Public Health Wales is probing a cluster of hepatitis A cases in Barry and has written to parents of primary school children to stress vigilant handwashing and outline local control measures
Health bodies recommend unsweetened fortified plant-based drinks for young children who avoid dairy and urge parents to check labels and avoid ‘growing-up’ or ‘toddler’ milks that contain added sugars
A 37-year-old woman ignored shifting bowel habits as IBS until a colonoscopy found a rectal tumour; specialists say rectal cancer in younger adults is rising and stress early testing and lifestyle prevention
Dr Philippa Kaye explains how a targeted dietary supplement and correct injection site can improve response to Mounjaro and when a drug change might be needed
A major expert commission finds thousands of avoidable deaths from liver disease across Europe and urges stronger policies to curb alcohol, obesity, and viral risks
A large analysis finds obesity is the clearest behavioral trend tied to rising colorectal cancer in young people, but experts say environmental chemicals, early-life exposures and the gut microbiome may also be important
A study in BMJ Oncology shows 11 cancers rising in 20–49 year olds; obesity is central but not the whole story, prompting calls for urgent research and stronger prevention
A man mistook a penis rash for a reaction to bodywash before a biopsy revealed cancer; specialists explain links to HPV, warning signs and why early checks matter
A mother of two reported her brain fog and constant sugar cravings improved within weeks of taking inositol after seeking advice from ChatGPT, prompting discussion among experts about its uses in women’s health
A Florida couple have located their child’s genetic parents through DNA testing after an IVF mix-up, yet unresolved legal and emotional issues about missing embryos continue
A randomized study found that a weight‑maintaining ketogenic diet improved a marker of beta cell stress in people with Type 2 diabetes, but experts warn results are preliminary
A worried parent pushed for further checks after repeated emergency visits; the scan revealed a rare kidney cancer, now in remission, and inspired a campaign to raise awareness