An elderly man in his 80s has died at George Eliot Hospital in Nuneaton after testing positive for a non-toxigenic strain of Vibrio cholerae, marking a rare suspected cholera case in the UK for the first time in over a century.
The NHS has been instructed by a government-funded monitoring body to stop giving blanket advice against first-cousin marriages, citing only slightly increased genetic risks.
A devastating school shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia has resulted in 10 fatalities and 25 injuries, with the suspected shooter found deceased.
Medical professionals provide essential health guidance for Ramadan 2026, outlining who should avoid fasting, warning signs to monitor, and nutritional strategies for maintaining heart health during the holy month.
A woman reveals how she stayed vape-free for over six months using flavoured water in a Stanley bottle, a simple alternative costing under £1 that has gained praise online.
The DWP is administering Winter Fuel Payments of up to £300 to eligible pensioners in England and Wales, with a claim deadline of March 31, 2026, amid the ongoing Cost of Living crisis.
Two popular sushi rolls from Tanpopo have been urgently recalled across UK supermarkets due to incorrect use-by dates printed on labels, making them unsafe to consume.
Major UK supermarket Asda has been ordered to pay over £500,000 in fines and costs after selling expired food items, including hummus 16 days past its use-by date, at its Barnsley branch.
A study of identical twins reveals stark facial ageing differences after one smoked for five years, highlighting tobacco's visible impact on skin and features.
Former Atomic Kitten star Kerry Katona was rushed to hospital in severe pain, diagnosed with colitis, and now seeks private treatment after a distressing NHS experience.
The Department for Work and Pensions confirms state pension payments will follow regular dates in February with no bank holiday disruptions, reverting from January's adjusted schedule.
The Food Standards Authority issues a 'do not use' alert for specific Danone and Nestlé baby formula batches over cereulide contamination risks, advising immediate checks and returns.
The DWP urges households to check eligibility for free TV licences as the fee rises to £180 in April 2026, with Pension Credit key for over-75s.
The UK baby formula recall expands to 28 products from Aptamil, Cow & Gate, and SMA due to cereulide toxin contamination concerns, with 36 infants reported ill.
New research finds almost a quarter of UK supermarket soups contain excessive salt levels, with branded products particularly problematic despite government voluntary targets.
A major NHS vaccination change will see all adults aged 80 and over, plus care home residents, offered the RSV jab from April 1, 2026, to protect against serious respiratory illness.
A healthcare visitor told a court she reported concerns about a baby's bruises and dried blood days before the infant died from a catastrophic brain injury. The parents deny murder.
UK health authorities issue urgent warning against using four specific wet wipes brands after 59 infection cases and one death linked to Burkholderia stabilis bacteria.
Parents are warned about a Hobbycraft Sand and Pom Pom Art Kit sold from 2023 to 2026, which may contain asbestos. The Office for Product Safety and Standards advises immediate disposal.
The UK Health Security Agency issues urgent travel advice after four British tourists, including a Birmingham mother, died from gastric illnesses contracted in Cape Verde.
A man with type-1 diabetes shares three expert cooking methods to modify rice consumption, helping diabetics avoid dangerous glucose spikes through soaking, boiling, and grain selection.
The UK Health Security Agency is investigating 36 clinical reports of children with symptoms consistent with toxin poisoning after consuming recalled baby formula batches across the UK.
The UK Health Security Agency confirms 36 children across Britain have fallen ill with suspected toxin poisoning linked to recalled batches of Nestlé's SMA infant formula.
Birmingham City Council has confirmed a rat was seen inside the Council House last month, with an anonymous source describing it as 'totally unacceptable'. Pest control was called immediately.
Parents across the UK, Northern Ireland and Ireland are warned as 13 baby formula products are urgently recalled due to potential toxin contamination.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has urgently recalled Tibet Snow Cream due to dangerous mercury levels, warning of potential organ and nervous system damage.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting has issued a firm statement regarding the Lucy Letby case, expressing confidence in the court's judgments as a new documentary launches on Netflix.
Inquests into the deaths of five babies murdered by former nurse Lucy Letby at Countess of Chester Hospital will open today in Warrington, with full hearings scheduled for September.
Nestle has issued a fresh recall of SMA infant formula products after detecting cereulide, a toxin that can cause severe vomiting. The recall now includes batches distributed in Northern Ireland.
Low-income pensioners are receiving a £150 Warm Home Discount on energy bills this winter, with applications open until March. Eligibility requires Pension Credit or Universal Credit.