New radiotherapy for prostate cancer to cut sessions from twenty to five

18 Jun 2026
Thousands of men in England diagnosed with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer will soon be offered an advanced form of radiotherapy that could reduce treatment sessions from twenty visits to just five. The…

Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug now available

04 Jun 2026
A major breakthrough in ovarian cancer treatment is now available on the NHS, offering new hope to hundreds of women each year. The drug, often described as a 'biological missile' or 'Trojan horse'…

DRC: a dangerous Ebola outbreak

21 May 2026
Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo are responding to an Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo strain, for which there is currently no approved vaccine. The disease spreads through contact…

MPs call for tougher regulations on sunbed use

14 May 2026
A cross-party group of MPs has called for tougher action on sunbeds, including banning advertisements and requiring stronger health warnings about skin cancer risks in tanning salons. Their report warned that most skin…

Sudden infant deaths: investigation reveals dangerous advice from self-described experts

07 May 2026
A BBC investigation has found that some self-described infant sleep experts are offering advice which could seriously endanger babies, contradicting established medical guidance. Undercover filming revealed recommendations such as placing newborns on their…

Doctors say kitchen workers need early screening to detect silicosis

07 May 2026
Doctors are warning that cases of silicosis among young kitchen workers are likely to rise without urgent screening measures, as exposure to silica dust from engineered stone worktops continues to pose serious health…

Atlantic: three deaths from suspected hantavirus on cruise ship

07 May 2026
A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius has left three people dead and several others seriously ill, including two British nationals. A UK passenger remains in critical but stable condition…

New treatment offers hope for children with rare cancers

10 Apr 2026
A groundbreaking new cancer trial is offering fresh hope to children and young people facing rare and aggressive cancers. The study, known as ‘Mighty’, will recruit up to sixty patients across the UK…

Meningitis outbreak latest: more cases

19 Mar 2026
A meningitis outbreak in Kent is continuing to develop, with 27 confirmed and suspected cases to date. Health officials are warning that numbers may increase further. The outbreak, linked initially to a nightclub…

Binge drinking rises sharply among gen Z in their early 20s

05 Mar 2026
New research suggests binge drinking and drug use among Generation Z rises sharply once young people reach their early twenties, challenging the idea that they are a more restrained generation. The research, which…
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