The summer holidays are here, and for many parents, that means another round of dinner table battles. Getting a fussy child to eat can feel like an uphill climb, especially when vegetables are involved. But you’re not alone—we’ve gathered real-world advice from parents who’ve been there, along with six recipes designed to win over even…
England is witnessing a concerning surge in type 2 diabetes diagnoses among young women in their 20s, according to experts at Imperial College London. This trend, which has accelerated since the COVID-19 pandemic, is strongly tied to rising obesity levels, as revealed by an analysis of NHS data spanning from 2011 to 2024. Type 2…
A UK humanitarian worker who was involved in the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been medically evacuated to London for monitoring after a potential exposure to the virus. The individual, who has not been named, remains symptom-free and the move is purely precautionary, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA)….
The first drug designed to help people with multiple sclerosis walk is now available on the NHS in England. Fampridine, a signal-boosting pill, enhances nerve signals, making it easier for some patients to move and live independently. Aysen Slack, who previously paid for fampridine privately until it became too expensive, described the decision as making…
During the peak of June’s heatwave, the warmest June ever recorded in England, Tavia Watts couldn’t stop worrying about the temperature in her children’s bedroom. It was often above 30°C, and the 36-year-old mother of two felt overwhelmed. “During the heatwave, I’ve got a high level of anxiety all the time and I’m pretty much…
New figures reveal that hundreds of thousands of women have taken advantage of a free morning-after pill service at high street pharmacies across England, marking a significant shift in how emergency contraception is accessed. The scheme, which launched in October 2025, aims to improve access and save women from the hassle of booking a GP…
The Lampard Inquiry has heard that there is no ‘strong independent evidence’ that a widely used monitoring system in mental health wards has improved patient safety. The inquiry is examining the deaths of more than 2,000 mental health patients in Essex over 24 years. It had previously heard ‘grave concerns’ about the widespread use of…
A 37-year-old UK man named Ed Hunt has become the first person in the world to receive an experimental vaccine against the Ebola virus. Hunt, who volunteered for the trial after seeing news reports of the deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, said he wanted to help after missing the chance to…
Andy Burnham will deliver a major speech on social care next week, marking the first of several policy addresses aimed at demonstrating his government’s commitment to tackling long-standing national challenges. Downing Street has framed the announcements as evidence that the prime minister is “hitting the ground running” after taking office. The prime minister will also…
Kemi Badenoch has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham, urging him to commit to no tax increases or additional borrowing to finance social care reform. The Conservative leader outlined her party’s willingness to collaborate on a solution, but only if it adheres to two fundamental principles: funding must come from cutting existing expenditure, not raising…
