A new poll reveals a record 23% of Americans believe the US healthcare system is 'in a state of crisis', with costs the primary concern. Experts warn of a dangerous 'feedback loop' between unaffordable care and worsening health.
The UKHSA warns of serious health risks as temperatures plummet. Vulnerable groups urged to take precautions. Check on neighbours and stay updated with Met Office warnings.
The World Health Organization now recommends GLP-1 drugs for obesity, a major policy shift. Prof Devi Sridhar explores the tension between pharmaceutical fixes and systemic food reform.
A new study reveals why 76% of Brits delay going to the loo, and the serious health consequences, from constipation to long-term bowel issues. Listen to your body.
A personal story reveals a quick, minimally invasive fix for stress urinary incontinence that transformed one woman's life. Why is this knowledge not reaching the millions of UK women who suffer in silence?
From a 'Dad strike' over paternity leave to a new Men's Health Strategy, 2025 saw a pivotal shift in the national conversation about the challenges facing boys and men in the UK.
Tributes pour in for Hugh Morris, the former England and Glamorgan cricketer turned ECB managing director, who has died aged 62 following a battle with bowel cancer.
Private health scans from £95 offer a proactive, realistic way to tackle 2026 wellness goals. Scan.com provides fast access to MRI, ultrasound, and full-body screenings with quick results.
Struggling with winter fitness? A counsellor and top PTs reveal 7 actionable tips to launch your New Year's health goals, boost mental wellbeing, and stay on track.
Former Love Island star and NHS doctor Dr Alex George opens up about his brother's suicide, working on the Covid frontline, and his mission as the UK's youth mental health ambassador. Read his powerful story.
A decade-long study reveals that discarding furniture containing flame retardants can halve toxic chemical levels in blood within 1.4 years. Learn how to protect your home's health.
A detailed analysis of Donald Trump's unusual behaviour throughout 2025, from bizarre segues to public sleeping, raising serious questions about his mental fitness as Democrats plan to make it a key election issue.
NHS website data shows a festive spike in searches for alcohol poisoning, burns, and rabies. Get essential health advice to stay safe this Christmas.
For many, Christmas magnifies feelings of isolation. Discover the therapeutic strategies used to combat festive anxiety and build meaningful social connections for future holidays.
A new report reveals 25% of young people in England and Wales turn to AI for therapy, as traditional services buckle under demand. Discover the risks and reasons behind this growing trend.
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol urges inclusion of hair loss treatment in national health insurance, citing mental health impact and high costs. Could this set a global precedent?
A new Gallup poll shows a record low number of Americans rate their mental health as 'good' or 'excellent'. Experts analyse the worrying trend and its causes.
Lingerie and health experts advise owning just 9-10 pairs of everyday underwear, replacing them every 6-12 months for optimal intimate health. Learn why less is more.
A new study reveals a dramatic 46% increase in heart attacks and a 218% rise in blood abnormalities after the Palisades and Eaton fires, matching the worst Covid years. Discover the alarming health impacts.
Martin Ready, who believed he was 'evil Jesus', plotted to kill a prosecutor on the dark web. A judge has ordered his indefinite detention in a secure mental health facility. Read the full story.
The WHO reports an intense, early flu season across Europe, driven by a new strain. Vaccination is urged to lower severe illness risk as healthcare systems face pressure.
Academics warn the NHS faces a severe winter unless it adopts pandemic-era measures like better vaccine access, sick pay, and ventilation to curb flu spread.
A listener's question sparks a deep dive into the complex science of sugar versus artificial sweeteners. Experts from Anglia Ruskin and Washington universities weigh in on the health debate.
Experts warn over-reliance on AI for youth mental health could spark a public health crisis. Urgent government action is needed to expand the human workforce.
MP Alex Sobel reveals a shocking 14-year life expectancy divide in his Leeds constituency, urging a new government strategy to tackle health inequalities through prevention and cross-departmental targets.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting commissions an independent review to investigate the causes behind soaring mental health, autism, and ADHD cases in the UK, aiming to fix a 'failing' system.
A leaked report reveals how poverty overwhelms hospitals in England's most deprived areas, impacting staff and patient care. Explore the systemic challenges facing the NHS.
A new UK survey finds people from ethnic minority backgrounds face poorer migraine care and fear discrimination. The Migraine Trust calls for urgent action to address systemic inequalities.
San Francisco files a landmark lawsuit against 10 major food corporations, alleging they knowingly sell harmful ultra-processed foods. The city seeks damages for public health costs linked to diseases like cancer and diabetes.
Lucy Dare, 21, spent six months in an eating disorder unit before her Crohn's disease was diagnosed. Her bowel later perforated, requiring life-saving surgery. Read her fight for answers.