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Life expectancy gaps show reality of 'Two Britains' as health slides backwards
New statistics have shown a stark divide between Brits, with startling healthy life expectancy gaps showing how those living and retiring within the same country won't necessarily experience the same old age
Mother of killer Valdo Calocane slams ‘broken’ mental health system
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'Extraordinary' British student who died of cancer could become first Gen Z saint as Catholic church begins canonisation process
'Extraordinary' British student who died of cancer could become first Gen Z saint as Catholic church begins canonisation processGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy FRANCINE WOLFISZ, NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:04, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 16:06, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
LA Mayor Karen Bass calls for meth users to receive taxpayer funded TEETH to help them get back on track
LA Mayor Karen Bass calls for meth users to receive taxpayer funded TEETH to help them get back on trackSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories Chilling secrets of young mom whose two children drowned after she fell asleep on the couch... as horrifying autopsy results are revealedBy JENSEN BIRD Published: 15:47, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 15:48, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Group of six passengers from hantavirus-plagued cruise ship have left the Netherlands are on their way to Australia to quarantine in Covid facility
Group of six passengers from hantavirus-plagued cruise ship have left the Netherlands are on their way to Australia to quarantine in Covid facilityA plane of evacuees from MV Hondius is headed to PerthThe flight left the Netherlands on ThursdayIt will land at the Pearce RAAF Base on FridayREAD MORE: The 'super-spreader' theory that explains why hantavirus ravaged cruise ship - as WHO tells countries to prepare for more cases By ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 15:40, 14 May 202...
Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius: How climate change may be fuelling the spread
Departing from Ushuaia, Argentina, on April 1, the MV Hondius set sail on the “Atlantic Odyssey”, a 33-day voyage envisioned as the pinnacle of expedition cruising for nature enthusiasts. Destined for Praia, Cape Verde, the vessel was charted to traverse the world’s most desolate reaches, including South Georgia, Tristan da Cunha, and St Helena.
How to remove blackheads at home, according to experts
Skin CareThe best at-home blackhead treatments, according to dermatologistsEffective blackhead treatments will include acne-fighting and decongesting ingredients, including retinol, salicylic acid, lactic acid and charcoal.May 14, 2026, 10:19 AM EDTNicole SaundersBianca Alvarez Associate ReporterSkip to table of contentsThough dermatologists advise against using blackhead extractors at home, they said skin care treatments can be effective.Ulta; AmazonIf you have acne-prone skin, you’re probably...
UP thunderstorms: Death toll rises to 107; Yogi govt announces Rs 4 lakh compensation
Uttar Pradesh reels from devastating rains and thunderstorms, claiming over 100 lives and causing significant damage to homes and livestock. The state government has pledged Rs 4 lakh compensation for each deceased and is actively monitoring relief efforts. Meanwhile, advanced AI-powered weather forecasting systems have been launched to enhance early warnings for extreme weather events nationwide.
The toxic aftermath of the L.A. area fires: Why residents fear it’s not safe to go home
Sixteen months after the Eaton Fire, which torched 9,400 homes in Altadena, Calif., lots remain empty. Residents fear contamination in the soil and inside standing homes that were filled with smoke. Evan Bush / NBC NewsEnvironmentThe toxic aftermath of the L.A. area firesSince the Eaton Fire, Altadena residents have found hazardous substances like lead and asbestos on their properties, fueling fear, conflict, and a patchwork of emerging research.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:...
Google denies breaching law by promoting suicide forum linked to 164 UK deaths
The US-based site, whose operators were fined £950,000 by Ofcom, appears in Google’s search results and can be accessed in UKGoogle has denied breaching the Online Safety Act by promoting a “nihilistic” suicide forum associated with 164 deaths in the UK where it is supposed to be banned.The UK’s internet regulator fined the forum’s US-based operator £950,000 because the site, which “presents a material risk of significant harm”, can still be accessed in the UK despite British laws criminalising...
Hospital waiting times in England have improved, Streeting says
Outgoing health secretary declares Labour’s ‘plan for the NHS is working’ as hospitals hit key targetHospitals in England have hit a key target for improving the time it takes patients to get treatment, which prompted Wes Streeting to declare that Labour’s “plan for the NHS is working” before departing as health secretary.Streeting had told the NHS to ensure that hospitals treated at least 65% of patients within 18 weeks by the end of March. New figures NHS England published today showed that ho...
The global health system must radically change to survive and thrive
The current system is unsustainable. The focus must be on building a leaner, more efficient global health system led by a reformed WHO
Paediatrician in Germany charged with 130 counts of sexual abuse
Doctor in Brandenburg state allegedly committed the crimes, including child rape, between 2013 and 2025German prosecutors have charged a paediatrician with 130 counts of sexual abuse, including the rape of children, most of them in his care, in a case that has caused shock and prompted clinics to step up safeguards for young people.The 46-year-old doctor, whose name has not been released, has been in custody since November after a mother suspected an assault against her child and notified author...
Oman introduces mandatory pre- arrival medical checks for Filipino workers
Oman’s Ministry of Labour has announced a mandatory pre-arrival medical examination and visa processing system for workers arriving from the Philippines, with the new measures taking effect on Monday, May 18.The ministry said the system was introduced in coordination with relevant authorities and Oman Post as part of efforts to streamline expatriate recruitment procedures and improve the efficiency and quality of services provided to employers and workers.Get updated faster and for FREE: Downloa...
Man who drowned during paddling pool baptism had Parkinson's and was under water for four minutes, court hears
Man who drowned during paddling pool baptism had Parkinson's and was under water for four minutes, court hearsBy CLAIRE DUFFIN, SENIOR REPORTER Published: 14:05, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 14:09, 14 May 2026 e-mail
Another Cruise Is Hit With A Sickness Outbreak—But It’s Not Hantavirus
BreakingBusinessAnother Cruise Is Hit With A Sickness Outbreak—But It’s Not HantavirusByMary Whitfill Roeloffs,Forbes Staff. Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 09:05am EDTMay 14, 2026, 09:05am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineFrench authorities will allow a cruise ship with dozens of sick patients to continue its journey this week after ini...
Cruise ship put under brief quarantine after 50 passengers infected with norovirus
French authorities say a cruise ship was briefly forced to quarantine while docked in Bordeaux on Wednesday after around 50 passengers became infected with norovirus. Ramy Inocencio reports.
1 Habit That Can Instantly Boost Your Happiness, By A Psychologist
InnovationScience1 Habit That Can Instantly Boost Your Happiness, By A PsychologistByMark Travers,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology.Follow AuthorMay 14, 2026, 08:48am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Most of us are taught to think our way through decisions. But science suggests the key to a happi...
China would like to reunify with Taiwan peacefully — top US diplomat
According to Marco Rubio, Washington believes that attempting to resolve the situation with Taiwan by force "would be a terrible mistake"
Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary - his letter in full
Wes Streeting resigns as health secretary - his letter in fullJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWes Streeting/XDear Prime Minister,The results are in and I am pleased to report that I have delivered against the ambitious targets you set for me when I became your Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Today's figures confirm that we surpassed our waiting times target despite strikes, and that waiting lists fell by 110,000 in March - the biggest monthly drop outside of Covid since...