Neuroscientist: 7 Habits That Harm Your Mental Health
A UK-based neuroscientist identifies common daily routines including morning phone checking and irregular sleep that create anxiety and hinder wellbeing.
Category : Health
MHRA: Small Pancreatitis Risk with Weight-Loss Jabs
The UK medicines regulator updates guidance after increased reports of acute pancreatitis linked to GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy and Mounjaro, affecting about one in 100 patients.
Winter Storm Injury Warnings from Doctors
Emergency physicians highlight three major injury categories during icy conditions and offer practical advice including penguin walking and ice safety measures to avoid hospital visits.
Genetics Key to 50% of Human Lifespan Variation, Study Finds
Scientists have discovered that genetics could account for 50% of the variation in human lifespan, challenging previous underestimates and highlighting the role of biological ageing over external factors.
Surgeons Banned After Billionaire Dies in Penis Surgery
Two surgeons have been permanently banned from practicing medicine after Belgian-Israeli diamond dealer Ehud Arye Laniado died during a penis enlargement procedure at a Paris clinic.
NHS: 25% of Young Adults Miss HPV Cancer Vaccine
The NHS issues a stark warning that one in four people born before 2001 are leaving school without the HPV vaccine, heightening their risk of developing severe cancers in adulthood.
AstraZeneca's £11bn China Investment After UK Row
Britain's largest pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca reveals a major $15bn investment in China during Keir Starmer's visit, months after scaling back UK expansion plans amid government disputes.
Biohacker Bryan Johnson Slams AG1 Supplements
Biohacker Bryan Johnson criticises AG1 supplements, citing a 2024 clinical trial showing no significant benefits. He recommends cheaper alternatives like chicory inulin and resistant starch.
Motorcycling as Mindfulness: Riding Demands Presence
Clinical psychologist explores how motorcycle riding creates mindfulness through intense focus, reducing stress hormones and improving situational awareness without traditional meditation.
Jesy Nelson's Anger Over Twins' SMA Diagnosis
Little Mix star Jesy Nelson reveals her twins' Spinal Muscular Atrophy diagnosis, expressing anger that her experience was needed for the condition to be taken seriously.
Cancer May Protect Brain from Alzheimer's via Protein
New research reveals tumours release cystatin-C protein that crosses blood-brain barrier, activating brain's immune cells to clear Alzheimer's-linked amyloid plaques in mice.
Nurses Reject NHS Apology Over Changing Room Dispute
Eight female nurses from Darlington Memorial Hospital have refused to accept an apology from health chiefs after a tribunal found they were forced to share changing facilities with a transgender colleague, creating a hostile environment.
Only Nine Nations Have Clear Dental Antibiotic Guidelines
A new study reveals that just nine countries worldwide have established guidelines for dentists prescribing antibiotics, raising concerns about antibiotic resistance and inconsistent treatment approaches.
National Medicines Database Plan to Reduce Medication Risks
The Australian government announces a two-stage reform to create a National Medicines Record, aiming to reduce unsafe medication use, stockpiling, and doctor shopping through better tracking.
HPV Vaccine Uptake Gap Puts 1 in 4 School Leavers at Risk
New data reveals one in four UK students leave secondary school without the HPV vaccine, significantly increasing their vulnerability to cervical, mouth and throat cancers despite NHS efforts.
UK Seizes £4m in Illegal Dermal Fillers
The MHRA has confiscated over 27,000 units of unlicensed dermal fillers since 2020, valued at up to £4 million, with a sharp rise in seizures in 2023.
Teen's Pain After Surgery by Disgraced GOSH Surgeon Jabbar
James Wood, 19, endured severe pain and long-term harm from surgery by Yaser Jabbar at Great Ormond Street Hospital, with a report citing poor surgical skill affecting nearly 100 children.
Aspirin Fails to Prevent Cancer, May Increase Death Risk
Landmark Australian study finds daily low-dose aspirin provides no cancer prevention benefits for older adults and may elevate mortality risk from the disease.
Scrapping Non-Crime Hate Recording 'Disaster for Disabled'
Campaigners warn that ending police recording of non-crime hate incidents in England and Wales will harm disabled people by removing vital intelligence on escalating abuse patterns.
Pakistan Nipah Virus Alert and Imran Khan Hospitalised
Pakistan implements Nipah virus screening for arrivals amid global health concerns, while former PM Imran Khan is rushed to hospital from prison. Other global stories include Antarctic glacier threats and AI tourism.
Blood Test Breakthrough for Early Parkinson's Detection
Swedish researchers discover blood markers that reveal Parkinson's disease years before symptoms appear, potentially enabling earlier diagnosis and treatment.
Dr Saboor Mir: NHS Doctor Who Saw Partition Horrors
Dr Saboor Mir, an NHS ophthalmologist and GP for over 40 years, passed away at 94. He moved from Pakistan to the UK in the 1960s after surviving the partition of India.
Dempsey: Eric Dane's ALS Makes Acting Return 'Impossible'
Patrick Dempsey shares a heartbreaking update on former Grey's Anatomy co-star Eric Dane's battle with ALS, revealing the disease has made a professional reunion 'virtually impossible'.
Nipah Virus Outbreak: Virologists Assess Pandemic Risk
Leading UK virologists provide expert analysis on the Nipah virus outbreak in India, assessing transmission risks, fatality rates, and the likelihood of global spread.
Baldness Ruled Disability in Landmark VAT Case
A groundbreaking Upper Tribunal decision has officially recognised severe hair loss in women as a disability, exempting specialist wigs from VAT in a £277,000 tax dispute.
Personality Quiz: Which Houseplant Matches You Best?
Research shows one in five plant owners chat to their greenery daily. Take our fun six-question quiz to discover which houseplant perfectly complements your personality traits.
MHRA Seizes £4m in Illegal Dermal Fillers
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency has confiscated over 27,000 unlicensed dermal filler units since 2020, warning they pose serious health risks including disfigurement and infection.
UK Dementia Cases to Hit Two Million by 2050
Experts warn dementia cases in the UK could surge to nearly two million by 2050, increasing pressure on health services and highlighting urgent need for better care and research.
Brits Demand Action on Ultra-Processed Foods
New research reveals two-thirds of Brits want clearer government guidelines on healthy eating, amid widespread confusion about ultra-processed foods and nutrition.
Man Lives Without Lungs for Two Days Using Artificial System
A 33-year-old patient survived for two days without lungs thanks to an artificial system while awaiting a double lung transplant, marking a medical breakthrough.
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