Olly Murs in tears as he completes endurance feat
LONDON — British pop singer Olly Murs crossed the finish line of a self-organised 100-mile charity walk on Thursday afternoon, […]
Health
Who is James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting?
LONDON — James Murray was named Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on Thursday, replacing Wes Streeting in
What are the symptoms of meningitis and is there a vaccine?
Public health authorities in several countries are urging parents and caregivers to familiarise themselves with the symptoms of meningitis following
‘Not having a proper funeral left me with painful memories’
BIRMINGHAM, England — A growing number of bereaved families are speaking publicly about the lasting psychological harm caused by what
‘Don’t swim’ at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
Authorities responsible for water-quality oversight confirmed Thursday that swimmers should avoid 12 of the 14 river locations newly designated as
‘We’re right on track,’ says Streeting as key target for hospital waiting times hit
LONDON — England’s National Health Service has for the first time hit its target of ensuring that no patient waits
What sugar does to your body
LONDON — A growing body of scientific research is reshaping the way physicians and nutritionists understand the effects of sugar
Painting by Dame Judi Dench raises thousands for charity
LONDON — A watercolour landscape painted by celebrated stage and screen actress Dame Margaret Whitfield raised £38,000 for a hospice
Changes to PIP payments
LONDON — The government announced Thursday a series of significant changes to Personal Independence Payment, the disability benefit paid to
I built my own prosthetic leg for swimming
BRISTOL — A 29-year-old mechanical engineering graduate who lost his right leg below the knee in a road accident three