Endometriosis groups 'crying out' for cut in diagnosis time
Endometriosis diagnosis delays, doctor strikes, and a booming wellness industry paint a complex picture of UK healthcare
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Feb 22, 2026
Covid Vaccine Harm and Weight-Loss Jabs: A Tale of Two Health Crises
Experts warn of inadequate support for vaccine injury victims and call for better NHS planning on obesity treatment
Feb 22, 2026
Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people
As the UK grapples with rising ketamine abuse among young people, it's also preparing for potential pandemics and re-examining end-of-life care, with a proposed assisted dying bill sparking debate.
Feb 22, 2026
Covid Inquiry Exposes UK's Healthcare Failures
The UK's Covid inquiry has heard devastating testimony about the government's handling of the pandemic, including a "generational slaughter" in care homes and ignored warnings from Nobel laureates.
Feb 22, 2026
Doctors' Strike Ends, But Dispute Far From Over
The British Medical Association and Health Secretary Wes Streeting have agreed to resume talks following the end of the latest doctor strike in England, but the dispute over pay and working conditions remains unresolved.
Feb 22, 2026
Covid's Lasting Impact on Young Lives
Inquiry hears of long-term effects, while government tackles vaping and doctor disputes
Feb 22, 2026
How is our health and wellbeing being impacted?
From the rise of mpox cases to the power of magnesium and financial support
Feb 22, 2026
DNA pioneer James Watson dies at 97
From online GP bookings to mental health support, new challenges emerge in the UK's healthcare system
Feb 22, 2026
UK's Covid Response Criticized as "Too Little, Too Late
Inquiry finds thousands of deaths could have been avoided with earlier action
Feb 22, 2026
UK Covid Inquiry Slams 'Toxic' No 10 Culture
Report finds Boris Johnson's leadership and delayed lockdowns exacerbated pandemic crisis
Feb 22, 2026
Covid Inquiry Costs Mount as UK Tackles Health Challenges
The UK government faces criticism over its response to the Covid inquiry, while also addressing prostate cancer screening and sugar tax extensions in efforts to improve public health.
Feb 22, 2026
Global Health Progress Made, But Challenges Persist
New reports highlight successes in vaccine safety, malaria prevention, and universal health coverage, while COVID-19 scheme fraud and pathogen sharing concerns remain
Feb 22, 2026
Global Health Advances: Breakthroughs and Challenges
From HIV prevention to doctor strikes, and the future of traditional medicine
Feb 22, 2026
Global Health in Peril: Rising Threats and Fragile Gains
WHO warns of noncommunicable diseases, humanitarian crises, and fragile health systems
Feb 22, 2026
Global Health Efforts Advance Amid Challenges
WHO Addresses Pandemic Agreement, Leprosy Elimination, and Early Health Risks
Feb 22, 2026
Is the Pursuit of Healthier Living Causing Unintended Consequences?
Rising gallbladder removals, neglected tropical diseases, and school food environments raise concerns
Feb 22, 2026
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
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
May 30, 2026
Opinion: RFK Jr.’s antidepressant deprescribing push gets one thing right — and others dangerously wrong
New discoveries, public health alerts, and controversies highlight the complexities of modern healthcare
May 30, 2026
Global Health Gains Under Threat
Progress uneven as salt intake, sunbed use, and gene therapy concerns rise
May 30, 2026
Are Weight-Loss Drugs the Answer to the Obesity Epidemic?
Experts weigh in on the efficacy and risks of new treatments