Health

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...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online For many people, the idea of exercise feels like a chore — especially after a long day at work or during busy weeks when energy and motivation are low. Yet fitness and movement don’t have to be confined to rigid workouts or strenuous gym sessions. Experts and everyday wellness enthusiasts emphasise that small, consistent daily habits...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online Water is essential for life, aiding digestion, circulation and temperature regulation, but excessive intake beyond the body’s capacity can be hazardous and, in rare cases, life‑threatening. The condition known as water intoxication — medically termed hyponatremia — occurs when the sodium concentration in the bloodstream falls too low because the body holds more water than the...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online A growing trend among wellness enthusiasts, biohackers and social media followers has seen a surge in the use of injectable peptides marketed as “wellness” or “anti‑aging” products, despite many of these substances being legally labelled and sold as not for human consumption. The phenomenon is raising alarms among medical professionals and regulators, who warn that the...

Published: March 3, 2026 . The English Chronicle Desk . The English Chronicle Online Lymphoedema — a condition marked by chronic swelling and discomfort — remains a largely under‑recognised consequence of cancer and cancer treatment, even as more survivors live longer after diagnosis. The condition can develop when the body’s lymphatic system — a critical part of the immune and fluid‑transport system — is damaged by cancer itself, surgery or...

Published: 3 March 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle OnlineScientists are making tangible progress toward the long‑sought goal of a universal influenza vaccine — one capable of protecting against a wide range of seasonal and potentially pandemic flu strains by targeting parts of the virus that mutate less frequently or are essential to its infection process. Researchers are homing in on these so‑called “weak spots” to design vaccine...