Health

Published: 09 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The cancer death rate in Britain has fallen by almost a third since the 1980s, research shows. This milestone highlights significant advances in prevention, early diagnosis, and life-saving treatments over the past four decades. According to Cancer Research UK (CRUK), approximately 247 people per 100,000 die from cancer each year, down from a peak of 355 per 100,000...

Published: 06 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A surgeon in London has successfully operated on a prostate cancer patient more than 1,500 miles away in Gibraltar, in the first UK remote robotic surgery . Professor Prokar Dasgupta, who leads The London Clinic's Robotic Centre of Excellence, controlled the arms of a robot using a console and 3D camera system, with a delay of only 0.06 seconds...

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering comprehensive, up-to-date global reporting. Across the globe, from bustling Asian kitchens to rural European homes, every culture seems to have its own version of a healing broth. Often simmered for hours with meats, vegetables, herbs, and spices, these nourishing liquids are more than comfort food; they are a centuries-old remedy designed to restore strength, boost immunity, and soothe...

Published: March 6, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online — delivering trusted global reporting with clarity, balance, and depth. A 29-year-old woman has been placed in a care home more than 100 miles away from her family, sparking criticism from relatives who say the decision has left her isolated and emotionally distressed. The young woman, who requires specialist support following serious health complications, was moved into a residential care...

Published: March 6, 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online A Scottish firefighter is preparing to cycle more than 800 miles to Dublin in a powerful tribute to his uncle, who died after battling motor neurone disease (MND). The demanding journey, which will take him across large parts of the United Kingdom and Ireland, aims to raise awareness and funds for research into the devastating neurological...

Published: March 6, 2026 | The English Chronicle Desk | The English Chronicle Online UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting has accused the Scottish National Party of rejecting the use of an NHS patient smartphone app in Scotland for what he described as “narrow nationalist reasons.” The criticism marks the latest political dispute between the UK government and the Scottish administration over the management and integration of healthcare services across the...

Published: 05 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A promising new treatment called Zorevunersen is offering renewed hope to families facing Dravet syndrome. Scientists across the United Kingdom have welcomed early findings that suggest the drug could transform care for children with this rare and devastating epilepsy. The results, drawn from carefully monitored clinical trials, point towards a future where seizures may no longer dominate young...

Published: 05 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Weight loss drugs may do more than reduce waistlines, according to new research. A major US study suggests these medicines could also lower addiction risks. The findings have sparked fresh debate among doctors and policymakers across the UK. Scientists examined whether popular weight loss drugs influence the brain’s reward system. Early evidence indicates they may reduce cravings linked...

Published: March 5, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online For decades, the conventional wisdom in many cultures has been to eat three meals a day — breakfast, lunch, and dinner — but nutritionists and health researchers are increasingly questioning whether this pattern is necessary, optimal, or even healthy for everyone. Emerging studies suggest that meal frequency, timing, and composition may matter more than simply following a rigid three-meal schedule....

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...