Trending Health News
Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years
A study of thousands of Americans found that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding type 2 diabetes, and not smoking in midlife was associated with nearly 13 additional years living without dementia.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
A planned closure of Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E department has been averted after the British Medical Association suspended a four-day resident doctor strike following a new government pay offer.
HIV prevention drug could reduce cases globally but USAID cuts prevent access, say experts
New HIV prevention drug lenacapavir could reduce global infections by up to 41%, but US foreign aid cuts are limiting access in vulnerable populations, experts warn.
The real reason child vaccination rates are falling
Childhood vaccination rates in Britain have declined significantly over the past 15 years, with experts attributing the drop primarily to reduced contact between parents and healthcare providers rather than anti-vaccine sentiment.
Women must not be put under pressure to have ‘ideal birth’, says Yvette Cooper
New Health Secretary Yvette Cooper promises root-and-branch maternity reforms, rejecting pressure on women to pursue an ‘ideal birth’ and committing to binding national standards.
Millions in England face longer waits for mental health care as NHS providers plan cuts
More than two-thirds of NHS mental health providers in England plan to cut services and reduce staff this year, forcing millions to face longer waits for care.
Children as young as nine hurt in growing number of e-scooter crashes
Three UK trauma centers have treated 477 children under 16 with e-scooter injuries since 2019, with annual cases rising to nearly 150 by 2024, prompting calls for stricter safety regulations.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination program targeting one million teenagers and young adults is launching to address meningitis B infection concerns. The disease causes serious illness and requires urgent medical attention if symptoms develop.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has begun a clinical trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting the H5N1 bird flu strain, recruiting 4,000 volunteers from high-risk groups as a precautionary pandemic preparedness measure.
Rising numbers of younger midwives quitting NHS in England, data shows
Over 1,600 midwives under 35 left the NHS in 2025-26, more than half of all resignations, as burnout and staffing pressures drive early-career departures from maternity services.
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 is campaigning for a dedicated wellbeing hub to support women and girls with reproductive health conditions in the Medway area.
Mammalian meat allergy: The allergy that can make daily activities deadly
A teenager in Australia died from tick-induced mammalian meat allergy after eating a beef sausage, marking the first known death from the condition. Scientists warn the allergy, though preventable, can be unexpectedly triggered and pose serious health risks.
Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise
A large Danish study found that prolonged exposure to road traffic noise is associated with increased risk of Parkinson’s disease, with a 3% rise in risk for every 11.5dB increase in noise levels.
Evidence lacking for Oxevision monitoring tech, inquiry hears
An inquiry examining mental health deaths in Essex heard evidence that monitoring technology widely used in psychiatric wards lacks strong independent safety evidence.
A new, separate outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials are investigating a new cyclospora outbreak, announcing 72 additional cases as the country simultaneously battles the largest recorded outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite with over 4,000 confirmed cases.
First person gets new experimental vaccine for Bundibugyo species of Ebola
A 37-year-old British volunteer became the first person to receive an experimental Ebola vaccine developed using technology from a Covid jab, as researchers test protection against the Bundibugyo species.
FDA advisory panel narrowly rejects compounding of one peptide, backs two others
An FDA advisory panel voted to recommend allowing compounding pharmacies to manufacture two peptides while rejecting a third, advancing health secretary Kennedy’s push to increase access to unapproved compounds.
What is UV, why is it dangerous and how can you protect yourself?
As extreme heat is forecast across the UK this week, UV levels are expected to be high in many areas. While some UV exposure is necessary for vitamin D production, excessive exposure can cause skin cancer and other health damage.
Relationship OCD convinced me I’d cheat on my boyfriend
Relationship OCD is a distinct form of obsessive compulsive disorder involving persistent intrusive doubts about romantic relationships that cause significant distress and compulsive behaviors, affecting an estimated 1.2% of the UK population.
Twelve days nursing my father in the ‘dying room’ taught me the value of planning for death
An author reflects on her father’s 12-day unconscious decline in a hospital’s dying room, highlighting how his advance health directive guided medical decisions and the critical importance of end-of-life planning for families.
Women’s pain normalised in NHS, Cardiff health summit told
A health summit in Wales addressed how women’s pain is frequently dismissed as normal within the NHS, with speakers calling for strengthened women’s voices in healthcare design and service delivery.
FEATURED
Health Articles
Why Vitamin C is Your Skin’s Best Friend
When you think about Vitamin C and how it can benefit your health, you may naturally think about its ability to boost your immune system and help protect you from colds, the flu and other bugs. While this water soluble vitamin, which is also known as ascorbic acid,...
What City Has the Most Pedestrian Fatalities?
From 2008 to 2017, drivers hit and killed 49,340 people who were pedestrians in the United States. That's over 13 people a day, or one individual every hour and 46 minutes. This number of people is the equivalent of a huge jet filled with passengers crashing, killing...
This History of Essure: A Contraceptive Calamity
Women all across the world have been harmed by Essure, which was originally marketed as the easiest and least invasive method of female sterilization. As the sole non-surgical sterilization method approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Essure was...
Tips for Better Recovery from Laser Tattoo Removal
Do you find that you’re no longer in love with a tattoo on your body? You’re not alone in wanting to get a piece of ink removed. An estimated 25% of people who get a tattoo grow to regret it in some way. Many opt to cover it or expand upon it, but some prefer to...