Health

Published: March 11, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A Scottish mother who lost the sight in one eye after developing brain tumours she believes were caused by a contraceptive injection is preparing to meet a senior Scottish politician as part of a campaign seeking compensation and greater accountability. Tammy Croston, 47, from Fife, says her life has been permanently changed after doctors discovered multiple benign brain...

Published: March 10, 2026 The English Chronicle Desk The English Chronicle Online A father in Clitheroe has tragically taken his own life just weeks after his wedding, leaving family and friends struggling to come to terms with the sudden loss. The incident has prompted local authorities and mental health experts to highlight the importance of support for those experiencing emotional distress, even during times that may appear joyful to outsiders....

Published: March 10, 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A pregnant woman from Aberdeen has spoken movingly about preparing for motherhood while coping with the grief of losing her own mother to cancer, saying she “couldn’t imagine becoming a mother without her.” The woman, who is expecting her first child later this year, shared her experience of navigating pregnancy while still processing the loss of her mother, who died...

Published: 10 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A recent study suggests that taking a multivitamin daily may slow biological ageing slightly over time. Biological age measures how well the body is functioning compared with chronological age, reflecting accumulated wear and tear on cells and organs. Scientists often estimate biological age using DNA methylation patterns, which influence gene activity and accumulate naturally with age. Researchers theorise...

Published: 10 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. New Zealand’s Covid response has been widely praised globally, but the royal commission highlighted enduring scars. A comprehensive inquiry into New Zealand’s Covid-19 pandemic response has concluded the country managed the crisis exceptionally well. The royal commission’s second report focused on February 2021 to October 2022, when the government transitioned from an elimination strategy to a suppression and...

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...