Seismic Waves Could Revolutionise Soil Health Mapping
A groundbreaking technique using seismic waves to map soil health could boost crop yields and help prevent famine. Experts say it's a potential 'holy grail' for agriculture.
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Brain's 5 Eras & Dementia Vaccine Breakthrough
Explore the groundbreaking five-era model of brain evolution and the promising vaccine that could protect against dementia. Listen to the full Science Weekly podcast for more.
Peter Kay on Billy Connolly's Parkinson's health
Comedian Peter Kay reveals Sir Billy Connolly is 'not so good' 15 years after Parkinson's diagnosis. Read the latest on his health and Kay's own eating disorder battle.
Crohn's Disease Misdiagnosis Led to Bowel Perforation
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.
Plant-Based UPFs Healthier Than Meat, Experts Say
New research reveals not all ultra-processed foods are equal. Choosing plant-based UPFs over meat and dairy is the healthier choice for reducing disease risk. Learn the facts.
GB Olympic hockey hero Imran Sherwani dies aged 63
Great Britain mourns Imran Sherwani, the hockey legend who scored twice in the 1988 Olympic final. His family continues raising Alzheimer's awareness. Read his incredible story.
Medieval Skin Disease Outbreak in UK Schools
Multiple Devon schools report scabies outbreaks as parents receive warnings. Learn about symptoms, treatment and why this Victorian-era disease is spreading.
Argentina's Arsenic Water Crisis Poisons Rural Families
In Argentina's arid north, families like the Bustamantes drink water with arsenic 60 times safe limits, causing bone pain and cancer. Discover the human cost of this public health emergency.
Coronation Street actress Lynne Verrall dies aged 76
Coronation Street actress Lynne Verrall, known for playing Geraldine Spellman, has died aged 76. Her celebrated 30-year career spanned stage and screen.
Gaza tent camps flooded by heavy rainstorms
Heavy rainstorms flood thousands of tents in Gaza, displacing families and raising disease fears. Israel continues to limit aid trucks as winter approaches. Read more on the crisis.
UK gene therapy shows promise for Hunter syndrome
Three-year-old Oliver Chu shows dramatic improvement after groundbreaking gene therapy for Hunter syndrome at Manchester hospital. A potential alternative to lifelong treatment.
Novo Nordisk shares slide after Ozempic pill fails
Novo Nordisk shares slumped over 10% after its Ozempic pill failed to slow Alzheimer's progression in major trials. Read the latest on the pharmaceutical giant's market struggles.
Global Fund faces $6.7bn shortfall threatening disease control
The Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria faces a critical $6.7bn funding gap as key donors reduce pledges. This threatens decades of progress against deadly diseases. Urgent action needed.
Pharmacist's urgent warning on urine colour changes
A leading pharmacist explains what different urine colours mean for your health, from dehydration to serious conditions like kidney disease. Learn when to see a GP.
WHO cuts 2,371 jobs, experts warn of global risk
The World Health Organization is cutting nearly a quarter of its workforce by 2026. Experts warn this will severely impact global disease response and leave the world less safe. Read the full analysis.
UPFs causing 'chronic disease pandemic', experts warn
Leading scientists accuse food firms of skewing policy as ultra-processed foods are linked to a surge in chronic diseases. Learn the health risks and what needs to change.
Ultra-Processed Foods Harm Every Major Organ System
World's largest scientific review links UPFs to over 12 health conditions. Discover the risks and urgent calls for policy action to protect public health.
Corrie star's 20-year Raynaud's disease battle
Coronation Street actress Samia Longchambon opens up about living with Raynaud's disease for two decades, sharing her personal tips for managing the painful condition.
Parents told to watch for two baby heart defect signs
A London couple's newborn had congenital heart disease. Discover the two symptoms doctors said to watch for and their family's journey through open heart surgery and recovery.
Hairdresser's terminal MND diagnosis story
Debbie Whitehouse shares her motor neurone disease journey from initial symptoms to diagnosis and her campaign to raise awareness about MND's brutal impact.
Ethiopia confirms deadly Marburg virus outbreak
Ethiopia confirms a Marburg virus outbreak, a deadly pathogen with an 80% fatality rate. Learn the symptoms and the urgent response underway.
TikTok video reveals baby's rare terminal illness
A mother's life was turned upside down after a TikTok video led to her daughter's diagnosis with Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare terminal condition known as 'childhood Alzheimer's'. The family now races against time to raise £4.56 million for treatment.
Sam Vanderpump responds to liver disease troll
Made in Chelsea's Sam Vanderpump confronts social media troll accusing him of exaggerating end-stage liver disease diagnosis while advocating for organ donation.
Scientist pleads guilty in US pathogen smuggling case
Chinese researcher Yunqing Jian admits smuggling a crop pathogen into the US. Sentenced to time served and deportation in a case the judge called 'very strange'.
Child blood pressure crisis as obesity rates soar
Global study reveals childhood hypertension rates have nearly doubled since 2000, with obesity identified as primary driver. Experts warn of lifelong health consequences.
Epstein-Barr Virus Confirmed as Lupus Trigger
Groundbreaking research reveals how the common Epstein-Barr virus causes lupus by sending immune cells into overdrive. Discover the implications for future treatments.
New MND drug offers hope to slow disease progression
Scientists discover M102, a new drug that could substantially slow Motor Neurone Disease. Preclinical studies show promise, offering new hope for thousands in the UK.
London Health Alert: Gout Linked to Deadly Diseases
Groundbreaking research reveals a concerning connection between gout and increased risk of life-threatening health conditions, prompting urgent warnings for London residents.
Vera Wang, 76, defies age in stunning crop top ensemble
Fashion legend Vera Wang defies conventional ageing in a daring black crop top ensemble at 76, proving style has no expiration date at New York's glamorous event.
Aid cuts threaten tropical disease progress reversal
Critical funding reductions for neglected tropical diseases could undo years of medical advances, putting millions at risk of preventable suffering as health leaders warn of devastating consequences.
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