Health

A decades-long randomised trial of more than 2,800 adults found that processing-speed cognitive training was associated with an about 25% lower rate of diagnosed dementia over roughly 20 years, while memory and reasoning training did not show a clear reduction.

A long-term study of about 131,000 US health professionals found that moderate daily intake — roughly two to three cups of caffeinated coffee or one to two cups of tea — was associated with a lower risk of dementia, while decaffeinated coffee showed no clear link.

Bethan James died in 2020 after sepsis was not recognised in time, and a BBC investigation found sepsis awareness training is not mandatory at most hospitals in Wales.

Dr Amir Khan said long-term omeprazole use can reduce absorption of vitamin B12, magnesium and calcium, which may cause tiredness or affect bone strength. He reported that people on long-term treatment were advised to have vitamin levels checked and to consult a GP or pharmacist rather than stopping medication suddenly.

Two teenagers were found dead in Dorset in January 2022 after they were arrested on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse images; an inquest has opened to examine the circumstances, including police decisions to release them on bail.

A Manchester NHS trust advertised a fixed-term neonatal nurse role to support families where parents are close relatives; the post is now closed and has prompted public reaction.

A father has pleaded guilty to manslaughter over the death of his six-week-old son, and is due to be sentenced on 12 February.

Becca Good delivered a written statement at a Minneapolis memorial saying she and her partner lived by 'radical kindness'; officials say Renee Good was fatally shot by an ICE agent on January 7.

A study using computer simulations found that beta-sitosterol and succinic acid from aloe vera interact with enzymes linked to Alzheimer's disease, and the authors say laboratory experiments and clinical trials are needed to confirm safety and effectiveness.

Nathaniel Dye, a 40-year-old London music teacher diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer in 2023, died on 29 January; he raised more than £37,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support while campaigning for better screening. The government published its National Cancer Plan days after his death, and routine bowel screening age will be lowered to 50 in April.

Researchers at King's College London found that nitazene synthetic opioids can degrade in postmortem blood samples, and modelling using national mortality data suggests some UK deaths linked to these drugs may have been undercounted by up to a third.

A Daily Mail tool estimates a person's 'liver age' from risk factors, and experts say a score above three years may indicate strain linked to obesity, alcohol, diabetes or viral hepatitis.

Becca Good made her first public appearance at a February 7 memorial in Minneapolis and said she and her late wife Renee lived by what she called 'radical kindness'.

A 9-year-old in Los Feliz had his custom adaptive tricycle stolen and his mother filed a police report; a GoFundMe has raised nearly $8,500.

Dr Mehmet Oz urged Americans to get the measles vaccine as outbreaks spread across several states, with South Carolina reporting hundreds of cases and officials warning the US could lose its measles elimination status.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. praised a Super Bowl ad featuring Mike Tyson discussing his past junk-food addiction and a family loss; the ad directs viewers to RealFood.gov and is sponsored by MAHA Center Inc.

A woman describes losing two stone while taking Mounjaro and then experiencing notable hair shedding; experts and tests discussed possible causes, and the article reports that the shedding later eased and regrowth began.

An Oxford University trial of 88 adults with treatment‑resistant depression found that a high‑fat, low‑carbohydrate ketogenic diet was associated with a significant reduction in depressive symptoms after six weeks; participants continued their usual medication.

Patients and recent research report that the GLP-1 drug Mounjaro has been linked with substantial weight loss and measurable improvement in liver fibrosis for some people with fatty liver disease; the drug is not yet licensed on the NHS for this use and a decision may come this summer.

A recent survey found 53% of menopausal women reported hair loss or scalp problems, and experts link these changes to reduced oestrogen and lower scalp moisture.

Research links regular pleasurable sex with several health and relationship benefits, and large studies report that couples who have sex about once a week tend to report higher relationship satisfaction; the article describes approaches such as scheduling sex, intimacy dates, mutual question-asking, addressing household imbalances and small novelties as ways long-term partners have improved their sexual lives.

About 90% of vision loss is preventable or treatable, experts say, and spending more time outdoors rather than close-up screen use is linked with slower progression of childhood myopia; regular eye examinations help detect age-related eye diseases early.

UNAIDS modelling shows ending AIDS globally by 2030 is achievable with scaled prevention and treatment, but recent UK cuts to Official Development Assistance and a reduced pledge to the Global Fund are constraining support.

The NHS lists seven common signs of ADHD, and clinicians and researchers report increases in diagnoses, referrals and prescriptions in recent years.

U.S. fast-food chains are introducing smaller portions, protein-forward items and dedicated menu options as GLP-1 medication use has risen; some companies report shifts in ordering habits and footfall while analysts expect significant market growth by 2030.

Governor Kathy Hochul signed a law allowing medical aid in dying for New Yorkers with terminal illnesses and an expected prognosis of six months or less. The law includes a five-day waiting period and mandatory mental health evaluations.

Hartlepool Council is considering expanding local schools and working with an external partner to increase SEND provision, and it is awaiting the national SEND White Paper and potential capital funding for 2026–2029.

Researchers reported that ovarian cancer cells fuse with mesothelial cells to form hybrid clusters that travel in abdominal fluid and resist chemotherapy; the team suggested blocking TGF-β1 or preventing cell fusion as possible treatment approaches.

Jon Ruben, 76, was sentenced to 23 years and 10 months after pleading guilty to sexual offences, child cruelty, making indecent images and drug charges related to incidents at a 2025 summer camp; the judge added a licence period that brings the total to 31 years and eight months.

Jon Ruben was sentenced to 23 years and 10 months after admitting he drugged boys with sedative‑laced sweets and sexually abused them at a summer camp; police say the sedatives were sourced online and an investigation into wider offending is ongoing.