Health

Staff wellbeing crisis across schools is forcing teachers out of their profession
15 January 2026

Wellbeing crisis across schools is pushing teachers to quit
A UK-wide wellbeing crisis among teachers is pushing many out of the profession, with a new charity report warning that without urgent action young people’s education will suffer. Education Support says ...

Ultra-processed foods threaten global health
15 January 2026

Ultra-processed diets are a growing global health threat
Ultra-processed foods are increasingly threatening global public health, according to international experts. A comprehensive review warns that diets dominated by ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are linked to obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular ...

Itchy skin during the UK’s cold snap may indicate early pancreatic cancer
15 January 2026

Cold weather itch may signal deadly pancreatic cancer
Itchy skin blamed on freezing temperatures may in fact signal an early symptom of pancreatic cancer, a leading surgeon has warned. As the UK experiences its first significant cold snap, with ...

Can pets be neurodivergent?
15 January 2026

Can pets be neurodivergent? Expert says some dogs show autism or ADHD traits
Dogs may be capable of experiencing neurodivergence in much the same way humans do, according to new evidence from an animal scientist at Nottingham Trent University. Dr Jacqueline Boyd says growing ...

Patients who listen to instrumental music during operations require fewer anaesthetic drugs and experience smoother recovery
15 January 2026

Music played during surgery cuts anaesthesia use and speeds patient recovery
Playing music during surgery can reduce patients’ need for anaesthesia and help them recover faster. A study from Lok Nayak Hospital and Maulana Azad Medical College in India found that patients ...

Study shows the HPV STD vaccine significantly lowers cervical cancer risk
15 January 2026

STD vaccine found to significantly cut cervical cancer risk, major study finds
A landmark review has confirmed that HPV vaccination in early adolescence dramatically reduces cervical cancer risk. Two new analyses from the Cochrane Institute - regarded as the gold standard for ...

Male breast cancer survivor urges more men to get checked
15 January 2026

Father urges men to check for signs of breast cancer after shock diagnosis
A father diagnosed with breast cancer at 44 is urging men to take symptoms seriously and seek medical advice promptly if they notice any unusual changes. Phil Alderson, now in remission, ...

New study links tattoos with higher melanoma risk
15 January 2026

Epidemiologists warn tattoos raise risk of developing aggressive melanoma
People who have tattoos are 29% more likely to develop melanoma, according to new research. A Swedish case-control study has linked tattoos to a higher risk of this dangerous skin cancer, ...

The UK is currently seeing a rise in scabies
15 January 2026

Victorian-era disease may be spreading undetected among youngsters
A Victorian-era disease may be spreading among children and young people without being detected because its symptoms closely resemble common skin conditions such as eczema, a leading dermatologist has warned. The ...

People are 'using AI-edited photos' to get Ozempic and Mounjaro
15 January 2026

People are 'using AI-edited photos' to get Ozempic and Mounjaro
Young people with healthy body weights are reportedly manipulating images and using artificial intelligence to get prescriptions for fat-loss jabs they do not medically need, an investigation has found. Drugs such ...

Sleeping for seven hours a night can help you live longer
15 January 2026

The sleep habit that could add years to your life
Sleeping around seven hours a night could significantly extend your life. Researchers analysing data from health insurer Vitality and the London School of Economics found that people who sleep well are ...

Triple-strength slimming jab gets UK approval
15 January 2026

Triple-strength slimming jab gets UK approval following successful trial results
A new, triple-strength dose of the weight-loss injection Wegovy has been approved for use in the UK, in a move that could help patients lose more than a fifth of ...

Coping Through Perimenopause Changes
8 January 2026

Dr. Natalie Geary’s Guide To Coping Through Perimenopause Changes
One day, your skincare routine works, and the next, your cheeks feel sandpaper-dry while your chin acts like a teenager with a late curfew. That whiplash is classic perimenopause, and ...

How to create a Quite Mind Image Andrea Piacquadio/Pexels
8 January 2026

Stop Trying to Fix Yourself: Self-Love Is the Only New Year's Resolution That Matters
Over 4 million young people under 25 in England are on antidepressants, with young women hit hardest. After 35 years studying human behaviour and two decades practising Buddhist meditation, gender ...

Avoid danger foods
30 December 2025

Study suggests Modern diets linked to increased lung cancer risk
Foods that make up as much as half of the average modern diet have now been linked to an increased risk of lung cancer, according to new research. Ultra-processed foods ...

sleep
23 December 2025

When Sleep Stops Being Just a Bad Night
Most people shrug off bad sleep at first. A few rough nights turn into weeks, mornings get heavier and concentration slips out the back door. That’s often when sleep stops ...

Vape - quitting
19 December 2025

Breaking Bad Habits: Why Switching Matters More Than Quitting Cold Turkey
You've done the cold turkey thing before. Lasted a few days, perhaps a couple of weeks. Now you're back to square one, feeling worse because you "messed up" again. Nobody ...

Tinnitus progress made
17 December 2025

New sound therapy shows promise for millions suffering from tinnitus
New sound therapy shows promise for millions suffering from tinnitus Researchers say a new sound therapy could provide relief for millions of people in the UK who suffer from tinnitus, ...

Walk less than 10,000 steps
16 December 2025

Scientists debunk 10,000-step guideline as study finds fewer steps save lives
Scientists debunk 10,000-step guideline as study finds fewer steps save lives Walking far fewer than 10,000 steps a day can significantly cut the risk of early death in older women, ...

Vaping aging teenagers
15 December 2025

Doctors sound alarm as vaping accelerates ageing in teens
Doctors sound alarm as vaping accelerates ageing in teens Teenagers who vape could be ageing their faces by up to a decade, doctors have warned, as growing evidence links e-cigarettes ...

Decluttering image pexels Any lane
12 December 2025

How decluttering your home before Christmas can declutter your mind
There’s something almost magical about the run-up to Christmas. The cosy lights, the smell of cinnamon, the excuses to drink hot chocolate whenever you like. But there’s also the other, ...

Gene editing
9 December 2025

Radical gene-editing approach leads to remission in treatment-resistant leukaemia
Radical gene-editing approach leads to remission in treatment-resistant leukaemia Doctors say a cutting-edge gene-editing therapy has reversed aggressive, previously incurable blood cancers in most patients enrolled in an early clinical ...

Zeus cures your snoring
9 December 2025

'Zeus Sleeps' has the answer to lack of sleep due to poor sleep quality caused by Snoring
Do you keep waking yourself up during the night, is your partner always complaining they could not sleep because your snoring kept them awake during the twilight hours, well we ...

Bed Pilates
8 December 2025

Lasta Bed Pilates: Visible Results Without Leaving Your Bed
Wellness these days is trending away from extremes and toward tiny, doable behaviors you can incorporate into your daily routine. Instead of trying to achieve perfect form in a class ...