Health

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A visible bruise on former US President Donald Trump’s eyebrow has sparked widespread speculation about his health, with commentators dubbing it a “radioactive” mark due to its unusual appearance in recent photographs. The incident has reignited discussions about the former president’s wellbeing amid ongoing political activity and public appearances. Photographs circulated on social media show a pronounced discoloration...

Published: March 12, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A brave Schnauzer has undertaken a 140-mile journey to receive critical spinal surgery, highlighting both the dedication of pet owners and the advanced veterinary care available for serious animal conditions. The dog, named Bella by her owners, was diagnosed with a severe spinal problem that left her at risk of permanent paralysis. Local veterinarians recommended specialised surgery, available...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News Women in England experiencing debilitating menopausal hot flushes will soon be able to access a new drug on the NHS, after health regulators approved its use in a landmark decision hailed as a breakthrough for women’s health. The medicine, fezolinetant, works by targeting the brain’s temperature control centre rather than hormones, offering relief for women...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News The UK government’s long‑awaited ban on junk food advertising has been so diluted by industry lobbying that experts now fear it will be largely ineffective, covering only a fraction of the billions spent annually on promoting unhealthy products. The restrictions, hailed by ministers as “world‑leading,” came into force on 5 January. They prohibit advertising foods...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News Patients prescribed the weight‑loss drug Wegovy face nearly five times the risk of sudden sight loss compared with those taking the diabetes medication Ozempic, according to a new study that has raised urgent questions about the safety of high‑dose semaglutide treatments. The research, published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology, examined adverse event reports submitted...

Published: 11 March 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online – UK News A mother caring for her six‑year‑old daughter, a cancer survivor, has spoken of her “overwhelming” fear that upcoming UK visa changes could strip away the healthcare her child desperately needs. The woman, originally from Togo, says she lives in constant anxiety that her family’s application for indefinite leave to remain will be rejected under new...

Published: March 11, 2026The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A dramatic childbirth incident at John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford has raised concerns about maternity care after a father stepped in to deliver his own baby when a midwife left the room in a state described by the mother as a “panicked” departure during a high‑risk labour. Jo and Matt Gray arrived at the hospital’s Women’s Centre on February...

Published: 11 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The mother of a six-year-old cancer survivor has spoken of her overwhelming fear her daughter could lose vital treatment. The young girl, from London, was diagnosed at age two with neuroblastoma, a rare childhood cancer affecting the nervous system, and has undergone two rounds of life-saving chemotherapy. She had a tumour removed on her fourth birthday and continues...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Scotland has launched a major new strategy aimed at reducing deaths and serious harms linked to both drugs and alcohol, bringing the two issues together in a single, coordinated public health response in a move officials describe as the next phase in tackling the country’s long‑standing addiction crisis. The Scottish Government and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities...

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Scotland’s Health Secretary, Humza Yousaf, has faced sharp criticism over what opponents describe as “shameful” NHS failings in his own constituency. The accusations follow reports highlighting delays in patient care, staffing shortages, and service disruptions at local hospitals, sparking renewed debate over the Scottish government’s handling of healthcare. Opposition politicians have focused on long waiting times for elective...