Category: Health

The UK government has unveiled plans to dramatically widen access to naloxone, the emergency medication that reverses opioid overdoses, in a move ministers say could save hundreds of lives as synthetic opioids drive a surge in drug‑related deaths. A new 10‑week consultation proposes allowing naloxone to be supplied far more widely, including through homeless shelters, […]

The UK has added chickenpox to the routine childhood vaccination schedule for the first time, using a combined MMRV jab that also protects against measles, mumps and rubella. Here’s what parents need to know. What is the new chickenpox vaccine? The first thing to say is that the MMRV vaccine is not actually new. It’s […]

Zoran Zeremski/Shutterstock “Quitters day” falls on January 9 this year and marks the point at which people are most likely to give up their New Year’s resolutions. As usual, weight loss is one of the most common goals. But there are compelling reasons to suggest that ditching the diet is not a failure at all. […]

Tanned, smooth skin has become an aspirational ideal verona studio/Shutterstock In the depths of winter, sunscreen might not be top of many people’s shopping lists. Yet it remains a staple in most households, and many of us are encouraged to use it year-round. But sunscreen’s history reveals more than just protection from the sun. For […]

Tens of thousands of people are injured on the slopes each year. anatoliy_gleb/ Shutterstock Ski season is well underway, and those in search of Alpine air and exhilaration will be taking to the slopes. But while skiing is a pastime many enjoy, it’s also fraught with injury. These range considerably in their severity, from broken […]

Rech Alcances Frisardi/Shutterstock New advertising restrictions on unhealthy food and drink have come into force in the UK, targeting products deemed to be high in fat, salt or sugar. From now on, TV, radio or online adverts that feature these foods will be banned before 9pm. The advertising ban is part of a government plan […]

The United States is facing an “urgent antimicrobial threat” as Candida auris, a deadly and multidrug-resistant fungus, continues its rapid expansion across the country. As of January 4, 2026, recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirms that clinical cases have surged to over 7,000, spanning at least 27 states. This […]

Hryshchyshen Serhii/Shutterstock.com Ancient Egyptians and Etruscans pioneered orthodontics, using delicate gold wires and catgut to straighten teeth. It’s a tale that has appeared in dentistry textbooks for decades, portraying our ancestors as surprisingly modern in their pursuit of the perfect smile. But when archaeologists and dental historians finally scrutinised the evidence, they discovered that most […]

The United States has recorded more than 25,000 whooping cough cases for the second year in a row, underscoring growing concerns among public‑health experts about declining vaccination coverage and the resurgence of preventable diseases. Updated federal data show that pertussis infections have climbed well above pre‑pandemic levels, with nearly 28,000 cases reported in 2025 and […]

PeopleImages/Shutterstock Every January, internet searches for the terms “diet” and “weight loss” surge, gyms become busier and diet trends spread across social media. But research shows that most people who try the latest quick-fix plan do not keep the weight off. Focusing on weight alone can overshadow other changes that improve health in more reliable […]