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First lady urges public cooperation as nationwide anti-polio campaign begins April 13
ISLAMABAD: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari has urged public cooperation as the nationwide anti-polio campaign is set to begin from April 13. The week-long campaign aims to vaccinate over 45 million children under the age of five across all provinces and regions as part of the ongoing efforts to eradicate polio. In a statement released on Sunday, Aseefa called on families and communities across Pakistan to fully cooperate with the upcoming nationwide polio vaccination campaign to ensure that eve...
GSK reports promising early results in ovarian and womb cancer drug trial
Mo-Rez reduced or eliminated tumours in over 60% of patients and is expected to be a blockbuster drugGSK has revealed positive results for a treatment for gynaecological cancers as its chief executive, Luke Miels, steps up drug development efforts at the group.The company said that in an early-stage trial Mocertatug Rezetecan, known as Mo-Rez, shrank or eliminated tumours in 62% of patients with ovarian cancer where chemotherapy had failed, and in 67% of those with endometrial cancer. Continue r...
Blackpool fan dies following medical emergency
Blackpool fan dies following medical emergencyImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, A number of fellow clubs have paid tribute onlineByBen RamsdaleBBC Sport journalistPublished5 minutes agoBlackpool have paid tribute to a supporter who died following a medical emergency at Bloomfield Road on Saturday. The League One game between the Tangerines and Peterborough United was halted for 30 minutes during the second half after the fan was taken ill in the stands.Emergency staff were on the scene du...
'I'm disabled with two kids - cruel people still ask why my husband's with me'
EXCLUSIVE: 'I'm disabled with two kids - cruel people still ask why my husband's with me'Super mum Steph Sandy has two beautiful children and cerebral palsy, a lifelong condition affecting muscle control, movement and balance, meaning she uses a wheelchairNewsFran Bowden Head of Features (Longform) and Hannah Britt, Senior Reporter Mirror Features15:00, 12 Apr 2026Dancers perform Steph Sandy's choreography ‘Mother Like No Other’Going to the match and cheering on the Sky...
Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctors
Streeting denies changing pay deal for resident doctors13 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleOlivia IrelandPA MediaHealth Secretary Wes Streeting has told the BBC the government "categorically" did not change its deal with resident doctors to end ongoing industrial action over pay and jobs.He also said he wanted to meet the "organ grinders" from the British Medical Association (BMA) resident doctors' committee for further negotiations - but claimed they had &q...
Fighting for health care claim approvals
With health insurance companies frequently denying coverage for medically-requested procedures, 73 percent of Americans surveyed say healthcare delays and denials are a major problem. Now, a company called Sheer Health says they will fight insurance battles on behalf of their clients. Correspondent Susan Spencer looks at how a form of insurance against health care denials may benefit consumers.
Donald Trump health fears resurface as he 'limps' down stairs of Air Force One
Donald Trump health fears resurface as he 'limps' down stairs of Air Force OneTrump's laboured descent down the steps of Air Force One has brought back comments on his health, with social media users drawn to his 'cankles' during his latest appearanceNewsLiam Doyle14:26, 12 Apr 2026Updated 14:35, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesOnlookers have started commenting on Trump's health after he was seen exiting Air Force One(Image: Getty Images)Donald Trump has resurrected long-ru...
Neurologist says 'cut cholesterol, blood pressure and dementia risk in 20 mins'
Neurologist says 'cut cholesterol, blood pressure and dementia risk in 20 mins'Professor Jonathan Schott reveals how just 20 minutes can support brain health and lower your risk of dementia, and moreCommentsNewsCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor and Neil Shaw14:19, 12 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesNeurologist says you can cut cholesterol, blood pressure and dementia risk in 20 minutes (stock image)(Image: Getty)A professor of neurology says there are measures we can adopt to promot...
Jo Whiley: Voicing Couch To 5k is one of the best things I’ve done
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Early Parkinson’s symptoms misdiagnosed for years, Terry Crews’ wife reveals
Parkinson’s disease most commonly affects older adults, with the average age of onset in the early to mid-60s. However, a smaller subset of patients develop early-onset symptoms before age 50.Former NFL linebacker Terry Crews' wife, Rebecca King Crews, 60, recently announced that she’s been battling Parkinson's disease for over a decade. She first began noticing symptoms in 2012 and was diagnosed in 2015.During an appearance on Monday's episode of "Today," King Crews got candid about living with...
Heartbreaking texts show how abusive husband choked wife before she took own life
Heartbreaking texts show how abusive husband choked wife before she took own lifeKimberly Milne tragically jumped to her death in Dundee in July 2023 with her husband now jailed for culpable homicideNewsRuth Suter Chief Live News Reporter and Olivia Bridge Reporter in Live News Network13:51, 12 Apr 2026View 7 ImagesLee Milne has been jailed(Image: Mike Gibbons)Text messages have revealed a woman was trying to leave her abusive husband in the months before she took her own life.Lee Milne has now...
'Check now' as thousands at risk of important NHS document expiring summer 2026
'Check now' as thousands at risk of important NHS document expiring summer 2026People are being urged to check theirs as soon as possible before peak seasonCommentsNewsCharlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor13:20, 12 Apr 2026Updated 13:31, 12 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMore than 1.2 million are due to expire in 2026 (stock image)(Image: Getty)An alert has been issued by money specialists, as an important document is expected to expire for millions of people in the UK this year. It is...
‘I didn’t want to be on medication the rest of my life’: veteran runs psilocybin retreats for PTSD before FDA approval
Researchers say ‘magic mushrooms’ can help with traumatic symptoms, but urge caution as states expand accessSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAfter three combat deployments in Afghanistan, during which he suffered traumatic brain injuries from concussive blasts, army ranger Jesse Gould developed post-traumatic stress disorder and said he “drank almost every night to cope”.In times of hardship, veterans sometimes turn to “medication and talk therapy, but...
'Death is an illusion' says woman who was pronounced dead for eight minutes
'Death is an illusion' says woman who was pronounced dead for eight minutesBrianna Lafferty claims she experienced something otherworldly after being pronounced dead for eight minutesCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle) and Charlotte Smith Senior Lifestyle Content Editor12:11, 12 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesBrianna Lafferty was pronounced dead for eight minutes(Image: Jam Press)A woman who was declared dead for eight minutes shared what she witnessed – claiming death i...
Eamonn Holmes 'doing OK' after stroke, his son says
Eamonn Holmes 'doing OK' after stroke, his son says6 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSam HancockPA MediaEamonn Holmes's son has said his father is "doing OK" after having a stroke."We're taking it one step at a time," Declan Holmes said, adding his family was focused on "keeping things steady around" the 66-year-old GB News presenter.The news channel released a statement on Saturday, saying Holmes was in hospital after suffering a s...
Mikel Arteta told to drop Arsenal star who 'hasn't been good enough' as replacement named
Mikel Arteta told to drop Arsenal star who 'hasn't been good enough' as replacement namedArsenal's shock 2-1 loss at home to Bournemouth on Saturday has prompted calls for Mikel Arteta to make significant changes to his starting XI, as they risk letting the Premier League title slip awayCommentsSportNathan Ridley Senior Sports Reporter11:40, 12 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesGabriel Martinelli was particularly poor against Bournemouth(Image: Pedro Porru/MB Media/Getty Images)Arsenal bo...
Dying of cancer and pregnant at 59 - inside woman's sick lies to steal millions
Dying of cancer and pregnant at 59 - inside woman's sick lies to steal millionsNetflix's Swindlers revisits Julia Holmes, who used dozens of aliases, false illnesses and long-term deception to defraud victims of millions across decadesCommentsTVCally Brooks Features Writer11:30, 12 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesJulia Holmes is one of the subjects of the new Netflix documentaryThe extraordinary and shameless pattern of deception by Julia Holmes has been thrust back into the limelight by Netflix&...
Eamonn Holmes' son gives 'one step at a time' update on broadcaster's health after stroke
Eamonn Holmes' son gives 'one step at a time' update on broadcaster's health after strokeThe veteran presenter is currently in hospital and is confirmed to be responding well to treatment.Comments3amEve Wagstaff Social Newsdesk Reporter10:26, 12 Apr 2026Updated 11:15, 12 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesDeclan shared his dad is doing 'OK'(Image: declanholmes08/Instagram)Eamonn Holmes’ son has shared an encouraging update on the broadcaster’s condition after he was rushed to hos...
Queen Mary's father dies after suffering years of health problems aged 84
Queen Mary's father dies after suffering years of health problems aged 84 The Scottish-born father of Denmark's Queen Mary has passed away in Tasmania at the age of 84NewsOlivia Bridge Reporter in Live News Network10:15, 12 Apr 2026Updated 10:15, 12 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesSusan Moody and John Donaldson, the father of Queen Mary (Image: AP)The Scottish-born father of Queen Mary has passed away at the age of 84, the royal house has confirmed.John Donaldson died in Hobart, Tasmania, accord...
First Lady Aseefa urges cooperation ahead of nationwide polio campaign's rollout
First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari on Sunday called on families and communities across Pakistan to fully cooperate with the upcoming nationwide polio vaccination campaign, scheduled to begin on April 13, and ensure that every child was protected from the disease. The campaign aims to vaccinate over 45 million children under the age of five across all provinces and regions as part of the ongoing national effort to eradicate polio. In a statement issued on Sunday, Aseefa said Pakistan st...