Health

People in Minnesota avoiding medical care
2 February 2026

People in Minnesota avoiding medical care amid fears of detention or deportation
People in Minnesota are avoiding medical care amid growing fears of detention or deportation, health leaders and community organisations have warned. Reports from across the state suggest that people who have ...

Weight loss jab users warned of potential pancreas risk
30 January 2026

Weight loss jab users warned of potential pancreas risk
People using popular weight-loss injections such as Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro are being urged to stay alert for symptoms of a rare but potentially serious condition affecting the pancreas. The Medicines ...

Do not ignore the signs
29 January 2026

When Feeling “Off” Stops Being Just a Phase
Most people know what it feels like to be a little off. Maybe you wake up tired even after a full night’s sleep, struggle to focus during the day, or ...

Experts urge greater mental health awareness to spot OCD symptoms early
28 January 2026

OCD diagnosis has more than tripled in a decade among young people in the UK
Rates of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) among young people in England have more than tripled in a decade, according to mental health experts. OCD now ranks as the second-most common mental ...

Menopause linked to loss of grey matter in the brain
28 January 2026

Menopause linked to loss of grey matter in the brain that may raise dementia risk
Women may lose grey matter in their brains during the menopause, a change that could help explain why they are more likely than men to develop dementia later in life, ...

AI-guided robotic tools could allow doctors to diagnose lung cancer faster and more accurately
27 January 2026

NHS trials AI and robots to detect lung cancer weeks earlier
Artificial intelligence and robotic technology are being trialled by the NHS to speed up cancer diagnosis. Under the pilot programme, AI software analyses lung scans to identify suspicious nodules, which ...

India reports outbreak of deadly virus with ​'epidemic potential​'
26 January 2026

India reports outbreak of deadly virus with ​'epidemic potential​'
Health authorities in India are responding to a confirmed outbreak of Nipah virus (NiV), a rare but deadly infection that has no cure and is considered a high-risk pathogen by ...

A womans journey - image pexels-rdne
26 January 2026

The Hidden Cost of the ‘Perfect Marriage’: One Woman's Journey from Depression to Self-Discovery
In her thirties and forties, Flower looked like a woman who had “made it”: long marriage, successful career, financial security and three grown sons. Inside, she was breaking. In a ...

New study directly links higher BMI to increased dementia risk
23 January 2026

New study directly links higher BMI to increased dementia risk
Obesity in middle age could directly cause dementia later in life by quietly damaging the brain over decades, according to a new study that experts say provides the strongest evidence ...

A sufficient amount of Vitamin D can ward off the flu
23 January 2026

Vitamin D deficiency associated with higher risk of hospital admission
Vitamin D protects people against the flu. A study has revealed that those with a severe vitamin D deficiency were 33% more likely to be hospitalised with a respiratory tract infection ...

Researchers say vitamin D deficiency may increase the risk of serious respiratory illness, including flu and pneumonia.
22 January 2026

Vitamin D deficiency increases risk of flu and hospitalisation
Low levels of vitamin D may increase the risk of being hospitalised with flu and other respiratory infections. A study led by the University of Surrey found a clear association between ...

Active sim racing workouts burn calories, and lift mood, making it a fun alternative to gyms
21 January 2026

Sim racing burns same amount of calories as a McDonald's cheeseburger in an hour
One hour of sim racing could burn as many calories as some of your favourite guilty pleasures, including a McDonald’s cheeseburger, a jam-filled doughnut, or two glasses of wine. Research cited ...

Superdrug is handing out free at-home health MOT kits to help Londoners battle winter bugs
20 January 2026

Superdrug offers £1m of free health MOTs to help Brits battle winter illnesses
Superdrug is rolling out more than £1 million worth of free at-home health MOT kits as winter illnesses continue to overwhelm NHS services. The high street pharmacy chain will distribute more ...

Amazon confirms outbreak of TB at UK warehouse
19 January 2026

Amazon confirms outbreak of TB at UK warehouse
Amazon has confirmed that several cases of tuberculosis were detected at one of its largest UK warehouses, prompting health officials to carry out testing among staff. The online retail giant said ...

Scientists dispute the methods used to link microplastics to human health risks
16 January 2026

Scientists question evidence behind microplastics health claims
Scientists are raising serious doubts about widely reported claims that microplastics are accumulating in human organs and causing severe health harm, citing major flaws in the methods used to detect ...

Walking an extra five minutes a day could cut early death risk
15 January 2026

Five-minute daily walk linked to longevity
Just five extra minutes of walking a day could significantly reduce the risk of dying early. Large-scale research published in The Lancet suggests small increases in daily physical activity can cut ...

Brain during an MRI exam simulation
15 January 2026

Hidden heart damage in midlife linked to higher dementia risk
Middle-aged adults with hidden heart damage could be unknowingly increasing their risk of dementia decades later, a major British study has found. Researchers at University College London (UCL) discovered that people ...

Christmas dinner could affect your medication
15 January 2026

Eat, Drink, Beware: Seasonal treats may interfere with common medications
Common Christmas foods could put patients at serious risk if combined with prescribed medications. Pharmacists are warning that traditional festive feasts and drinks, from Brussels sprouts to cranberry juice, could dangerously ...

Canada loses its measles-free status as outbreaks spread and vaccination rates fall
15 January 2026

Canada loses measles-free status amid rising outbreaks
Canada has officially lost its measles-free status as outbreaks continue to spread across the country. The highly contagious virus has surged amid falling childhood vaccination rates, affecting communities across North ...

Type 1 diabetes is more aggressive in young children
15 January 2026

Type 1 diabetes more severe in young children, study finds
Scientists have uncovered why type 1 diabetes progresses more aggressively in young children. The study, published in Science Advances, shows the pancreas is still developing in early childhood, particularly under the ...

Avian flu concerns rise as cases prompt tighter controls
15 January 2026

Clucking Hell! Avian flu prompts wildlife centres to halt rescues
Avian flu concerns are mounting in Nottinghamshire after the first confirmed local case triggered strict controls and forced wildlife centres to halt rescues. The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) confirmed ...

An animated woman checking her breast
15 January 2026

Smart bra could spot breast cancer sooner
A wearable device that fits inside a bra may detect breast cancer earlier in women who are at higher risk of late diagnosis. The prototype "smart bra" - developed by researchers ...

Government accused of 'scandalous cover-up' over data
15 January 2026

Government accused of 'scandalous cover-up' over data that may link Covid jab to excess deaths
The UK's public health watchdog has been accused of a "cover-up" after ruling that it will not publish data that could show whether Covid vaccines are linked to excess deaths, ...

Cancer diagnosis delays for learning-disabled patients
15 January 2026

Patients with learning disabilities face severe delays in cancer diagnosis
People with learning disabilities are being diagnosed with cancer too late, new research has found. A major analysis by The University of Manchester and The Christie hospital reveals that learning-disabled patients ...