Health

“I was fighting two wars”: Ukraine soldiers’ addiction crisis

Published: 19 April 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online In a quiet rehabilitation facility tucked inside Kyiv, Ukrainian soldiers recovering from addiction speak in low voices about battles that did not end on the frontlines. For many, the war against Russia is only one part of their struggle. The other, more personal and often hidden conflict is against addiction, trauma, and psychological wounds that continue to intensify...

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Leadership Crisis Grips CDC as Most Senior Roles Remain Empty

Published: 17 April 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Fourteen months after Robert F Kennedy Jr was sworn in as health secretary, the CDC remains in total disarray. Eighty per cent of top director positions at the health agency currently stand vacant without any permanent leaders. No one is in place to coordinate the daily work of fighting infectious disease or screening for cancer. Senior officials have...

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MPs Demand Government Scraps ‘Shameful’ NHS Palantir Deal

Published: 17 April 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The halls of Westminster echoed with fierce debate this Thursday as politicians voiced deep anger. Members of Parliament from across the benches joined forces to condemn a controversial tech deal. They are demanding the immediate cancellation of the massive contract with the American firm Palantir. This deal is worth a staggering three hundred and thirty million pounds to...

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AI Tool Set to Transform Bowel Cancer Care Across the UK

Published: 13 April 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Medical researchers have recently unveiled a groundbreaking artificial intelligence system designed to revolutionise treatment. This innovative technology focuses on predicting how advanced bowel cancer patients respond to specific drugs. Scientists from the Institute of Cancer Research in London led this vital clinical study. Experts from the RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Dublin provided support. Their...

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School Plate Revolution: England Bans Fried Menu Classics

Published: 13 April 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The British government has finally confirmed a historic shift for school dining halls across England today. This sweeping overhaul represents the first major update to nutritional standards in over thirteen long years now. Ministers aim to tackle rising childhood obesity rates with these strict and very ambitious new rules. Recent NHS data suggests that nearly a quarter of...

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Private Profits From NHS Contracts Spark Urgent National Debate

Published: 13 April 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The British public health system currently stands at a very critical and historic crossroads today. New financial data reveals that private companies made huge profits from the National Health Service recently. These firms provided various essential services while the health service faced many difficult financial pressures. Research shows that private contractors earned over one billion pounds in profit...

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GSK cancer drug shows early promise in trials

Published: 12 April 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. British pharmaceutical giant GSK has reported encouraging early results from a new cancer treatment. The drug targets ovarian and womb cancers, offering hope to patients with limited options. The findings come as the company accelerates its push into oncology development under new leadership. The treatment, known as Mocertatug Rezetecan or Mo-Rez, has shown notable effectiveness in early trials....

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The Toxic Scent Destroying Life in a Lancashire Town

Published: 10 April 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The historic fishing port of Fleetwood now faces a crisis that smells of deep rot. Residents describe the scent as a mixture of bin juice and very pungent rotten eggs. This seaside resort usually welcomes visitors seeking fresh air and traditional fish and chips meals. Today the atmosphere is thick with a putrid aroma that makes breathing feel...

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Britain Must Break Its Long Addiction To Toxic Herbicides

Published: 09 April 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The story of modern British farming remains deeply tied to a controversial chemical past. Scottish farmers first pioneered the use of glyphosate on wheat crops during the late eighties. They struggled within damp glens to ensure their grain dried evenly before the winter. Desiccation became a vital tool for those facing the unpredictable and harsh northern weather. By...

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Bangladesh Launches National Drive as Measles Deaths Rise

Published: 07 April 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The government of Bangladesh has officially initiated a massive emergency vaccination campaign following a devastating spike in measles cases. This urgent medical response comes as the confirmed death toll among young children tragically surpassed one hundred this week. Health officials and international partners are working tirelessly to contain what is described as the worst outbreak in years. More...

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