Health

Public Health Scotland reports a 12% fall in the risk of dying from cancer over the past decade, though total cancer deaths rose slightly from 16,011 in 2015 to 16,352 in 2024 as the population aged.

The Government-backed Health Survey for England reports 24% of adults had not drunk alcohol in the last 12 months, up from 19% in 2022; low- and no-alcohol drinks are increasingly common.

An outbreak of Nipah virus in West Bengal has infected several healthcare workers and led to quarantines and enhanced airport screening in parts of Asia.

Roche said its once-weekly injection CT-388 produced placebo-adjusted weight loss of 22.5% in a Phase II trial and the company expects to start Phase III trials this quarter.

Sir Chris Hoy posted an Instagram video documenting his 12-week recovery after an early November mountain‑bike crash that required surgery; he says he is back cycling and that his cancer is currently stable.

Studies report coffee drinkers often get a short-lived mood boost and that large studies link habitual coffee drinking with lower risks of some chronic conditions; researchers note robusta beans tend to have higher caffeine and chlorogenic acid, while arabica is generally lower in both.

A large UK study found menopause is linked to loss of grey matter in brain areas tied to memory and emotion. The analysis of nearly 125,000 women (about 11,000 with MRI scans) reported that hormone replacement therapy did not appear to prevent the loss.

The NHS has launched a pilot at Guy's and St Thomas's using AI to flag lung nodules and robotic catheters to take targeted biopsies; 300 robotic biopsy procedures have been carried out so far, with 215 patients going on to receive cancer treatment.

NHS England will trial a combination of AI analysis and robot-assisted biopsy at Guy's and St Thomas' to speed detection and diagnosis of lung cancer, and the health service has pledged to offer lung screening to all smokers and ex-smokers by 2030.

Paris Hilton said she was diagnosed with rejection sensitivity dysphoria after an earlier ADHD diagnosis and described how it affected her life; she also spoke in Washington to back the DEFIANCE Act and recalled a private video that was released without her consent.

A study of 2,887 grandparents in England using ELSA data found those who provided care scored higher on memory and verbal fluency tests, and grandmothers showed less cognitive decline between 2016 and 2022.

A year-long NHS pilot in Somerset will offer trained nurses and midwives to visit homes and vaccinate children who face barriers to reaching GP appointments, aiming to support about 400 children and inform a national rollout next year.

Kanye West placed a paid full‑page advertisement in the Wall Street Journal apologising for antisemitic remarks and said bipolar type‑1 disorder and a past head injury contributed to his behaviour. The Anti‑Defamation League said the apology was overdue and does not undo his prior actions.

Nine-year-old Lilia Valutyte died while playing outside a shop in Boston on 28 July 2022. The defendant admits causing her death but denies murder on grounds of diminished responsibility; a jury will decide after a medical review found him fit to stand trial.

Researchers who pooled 24 studies report that a mix of moderate aerobic and resistance exercise totaling about 30 minutes a week produced clinically meaningful reductions in liver fat in people with MASLD, and the condition is estimated to affect around one in five people in the UK.

A coroner concluded that repetitive heading was likely to have contributed to Gordon McQueen's chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a factor in his death; his family has urged football authorities to do more to protect players.

Kanye West (Ye) placed a full‑page advert in the Wall Street Journal apologising for antisemitic behaviour and saying he is not a Nazi; he attributes his actions to bipolar‑1 disorder linked to a 2002 frontal‑lobe injury.

Breast self-awareness is a flexible practice of knowing how breasts normally look and feel and is presented as a complement to regular mammograms rather than a replacement for screening. The article notes experts say it can help people notice changes between screenings, while routine mammography remains important.

A man was photographed handing out crisps and bottled water to drivers held in traffic on the A27/A259 while emergency services responded to concerns for a girl's welfare; the road reopened at 09:20 GMT.

Supporters raised over $1 million on GoFundMe for Alex Pretti’s family after he was shot and killed during an encounter with federal immigration officers in Minneapolis; officials say a pistol was recovered but have not released a full timeline.

A survey of 540 UK family doctors by MDDUS found 23% had seen children aged zero to four with obesity and 80% said discussing weight with parents is challenging.

Three second-year students at the University of Suffolk studying physiotherapy and nursing told BBC Politics East they are committed to careers in the NHS while acknowledging pressures such as Covid backlogs and an ageing population.

NHS England will lower the FIT threshold from 120 to 80 micrograms per gram next month, which is expected to raise follow-up testing and detect roughly 600 more early bowel cancer cases a year while increasing colonoscopies by about 35%.

Experts report many everyday skincare products contain ingredients such as parabens, phthalates, PFAS, certain preservatives and fragrances that have been linked to skin irritation, allergic reactions and endocrine concerns; certification bodies like the Soil Association and COSMOS are cited as ways to identify products that exclude some of these ingredients.

Hull will light City Hall, Ferens Art Gallery, the Maritime Museum and the Queen Victoria monument purple on 27 January for Holocaust Memorial Day, and this year’s theme is Bridging Generations.

A regional Under-17 girls' soccer tournament in Norton, Zimbabwe used the Goal Getters campaign to promote HPV vaccination, drawing about 200 players from six countries and offering free doses at nearby clinics.

Many young adults are spending hundreds on Hyrox events, with one competitor reporting a £2,000 trip to the World Championships; organisers and athletes say event costs and travel help explain higher prices.

The article reports that Hers offers oral and topical minoxidil-based treatments and says many users saw improvement or stabilization of hair growth within three to six months.

Around 7,000 people in the UK are awaiting kidney transplants while Iran, which legalised kidney sales in 1988, reports no waiting lists; the article examines ethical, political and regulatory arguments about allowing payments to donors.

Federal immigration raids in Minneapolis have led to detentions that include children and relatives, and school communities report rising fear and trauma. Districts have at times closed or offered virtual learning as attendance falls and staff respond to students' emotional needs.