Trending Health News
Endometriosis sufferers ‘are not alone’, Chatham woman says
A Chatham woman diagnosed with endometriosis in 2023 is campaigning for a dedicated health hub after experiencing years of delayed diagnosis and dismissive medical care.
Calls for change after fertility appointment inside maternity unit
A woman who underwent a decade-long IVF journey is calling for fertility and gynaecology appointments to be separated from maternity services after experiencing emotional distress during her hospital visit.
Ultra-processed food companies hindering health drives by suing countries, says WHO
The WHO chief says major ultra-processed food corporations are suing governments to block health policies aimed at reducing obesity, with 235 lawsuits filed between 2010 and 2025.
‘It can be isolating’ – how does hot weather impact anxiety?
Elevated temperatures can trigger anxiety and other mental health issues, according to research from Oxford University, with physical sensations from heat mimicking anxiety symptoms.
Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag
Jet lag occurs when your body clock fails to adjust quickly after rapid travel across time zones. Light exposure, exercise, meal timing, and sleep hygiene can help mitigate symptoms, though no cure exists.
‘It can make you psychotic or give you a cardiac arrest’: why are so many children vaping the ‘prison drug’ spice?
Scientists found that 13% of vapes confiscated from children in English schools contained spice, a synthetic drug that can cause psychosis, seizures, and cardiac arrest when vaped.
Leading doctor rebukes NHS chiefs over transplant crisis
A senior NHS doctor has criticized leadership for creating systemic problems in England’s transplant services, including staff burnout, last-minute cancellations, and stagnant transplant volumes over three decades.
All aboard the cervical screening bus: how NHS clinic-on-wheels is saving lives
An NHS mobile cervical screening clinic operating as a bus is expanding across northern England, aiming to increase screening rates among women who face barriers to traditional healthcare appointments.
Everything the Trump administration did on health care last week
The Trump administration signed an executive order remaking the federal vaccine agenda last week, while health officials addressed various healthcare matters including private equity oversight and Epic’s leadership challenges.
NI health: Resident doctors begin strike action over pay
Resident doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour strike on Monday over pay disputes, with consultants and specialist doctors having walked out the previous week in unprecedented industrial action.
‘We need to talk about how difficult it is’: why one couple are pinning surrogacy hopes on Mexico
A gay couple pursuing surrogacy has turned to Mexico after facing years of costly delays and failed attempts in the UK, where regulatory frameworks differ significantly from commercial models abroad.
Existing care workers could be exempt from UK’s tough new immigration rules
UK care sector workers could receive exemptions from toughened immigration rules under proposals being considered by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, who is accelerating plans for a National Care Service.
Black people’s risk factors for stroke ‘rising faster than for white people’
Stroke risk factors including high blood pressure and diabetes are rising faster among Black people compared with white people, according to research from King’s College London analyzing 30 years of data.
Bird flu vaccine trial begins against potential pandemic strain
The UK has begun the first volunteer trial of an mRNA vaccine targeting H5N1 bird flu, recruiting 4,000 participants from high-risk groups including poultry workers and those over 65.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have developed an AI-designed vaccine targeting multiple coronaviruses, marking the first time an AI-engineered antigen has been tested in humans.
Cheltenham A&E to remain open as doctors’ strike called off
Cheltenham General Hospital’s A&E will remain open after doctors called off a planned four-day strike following a new government pay offer to resident physicians.
Machine could make more donated lungs suitable for transplant
A machine that keeps organs viable outside the body could rescue four in five donated lungs currently wasted in England and Wales, according to draft guidance recommending its NHS use over four years.
Hundreds of thousands of women use free morning-after pill service at pharmacies
Nearly 305,000 doses of emergency contraception were dispensed through a new free pharmacy service in England between October 2025 and March 2026, eliminating the need for GP appointments.
After PCOS became PMOS, there’s hope for new awareness among Black and Latina women
A condition previously known as polycystic ovarian syndrome was recently renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome to better reflect its symptoms and improve recognition among Black and Latina women, who experience double the prevalence compared to white women.
From ‘lost cause’ to gold rush: Biotechs swarm to cure AATD
Multiple biotechs are competing to develop gene-editing treatments for alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, a rare genetic liver disorder, with analysts estimating a multibillion-dollar market opportunity.
What do heatwaves do to the body and who is most at risk?
Heatwaves can cause heat exhaustion and heatstroke by affecting blood pressure and the body’s cooling mechanisms. Older people, babies, young children, and those with certain health conditions face greater risk.
FEATURED
Health Articles
Why Was Toxic Algae Everywhere This Summer?
Bacteria often proliferate in stagnant, warm bodies of water, which is sometimes a part of natural ecosystems. Other times, however, this development can be harmful to humans, animals and plants. Toxic algae blooms are a recurring problem that could get worse if...
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,...
Assisted Living Options for People With Disabilities
If you’re faced with some kind of disability, then you’re all too familiar with the unfair physical limits that have been placed on your body. You may find it difficult to do tasks that many other people consider simple and take for granted. Depending on the severity...
With Anxiety Disorders at All-Time High, Positive Thinking is Much-Needed
Exploring the Power of Positive Thinking in a World of Anxiety Stress, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues are at an all-time high in American society. The data continues to reveal a bleak picture for the future and something must happen, lest society...