Worthing First Responder Backs CPR Campaign Tackling Gender Gap
A dedicated first responder from Worthing is lending her voice and expertise to a vital campaign aimed at rectifying a significant gender disparity in life-saving emergency treatment during cardiac arrests.…
What’s really going on with flu this winter?
Flu, a perennial winter threat that claims thousands of lives and strains healthcare systems annually, is currently a subject of considerable debate and varying public perception. While flu is a…
Weight loss jabs: What happens when you stop taking them?
"It’s like a switch that goes on and you’re instantly starving." Tanya Hall has tried to stop taking weight loss medication multiple times. But every time she stops the injections,…
Living and Light – BBC Sounds
The relentless glow of artificial light, once a symbol of progress and safety, is now casting a long shadow over human health, raising critical questions about our relationship with the…
Doctors return to work in England after five-day strike
The strike, which commenced on December 17, 2025, unfolded against a backdrop of escalating flu cases, a challenging period for any healthcare system. Despite intensive, last-minute negotiations between the British…
Wegovy Pill Approved by US FDA for Weight Loss
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval to a groundbreaking oral formulation of Wegovy, the highly anticipated pill version of the revolutionary weight-loss drug developed by pharmaceutical…
Toddler home for Christmas after 18 months in hospital
Nineteen-month-old Bertie Melly, who has spent the vast majority of his young life within the sterile confines of hospital wards, is finally experiencing the magic of his first Christmas at…
Why I’ll need earplugs to get through Christmas dinner.
Christmas can be a particularly difficult time for Lottie, a 23-year-old, as the sounds of other people chewing, slurping, and sniffling trigger an overwhelming sense of discomfort. "I get this…
Flu outbreak: How are hospitals in your area affected?
Hospitals across the United Kingdom are currently grappling with a significant surge in influenza cases this winter, placing considerable strain on healthcare services and frontline staff. This escalating situation necessitates…
Mutated H3N2 flu virus is circulating – should you buy a vaccine this year?
Flu has arrived early this winter, accompanied by a new, mutated strain of the H3N2 virus, a subtype of seasonal influenza A. While some are colloquially referring to it as…
















