Health

Sunlight is limited in UK winters, which reduces vitamin D synthesis; this recipe pairs mushrooms and eggs (with an optional smoked salmon addition) on sourdough to bring together natural dietary sources of vitamin D.

A personal trainer explains that sustained fat loss requires a consistent calorie deficit combined with more daily movement and regular strength training, and that spot reduction of belly fat is unlikely.

A study published in the Journal of Women and Ageing found older parents who raised daughters scored higher on measures of cognitive function; researchers say daughters may provide more emotional support, which can reduce social isolation, a known dementia risk factor.

ONS figures show more adults in Great Britain now vape than smoke, and many report difficulty quitting; experts say vaping is less harmful than smoking but remains addictive and research on effective support is still developing.

The NHS has issued guidance for people prescribed amitriptyline, noting common side effects and specific situations when to dial 999; chronic pain affects around 28 million adults in the UK.

Officials said four-year-old Johnathan Boley was found dead after a two-day search and his dog was found alive nearby; authorities have charged his father on unrelated counts. Undetermined at this time.

The NHS says clopidogrel can cause four common side effects that affect more than one in 100 people, and it reports that serious side effects are rare (fewer than one in 1,000).

A report says a discarded cigarette started a fire that destroyed the Vienna Point residential care facility on August 7, 2025, and all residents were evacuated without injury; the county prosecutor is still investigating whether to bring charges.

Kentucky woman Melinda S Spencer was arrested and charged with first-degree fetal homicide, abuse of a corpse and tampering after police say she ordered medication online to end her pregnancy and buried the remains in her yard.

Humberside Police said a 67-year-old man was recovered from the water and later died, and HM Coastguard says searches continue for two people believed to be missing off Withernsea.

Jelly Roll lost nearly 300 pounds and says a blood panel before his weight-loss work showed low testosterone that affected intimacy with his wife.

Trisha Goddard posted that recent MRI and CAT scans, shown in screenshots, found no evidence of metastatic disease in her brain; she said the results arrived quickly via an app and described scans and blood tests as routine parts of ongoing treatment.

A 16-year-old in Piedmont, Alabama, died on Christmas Day after finishing opening presents; her family says she collapsed during a FaceTime call with her father and a post-mortem examination is under way.

Tournament sponsor blurred its logo and signage to reflect how Ryan Searle's Autosomal Dominant Optic Atrophy affects his vision, and Searle has been raising funds for the Cure ADOA Foundation.

A woman says years of three‑monthly Depo injections preceded severe tooth decay and many extractions. She stopped the injections and is raising funds for dental implants.

A mother says her son Charles grew distant after meeting his girlfriend Chloe at university. She began a new relationship and spent Christmas away while awaiting a possible reconciliation.

The South West will get 107 new ambulances for the winter period. The vehicles are part of a national government-funded project intended to support emergency services.

Atorvastatin is a commonly used statin and the NHS says it can cause side effects for some people, including nosebleeds. The NHS advises that pregnant women should generally avoid taking atorvastatin.

Protein is important for body repair and feeling full. UK sales of high‑protein products rose 47% in 2025, but many adults already meet basic protein needs.

Maria Shriver posted an Instagram tribute after the JFK Library Foundation announced that Tatiana Schlossberg died of blood cancer at 35; Schlossberg had written about her acute myeloid leukemia and treatment in an essay for The New Yorker.

Dame Sarah Mullally, the incoming Archbishop of Canterbury, said the assisted dying bill is unsafe and lacks sufficient safeguards; the bill still needs agreement from both the Commons and the Lords before the parliamentary session ends in spring.

Jack Schlossberg was photographed leaving his sister Tatiana's Park Avenue apartment hours after the family announced her death from leukemia; Tatiana had written about her terminal diagnosis and treatments in an essay for The New Yorker.

An analysis of NHS data shows almost 1.9 million A&E attendances for headache over five years, and health leaders say pressure on GP services and long waits are contributing to more people going to emergency departments.

Experts and recent studies highlight that a regular end‑of‑day routine, screen habits, bathing, exercise timing and when you eat can all influence sleep quality.

Tatiana Schlossberg, granddaughter of John F. Kennedy, has died aged 35 after a diagnosis of acute myeloid leukaemia, her family and the JFK Library Foundation said.

The UK Health Security Agency has issued an amber cold health alert across all of England and warned the cold spell is likely to lead to an increase in deaths, especially among people aged 65 and over or with underlying health conditions; the alert is in force from 8pm this evening until 10am on January 6.

Police say a man attacked staff at Newton Community Hospital with a metal bar, injuring six people including a nurse; the suspect, a 20-year-old man originally from Afghanistan, was detained under Section 136 of the Mental Health Act and enquiries are ongoing.

A nurse injured in an alleged crowbar attack at Newton Community Hospital says she is home and recovering; police arrested a 20-year-old and say an investigation is under way.

The NHS says there is no completely safe amount of alcohol, but drinking 14 units or less a week is linked to a lower risk of harm; one unit equals about 10 ml (8 g) of pure alcohol and typically takes around an hour for an average adult to process.

A pharmacy expert reported that MAOI antidepressants such as phenelzine, isocarboxazid and tranylcypromine can interact with tyramine-rich foods like soybeans and broad (fava) beans and potentially raise blood pressure; the expert also noted beans are nutritious and said people should check with a healthcare professional before changing their diet.