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Family members pulled the four-year-old boy from a pool and performed CPR before paramedics arrived; he was taken to hospital and later died.

An insider told reporters that Nick Reiner, who has been diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder, raised weight-related concerns that led to a medication change before his parents were found dead; he has been arrested and charged with two counts of first-degree murder and his arraignment is scheduled for February 23.

Author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's one-year-old son died on January 6 after a short illness, and she has publicly accused Euracare Hospital in Lagos of neglect; the hospital has denied negligence and says it has opened a detailed investigation.

A mother in Peckham remains in critical condition after being shot in her home on Christmas Eve; her one-year-old son was reported unharmed and police have launched an investigation.

A mother in Wales noticed a white glow in a flash photo of her eight-month-old daughter; clinicians later diagnosed bilateral retinoblastoma and the child received chemotherapy followed by ongoing laser therapy.

Experts say some people taking part in Dry January who switch to alcohol-free imitations may be more likely to slip back to drinking, and a YouGov survey found 29% of participants had drank within a week last year.

The owner of Le Constellation told prosecutors he and others tried to resuscitate a waitress for more than an hour after the New Year fire that killed 40 people; he has been placed in pre-trial detention while his wife was questioned and released.

A Welsh man who experienced pins and needles and later lost use of his left arm was diagnosed with glioblastoma; the tumour was removed but has since recurred despite chemotherapy.

A panel of 29 testers evaluated 37 US lip balms for hydration, tint, flavor, SPF and irritation, and two dermatologists were consulted about ingredients, allergies and product lifespans.

A batch of By Sainsbury's Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder 400g is being recalled because milk was not declared on the label; affected packs carry batch code 8090642 with a use-by date of January 21, 2026, and customers have been asked to return them for a full refund.

Doctors report a fast-spreading H3N2 subclade K linked to higher fevers lasting up to seven days, and CDC data show very high illness levels in 32 states.

All 400g packs of Purepower Nutrition's Chicken & Chorizo Paella and Chicken Chow Mein are being recalled across Northern Ireland after the paella was mispacked with chow mein that contains milk not declared on the paella label. Affected use-by dates run to January 17 (paella) and January 15, 2026 (chow mein).

Josh Cardiello, 30, died after suffering sudden cardiac arrest while playing basketball; his father said the death follows the 2021 cardiac arrest death of Josh’s younger brother.

TV presenter Davina McCall said she finished a course of preventative radiotherapy after an earlier lumpectomy for an early-stage breast cancer, and described the moment as unexpectedly emotional in an Instagram video.

The Met Office has issued fresh snow and ice warnings after Storm Goretti, and charity figures cited that about 7.2 million people in the UK live with asthma; a chronic asthma sufferer on TikTok highlighted wearing masks and protecting the chest during cold weather.

An unedited manuscript reports untargeted metabolomics of exhaled breath from 73 Parkinson's patients and 90 controls that highlighted seven putative lipid metabolites differing between groups; five of these also appeared in some unaffected LRRK2 variant carriers, and the authors state MS/MS confirmation is still needed.

Katie Price posted a YouTube update saying her 23-year-old son Harvey weighs just under 30 stone and she plans to support him with Mounjaro, gym access and closer family support.

Federal guidance now places several childhood vaccines under risk‑based or 'shared clinical decision‑making' recommendations, and pediatricians say the wording is creating confusion for clinicians and families.

Medical experts say strength training helps preserve bone density and muscle after menopause, and resistance can come from weights, machines or bodyweight moves while balance and impact work are also noted.

Which? surveyed more than 500 shoppers and found people favour traffic light front-of-pack labels but want them larger and more consistent; the consumer group is calling on the UK Government to make front-of-pack nutrition labelling mandatory.

Jonty Bravery, who carried out the 2019 Tate Modern attack and is detained at Broadmoor, has been given an additional 16-week sentence after being found guilty of assaulting two nurses; he remains under continuous observation.

Doctors reported a Polish man developed widespread skin inflammation, total hair loss and permanent inability to sweat after receiving a red-ink tattoo; hair regrew and skin stabilized after complete ink removal, but sweat function did not recover.

The Met Office has issued snow and ice warnings after Storm Goretti, and health groups and a TikTok asthma sufferer have urged people — especially those with asthma — to wear face coverings and keep airways warm during the cold snap.

The NHS has warned people taking propranolol to look out for serious side effects, including yellowing of the skin and nosebleeds lasting around 10 minutes. Propranolol is a prescription beta blocker commonly used for heart conditions, anxiety symptoms and migraines.

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society warns that using nasal decongestant sprays beyond seven days can cause rebound congestion; an RPS poll of 300 pharmacists found 59% think the public is unaware of this risk and many want clearer packaging.

A 48-year-old woman developed septic shock after a kidney stone and later had all her fingers and toes amputated; she was fitted with prosthetic hands and has been adapting to life after the treatment.

An 18-year-old in Bootle found his 38-year-old mother unresponsive at home on Christmas Day and paramedics later pronounced her dead; police attended and the death is reported to be from a suspected brain haemorrhage.

A parent in Nottingham discovered her 12-year-old had been vaping regularly since September and said the child bought vapes from a classmate on school grounds. National survey data from 2025 shows 20% of 11-to-17-year-olds in Great Britain had tried vaping, up from 18% in 2024.

Eggs are a rich source of choline, and choline is needed to make acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter involved in brain signalling, says registered nutritionist Dr Emma Derbyshire.

Experts say colder weather and reduced activity can increase joint pain, and they report that gentle movement can stimulate joints and may ease discomfort.