Health

A bowel cancer survivor says the government's National Cancer Plan stresses earlier diagnosis and extra testing but gives little detail on long-term survivorship care.

New Mexico lawmakers approved a measure directing the state Indian Affairs Department and the Commission on the Status of Women to investigate forced and coerced sterilizations of Native American women, with findings due to the governor by the end of 2027.

Two-year-old Domenico has died after receiving a donor heart that the family’s lawyer said arrived frost-damaged, and prosecutors have opened an investigation with six medical staff under formal inquiry.

A neurologist listed five routine appointments—blood pressure, vision, dental, vaccination and hearing checks—that can help preserve brain health and delay dementia, and experts say many dementia risk factors are modifiable.

A Southampton-led clinical trial is testing a specialist medical tampon to collect samples for earlier detection of ovarian cancer, and the study is funded by The Eve Appeal.

New figures show the NHS delivered 1.8 million extra dental treatments over seven months, and the government is broadening its target so Integrated Care Boards can offer all dental appointments rather than a narrow clinical definition of 'urgent'.

A UK clinical trial will test whether a tampon can detect early signs of ovarian cancer by analysing vaginal fluid, recruiting 250 women with BRCA gene changes.

Leaked plans in England propose changes to how SEND support and EHCPs are managed, and the Schools White Paper is expected in the coming days.

A US patient who had used weekly compounded semaglutide injections switched to the FDA-approved daily Wegovy pill in January and reported about 8lb lost in the first month; the pill became available in US pharmacies on January 5 and prescriptions rose rapidly.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Vanda Pharmaceuticals' antipsychotic pill Bysanti (milsaperidone) for schizophrenia and acute bipolar I disorder, and Vanda said it expects a U.S. launch in the third quarter.

Chris Kennedy says he turned himself in to CrimeStoppers after robbing a corner store and was later jailed; he has since pursued higher education and returned to competitive powerlifting.

Researchers report a blood test that measures plasma p-tau217 and can estimate the age when a person may begin showing Alzheimer's symptoms, with an average margin of error of three to four years.

Chronic pain affects an estimated 28 million people in the UK and is reported more often by women. An early-stage animal study published in Science Immunology reports a hormonal and immune-cell difference that may help explain why pain can last longer in females.

US researchers report a nasal‑spray 'universal' vaccine that, in animal tests, kept lung immune cells on a heightened state and reduced viral passage for about three months; human trials are planned.

Eric Dane, 53, died ten months after announcing an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis diagnosis and spent his last months fundraising and campaigning for ALS research and awareness.

A care assistant was sentenced to 21 years after pleading guilty to multiple sexual offences against elderly residents and to possessing indecent images; the court imposed an extended licence, a sexual harm prevention order and lifetime sex offender registration.

A care assistant pleaded guilty to nine counts of rape and to charges of making indecent images and was sentenced to 21 years; police say investigations continue and have appealed for any other victims to come forward.

A South African couple who drank large amounts of full‑fat cola and ate high‑calorie foods changed their diet and worked with a medical team, losing about 264kg (around 40 stone) between them; their 10‑year‑old son also lost weight.

Researchers report that low-oxygen conditions make red blood cells take up more glucose, lowering blood sugar in mice, and that a drug called HypoxyStat reproduced this effect and normalized high blood sugar in diabetic mice.

The Care Quality Commission raised Elmcroft Care Home's rating from inadequate to good after an inspection carried out between 17 December 2025 and 8 January; inspectors reported improvements and positive feedback from relatives and staff.

NHS England data shows 510,165 people had a recorded dementia diagnosis on 31 January 2026, a fall of 2,301 since 31 December 2025; 34,524 of those recorded were diagnosed before age 65.

Around 9.4 million people in the UK are thought to be living with anxiety or another mental health condition, and experts say some common behaviours — including social withdrawal, irregular sleep, heavy alcohol or caffeine use, and prolonged inactivity — can worsen symptoms. Evidence-based treatments such as talking therapies, medications and exercise are reported to help many people, and a public campaign is encouraging therapy uptake on the NHS.

Researchers and dental experts reported links between oral health and a range of systemic conditions, and dentists in the article emphasised regular check-ups and careful brushing technique.

An oncology dietitian told the Daily Mail that diets rich in plant-based foods and specific items — including lentils, shiitake mushrooms, oily fish, garlic, citrus, kefir and turmeric — are associated in research with biological effects that may lower cancer risk.

Research by the charity Sense reports many parents of disabled children are paying thousands a year for private therapies because SEND support and some Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs) are delayed or do not meet needs; the government says it will set out reforms in an upcoming schools white paper.

The UK Health Security Agency reported 16 new measles cases in Enfield and 10 in Haringey this week, taking London's total to 88 so far this year. Most reported cases are in children under 10.

A study published in Science reports a nasal‑spray approach that leaves lung macrophages in a heightened state of readiness and, in animal experiments, reduced viral entry by about 100‑ to 1,000‑fold and lasted around three months.

Hailey Bieber said a 2022 mini-stroke and later heart surgery made her more vigilant about her body and still leaves her feeling nervous.

Researchers analysed tumours and healthy tissue from nearly 500 pet cats across five countries and found genetic changes in several feline cancers that resemble those seen in humans, notably mammary carcinomas with frequent FBXW7 and PIK3CA alterations.

More than 60 health bodies and charities have written to Northern Ireland's leaders urging introduction of minimum unit pricing after official figures showed alcohol-specific deaths rose from 219 in 2014 to 397 in 2024, an increase of 81%.