صحة

Wes Streeting is 'betraying' patients suffering painful fractures, campaigners say

EXCLUSIVE: Wes Streeting is 'betraying' patients suffering painful fractures, campaigners sayCampaign to get Health Secretary Wes Streeting to keep his promise to rollout osteoporosis clinics to all NHS hospitals in England is to be launched in the MirrorCommentsNewsMartin Bagot Health and Science Editor17:07, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesFractures from falls can have a devastating impact(Image: Getty Images)Older people are suffering devastating fractures because Wes Streeting has failed t...

Bombay High Court seeks Centre’s reply to PIL for welfare of patients of rare neurological disorder

Faced with the "death sentence" of SSPE, desperate parents in Maharashtra have approached the High Court with a heartbreaking ultimatum: either grant their children the ₹50 lakh medical aid for rare diseases or permit "passive euthanasia" to end their suffering.

Managing director, 44, took her own life after losing £10,000 on unlicensed gambling sites, inquest hears

Managing director, 44, took her own life after losing £10,000 on unlicensed gambling sites, inquest hearsBy STEWART WHITTINGHAM, REPORTER and JAMES TOZER, NORTHERN CORRESPONDENT Published: 16:42, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 16:42, 17 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Nursery worker jailed over death of toddler restrained during nap time

Nursery worker jailed for toddler restraint death14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJosh SandifordandChloe Hughes,West MidlandsFootage shows Kimberly Cookson put Noah face down on a cushion and restrained him with her legA nursery, its boss and a worker have been sentenced over the death of a 14-month-old boy who was subjected to "excessive" force as staff tried to make him sleep.The mother of Noah Sibanda said her child died "alone, scared and in pain" after be...

‘DWTS’ judge Carrie Ann Inaba rushed to hospital after mid-flight medical emergency

Carrie Ann Inaba was rushed to the hospital after a sudden medical emergency occurred mid-flight.The longtime "Dancing With the Stars" judge revealed she experienced a sudden health issue while traveling to New York City, sharing details of the situation in a candid Instagram post on April 16."Yesterday was quite a day," Inaba wrote alongside an Instagram video showing her being transported in an ambulance. "I was on my way to NY for something I am very passionate about. But had a small ‘medical...

Mum describes nightmare after son died during nursery naptime

Mum describes nightmare after son died during nursery naptime51 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleOprah Flash,West Midlands,Eleanor Layhe,BBC Local InvestigationsandKatie Thompson,in BirminghamFamily handoutNoah Sibanda was 14-months old when he died after being restrained at nurseryWarning: This story contains distressing contentFor busy mum Masi Sibanda, 9 December 2022 started like any other day. She dropped off her only son, 14-month-old Noah, at Fairytales Day Nursery in Dudley...

Hunt underway for man accused of killing pregnant mother of his child and leaving her remains in a Houston park

NewsWorldAmericasUS Crime NewsHunt underway for man accused of killing pregnant mother of his child and leaving her remains in a Houston parkThe suspect has a documented history of prior assault charges, court records reportedly showErin Keller In Ohio Friday 17 April 2026 15:48 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":f...

'Lasting lower weight' and 'staying lean over time' linked to two eating habits

'Lasting lower weight' and 'staying lean over time' linked to two eating habitsStudy reveals two key habits play a role in staying lean over timeCommentsNewsCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor15:45, 17 Apr 2026Updated 15:46, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesTwo simple eating habits linked to lower weight, study finds(Image: Getty)A recent study found that two 'simple' eating habits are associated with lower weight and staying lean over time. This research, by the...

Nursery worker, 23, who killed 14-month-old boy after she wrapped him in sleeping bag and put him face down in an indoor teeppee during nap time is jailed for more than three years

Nursery worker, 23, who killed 14-month-old boy after she wrapped him in sleeping bag and put him face down in an indoor teeppee during nap time is jailed for more than three yearsBy ANDY DOLAN, GENERAL REPORTER Published: 15:39, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 15:43, 17 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Kylie Kelce and Eagles player Jihaad Campbell spotlight autism awareness

Podcaster Kylie Kelce, who is married to former Eagles player Jason Kelce, and Eagles linebacker Jihaad Campbell join "CBS Mornings" to talk about autism awareness. The two are advocates for the Eagles Autism Foundation, which has raised more than $50 million for autism research and care. They talk about why they wanted to be involved and what they want others to know about the autism community.

20-30 साल की लड़कियों में बढ़ा इनफर्टिलिटी का खतरा! डॉक्टर्स ने बताया ऐसा क्यों हो रहा

Three meningitis B cases confirmed in Dorset as vaccinations offered to young people

UK Health Security Agency says cases have been treated successfully and antibiotics are being given as a precautionThree cases of meningitis B have been confirmed in the south-west of England, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), as young people in the area have been offered vaccinations against the disease.The cases, which have all been confirmed to have occurred between the 20 March and 15 April in Dorset, have been treated. Those affected are said to be recovering well, accordi...

‘Serious’ form of arthritis could be caused by common skin condition

‘Serious’ form of arthritis could be caused by common skin conditionEven people who have family members with the skin condition could be at riskCommentsNewsSamantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer15:02, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesPsoriatic arthritis can affect adults of any age (Image: GETTY)Psoriasis, which affects over a million people in the UK, could put patients and their family members at risk for a unique form of arthritis. It can affect a range of joints across the body and eve...

With US spy laws set to expire, lawmakers are split over protecting Americans from warrantless surveillance

Some lawmakers are calling for widespread reforms following years of surveillance scandals and abuses across successive U.S. administrations. But even if the spy law known as Section 702 expires in April, the government's spy powers will not automatically lapse.

Mum, 29, with 'heart like no other' laid to rest after fatal 'roadside assault'

Mum, 29, with 'heart like no other' laid to rest after fatal 'roadside assault'Family members paid their respects to Scarlett Faulkner at her funeral today, which was held in Ireland just a few weeks after the mum was attacked in a shock assaultNewsRuairi Scott Byrne and Liam Doyle14:59, 17 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesScarlett Faulkner was laid to rest after her family withdrew her life support(Image: Irish Mirror)A 29-year-old mum who died in a shock roadside assault was remembered...

Kids under 10 taking to vaping: Experts share ways to rid addiction

Kids under taking to vaping Experts share ways to rid addiction

Full list of groups that could get free or discounted dental treatment

Full list of groups that could get free or discounted dental treatmentNot everyone is entitled but it's worth checkingCommentsNewsSophie Buchan Money and Lifestyle Writer14:34, 17 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesYour dentist will need proof you are eligible(Image: Getty)If you need to get a check-up and require dental treatment, you could get it for free. According to the NHS, certain groups of people may be eligible. If you meet the criteria, you can receive NHS dental treatment free of charge or get...

Average of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN says

InternationalAverage of 47 women and girls killed daily during Gaza war, UN saysBy Reuters -Apr 17, 2026An average of at least 47 women and girls were killed each day during the war in Gaza, according to figures ​published by U.N. Women on Friday, and the agency warned that ‌deaths have continued six months into a fragile ceasefire. More than 38,000 women and girls were killed in Gaza between October 2023 and December 2025, according to the report by U.N. ​Women, an agency that focuses on gender...

Dozens of women and girls killed each day during Gaza war, UN says

NewsWorldMiddle EastDozens of women and girls killed each day during Gaza war, UN saysA report by UN Women on deaths during the Gaza war was released on FridayOlivia Le Poidevin Friday 17 April 2026 14:16 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2959852","articleMeta":{"url":"https...

I'm A Celeb's Beverley Callard shares 'worrying' results from breast cancer surgery

[{"id":1279095,"path":"/news/london/kensington-gardens-police-incident-latest-israel-embassy-met-police-b1279095.html","title":"Kensington Gardens incident LIVE: Police 'assessing discarded items' after claim Israeli Embassy 'targeted with drones'","imageUrl":"https://static.standard.co.uk/2026/04/17/13/d5369f3992c81f1f9c09e1695c1a1620Y29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzc2NTE2NDc4-2.84298218.jpg","standfirst":"‘We recognise this may concern local residents and the wider public’, says Scotland Yard"},{"id"...