Health & Wellbeing
- The Guardian
Wealthier children in UK ‘had steepest drop in mental health during pandemic’
Gap between the mental health of the poorest and richest children narrowed, researchers say
- Evening Standard
NHS strikes: More than a million appointments cancelled in England due to health service walkouts
‘Grim’ milestone passed as further walkouts planned in October
- The Guardian
Families should be informed if students struggle with mental health at university
Letter: One reader says they had no idea their son was at rock-bottom and had been withdrawn from his course
- Yahoo Life UK
Woman who thought her drink had been spiked was actually having a stroke
Here are the signs and symptoms of a stroke to be wary of.
- HuffPost UK
Hearing This 1 Sound When You Sleep Could Mean Heart Disease
It can also signify anemia, thyroid issues, and more.
- HuffPost UK
5 Aches And Pains That Could Indicate Serious Health Problems
Not every twinge is harmless.
The TelegraphThe health perils for men who work too hard – and how to fix them
The overworked, burnt-out business executive suddenly clutching his chest and collapsing from the stress of it all feels like a throwback cliché from the days of Reggie Perrin. But a new study has suggested that successful, middle-aged men in particular are suffering from the very real effects of stress on their heart health. The report found that men who felt undervalued and underappreciated in their high-pressure jobs were twice as likely to develop heart disease.
- The Guardian
Don’t define us by our health conditions
Letter: Labels are misunderstood and do little to diminish stigma, writes Chris Bennett
- The Guardian
Talking sense: why a stiff upper lip can never be good for our mental health
Research suggesting that not going on about our emotions is a valid treatment for depression feels like a backwards step
- HuffPost UK
Exclusive: Triple Tax On Social Media Giants To Fund Mental Health Support, Say Lib Dems
The party will announce the proposal on Sunday at its annual conference.
- Yahoo Life UK
Health benefits of ginger as new study says it can help people living with autoimmune diseases
The spice can play a critical role in controlling inflammation.
- The Guardian
‘Cancer is a modern disease’: seven common misbeliefs about the illness
Myths and misinformation around cancer are everywhere – but understanding the truth is crucial. Here are seven big misconceptions, explained
- The Guardian
Private mental health provider fined £1.53m over inpatient’s death in London
Cygnet Health Care pleads guilty of failing to provide safe care at hospital in Ealing after woman took her own life
- The Guardian
Weighing up BMI: is your body mass a reliable assessment tool for health?
Body mass index has been used as a general metric for measuring obesity in the UK since the 1980s. When should we pay attention to it, and when might doing so be problematic?
- The Guardian
Menopause to mental wellbeing: how clued up are you on your health? Take our quiz
In 2023 we have greater access to information about how to stay healthy than ever before. But sometimes advice can be conflicting, and it’s easy to lose sight of the fundamentals of wellbeing. So, how much do you know about your health?
- The Guardian
Why a Belgian insurer studies the impact of air pollution on health
Mutualités Libres says improving air quality ensures sustainability of the social security system
- The Guardian
Has an Australian hospital or health service denied you access to care? Share your story with us
Medical facilities receiving public funding may be opting out of providing services on religious or other grounds. Tell us your experience
- The Guardian
Mental health among UK secondary pupils worsened sharply in pandemic, study shows
First comparative research of its kind finds those with lots of social interaction and supportive family coped better
- Yahoo Life UK
Health benefits of running as Prince William reveals he went on secret New York jog
After Prince William revealed he went on a secret morning run during his trip in New York, we explore the health benefits of regular running or jogging.
- The Telegraph
Disease-carrying mosquitoes to plague London by mid-century, experts warn
Aggressive, disease-spreading mosquitoes could plague London every summer by the middle of this century, researchers have warned.
- The Guardian
NSW police could ditch mental health response program lauded as ‘so successful’ by minister
Exclusive: Force considering alternatives to Pacer program that has seen 48% reduction in people detained by police under Mental Health Act
- Evening Standard
Singer Sufjan Stevens unable to walk after rare nerve disease diagnosis
The singer explained what had happened in a lengthy Instagram post
- The Guardian
The UK is missing out on EU collaboration to improve treatment for rare diseases
Letter: The absence of an agreement on participation in European Reference Networks has negated years of progress on providing the best care for patients, says Prof Marc Tischkowitz
- The Guardian
Sufjan Stevens ‘learning to walk again’ after autoimmune disease diagnosis
US musician in rehabilitation after contracting potentially life-threatening Guillain-Barré syndrome
- The Guardian
Ivani’s genetic disease is worsening as she ages. Her mother hopes Australia’s new biobank will help
Exclusive: National Muscle Disease Bio-databank will store blood test and skin biopsy samples from children with diseases such as muscular dystrophy
- Yahoo Life UK
Mum offers to donate womb to daughter so she can have a baby
Dannielle Maydom was born with Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser (MRKH) syndrome and doesn't have a uterus.