by News Feed Editor | Jul 29, 2026 | Health
Children in England’s poorest areas are 40% more likely to be hospitalized for respiratory infections than those in the least deprived areas, according to NHS data analysis highlighting air pollution’s health impact.
by News Feed Editor | Jul 29, 2026 | Health
Shingles cases are rising sharply among millennials and younger adults, with women aged 30 to 49 experiencing more than doubled rates between 1998 and 2017, contrary to expectations that the virus primarily affects older populations.
by News Feed Editor | Jul 29, 2026 | Health
England’s north-south life expectancy gap has widened despite record longevity overall, with northern regions seeing little improvement while southern areas gained nearly a year, according to the King’s Fund.
by News Feed Editor | Jul 29, 2026 | Health
A woman diagnosed with endometriosis after 17 years says medical dismissal left her with permanent nerve damage. She now performs in a stage adaptation of The Secret Garden that explores medical gaslighting.
by News Feed Editor | Jul 29, 2026 | Health
England is experiencing a notable rise in type 2 diabetes diagnoses among women in their 20s, largely attributed to increasing obesity rates since the pandemic, according to Imperial College London researchers.
by News Feed Editor | Jul 29, 2026 | Health
Research finds over 16 million people in England and Wales live too far from 24/7 defibrillators to receive timely help during cardiac arrest, creating significant health access disparities.