid

Scientists at the University of Cambridge have developed what they describe as a “fundamentally new” vaccine…

One in ten workers skipping meals to pay for fuel

Families are skipping meals, cancelling trips to elderly relatives and considering quitting their jobs as soaring…

Pensioners failed in NHS postcode lottery as four in five miss vital health checks

Millions of elderly patients are missing out on vital NHS checks that could prevent falls, disability…

Newcastle student Libby Instone, 20, died in agony after hospital staff ‘ignored her so they could watch Women’s World Cup’

A 20-year-old student died in agony after hospital staff allegedly ignored her to watch the Women’s…

Gender distress calls to Childline soar 20% in just one year

Counselling sessions for children questioning their gender identity have risen by 20 per cent in a…