A World in Crisis: Health Emergencies and the Quest for Resilience
As the WHO launches a $1 billion appeal, a look at global preparedness and the power of quiet strength
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Feb 22, 2026
Statin pills much safer than advertised, major review finds
Advances in statins, FGM prevention, cancer screening, cholera vaccination, and cancer prevention spark hope for global health
Feb 22, 2026
Air Pollution's Hidden Dangers, and More Health News
From toxic air to viral gut health trends, and a cancer warning for men
Feb 22, 2026
I inhaled traffic fumes to find out where air pollution goes in my body
Concerns over air quality, baby formula recalls, and the latest on gut health and cancer awareness
Feb 22, 2026
Health Risks and Advances in Medical Research
New studies shed light on ovarian cancer, AI diagnosis, and organ donation
Mar 28, 2026
Biotech Boom and Pharma Shifts: A Week in Review
FDA priorities, White House drug pricing efforts, and China's biotech rise
Mar 21, 2026
Woman with 'agonising' condition to 'give back
Harriet Amos, a musician and teacher from Worcester, has been living with the "agonising" pain of endometriosis for over two decades.
Mar 21, 2026
Health Woes and Research Breakthroughs
From meningitis outbreaks to billion-dollar research donations, the healthcare landscape is shifting
Mar 21, 2026
Can the UK Contain Its Worst Meningitis Outbreak in Years?
A rare and deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent has killed two and infected dozens, prompting a massive vaccination drive
Mar 21, 2026
Health Concerns Rise as New Threats Emerge
From chromosome loss to supply chain risks, multiple health issues come to the forefront
Mar 14, 2026
STAT+: The FDA is targeting telehealth marketing of GLP-1 drugs. Who’s prescribing them?
FDA targets telehealth marketing, GPs open up about mental health concerns, and the biotech industry marks 50 years
Mar 14, 2026
Women's Health in Crisis: Regret, Rare Donations, and Cancer Battles
A series of revelations highlight the complex challenges faced by women in their health journeys
Mar 7, 2026
Can the Pharmaceutical Industry Deliver Affordable Solutions?
Recent controversies and breakthroughs raise questions about accessibility and ethics
Mar 30, 2026
Health and Science Updates: Insights and Developments
Recent studies and guidelines on nutrition, screen time, and research partnerships
Mar 30, 2026
Health and Science Updates: Screen Time, Agent Orange, and Home Care Fraud
New research and policy changes impact health equity, veterans, and families
Mar 30, 2026
Our skin is falling off and no-one can tell us why
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Mar 30, 2026
Can New Breakthroughs Revolutionize Healthcare?
Recent advancements in healthcare are transforming the way we approach disease prevention, mental health, and pain management.
Mar 23, 2026
What's Next for Patient Record Sharing and Public Health?
Recent lawsuit and meningitis outbreak raise concerns about data access and disease control
Mar 23, 2026
Health Policy and Response Updates Across the UK
Recent developments in health policy and response efforts across the UK, including Scotland's pioneering newborn screening program and the government's reaction to a meningitis outbreak.
Mar 23, 2026
New Developments in Healthcare: Hope and Heartache
Breakthroughs in AI, vaccines, and treatments, but also failures in care and the struggle with invisible illnesses
Mar 23, 2026
Women's Health Diagnosis Delays Exposed
Patients and experts speak out against systemic issues in women's healthcare
Mar 16, 2026
Breakthroughs in Science and Health You Need to Know
New discoveries in DNA repair, disease testing, and human biology
Mar 16, 2026
Healthcare Systems Under Strain: Delays, Outbreaks, and Personal Struggles
From NHS waits to meningitis outbreaks, and the human cost of delayed care
Mar 16, 2026
Can We Cure These Deadly Diseases?
Breakthroughs in medicine bring hope to patients with meningitis, ALS, and endometriosis