Swansea mum hopes new drug could help son, five, with dementia
The next year is poised to be a critical juncture in a five-year-old’s battle with a rare and aggressive form of childhood dementia, a reality that weighs heavily on his…
Growing number of adults avoid booze, NHS survey suggests
A significant shift in societal drinking habits is underway in England, with new figures from a government-backed NHS health survey revealing that almost a quarter of adults are now choosing…
‘OCD made me feel terrified’: Here’s how to spot the signs
Have you ever sat in a boring meeting and a fleeting, unsettling thought pops into your head: "What if I just started shouting?" Or perhaps while driving, a chilling scenario…
Mounjaro stolen from St Albans pharmaceutical company.
A significant quantity of the highly sought-after weight loss medication, Mounjaro, has been stolen from a pharmaceutical distribution centre in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The theft occurred shortly before 18:40 GMT…
Aptamil infant formula batch recalled in UK over toxin discovery.
Parents across the United Kingdom are being urgently advised to cease feeding their infants a specific batch of Aptamil First Infant Formula, manufactured by the global food giant Danone. This…
Inside Health – Should all babies have their genome sequenced at birth? – BBC Sounds
A groundbreaking initiative poised to transform paediatric healthcare in England is on the horizon, with government plans to sequence the genome of every newborn baby within the next decade. This…
Menopause linked to Alzheimer’s-like brain changes
A groundbreaking large-scale UK study has revealed a significant link between menopause and the development of brain changes that bear a striking resemblance to those observed in Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers…
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford – The WOW Machine Stops (Pt 2) – BBC Sounds
In the second installment of Tim Harford’s "Cautionary Tales," titled "The WOW Machine Stops (Pt 2)," listeners are plunged into the complex and ultimately tragic story of Tony Hsieh, the…
UK loses measles elimination status
The United Kingdom has officially lost its measles elimination status, a significant public health setback announced by the World Health Organization (WHO). This designation signifies the return of sustained measles…
Gordon McQueen death: Inquest finds heading ‘likely’ contributed to brain disease
An inquest into the death of former Scotland and Manchester United footballer Gordon McQueen has concluded that repeatedly heading a football "likely" contributed to the brain disease which was a…
















