Health

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online For many people around the UK and beyond, houseplants have become more than just decorative items — they now play a role in mental wellbeing and everyday happiness. From modest succulents on windowsills to lush tropical palms in living rooms, the trend for indoor greenery has grown into a movement grounded in research and lived experience, with supporters describing plant care as...

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online Former Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth is making progress in his recovery after suffering a stroke earlier this week, his family and representatives have confirmed, with friends and colleagues offering messages of support as he continues to recuperate. Ashworth, who served as Member of Parliament for Leicester South and held senior roles in Labour’s front bench team including Shadow Health Secretary, was taken...

Published: 2 March 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online New official figures reveal that more than 50,000 patients in England spent over 24 hours in hospital corridors while awaiting emergency department care last year — a stark indicator of mounting pressures on the National Health Service (NHS). Health analysts and campaigners say the data highlights deep‑seated capacity issues, workforce shortages and systemic strain that are affecting timely access to urgent medical...

Published: 27 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A major new study has found that people who follow a vegetarian diet have a significantly lower risk of developing several types of cancer, compared with those who regularly eat meat, according to research published this month in the British Journal of Cancer. The study, which is the largest of its kind, analysed health and dietary information from more than...

Published: 27 February 2026The English Chronicle DeskThe English Chronicle Online A mother from Somerset has shared a harrowing account of how what should have been a routine C‑section nearly cost her life, highlighting concerns about maternity care standards in parts of the NHS. The woman, known as Abi, underwent a planned Caesarean section in 2022 at Yeovil District Hospital but experienced life‑threatening complications that left her fighting for survival and...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The New South Wales government currently faces intense scrutiny following a deadly fungal outbreak at a major Sydney hospital. Health Minister Ryan Park has firmly denied any deliberate attempt to hide the crisis from the public. This controversy centers on the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, where a dangerous mould cluster claimed lives. Two patients died after contracting infections...

Published: 28 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A family in Leeds has spoken of their distress after being refused respite care for their gravely ill child, highlighting growing concerns about gaps in support services for families caring for children with complex health needs. The parents say they were left without a break from round‑the‑clock caregiving because local health authorities deemed their situation not urgent enough to qualify...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online New research suggests that oral collagen supplements can help maintain skin elasticity, but they do not prevent the formation of wrinkles, contrary to widespread marketing claims. Scientists say the findings refine public understanding of how collagen affects skin health, and caution that supplements are not a magic solution for age‑related changes in appearance. Collagen — a structural protein...

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Hospitals and care homes across the UK face a looming crisis as overseas worker numbers collapse. Experts warn that falling immigration of nurses and care staff risks an unprecedented strain on the healthcare system. Home Office data reveal that the number of overseas nurses granted entry to the UK fell by a staggering 93% between 2022 and 2025....

Published: 27 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A major vegetarian cancer risk study has found significantly lower rates of several cancers among vegetarians. The findings, drawn from international research and confirmed by UK experts, offer fresh insight into how diet may influence long term health. Scientists analysed data from more than 1.8 million people followed for many years. Their conclusions suggest that dietary patterns could...