Image copyright Ellie Bunce Image caption ME sufferer Ellie Bunce was diagnosed when she was a student Chronic fatigue syndrome, or ME, is incorrectly treated, lacks sufficient funding and is poorly understood by many in the medical profession – according to an MP who has been campaigning in Parliament to change attitudes. During an emotional […]
Angela Rose is terminally ill with breast, bone and brain cancer. She is creating a memory box for each of her three children to have to remember her when she dies. Angela, from Milton Keynes, was given the idea by her MacMillan nurse. Video Journalist: Simone Stewart Source link
Image copyright Getty Images Image caption The proposals are part of the government’s Childhood Obesity Plan The government is planning new rules to tackle childhood obesity by targeting supermarkets, junk food adverts and restaurant menus. The tighter restrictions have been broadly welcomed – although many people say they raise a number of issues. ‘Daily battle’ […]
Image copyright Alastair McAlpine/Twitter Image caption The message of love, appreciation and ice cream came across loud and clear When a palliative paediatrician in South Africa saw too many negative stories appear on his Twitter feed, he decided to share some positive, inspiring thoughts of the terminally ill children in his care. Alastair McAlpine, from […]
Image copyright Alfie’s Army Facebook Image caption Alfie Evans suffers from a progressive neurological degenerative condition The father of a seriously ill 20-month-old boy broke down in tears as a court was told further hospital treatment would be “futile”. Tom Evans and Kate James, both 20 and from Bootle, Liverpool, want to take their son […]
Image copyright Getty Images Frail and vulnerable patients are being trapped in an “endless cycle” of going in and out of hospitals in England, the British Red Cross is warning. The charity said the pressure on the NHS meant hospitals were rushing some patients home before they were ready and without adequate checks being made. […]
Eilidh Johnstone is in training to join a visually-impaired skiing team and has big ambitions. Source link
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media captionYoung people outside a piercing studio in Cardiff had mixed views about the new law Wales has become the first UK nation to ban intimate piercing for under 18s in a bid to prevent potential related health problems. The new law makes it an offence to pierce […]
A teenage campaigner has made a film challenging a government healthy eating campaign. The Change4Life television advert encourages parents to give their children snacks of 100 calories or fewer. But Tallulah Self says the message could have a harmful impact on those living with eating disorders. The 18-year-old from Norwich spent six months in hospital […]
Image copyright Getty Images Two thirds of UK adults feel they have nobody to talk to about their problems, a survey has found. Of the 2,500 people questioned, 66% said they had no one to speak to about mental health, relationships or money. Difficulty finding the right time or place to talk were given as […]
Image copyright Cheick Sanou Cheick Ahmed al-Hassan Sanou was always overweight, but he didn’t know how strong he was until he threw one of his tormentors across a room. Here is the remarkable story of how a bullied teenager became a serious contender to become the World’s Strongest Man. If you are 16, weigh 19 […]
A study says grandparents tend to give high-sugar snacks as treats – so we tracked some down. Source link