Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new screening program for testosterone deficiency for US service members aged 30 and older, aiming to ensure optimal physical and mental readiness for modern combat.
Erica Schwartz, Trump's CDC nominee, told senators she would 'never betray the science' but deflected questions about resisting RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine agenda.
A modelling study suggests that reducing ultra-processed foods (UPFs) could prevent thousands of heart disease deaths, with UPFs accounting for up to 38% of heart disease fatalities in high-income countries.
England will screen all newborns for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) from 2027, expanding the heel-prick test. Campaigners hail this as a 'landmark moment' for early detection and treatment.
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A passenger was nearly sucked out of a Ryanair-Air Malta flight when a window blew out after engine debris struck it. Experts explain the rare event and survival factors.
A CDC downgrade of active surveillance for Cyclospora in July 2025 is linked to a massive US outbreak, with over 1,600 confirmed cases and 5,100+ pending, highlighting the dangers of reduced public health monitoring.
Uganda has discharged its last Ebola patient, starting a 42-day countdown to be declared Ebola-free. The government is lobbying countries to lift travel restrictions that have crippled tourism and trade.
Ofcom investigates TikTok over fears its age verification fails to protect children from harmful content, including suicide, self-harm, and pornography. The probe comes ahead of a UK social media ban for under-16s.
Daily smoking in Australia fell to 5.6% in 2025, a historic low, but 34% of smokers now use illicit tobacco, up from 16.7% in 2022–23, according to the AIHW National Drug Strategy Household Survey.
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Fiona Gosling, whose son Cameron drowned aged 14 in the River Wear in 2015, shares her story ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day to urge parents to discuss water safety.
Aintree Hospital may perform surgeries in a delivery bay for up to three years while main operating theatres undergo refurbishment, according to a planning application submitted to Liverpool Council.
Dog owners should remove wet food after 20 minutes in hot weather to prevent bacterial growth, experts warn, as UK temperatures hit mid-to-high 20s.
Government advisers recommend offering the Meningitis B vaccine to all 15-year-olds after deadly outbreaks and two deaths in Kent. The JCVI calls for expanded catch-up programmes.
The NHS has highlighted a common '30' error in sun protection. Sun cream must be applied 30 minutes before going outdoors, then reapplied immediately before heading out.
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NHS confirms bowel cancer screening kits being sent to over 50s in England, Scotland, and Wales due to low participation; only 56.2% of 54-year-olds completed the test.
Government advisers recommend offering the meningitis B vaccine to teenagers around age 15, with catch-up programmes, following outbreaks including one in Kent that killed two teenagers.
The MHRA strengthens safety warnings on botulinum toxin products after rare botulism cases. Symptoms include blurred vision, drooping eyelids, and difficulty swallowing. Seek immediate medical help.
The NHS advises applying sunscreen 30 minutes before going outside and reapplying every two hours to avoid sunburn and skin cancer risk. Common mistakes include using out-of-date products and relying solely on sun cream.
The High Court has quashed the original inquest conclusion for Jools Sweeney, 14, and ordered a new inquest after his mother raised concerns about unexamined social media evidence.
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Eleven people died and 19 were injured in a fire at an orphanage in Algeria's Mohammadia district. The blaze started at 3:30 am; cause unknown. Ten suffered burns; five disabled children evacuated safely.
Jesy Nelson says 'it's a day of hope' as the UK confirms rollout of newborn SMA screening from October 2026, covering all of England by 2027, following her campaign after her twin daughters were diagnosed with SMA Type 1.
A doctor recommends applying Vaseline around nostrils to trap pollen, as the Met Office issues 'very high' pollen warnings across the UK. Hay fever affects nearly 25% of UK adults.
A mother of five suffered a severe allergic reaction after cutting agave plants, warning others of toxic sap that caused 'red spots' on her legs.
Ofcom launches child safety investigation into TikTok. 73% of children exposed to harmful content. Parents urged to review settings now.
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Raina Heverin, 44, fell from a second-floor Paris Airbnb balcony, suffered a brain injury and coma. She now relearns walking and plans a 'coma to 5K' fundraiser.
TV chef Shane Rigney shared a hospital bed photo after a £20k angiogram, urging fans to quit vaping, reduce drinking, and improve diet.
TV chef Shane Rigney underwent a £20k angiogram at St James's Hospital, urging fans to quit vaping, reduce alcohol, and improve diet after a health scare.
Heart doctors warn that regular mouthwash use may raise blood pressure by killing beneficial oral bacteria that help produce nitric oxide, a key regulator of blood vessel function.
A GP warns that antidepressants like SSRIs and SNRIs can cause night sweats, worsened by heatwaves. Users should not stop medication but seek advice if symptoms persist.
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Cardiovascular surgeon Dr Jeremy London avoids alcohol-based mouthwash, citing studies linking it to high blood pressure by killing beneficial oral bacteria that help produce nitric oxide.
