Health

Jelly Roll says he lost roughly 300 pounds over nearly four years by increasing walking and running, prioritising higher-protein meals, and using saunas and cold plunges, and he reports not using Ozempic.

A Florida couple has filed a lawsuit after genetic tests showed their newborn is not genetically related to them; the clinic says it is cooperating with an investigation.

An inquest concluded that a shortage of specialist mental health beds and poor communication between agencies contributed to the death of 16-year-old Ellame Ford‑Dunn after she absconded from an acute paediatric ward in March 2022; the coroner said she will issue a prevention of future deaths report.

Officials say two-year-old Xielo Maruziva fell into the River Soar on 18 February 2024 while on a walk with two aunts; his body was found nearly four months later and an inquest is ongoing.

Resident doctors in England voted 93% in favour of continuing industrial action, with a 53% turnout, giving the BMA a six-month mandate to call strikes; no dates have been announced.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a complete response letter declining approval of Aquestive's oral treatment Anaphylm over packaging and labeling concerns rather than efficacy; the company says it has revised packaging and instructions and expects to resubmit as early as the third quarter of 2026.

Susai Jesu, born in Tamil Nadu, was consecrated archbishop of Keewatin-Le Pas on Jan. 26 and will oversee about 49,000 Catholics across northern Manitoba and Saskatchewan; he says his first priority is to spend time building relationships with Indigenous communities.

University Hospital Southampton said staff moved about 200 patients to safety after a fire in the endoscopy unit; no one was injured.

A retrospective study found that a blood test combining four markers (CA19-9, THBS2, ANPEP and PIGR) identified pancreatic cancer about 92% of the time; researchers say further testing in larger, prediagnostic populations is needed before any screening use.

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is due to reopen after being closed since mid‑2024 under a delayed clause of last year’s ceasefire deal; many Palestinians stranded on both sides hope to reunite with family or travel for urgent medical care while details of how crossings will operate remain unclear.

A longevity doctor outlines a sleep-focused routine, saying late sugary or carbohydrate-rich meals and nighttime fluids can disrupt melatonin and that morning natural sunlight before 10am supports circadian regulation.

Blood Cancer UK, Lymphoma Action and Anthony Nolan have formally appealed NICE's decision to recommend against continued NHS use of Tecartus for mantle cell lymphoma; NICE says patients who have already started the treatment may complete it and will review the appeal through its established process.

A Scottish Parliament committee has urged urgent action to reduce long waits for autism and ADHD assessments, and the Scottish government has announced an extra £3.4m to improve access to neurodevelopmental support.

A £1.1m Rosetta Stone study at Imperial College will analyse immune and microbiome markers in people with Long Covid and ME/CFS; the three-year project will study 250 people with each condition alongside matched healthy controls.

A Glasgow man who received a heart transplant in March 2023 completed a more than 110km trek across the Sahara two years later to raise funds for homelessness charity Crisis, and has raised almost £11,500.

Fraser Wilson, who received a heart transplant in March 2023, completed more than 110km across the Moroccan Sahara last November to raise funds for the charity Crisis and has so far raised almost £11,500.

Research cited in the article says only 4% of UK adults meet the 30g daily fibre recommendation and the average intake is about 16.4g; a nutritionist worked with Ryvita to produce seven high‑fibre snack ideas that each deliver roughly 12–18g of fibre.

Animal welfare and veterinary experts identify ten 'extreme conformations' — including flat faces, stubby legs and bulging eyes — that they report increase health risks in many popular breeds. The Royal Veterinary College and the All‑Party Parliamentary Group for Animal Welfare helped develop an Innate Health Assessment checklist to flag these traits.

Lucy Letby's parents visited a police station in March 2017 to complain that hospital doctors were making her a 'scapegoat', and they have criticised a Netflix documentary that shows bodycam footage of her arrests.

Anna hoped for a second child but experienced secondary infertility, which affected her mood and relationships; therapy helped her reframe family expectations and develop ways to manage difficult social conversations.

King Charles made a surprise visit to a Sandringham parkrun ahead of World Cancer Day, and the appearance came hours after the US Department of Justice released another tranche of Epstein-related documents that include images reported as involving Prince Andrew.

Nutritionists told the Guardian that protein bars can be a convenient option but are best used sparingly, and they recommend choosing bars with recognizable ingredients while noting many bars contain sugars and artificial additives.

An event at Jersey Library on Wednesday will bring people affected by cancer together with health professionals and support organisations; a free expert panel on prevention and early diagnosis is scheduled.

Police say a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder after a 50-year-old woman was found with stab wounds and was pronounced dead in Willesden; the suspect remains in custody and the Met says there is no indication of a wider risk.

Experts say the menopause market has expanded to include apps, wearable cooling devices and supplements, and researchers have warned that unregulated companies may be exploiting limited reliable guidance.

All 23 NHS Urgent Dental Access Centres are now operating across North East and North Cumbria, and the network has seen more than 41,000 patients since the first pilot sites opened in 2024.

New analyses from the French NutriNet-Santé study linked higher intakes of some food preservatives to increased risks of breast and prostate cancer and to type 2 diabetes; the article outlines seven food swaps away from products that often contain these preservatives.

The article reports that fatty liver is increasingly common in the UK and that early-stage disease may respond to dietary and lifestyle changes; it cites studies linking coffee, berries and a Mediterranean-style diet with improved liver markers.

Experts and campaigners say treating more people with dementia in virtual 'hospital at home' wards can prevent deterioration linked to hospital stays and may save the NHS millions; reporting states discharge delays for dementia patients cost the NHS £328 million and used half a million bed‑days last year.

The article outlines medicines and non-drug therapies used in the UK to manage dementia symptoms, and describes practical and legal steps often taken after diagnosis.