by News Feed Editor | Aug 9, 2026 | Health
England’s north-south life expectancy gap has widened despite record longevity nationally, with people in northern regions experiencing higher rates of heart disease, cancer, and substance-related deaths.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 9, 2026 | Health
A new study warns that NHS breast cancer screening criteria for women under 50 are too narrow, missing up to 95% of those at higher risk, as current guidelines focus only on inherited genes rather than lifestyle factors.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 9, 2026 | Health
A new clinical trial found antihistamines and colchicine provided modest fatigue reduction for long Covid patients, though researchers note it is not a cure.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 9, 2026 | Health
Research indicates that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking during ages 45-65 associates with nearly 13 additional dementia-free years.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 8, 2026 | Health
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledges to use his political capital to reform the crumbling social care system, warning that without action the NHS could collapse under the strain.
by News Feed Editor | Aug 8, 2026 | Health
Experts say new HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce global infections by 41% in some regions, but US foreign aid cuts threaten access for vulnerable populations.