Health & Wellness

A recent string of meningitis cases in the UK, alongside international fatalities, has led researchers to investigate whether prior Covid infections and social behaviours are contributing to more frequent and severe outbreaks

A gut specialist describes his lifelong struggle with acid reflux and the medications and lifestyle changes that made it manageable

A comprehensive synthesis shows alcohol contributes to more than 60 diseases and many injuries, and some harms may lessen after reducing or stopping consumption

Explore new findings that link regular omega-3 supplement use to faster cognitive decline and learn practical advice from clinicians and researchers

A former junior doctor explains why a single question can save a young life and outlines the physical and psychological harms of cocaine

Discover how the brain can confuse pain signals, common patterns to recognise and when you should insist on investigations

A former teen user describes losing teeth and facing heart danger after switching from vaping to potent nicotine pouches

A 54-year-old woman transformed her health after using psyllium husk and gradual habit changes

Learn practical strategies to relieve nocturnal leg cramps, why vitamin deficiency can play a role and when the pain may signal a more serious condition

Understand the likely reasons for painful nocturnal leg cramps, practical self-care tips, and the signs that indicate a more serious condition

A concise guide to the cruise ship cases, how hantaviruses transmit and the measures to protect yourself and your household

Read straightforward guidance on calf cramps, stopping metformin after remission, and recognizing and treating torticollis

A nationwide study in Sweden reports that women with clinically diagnosed premenstrual disorders were more likely to develop psychiatric conditions and vice versa, suggesting overlapping pathways and implications for clinical practice

Discover what retatrutide is, why early trials spark interest, and the practical steps patients should take to avoid unsafe sources

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 personal story exposes how unreported snoring can signal serious cardiovascular risk

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

Young people who start vaping may become deeply dependent and suffer intense withdrawal, often finding it harder to quit than cigarettes

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

London dad battles stage four colon cancer while fundraising for CAR-T and vaccine therapies abroad

Discover the everyday changes—like confusion with a TV remote or trouble finding words—that can point to early dementia and what steps to take next