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Trump, near 80, to have annual physical amid scrutiny of recent ailments
United States President Donald Trump, who turns 80 next month, will undergo his routine annual physical on Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre, following a year of public attention on apparently minor health issues. Trump frequently casts himself as more energetic and fitter than Joe Biden, his Democratic predecessor who left office last year at age 82 after facing questions about his fitness for the job. Still, recent photographs showing a blotchy neck rash have added to que...
Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governor
Ebola needs swift response to prevent catastrophe - DR Congo governor39 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHafsa KhalilReutersPeople in the affected areas are wearing face masks and avoiding contact with others to prevent the spread of EbolaThe military governor of the Democratic Republic of Congo's Ituri province, the epicentre of the current Ebola outbreak, has likened the struggle to contain the spread of the virus to a "war" for which they are lacking resources to fight."People in...
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJennifer ClarkeAFP via Getty ImagesUV levels are unusually high across much of the UK for this time of year. Some exposure to UV is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.What is UV and why can it be dangerous?UV radiation is emitted by the Sun and penetrates the Earth's atmosphere.It enables our skin to produce essential vitamin D, which is important for the fu...
It’s not just kids: Trump’s crackdown on trans healthcare extends into adulthood
U.S. newsIt’s not just kids: Trump’s crackdown on trans healthcare extends into adulthoodConservatives have long argued they want to end transition care for minors, but federal policies have increasingly limited adult access. More restrictions are on the way.Since President Donald Trump re-entered office, his administration has taken several steps to dismantle trans health care for adults.Justine Goode / NBC News; Getty ImagesShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 26, 2026, 6:02 AM EDTBy Jo YurcabaAn 18...
Trump heads to Walter Reed for "routine annual dental and medical assessments"
Politics Trump to head to Walter Reed for "routine annual dental and medical assessments" By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson May 26, 2026 / 6:00 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — President Trump on Tuesday will head to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for what the White House has described as his annual dental and medical evaluations. ...
Mother-of-two, 44, took her own life using 'suicide kit' delivered to her door by Royal Mail, inquest hears
Mother-of-two, 44, took her own life using 'suicide kit' delivered to her door by Royal Mail, inquest hearsFor confidential support, call Samaritans on 116 123, visit samaritans.org or visit www.thecalmzone.net/get-support See more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy ELEANOR MANN Published: 10:58, 26 May 2026 | Updated: 10:59, 26 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Seven deaths in France linked to record high temperatures
Five of the deaths were by drowning while two people died competing in sporting eventsThe French government has said seven people have died in an extreme early-summer heat event hitting a swathe of western Europe, as France and the UK set record highs for May, and with temperatures forecast to rise further on Tuesday.“What I can say today is that there have been seven deaths linked directly or indirectly to the heat,” the government spokesperson, Maud Bregeon, told French television TF1, adding...
Threat of Deportations Leads to Risky Childbirth for Haitian Mothers
Haitian women are having babies in squalid, unsupervised settings after the Dominican Republic started sending immigration agents to detain migrants at hospitals.
Texas GOP voters vote in race that could shape future of the party -- and the Senate
Controversial Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is challenging U.S. Sen. John Cornyn's reelection. The $100 million fight could have far-reaching implications for the GOP, and party control of the Senate.(Image credit: Julio Cortez)
OPINION - It's official: London can't cope with the heat. Here's why
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Mother of boy who may have died in TikTok challenge urges No 10 to ban social media
Ellen Roome, whose son, Jools Sweeney, was 14 when he died, wants a ban put in place for under-16sThe mother of a teenager who believes he died in a TikTok challenge gone wrong has said that Downing Street has been too slow to move towards a social media ban for under-16s, and accused the government of “kicking it down the road”.Ellen Roome, the mother of Jools Sweeney, 14, is among the families who will meet Keir Starmer on Tuesday as a consultation into the social media ban closes this week. C...
'Zombie' cell urine test could catch lung cancer months before symptoms start
A pioneering urine test capable of spotting lung cancer years before patients experience any symptoms may become available through the NHS within five years.The diagnostic tool, developed with funding from Cancer Research UK, targets proteins produced by so-called "zombie" cells that indicate the earliest stages of the disease.Currently, most lung cancer cases in England are identified at advanced stages, making treatment considerably more challenging. But the new approach could enable far earli...
Three teens dead after rescues from water at beauty spots
Three teens dead after rescues from water at beauty spots3 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSarah Spina-MatthewsYappAppLeadbeater Dam in Halifax, where a boy got into difficulty in the water and later diedThree teenagers have died in separate incidents at beauty spots across England as temperatures reached record highs on Bank Holiday Monday. Police in West Yorkshire, South Yorkshire and Warwickshire have each confirmed the deaths of two teenage boys and a teenage girl, who were all r...
Heatwave alert in several parts of India: Where red, orange and yellow warnings are in place
NEW DELHI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that heatwave to severe heatwave conditions are likely to continue across large parts of Central and Northwest India over the next 4-5 days, and over East and adjoining Peninsular India during the next 3-4 days, even as it forecast a gradual reduction in maximum temperatures from May 29 onwards in most regions except parts of Rajasthan.
Australia confirms first diphtheria death amid worst outbreak in decades
Most cases are in the Northern Territory with some also in Western Australia, South Australia and Queensland.
Social media as bad for children as smoking, British doctors say - Emirates 24|7
Social media as bad for children as smoking, British doctors say Emirates 24|7
Attacks from residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola
Three times in the past week, healthcare facilities have been attacked. On Sunday, angry young men stormed a hospital treating Ebola patients, forcing medical staff to evacuate them as gunfire rang out.(Image credit: Moses Sawasawa)
WHO Warns Ebola Epidemic Is ‘Outpacing’ Response
Ebola is spreading faster in Democratic Republic of Congo than responders can contain it, the World Health Organization warned, as suspected deaths climbed above 220 and treatment centers came under attack in the country’s conflict-hit east. The crisis has drawn about $500 million in global pledges. Bloomberg's Janice Kew reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
Skydiver dies after midair collision with another jumper during group jump in Washington state
A skydiver died Sunday following a reported midair collision between two jumpers, authorities said Monday.The incident occurred around 5:30 p.m. near Colville, northeast of Washington state, according to the Adams County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO).The impact occurred during a scheduled group jump involving multiple participants, officials said, adding that several staff members reportedly watched the tragedy unfold as the victim appeared to become unresponsive during the descent."Authorities are in...
Diarrhoea and constipation at the same time? Doc explains
Confusing bowel changes, like watery diarrhoea following days of constipation, could signal a serious health issue, warns top gastroenterologist. This 'overflow diarrhoea' occurs when hard stool blocks the colon, allowing only water to pass. Persistent symptoms, especially with abdominal pain or weight loss, require immediate medical evaluation, as colon cancer can also present this way.