Health

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Schools in England are set to introduce compulsory allergy awareness training for all staff under new statutory guidance announced by the Department for Education, marking a major change in how schools prepare to manage and respond to allergic reactions among pupils. The new requirements, part of an effort to strengthen protections for children with allergies and medical conditions, will also...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online For many people, the idea of exercise feels like a chore — especially after a long day at work or during busy weeks when energy and motivation are low. Yet fitness and movement don’t have to be confined to rigid workouts or strenuous gym sessions. Experts and everyday wellness enthusiasts emphasise that small, consistent daily habits...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online Water is essential for life, aiding digestion, circulation and temperature regulation, but excessive intake beyond the body’s capacity can be hazardous and, in rare cases, life‑threatening. The condition known as water intoxication — medically termed hyponatremia — occurs when the sodium concentration in the bloodstream falls too low because the body holds more water than the...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online A growing trend among wellness enthusiasts, biohackers and social media followers has seen a surge in the use of injectable peptides marketed as “wellness” or “anti‑aging” products, despite many of these substances being legally labelled and sold as not for human consumption. The phenomenon is raising alarms among medical professionals and regulators, who warn that the...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online Lymphoedema — a condition marked by chronic swelling and discomfort — remains a largely under‑recognised consequence of cancer and cancer treatment, even as more survivors live longer after diagnosis. The condition can develop when the body’s lymphatic system — a critical part of the immune and fluid‑transport system — is damaged by cancer itself, surgery or...

Published: 3 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle OnlineScientists are making tangible progress toward the long‑sought goal of a universal influenza vaccine — one capable of protecting against a wide range of seasonal and potentially pandemic flu strains by targeting parts of the virus that mutate less frequently or are essential to its infection process. Researchers are homing in on these so‑called “weak spots” to design vaccine...

Published: 03 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Weight-loss drugs could soon change how doctors treat heart attack patients across the United Kingdom. A new UK study suggests these medicines may prevent dangerous complications after cardiac emergencies. Researchers found that weight-loss drugs might reduce tissue damage that follows blocked arteries. The findings offer fresh hope to thousands recovering from heart attacks each year. Around 100,000 people...

Published: 3 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online A major infection control alert has been issued at Glasgow’s flagship hospital, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, after a cluster of cases involving a potentially serious hospital-acquired infection was identified in several wards. Health officials say enhanced hygiene measures and targeted screening are underway to contain the outbreak and protect patients, staff and visitors, while investigations continue into how...

Published: 3 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online Scotland has taken a significant step in funeral law and practice by becoming the first country in the United Kingdom to legalise water cremation, also known as aquamation or hydrolysis. The new legislation, which came into effect earlier this week, expands the options available to families for end-of-life arrangements and reflects growing public demand for environmentally sustainable alternatives...

Published: 2 March 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk.The English Chronicle Online For many parents across England, the public narrative about National Health Service maternity care — often framed around compassionate midwives and bustling, well‑equipped maternity units — diverges sharply from what they experience on the ground. A growing number of mothers and fathers share accounts of rising delays, staff shortages and fractured continuity of care during pregnancy, birth and the postnatal...