Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk.

The World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has classified beverages consumed at temperatures above 65°C (149°F) as “probably carcinogenic to humans,” sparking renewed concern about the…

Very hot drinks may damage the food pipe and increase cancer risk.

New research from Oxford University, meticulously detailed in the prestigious International Journal of Cancer, has shed critical light on the potential health implications of consuming beverages at extremely high temperatures.…

C-sections hit record high in Wales as mothers warn of support gap.

The rate of caesarean sections in Wales has surged to an all-time high, with nearly half of all births now delivered via this surgical procedure. In 2025, a staggering 42%…

‘I have chronic cancer but I’m not going to die’ – BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri

In a poignant and candid conversation with her colleague, Lucy Hockings, Moshiri articulated a profound sense of gratitude for the early detection of her cancer by her General Practitioner. This…

What in the World – How does nine months at sea impact your mental health? – BBC Sounds

The immense psychological toll of prolonged periods at sea, particularly for young service members, is under scrutiny following the USS Abraham Lincoln’s return after an unprecedented 250 consecutive days at…

Redditch powerlifter wins world silver despite endometriosis pain

A remarkable young athlete from Redditch has achieved an extraordinary feat, clinching double golds and a silver and bronze medal at the World Sub-Junior & Junior Powerlifting Championships in South…

Maryam Moshiri: BBC News presenter reveals she has blood cancer

BBC News presenter Maryam Moshiri has bravely revealed she is living with a rare and treatable form of blood cancer, polycythaemia vera (PV), a diagnosis she received in November 2024.…

Retatrutide: How the hunger for a new weight loss drug is feeding an industry of fakes

The fervent anticipation surrounding the development of a novel drug, particularly one exhibiting early promise in clinical trials, is typically met with jubilation by its creators. However, the emerging weight-loss…

Helping stoma bag users to swim with confidence

The primary concern for many stoma bag users contemplating a swim revolves around the security and discretion of their ostomy pouch. The fear of leakage, detachment, or visibility of the…

The Global Story – How the world sees Lindsay Clancy – BBC Sounds

The case of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother facing first-degree murder charges for the deaths of her three young children, has transcended American borders, sparking intense international scrutiny and a…