The waiting list for routine hospital treatment in England hit 7.33 million in July - the highest total since October 2025, when it stood at 7.4 million.
We've all had that moment. You're wearing your favourite black top, catch your reflection in the mirror and suddenly notice what looks like a light dusting of snow on your shoulders.
Caroline Ainslie, 60, had a 'shock' stage four diagnosis in March this year after feeling fatigued and not fully recovering from a winter chest infection.
Monica Ren was just 18 when she noticed something strange about her left foot and ankle. They had suddenly become swollen and puffy - despite her suffering no pain or injury to explain it.
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