British teenagers are among the worst in Europe for sleep problems, new report suggests 

British teenagers are stressed binge drinkers with major sleep problems… but they are good at brushing their teeth, new report suggests By Kate Pickles Health Correspondent For The Daily Mail Published: 00:00 BST, 19 May 2020 | Updated: 02:13 BST, 19 May 2020 British teenagers suffer some of the worst sleep problems in Europe with … Read more

People with COVID-19 experience psychiatric problems, study suggests

One in three people infected with coronavirus later suffer symptoms post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.  UK researchers found a third of people hospitalised with coronavirus during previous outbreaks went on to develop PTSD after an average of almost three years.  One in four people hospitalised with COVID-19 also … Read more

Zoom users suffer problems as they report video-conferencing app going down

Zoom users suffer problems as they report video-conferencing app going down across the UK Zoom users began reporting issues with the video service at around 9am today   Around 3043 reported problems with the platform according to DownDetector Company has resolved the issue and will ensure no further operational impact Here’s how to help people impacted … Read more

Children with mental health problems must be severely unwell before they can get help at NHS

Children with mental health problems ‘are having to attempt SUICIDE’ to get treatment because NHS trusts are turning them away ‘unless they have severe symptoms’ Third of mental health trusts in England only accept kids with ‘severe’ symptoms  GPs said children were having to attempt or threaten suicide to get referred Just one in five … Read more

Furious Virgin Media customers face problems with their internet AGAIN

Furious Virgin Media customers face problems with their internet AGAIN amid complaints the service has been ‘almost useless for two months’ Customers experienced nearly 100 per cent more internet issues than last week Downdetector tracked 13 Virgin Media problems or outages over the past week 357 customers lodged problem reports on Saturday night around 8.20pm … Read more

How to sort out your gas and electricity problems without draining your energy

In our Consumer Fightback column, Helen Dewdney – otherwise known as the Complaining Cow – will arm readers with the knowledge they need to solve problems with companies. This week, she gives her advice on how to hit back against a common consumer complaint – issues with gas and electricity bills. From price cap changes, … Read more

Vizio points to outdated Chromecast software as potential cause of streaming problems with Disney+

Here’s a look at the new streaming challengers and what you get with each:  NEW PLAYERS  Disney+ Disney’s entertainment service, featuring shows and movies from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic. Launch date: November 12 Price: $7 a month or $70 a year. Getting Disney Plus with ESPN Plus and Hulu, both owned … Read more

Problems started emerging in the stock market back in the 1980s, says AJ Bell’s RUSS MOULD

The last few weeks have thrown financial markets into disarray and left investors deeply concerned about what their future returns might look like. This is Money has examined why investors should consider revising minimum planned investment terms from five to at least 10 years. Here, AJ Bell investment director Russ Mould reveals in detail how … Read more

Majority of patients in intensive care suffer from long-term physical and mental problems

The majority of patients admitted to intensive care suffer long-term physical and mental health problems, scientists claim. Seven in ten ICU survivors end up with post intensive care syndrome, which can include fatigue, frailty, anxiety or difficulty holding a conversation. The findings, based on 1,300 people, are the first from an ongoing five-year study across … Read more