Health

Published: ২৭ October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a powerful plea to parliament, over 1,200 leading health professionals across the UK have called for the swift passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, describing it as a “gamechanging” piece of legislation crucial to protecting future generations from the devastating consequences of smoking and nicotine addiction. The letter, signed by doctors, nurses, public health directors, and...

Published: ২৭ October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Milli Tanner, a 23-year-old from Evesham, Worcestershire, has revealed the harrowing ordeal she faced after her persistent health complaints were repeatedly dismissed by medical professionals. Over a span of more than two years, Tanner visited her GP thirteen times, sought help at A&E, and even consulted NHS 111, only to be told that she was “too young” to...

Published: ২৭ October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. SALFORD, UK — A mother of two tragically lost her life after receiving a weight loss injection purchased on the black market, highlighting growing concerns over the illegal distribution of potent medical drugs in the UK. Karen McGonigal, 53, had been seeking ways to manage her weight after the end of a long-term relationship left her feeling desperate...

Published: 24 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Thousands of men in England diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer will soon have access to a groundbreaking treatment shown to significantly reduce the risk of death. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved darolutamide, also known commercially as Nubeqa, as part of a combination therapy for men with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. The treatment...

Published: 23 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Marks & Spencer has emerged as the top performer in this year’s annual Christmas supermarket taste test, with Morrisons also impressing by claiming victories in several key categories. The taste test, organised by Good Food, assessed 185 products from 13 major supermarkets across 17 festive categories. The blind tasting panel included experts appointed by Good Food to ensure...

Published: 23 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A new study has revealed that around one in 12 secondary school pupils in the UK are placed in isolation rooms at least once a week, highlighting growing concerns about behaviour management and the mental health impact of exclusionary practices. The research, conducted across multiple regions, suggests that while isolation is intended to address disruption and maintain classroom...

Published: 22 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. For the first time, researchers have ranked the physical side effects of different antidepressants, revealing significant differences between medications that could influence patient health and adherence. The study, conducted by academics from King’s College London and the University of Oxford, examined 151 studies covering 30 commonly prescribed drugs and over 58,500 patients, focusing on the initial eight weeks...

Published: 20 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Lucy Rogers*, a 38-year-old from Devon, had long struggled with her finances. Still, the weight of debt became unbearable when she finally opened a letter notifying her of an increased utility bill. “I remember walking into work and bursting into tears,” she said. “I just thought: ‘I can't physically afford to live anymore.’ That moment felt like the...

Published: 17 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A groundbreaking injection designed to prevent HIV is set to be approved for use in England and Wales, marking a major milestone in the nation’s efforts to eliminate new transmissions of the virus. The long-acting jab, known as cabotegravir (CAB-LA), will offer an alternative to the daily oral medication currently used for HIV prevention, known as pre-exposure prophylaxis...

Published: 17 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Pregnant women in England are facing a growing risk of severe injury during childbirth, according to recent NHS figures. The number of mothers experiencing third- or fourth-degree perineal tears has increased from 25 in 1,000 births in June 2020 to 29 in 1,000 in June 2025, representing a 16% rise. Such injuries can have profound and lasting effects...