HEALTH

From April 2027, England will ban sales of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s, aiming to protect children's health amid concerns over caffeine's impact on sleep, concentration, and obesity.

Jayden Adams' sudden death has prompted mental health discussions online as fans react to viral claims and await confirmed details

AI-powered speech-to-text technology is transforming NHS consultations by reducing administrative tasks, cutting backlogs, and improving patient interaction, allowing clinicians to focus more on patient care.

Taco Bell is under investigation in a 34-state cyclospora outbreak, but sick patients who never ate there suggest lettuce in the wider supply chain is the real suspect.

The UK's 2025 climate report confirms record-breaking heat and increasing weather extremes, urging adaptation to a rapidly changing environment. Scientists highlight the urgent need for resilience against future climate impacts.

A cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened nearly 7,000 people in 34 US states. The CDC says washing produce won't kill the parasite. Here are the risky foods, symptoms, and treatment.

Europe's historic heatwave in June led to over 10,000 excess deaths. Experts warn of ongoing climate dangers, urging adaptation and action to mitigate future heat-related impacts.

A Cyclospora outbreak has affected 31 US states, with hundreds of cases reported. Health officials are investigating contaminated produce as the source, urging vigilance and food safety practices.

Oxford University has initiated human trials for a new Ebola vaccine just 57 days after development, targeting the Bundibugyo strain amid an outbreak in the Congo and Uganda.

The UK is likely to experience more heatwaves this summer, with forecasters predicting above-average temperatures due to climate change, raising public health concerns and highlighting climate-related risks.

Lindsey Graham died of an aortic dissection at 71. Here are the warning signs, the 'tearing' symptom to know, and who faces the highest risk of a ruptured aorta.

Cyclospora infections are rising across several US states, but experts say the parasite's unusual biology and lengthy investigations make outbreaks far harder to trace than typical food poisoning.

Veteran BBC broadcaster Paul Gambaccini has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease but remains committed to his radio career, continuing to present his popular music programmes despite the 'uncertain future.'

A bleach-resistant parasite has sickened more than 1,400 people across Michigan and Ohio. Officials still can't trace the source, and standard stool tests miss it entirely.

Faye Condon from Plymouth endured unnecessary chemotherapy for a misdiagnosed autoimmune disease. Her mother is now filing a complaint against Bristol Children's Hospital for the diagnostic error.

NBA legend Gary Payton launches cannabis rolling papers with Josh Kesselman, inspired by his mother's positive experience with medicinal marijuana, aiming to promote natural health alternatives.

The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak remains in an expansion phase, with WHO warning of continued transmission and healthcare systems under strain despite response efforts.

NHS England's new health plan rewards daily walking with vouchers and discounts. Join the initiative to improve your health and earn exciting rewards by simply walking 30 minutes a day.

Bryan Johnson reveals an autoimmune gastritis diagnosis after years of health monitoring, saying the disease left his 'stomach eating itself'