Health

An independent review reported that 94 children were harmed while treated by surgeon Yaser Jabbar at Great Ormond Street, 36 of those described as severe; the hospital has apologised and says it has made changes, and the police are reviewing the report to assess whether to get involved.

The article summarises seven lifestyle factors linked to dementia risk, citing studies that found regular exercise was associated with a 35% lower chance of developing dementia and that smoking, head injuries, air pollution, isolation and higher alcohol intake are each associated with higher risk.

Amanda Holden spoke about losing her son Theo, who was stillborn at around seven months in 2011, during an upcoming episode of her BBC series with Alan Carr. She described a personal way of coping and has spoken publicly and worked with baby-loss charities since.

The Carter Center reported 10 human Guinea worm cases in 2025, a 33% drop from 2024, with cases confined to Chad, Ethiopia and South Sudan; animal infections remain in the hundreds.

The Food Standards Agency said cereulide was found in arachidonic acid oil used in some Nestlé SMA formulas; Nestlé and Danone have recalled affected batches and investigations are ongoing.

The UK Health Security Agency is running a time-limited pilot in North London and the West Midlands to contact people newly diagnosed with chronic hepatitis B by phone; identified household, family and sexual contacts will be offered a home oral-fluid test kit and assistance to arrange vaccination.

Stefan Marin was convicted of child destruction and related offences following an attack in March 2025 and was given a 20-year extended sentence, including 16 years in custody.

A Swedish randomised trial of about 100,000 women found AI-supported mammography cut the rate of cancer diagnoses in the years after screening by 12% and raised the share of cancers detected at screening to 81% versus 74% in standard double reading.

Jersey will not change benefits to allow carers who receive pensions to also claim the home carers' allowance, with the Social Security Minister citing cost; the government plans to revise care assessments, introduce a dedicated advisor and improve information for unpaid carers.

Jersey health officials are monitoring a small number of confirmed Nipah cases in West Bengal, India, and say there is no evidence the virus has spread outside India. Jersey says it will continue close monitoring with other agencies and has reported advising travellers who develop symptoms to seek medical attention.

ADHD affects roughly two million people in England, including about 520,000 children, and symptoms can be broad and varied; the article outlines five lesser-known signs and notes long waits for NHS assessment.

A Spanish research team reports an experimental three‑drug therapy removed pancreatic tumours in several mouse models, and the study's authors say the results support designing human clinical trials.

An NHS survey reports a rising share of adults are avoiding alcohol, while campaigners say millions still drink at levels linked to health risks; the NHS recommends not exceeding 14 units a week.

Aaron's family said he suffered a spinal stroke and is 'alert, aware and recovering.' Earlier reports and his manager said he was hospitalized and receiving medical care while doctors run tests.

A FedEx worker in Grimes, Iowa, unexpectedly gave birth during her shift and both she and the newborn were taken to hospital and reported healthy.

Newborn hearing screening led to hearing aids being fitted at eight months and to vents being inserted months later, avoiding a long paediatric ENT waiting list that the Department of Health reports includes more than 4,000 children with a typical 18-month wait.

Sanford and Joan Weill donated $120 million to the University of California, Davis veterinary school after the school's hospital treated their dog, with funds designated for a new small-animal teaching hospital and research.

Prebiotics are non-digestible fibres that pass to the colon to feed beneficial gut bacteria and are found in many plant foods and some supplements; experts report that tolerance varies and people with IBS or SIBO may not tolerate them.

Anthony Joshua thanked supporters and paid tribute after the deaths of his long-time strength coach Sina Ghami and friend and trainer Latif 'Latz' Ayodele in a December road crash; their funerals were held in London on January 4.

The UK medicines regulator says there is a small risk of severe acute pancreatitis reported with GLP‑1 weight‑loss medications and has updated guidance after an increase in reports to the Yellow Card scheme.

A new study published in Science reports that about 50% of the variation in human lifespan could be attributed to genetics after accounting for deaths from external causes. The researchers used a model calibrated with historical twin records and data on siblings of centenarians to separate extrinsic mortality from biological ageing.

Emergency services were called to Hopton early on Saturday and a 15-year-old girl later died; two 18-year-olds have been charged with supplying MDMA, remanded in custody and are due to appear at Norwich Crown Court on 25 February.

A West Lothian woman says she was 'sobbing with joy' after a maternal-assisted Caesarean at University Hospital Wishaw, reported as the first time the procedure has been used in Scotland.

Bryony Gordon describes a long struggle with bulimia and later recovery, and says the diet culture that helped trap her in the 1990s still exists today, sometimes appearing in the form of weight‑loss injections that users report cause intense hunger when stopped.

Surgeons at Northwestern University report a 33-year-old man with severe lung damage was sustained on a temporary artificial lung for two days until donor lungs became available, and he later received a double lung transplant and has since returned to daily life.

A Great Ormond Street Hospital review concluded that 94 children were harmed by orthopaedic surgeon Yaser Jabbar between 2017 and 2022, including 36 who suffered severe harm. The surgeon is understood to live abroad and no longer holds a UK licence.

A three-year Neighbourhood Early Diagnosis Fund, included in ring-fenced cancer funding for 2026-27, will support local NHS partnerships to reduce screening inequalities and promote earlier cancer diagnosis in deprived and underserved areas.

Santander will close 44 UK branches, putting about 291 branch-based workers at risk, and says the move follows a shift to digital banking while it awaits regulatory approval for its £2.6bn takeover of TSB.

A City of London Corporation consultation of more than 38,000 people found strong support—around 86–90%—for retaining trans‑inclusive access at Hampstead Heath bathing ponds, and current admission rules will remain while committees review the findings.

Two Upper Tribunal judges ruled that severe hair loss in women can constitute a disability in a VAT dispute over specialist wigs, and the tribunal reversed a previous First Tier ruling in a case tied to a £277,083.10 tax demand.