Man, 70, died of eye cancer after scan concerns weren't followed up
A coroner warns there's a risk of future deaths due to "substantial delays" in ophthalmology follow-ups.
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Why children's hospices are paying to throw away your donations
Acorns says it spends about £100,000 a year dealing with donated items that cannot be sold.
First minister 'does not accept' there is no more money for Stormont
The Northern Ireland secretary says there is "very little financial accountability or responsibility" across the executive.
Swimmer Archie Goodburn thanks prime minister as brain cancer review announced
The Scottish athlete, who has inoperable brain tumours, previously made a tearful plea for more investment in brain cancer research on BBC Breakfast.
'I could never hear on my left side - until I got a prosthetic ear'
Stephen Gilbert, 74, was born with unilateral microtia, a rare condition in which the external ear is underdeveloped or missing on one side.
1.6 million women struggling with chronic UTIs
1.6 million women struggling with chronic UTIs
Mum told to 'prepare for worst' urges others to get respiratory illness vaccine
Jo Goldsmith said the RSV vaccine was not available when she was pregnant, but that she would have had it.
DNA recording system reveals how a single cell becomes a body
Scientists have traced the development of a mouse embryo from its first two cells to the formation of organs, using a remarkable DNA recording system that reveals the family history of individual cells. Their findings uncover how different cell types emerge on their own schedules and could help explain what goes wrong in birth defects, genetic disorders, and cancer.
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Scientists just gave the powerhouses of our cells a high-tech upgrade
Scientists have created a new coating for mitochondria that preserves their ability to produce energy, potentially opening the door to new treatments for diseases involving these tiny cellular powerhouses. The technology could one day help transfer healthy mitochondria into damaged cells, although its effectiveness in transplantation remains unproven.
Scientists discover a surprising paradox in how our cells age
Scientists have discovered that the body's cellular recycling system behaves very differently during aging than previously believed, with higher activity sometimes linked to worse physical health. A small study suggests that even gentle exercise could help restore more youthful cellular recycling patterns in older adults.
The secret to handling stress better may start at breakfast
Your daily routine could have a bigger impact on your ability to handle stress than you realize. A Binghamton University study of approximately 400 college students found that eating breakfast regularly, exercising, sleeping well, and taking fish oil were associated with greater psychological flexibility, which helps people adapt to stressful situations. Poor sleep and unhealthy eating habits, meanwhile, were linked to lower flexibility and resilience.
'I woke from surgery to find it hadn't been done'
Kelly O'Shea says she's "lost faith" in women's health after paying £20k for treatment she needed.
Cut screen time in classrooms to avoid long-term health issues, clinicians urge
A group of clinicians warns technology use in English schools is driving a rise in health problems like short-sightedness.
'I was dead for 10 minutes, but lived to tell the tale'
Medics in Spain raced against time to save Sandra McCartney's life after her heart stopped beating.
I've woken from endometriosis operations to find the surgery hasn't been done
Kelly O'Shea says she has "lost faith" in women's health after paying £20k for treatment she needed.
'Our newborn baby nearly died from Group B Strep'
At just three weeks old, Leo suddenly became suddenly unwell, caused by Group B Streptococcus
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New mental health directory launches
It provides information about a range of services to support mental health, officials say.
Healthcare workers at 'tipping point' as union ballots for industrial action
Nipsa has been holding meetings with members working across the health service and said they had given a clear message over their frustrations.
Dad thankful charity scan revealed 'silent' heart attack
A charity heart scan led to Simon Morris having surgery for a blocked artery he didn't know he had.
'It shows you there is hope': Football coach on anorexia recovery journey
Jordan Caldwell, who once struggled to see a future beyond anorexia, says bodybuilding gave him a new purpose in life.