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Tragedy after Tennessee grandma, 69, forgot to drop seven-month-old foster grandson off at daycare while en route to her job in library

Tragedy after Tennessee grandma, 69, forgot to drop seven-month-old foster grandson off at daycare while en route to her job in libraryBy KELLY GARINO, US REPORTER Published: 15:30, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 15:30, 30 April 2026 e-mail View comments

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Seven snakebite deaths and counting: How Kerala is battling a summer problem

Seven snakebite deaths and counting How Kerala is battling a summer problem

Sorry, mumma has to die: UP woman ends life amid digital arrest ordeal

Sorry mumma has to die UP woman ends life amid digital arrest ordeal

‘Every body is a rugby body’: US women players fight for inclusivity after trans ban

Players are considering only competing in the ‘open’ category, which allows people of any sex or gender to playWhen USA Rugby (USAR) updated its eligibility requirements in February to ban trans women from competing, many players and fans were outraged. Within days, 300 people from around the country were on a call to discuss next steps. Dozens of teams posted messages on their social media accounts announcing their intention not to play without their trans teammates. A fund was even started to...

'Historic' alert issued by Sir Chris Whitty in new UK tobacco and vape update

The health official issued a lengthy update to the British public in a new alert on social media

Is London a safe haven for investment in uncertain times?

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How hunger damages the body, brain and immune system

How hunger damages the body brain and immune system

Tristar: “Safety is not what we do, it is who we are”

When dialogue is placed at the centre of an employee programme, instead of just display or declaration, the message gets indelibly reinforced. On 28 April, the Tristar Group ran a hybrid safety programme, with staff in attendance at its Jebel Ali headquarters, and livestreamed to colleagues located at offices around the world. The unifying message for the Group’s roads, fuels, maritime and warehousing verticals was presented under the banner, ‘Safety is not what we do, it is who we are’.Global S...

Mother and baby unit a 'significant step forward'

Mother and baby unit a 'significant step forward'Just nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMarie-Louise ConnollyHealth correspondent, BBC News NIGetty ImagesThe unit should open by 2028/29, the health minister saysA permanent regional Mother and Baby Unit (MBU) in Northern Ireland is to go ahead in the grounds of the Belfast City Hospital with a design team to be appointed immediately.Mothers and families have been campaigning for decades for a dedicated unit where women are treated a...

DMFAR Partners with FM6SS to Strengthen Healthcare Access for Armed Forces Families

Agadir – The Directorate of Mutual Insurance of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (DMFAR) and the Mohammed VI Foundation for Sciences and Health (FM6SS) have signed a strategic partnership agreement on Wednesday in Rabat.  The agreement looks to enhance access to healthcare services for members of the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) and their families. “This strategic partnership agreement aimed at enhancing access to health services for the benefit of members of the Royal Armed Forces Dir...

'Sandwich generation' get just 8 days a year of 'me time' as mental health suffers

Those caring for both older and younger relatives get just eight days of personal time a year, with two-thirds saying the limited time to themselves has impacted their mental health.

Japanese walking tops 2026 fitness trend: What does science say?

Japanese walking tops fitness trend What does science say

Dubai Health marks research milestone with global impact

Dubai: Dubai Health’s Board of Directors has praised the continued progress of Dubai’s scientific research ecosystem, highlighting its expanding international recognition and its role in advancing health care outcomes and quality of life.The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Health Board of Directors, in the presence of Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of the Board.During the meeting, the Board reviewed progress across...

People left with cancer linked to Johnson & Johnson talcum powder 'dying every three days', High Court hears

People left with cancer linked to Johnson & Johnson talcum powder 'dying every three days', High Court hearsREAD MORE: Obesity is a key factor for rising cancer rates in young people By ZOE HARDY, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 12:03, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 13:14, 30 April 2026 e-mail 50 shares

Fourteen train passengers treated after ‘smell of chemicals’ reported

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The truth about taking testosterone

The truth about taking testosteroneTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedThe truth about taking testosteroneCloseCan testosterone really slow ageing?Dr Xand explains what the hormone actually does, who may benefit from treatment, and why it's not a fix for healthy people.He also outlines the risks of taking extra testosterone — and why it's carefully prescribed, especially for women.To watch this with subtitles go to BBC iPlayer an...

How can a heart rate tracker help you?

How can a heart rate tracker help you?To play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedHow can a heart rate tracker help you?CloseHow can a heart rate tracker help you? Dr Oscar explains what they can (and can't) do, whether they can spot hidden conditions, and how to check your pulse the manual way.To watch this with subtitles go to BBC iPlayer and search for Morning Live from 29/04/2026.Published13 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkA...

NHS and Diabetes UK warn your breakfast could increase heart attack and stroke risk

Your choices at breakfast could have a big impact on your health

Sentences for two funeral directors jailed for four years after leaving 46 bodies to decompose in warm mortuary are set to be reviewed amid concerns they were 'unduly lenient'

Sentences for two funeral directors jailed for four years after leaving 46 bodies to decompose in warm mortuary are set to be reviewed amid concerns they were 'unduly lenient'By ROBERT FOLKER, NEWS REPORTER Published: 12:20, 30 April 2026 | Updated: 12:26, 30 April 2026 e-mail View comments