Health

A Nature Reviews Endocrinology review outlines several reasons for the overlap between diabetes mellitus and thyroid dysfunction, including detection bias, shared risk factors (ageing, obesity, insulin resistance) and possible effects of endocrine-disrupting chemicals. The article also notes that TSH elevations seen in people with obesity often fall after substantial weight loss and that the link differs between T1DM (autoimmune) and T2DM (metabolic/insulin-resistance related).

The UK Health Security Agency says adenovirus is likely to infect most people in the UK before age 10, and infections typically cause mild, cold-like symptoms that appear two days to two weeks after exposure.

A neurologist on TikTok listed three lifestyle changes — prioritising consistent sleep, a regular daily routine, and dancing — that he says can support brain health and referenced research linking dance to lower dementia risk.

A Health Services Safety Investigations Body probe found corridor care was regularly used in NHS hospitals, and some trusts have installed plug sockets, call bells and communication systems in corridors; the report calls for a nationally agreed definition of temporary care environments.

A widow from south Wales is campaigning for a legal right to have tumour tissue frozen after surgery following her husband's death from glioblastoma; the issue will be discussed in a Westminster Hall debate.

The article describes Juice Plus+ Super‑Biome Probiotic + Prebiotic as a two‑step daily regimen of a probiotic capsule and a prebiotic drink mix intended to support digestion and reduce occasional bloating, and it notes some users report increased energy and less bloating.

A Cochrane review of 73 studies found exercise produced a moderate reduction in depressive symptoms compared with no treatment or placebo, and in analyses of 10 trials exercise appeared comparable to psychological therapies; evidence comparing exercise with antidepressants was limited and of low certainty.

Researchers recovered tiny DNA traces from a red-chalk drawing called "Holy Child" and from letters linked to da Vinci's family, and some Y-chromosome markers match a Tuscan-linked lineage, but the material cannot be conclusively attributed to Leonardo da Vinci.

A review of about 30 real-world agricultural soil remediation projects (some up to 15 years) found remediation outcomes fell into three categories—concentration, dilution, or no change—and reported that post-remediation agricultural produce met relevant national standards.

Researchers at the Universities of Edinburgh and Exeter analysed almost 1,000 commercial dog foods and found wet, raw and meat‑rich (including some grain‑free) products tended to produce substantially higher greenhouse gas emissions than standard dry kibble; the study reports a 20.1 kg dog on a raw or wet grain‑free diet can have nearly double the dietary emissions of an average UK person.

Dr Miriam Stoppard, in a new book, says intimacy can remain rewarding in your 60s, 70s and beyond and offers practical approaches such as lubricants, foreplay, porn and sex toys to help revive libido and sexual pleasure.

A US appeals court on Jan. 7 rejected the Trump administration's request to lift a Maine judge's injunction, blocking an HRSA pilot that would have required safety‑net hospitals to pay full price upfront for 10 Medicare‑negotiated drugs and await rebates; the injunction followed a lawsuit by the American Hospital Association.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said he would look into Jesy Nelson's call for newborn screening after her twin babies were diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), and the UK Screening Committee is planning a regional pilot.

Jesy Nelson has said her twin daughters were diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 after months of hospital appointments, and that they have received treatment; doctors told the family the girls are unlikely to walk.

A narrative review reports that COPD is linked with higher risk of atrial fibrillation and that each condition raises the other's mortality risk. The review also notes treatment interactions and calls for research on COPD‑specific risk tools and AF screening with AI and telemonitoring.

Eleanor Brown, 24, says she lost six stone after joining a local Slimming World group and changing how she cooks and eats, rather than using injections. She reports improved confidence, better mental wellbeing and less severe back pain.

Police say a welfare check at a Springfield home became a six-hour standoff during which officers fired and a 49-year-old man died; the State Crime Command's homicide squad will lead the investigation and a critical incident review will examine police actions.

The mayor of Crans-Montana said the Le Constellation bar, where a New Year's fire killed 40 and injured at least 116, last passed a safety inspection in 2019; authorities have opened investigations into the blaze and the people who ran the venue.

Officials say a 13-year-old boy in Welshtown, Nova Scotia, died days after being attacked by three large-breed dogs; the RCMP says the dogs were euthanized and an investigation is ongoing.

The article reviews walking pads—flat motorized devices made for walking that can fit under a desk—and names several tested models; it also cites a 2023 study reporting that short, regular walking bouts may lower blood sugar and blood pressure.

Officials identified Kristin Marie Kovatch, 46, as the hiker killed by a mountain lion near Glen Haven, Colorado, and said two mountain lions found nearby were euthanized.

Miles Cross admitted supplying a chemical online that was linked to at least two deaths and was sentenced to 14 years at Mold Crown Court.

Physiotherapists say keeping shoulders moving through their full range daily and doing regular, low‑impact strengthening (for example resistance‑band routines two to three times a week) supports mobility and lowers the risk of tendon and bursa problems.

Two observational studies presented at ASCO 2026 reported that GLP‑1 drugs (including Ozempic and Wegovy) were associated with a lower risk of developing colorectal cancer compared with aspirin and with lower 10‑year mortality for people already diagnosed; the studies are observational and further clinical trials were recommended.

Health officials reported five child deaths this season linked to influenza, and the CDC classifies flu activity as "very high" in 32 states with hospitalizations increasing compared with the prior week.

The government’s forthcoming road safety strategy will consult on mandatory eye tests for drivers aged 70 and over and is reported to consider lowering the drink‑drive limit from 35 to 22 micrograms per 100ml of breath.

Medical experts say mobility work — distinct from flexibility — strengthens the muscles and joint network that support daily function with age, and research links higher mobility to lower long-term rates of several chronic illnesses.

The Irish Foreign Affairs Minister said the government will press for answers about Sean Brown’s 1997 killing; Dublin continues to call for a public inquiry while the UK government has appealed to the Supreme Court over a court ruling on an inquiry.

A report says wellness commentator Dr Paul Saladino named paper coffee cups, plastic-lined teabags, cans, plastic cutting boards and baby bottles as common household sources of microplastic exposure, and researchers have detected microplastics in foods, drinks and some human tissues while the science continues to develop.

Officials are exploring formal recognition for Withernsea grandfather Mark Ratcliffe after he died trying to rescue a woman and her daughter in the sea, and police say they are continuing to search for the missing teenager.