Health

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Amisha Adhia has launched a campaign urging the NHS to improve early diagnosis of placenta accreta, highlighting serious gaps in maternity care. Placenta accreta, a rare but potentially fatal pregnancy complication, occurs when the placenta grows too deeply into the uterine wall, obstructing normal separation during childbirth. The condition can trigger catastrophic bleeding within minutes if undetected. Adhia,...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Europe is confronting a new and unsettling reality as Chikungunya virus expansion emerges across the continent due to rising temperatures and the northward march of its mosquito vectors. Chikungunya virus expansion is the focus of intense scientific scrutiny because ever‑warmer seasons have extended the period and geographical breadth in which infected Aedes mosquitoes can transmit the virus to...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Calls to prohibit Brazilian Butt Lifts have intensified after MPs warned of a dangerous cosmetic free-for-all. A cross-party group has urged the Government to outlaw high-risk liquid Brazilian Butt Lifts without delay. The recommendation follows a nine-month parliamentary inquiry examining serious failures within Britain’s cosmetic sector. Evidence gathered from medical experts, victims, and regulators paints a troubling picture...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Gaza medics have emerged at the centre of concern after UK and US doctors reported being barred from entering Gaza, raising alarms over restrictions on humanitarian access. Medical professionals and aid workers say their entry was denied after speaking publicly about conditions, highlighting growing fears over politicisation of medical access in the region. Doctors serving with international organisations...

Published: 16 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A fast-moving measles outbreak is gripping north London, raising urgent public health concerns. Health officials have confirmed that the measles outbreak is largely affecting unvaccinated children under ten years old. The surge has centred on schools and nurseries in the borough of Enfield. Families across the capital are now being urged to check vaccination records without delay. Authorities...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A new study highlights the stark impact of consanguineous deaths on child mortality rates in England. The research, released by the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD), shows that children born to closely related parents are significantly overrepresented in death statistics. Between 2019 and 2023, one in fourteen children who died had parents who were close relatives, signalling an...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A major long-term study has found that strong reading habits and regular learning activities may significantly reduce dementia risk later in life. Researchers report that people who stay mentally active through reading, writing, and language learning show much better cognitive outcomes. The findings suggest that consistent reading habits across decades can delay memory decline and lower the likelihood...

Published: 09 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The United States is facing renewed measles outbreaks as health officials urge citizens to take precautions. Measles cases have surged across multiple states, prompting senior US public health officials to call for immediate vaccination campaigns. Dr Mehmet Oz, a prominent cardiothoracic surgeon and administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, emphasized on Sunday that vaccination is...

Published: 06 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A landmark study confirms that most statin side-effects are not caused by the drugs, providing reassurance for patients. Researchers examined 19 randomised trials including 124,000 participants and found that, apart from muscle pain and diabetes, very few of the 66 listed side-effects have strong evidence of occurring due to statins. Changes in liver tests, minor liver abnormalities, urine...

Published: 06 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. New scientific evidence suggests that baby rhythm perception begins from the very first days of life. Researchers have found that newborn infants can detect and anticipate rhythmic patterns in music while asleep. The discovery adds strong support to the idea that baby rhythm ability is deeply rooted in human biology rather than learned later. The study, conducted by...