by News Feed Editor | Jul 27, 2026 | Health
The UK’s healthy life expectancy has declined to 60.7 years for men and 60.9 for women, falling below the state pension age, while most other wealthy nations have seen improvements.
by News Feed Editor | Jul 27, 2026 | Health
England will ban sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s beginning April next year, citing health concerns including anxiety, sleep disruption, and educational impacts.
by News Feed Editor | Jul 27, 2026 | Health
An Australian woman gave birth to rare naturally conceived identical quadruplets delivered via caesarean section, with medical specialists estimating such pregnancies occur at roughly one in 15 million cases.
by News Feed Editor | Jul 27, 2026 | Health
The Senate committee advanced a bill proposing warning labels on ultra-processed foods and bans on junk food advertisements targeting children, drawing unusual bipartisan support amid shifting political dynamics.
by News Feed Editor | Jul 27, 2026 | Health
A US private equity firm, TPG, has acquired Optum UK, which operates the electronic patient record system used by over half of English GP practices, handling millions of NHS patient records amid concerns about data security and limited public oversight.
by News Feed Editor | Jul 27, 2026 | Health
Research shows vaccinated women face almost zero cervical cancer deaths before age 30, raising questions about whether traditional screening remains necessary for this population.