Millions of unpaid UK carers ‘living in agony’, says Louise Casey Government social care commissioner says system relying on exhausted unpaid carers to plug gaps in support The Guardian - UK · May 14
Who was Pedro Ballester? UK student on path to becoming Catholic Church’s first Gen Z saint A Manchester student who died from cancer at the age of 21 has formally begun the process that could eventually lead to him becoming the Catholic Church’s first saint from Gen Z. The Times of India · May 14
£139 million paid out in Troubles disablement pension scheme The scheme is set to close for new applicants in August. Evening Standard · May 13
Inquests into deaths of six babies murdered by Lucy Letby delayed until 2027 The infants died at the Countess of Chester Hospital in 2015 and 2016, where Letby was employed as a nurse The Independent UK · May 13
Healthy Aging Habits in Your 30s and 40s That Support Longevity and Prevention Healthy aging habits and smart midlife health choices support longevity, improve prevention, and help reduce disease risk for better aging outcomes in later life. Medical Daily · May 13
Trust Me, I'm a Longevity Doctor—6 Simple Daily Habits I Prioritise For Healthy Ageing Because we all want to live well, for longer. Marie Claire · May 13
Kate’s early years work to be recognised with Italian city’s highest honour For more than a decade early years has been central to the future Queen’s public work. Evening Standard · May 13
‘Huge moment’ for Kate as she visits Italy as part of global early years crusade The Princess of Wales has not travelled abroad for a major visit since December 2022. Evening Standard · May 12
Brew-tiful: Cup of tea with friends is key to long life, says Margaret, aged 105 Margaret Blair received a special card from the King and Queen to mark her birthday. Evening Standard · May 12
Dr Amir Khan reveals the 'early predictor of healthy ageing’ he looks for in patients - and it’s nothing to do with how you look The doctor shared the key signs of healthy ageing he looks for in patients Woman & Home · May 12
Who is Hungary’s dancing health minister? Former NHS doctor who plays air guitar at political rallies Zsolt Hegedűs attracted global attention with his dance routine but now faces a difficult task running Hungary’s health policy The Independent UK · May 12
A $3.5m doctor's claim at centre of a budget black hole An ineffective and unchecked payment scheme for doctors who prop up the rural health system has led to a $1.3 billion budget blow out, an audit has found. AAP · May 8
State's third female governor to lead with kindness A state has appointed a former nurse as governor, who pledges to connect with communities and bring compassion and kindness to the position. AAP · May 6
Indian-origin techie-doctor duo considers moving to Dubai: No Green Card, can't visit home on H-1B As the H-1B visa stamping delays are continuing in India, accounts of how Indians are either stuck in India or can't travel to India, even during family emergencies, are plenty on social media platforms. After an Indian man shared the heartbreaking situation of not being able to visit his mother… The Times of India · May 5
The Guardian - UK · May 4 Parliament must heed public opinion on assisted dying Letters: Danielle Hamm on the important perspectives that emerged from England’s first citizens’ jury. Plus letters from Libby Sallnow and Richard Smith, and Dr Pamela Fisher
Evening Standard · May 3 Four in 10 young Londoners plan to quit the capital due to crime, housing crisis and struggling jobs market A new report suggests 18 to 30-year-olds in London are experiencing a sharp decline in their quality of life
Fit & Well · May 3 “Not just living longer, but living better”—a certified trainer shares five things that matter most to aging well and longevity Address these five factors now to stay younger as you age
International Business Times UK · May 2 Dr Phil McGraw Faces Backlash for Allegedly 'Humiliating' Trump and 'Mocking' POTUS Regarding His Cognitive Exam Dr Phil's remarks at a Trump event in Florida were criticised online, with some accusing him of mocking the president, despite his apparent praise for Trump's cognitive test results.
The Guardian - AU · May 2 ‘The happiest time of life is as you get older’: can positive thinking help you age better? Doing more trips around the sun does not mean inevitable decline, new research suggests – and having a optimistic outlook can even bring improvements
The Guardian - UK · May 2 The tipping point: what happens when deaths outnumber births? The social and economic impact of people living longer and having fewer babies is hitting countries worldwide. Adaptation is key
The Times of India · May 1 UK: Hindu group bids against Christian-Muslim group for same piece of faith land Northstowe's Hindu community faces a significant challenge as they bid for a faith/community land plot to establish their first temple. Currently, families travel 40 miles for worship, impacting cultural connection. Hindu Samaj Northstowe proposes an interfaith hub with prayer rooms and a temple, competing with a church-led bid offering multi-faith…
Evening Standard · May 1 Swiss suicide clinic is 'taking five Britons every month' Pegasos helped Wendy Duffy end her life in April despite being physically healthy, four years after the death of her only child
The Independent UK · May 1 Criminal investigation launched into NHS mental health unit after teenage girl’s death Exclusive: The probe launched after Lucy Curtis died following incident at Blackberry Hill Hospital in Bristol
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30 Martha’s rule may have saved more than 500 lives in England since 2024 Patient safety mechanism which gives patients the right to seek a second opinion having ‘lifesaving impact’, says health secretary
The Guardian - UK · Apr 30 Austerity to blame for the fall in healthy life expectancy Letters: Readers respond to the news that people in the UK are spending fewer years in good health than a decade ago