AstraZeneca halts lung cancer drug trial after heart drug setback
AstraZeneca stopped a late-stage trial of its Volrustomig lung cancer drug, citing low survival benefit, a month after halting a heart disease trial.
Category : Public Health
Mum loses 8st on Mounjaro, curbs binge drinking
Grace Parkin, 34, lost 8st on Mounjaro, which curbed her weekend binge drinking. She now can't finish a pint and saves up to £250 a month on alcohol.
Parents warned over 42-day baby registration rule
New parents in England, Wales and Northern Ireland must register a birth within 42 days or risk a fine of up to £1,000, affecting Child Benefit and passports.
Cervical Screening Bus: NHS Clinic on Wheels
An NHS cervical screening bus is bringing lifesaving smear tests directly to communities, improving access and early detection rates across England.
Ebola outbreak in DRC now deadliest in country's history
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has become the deadliest in the country's history, with at least 2,325 deaths, surpassing the 2018-20 toll.
Antimalarial compound hailed as 'exciting step forward'
Scientists at the University of Dundee discovered cabamiquine, a single-dose antimalarial compound, which in early trials shows effectiveness and safety when combined with pyronaridine.
UK warns travellers to Greece as wildfires kill two
Two people have died in wildfires on the Greek island of Salamina, as the Foreign Office issues warnings for UK holidaymakers. Evacuations and emergency advice are in place.
Cassidy Denounces Trump Vaccine Claims in Fiery Speech
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy denounces Trump's vaccine claims as 'dangerous misinformation' during a Senate hearing, urging public trust in science.
Why Christians stopped mentioning demons after science arrived
Demons are everywhere in the Bible, but most Christians today rarely mention them. Experts suggest science replaced demons as the go-to explanation for illness and misfortune in modern Western Christianity.
Women left in agony by routine womb examinations
More than 70,000 hysteroscopies occur yearly in England. Despite NHS 'low complexity' label, many women report severe pain and inadequate relief.
Australian Experts Warn of US Vaccine Scepticism Impact
Australian health experts fear US vaccine scepticism is catching on as 'anything Trump says filters through', with a 3% drop in hepatitis B immunisation among one-year-olds.
Chris Kamara shares good news after prostate cancer scare
Chris Kamara revealed that Prostate UK's risk checker usage rose by a third after his appeal, potentially saving lives through early diagnosis.
Lothians stroke care below target as cases rise to 1,462
Stroke care in Lothians remains below the Scottish Government's 80% target, with 57.6% of patients receiving the inpatient bundle in 2025, while cases rose to 1,462.
Mounjaro users advised to change contraception for four weeks
Women starting Mounjaro are advised to use additional contraception for at least four weeks as the drug may reduce the effectiveness of oral contraceptives.
Coke can filler craze lands men in A&E with blackening penises
Men seeking 'Coke can' penis fillers risk blackening tissue and A&E visits, as UK experts warn against unregulated procedures with poor safety data.
Quitting statins may not raise death risk in older adults, study finds
A French study suggests older adults without prior heart disease or stroke may not see increased death risk within three years of stopping statins. Death rates were 7.2% for quitters vs 7.9% for continuers.
Heatwaves may hurt men's sex lives and fertility
Record-breaking UK heat is disrupting sleep, lowering testosterone, and affecting sperm production. Experts offer tips to protect reproductive health.
Ibuprofen warning for five groups in hot weather
Pharmacists warn five groups to check before taking ibuprofen in hot weather, as dehydration and sun sensitivity raise risks. Pregnant women, those with heart, liver, or kidney conditions, and others are advised to consult a pharmacist.
NHS England rolls out Lenacapavir for drug-resistant HIV
Around 92 eligible patients in England will be contacted in coming weeks to receive Lenacapavir, a new drug for drug-resistant HIV, marking a landmark NHS move.
Best time to eat dinner for better health, experts reveal
Eating dinner more than two hours before bed may improve blood sugar control, according to health experts. Studies show early dinners at 6pm improve glucose regulation.
Pharmacist: High Cholesterol Symptoms Easy to Miss
Pharmacist Raj Patel warns high cholesterol can damage arteries silently. He urges people to know their cholesterol numbers and cardiovascular risk, as symptoms are often absent.
Prostate cancer test rule change could delay diagnosis
New guidance may stop men over 50 automatically getting PSA tests without symptoms, potentially leading to later prostate cancer diagnoses.
Woman who weighed 14st aged nine loses 15st
Susan McGinnis, 28, weighed 14st at nine and 28st at her heaviest. After losing 15st, she says the real struggle began post-weight loss, with therapy and a new mindset.
MSE Warns Over-66s: Don't Pay for Free Attendance Allowance Help
Money Saving Expert warns state pensioners not to pay for Attendance Allowance help, after one woman was charged £1,033 for a free service.
Cat loses ears to sun damage; UK owners warned
Buddy, an eight-year-old cat, had both ears removed due to severe sun damage. Battersea warns owners of light-colored cats to take precautions.
Pharmacist's urgent high cholesterol check advice
Pharmacist Raj Patel warns high cholesterol can silently damage arteries, urging people to know their numbers and cardiovascular risk to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
NHS urges public to learn early heart attack symptoms
The NHS has issued a fresh plea for people to recognise early heart attack symptoms, noting that it's never too early to call 999. In the UK, heart attacks lead to around 100,000 hospital visits each year.
Blue Badge: 50m walking rule for automatic qualification
A Blue Badge automatically qualifies if you receive PIP because you can’t walk more than 50 metres. Here are the other automatic eligibility groups and how to apply.
WHO lists groups most at risk of breast cancer
WHO identifies key risk factors for breast cancer, including age, obesity, alcohol, and family history, as symptoms and signs are highlighted.
Best Time to Eat Dinner for Better Health Revealed
Eating dinner at least two hours before bed may improve blood sugar control, with studies showing earlier dinners at 6pm benefit glucose regulation.
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