Health
A two-year study across 11 Latin American countries has found that culturally adapted lifestyle programmes significantly improved memory, thinking skills, and overall cognitive performance in older adults at risk of dementia. The research, known as LatAm-FINGERS, demonstrated that structured guidance led to 55% greater cognitive gains compared to general health advice.
By Brad Burgess
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9 September 2026
Health
A new UK study suggests that patients with asthma and COPD taking the weight loss and diabetes drug semaglutide may experience fewer acute respiratory attacks. Researchers noted the connection was stronger with higher doses, particularly for asthma, but emphasised the need for confirmation through clinical trials before treatment decisions are altered.
By Brad Burgess
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8 September 2026
Health
A review of 18 clinical trials found that mindfulness, gratitude journaling and optimism training were consistently associated with improved blood pressure, inflammation and other heart disease risk markers, researchers say.
By Brad Burgess
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4 September 2026
Health
A large UK study suggests the pattern of sedentary time, not just the total amount, may influence cancer risk, with prolonged unbroken sitting linked to higher rates of cancer death and incidence.
By Brad Burgess
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4 September 2026
Health
New research from the University of Lancashire suggests a small daily dose of peppermint oil could meaningfully reduce systolic blood pressure in adults with mildly elevated readings.
By Brad Burgess
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26 August 2026
Health
While often associated with shedding pounds, new research indicates that exercise plays a more significant role in sustaining weight loss and providing broad health benefits than in achieving initial reduction. The findings highlight the complex interplay between physical activity, metabolism, and the body's defence against weight loss.
By Brad Burgess
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26 August 2026
Health
A new digital platform is providing a wide range of resources for individuals seeking to manage their health and wellbeing, alongside a suite of dedicated tools and information for medical professionals. The service aims to empower users with clinically reviewed advice, practical guidance, and community support, while adhering to NHS content standards.
By Henrietta Potal
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20 August 2026
Health
A large-scale review of nearly half a million people found regular stair climbing was linked to significantly lower risks of cardiovascular death and death from any cause, researchers say.
By Brad Burgess
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18 August 2026
Health
Research suggests two months of daily orange juice consumption altered activity in genes tied to inflammation, blood pressure and sugar processing, offering a possible explanation for the drink's long-observed links to cardiovascular health.
By Brad Burgess
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18 August 2026
Health
A leading midwifery academic has urged the government's new maternity taskforce to deliver root-and-branch reform of NHS maternity care, warning that piecemeal fixes have failed families and overstretched staff alike.
By Henrietta Potal
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18 August 2026
Health
NHS Tayside is investigating whether staff improperly accessed the medical records of Minnie Merriman, a nine-year-old girl who died this week, after she was named publicly following the arrest of a 35-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
By Henrietta Potal
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10 August 2026
Health
Around 200 patients a year are expected to benefit after NHS England approved two treatments for rare blood cancers, including a home tablet therapy and a drug combination for relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma.
By Brad Burgess
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8 August 2026
Health
UNAIDS says new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths have fallen to their lowest levels in more than three decades, while several countries have met major treatment targets.
By Brad Burgess
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7 August 2026
Health
Yvette Cooper’s proposed national maternity standards have renewed scrutiny of whether low-intervention birth policies are leaving some women unheard when complications arise.
By Henrietta Potal
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7 August 2026
Health
The Life Sciences Healthcare Goals programme has updated its objectives and progress pages across dementia, cancer, mental health, obesity and addiction.
By Henrietta Potal
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7 August 2026
Health
Hannah McElhinney says shame and dismissal can push chronically ill patients further towards unsafe treatments, after her cousin died following an unproven procedure overseas.
By Brad Burgess
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7 August 2026
Health
Sydney Towle, who documented almost three years of treatment for cholangiocarcinoma and recently modelled at Miami Swim Week, has died from complications related to the cancer, her family said.
By Brad Burgess
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7 August 2026
Health
Actress Daneka Etchells says years of severe period pain, heavy bleeding and repeated medical appointments ended with a late endometriosis diagnosis and lasting nerve damage.
By Brad Burgess
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27 July 2026
Health
A blood test being adopted by NHS trusts could help rule out womb cancer in some postmenopausal women and reduce the need for transvaginal ultrasound scans.
By Brad Burgess
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8 July 2026
Health
The British Medical Association has put staff roles in England at risk as it seeks to reduce costs, prompting concern among employees and the GMB union.
By Brad Burgess
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6 July 2026
Health
NHS England will launch a digital walking challenge asking people to complete the equivalent of a marathon each month, with rewards planned for those who take part consistently.
By Brad Burgess
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3 July 2026
Health
A study published in Cancer Research outlines a novel vulnerability in kidney cancer cells lacking the SETD2 gene, revealing their dependence on the protein BCL-xL for survival. This finding offers a potential new treatment path for aggressive kidney cancers that currently have limited options.
By Brad Burgess
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30 June 2026
Health
A new study reported by the BBC this week links regular strength training with a lower risk of early death, a finding that could shape how communities approach
By Henrietta Potal
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3 June 2026
Health
A new UK study has found that younger adults are not getting healthier than the generations before them at the same age, a pattern researchers describe as a gen
By Henrietta Potal
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26 May 2026
Health
The NHS spent a record £241 million on private companies to read CT and MRI scans, according to new research that has triggered fresh warnings over staff short
By Henrietta Potal
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25 May 2026
Health
UK researchers have reported early signs that an immune targeted medicine already used in rheumatology could help some people with depression who do not improve
By Henrietta Potal
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21 May 2026
Health
Researchers reported this week that regular exposure to cold—including the use of ice vests or daily cold showers—was linked to fat loss in a small group of
By Jack Douglas
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16 May 2026
Health
Mounjaro and Wegovy are injectable drugs prescribed for obesity to reduce appetite and support weight loss. While effective during treatment, users often regain weight after stopping, raising questions about long-term management and ongoing care.
By Brad Burgess
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16 May 2026
Health
New research highlights how nutrition affects both male and female fertility, and outlines the practical implications for couples planning pregnancy. Key nutrients like folic acid remain vital for fetal development, while dietary patterns influence conception chances and long-term child health.
By Henrietta Potal
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16 May 2026
Health
Families affected by spinal muscular atrophy are welcoming wider NHS access to two treatments after health officials confirmed the drugs can significantly improve survival and quality of life for children with the condition.
By Henrietta Potal
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14 May 2026
Health
Children affected by a rare muscle wasting condition could gain access to a new NHS funded treatment after health officials approved wider use of the drug.
By Brad Burgess
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14 May 2026
