Health

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A nine-year-old boy has become the first person in the UK to undergo a pioneering surgical procedure designed to make him taller, in a breakthrough many experts hope will transform treatment for children with certain growth conditions. The operation was carried out at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool, where specialists used an innovative magnetic technique to lengthen...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Ukraine has launched a groundbreaking initiative to provide military personnel with the opportunity to freeze their sperm, as the country confronts a looming demographic crisis exacerbated by years of conflict and declining birth rates. The programme, funded by the Ukrainian government, aims to preserve the reproductive potential of soldiers who face the physical risks of combat, while addressing...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Thousands of NHS staff have been referred to debt collectors over payroll errors, a BBC investigation has revealed, highlighting a troubling trend that has left many workers stressed, upset, and in some cases in financial difficulty. Data obtained through Freedom of Information requests shows that referrals to bailiffs to recover overpaid wages increased from 1,807 in 2020–21 to...

Published: 16 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A fast-moving measles outbreak is gripping north London, raising urgent public health concerns. Health officials have confirmed that the measles outbreak is largely affecting unvaccinated children under ten years old. The surge has centred on schools and nurseries in the borough of Enfield. Families across the capital are now being urged to check vaccination records without delay. Authorities...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A planned US-funded vaccine trial involving infants in Guinea-Bissau has drawn sharp criticism from the World Health Organization (WHO), with experts warning that the initiative raises ethical and safety concerns. The controversy highlights ongoing debates about conducting clinical trials in low-income countries and the safeguards needed to protect vulnerable populations. According to reports, the trial aims to test...

Published: 05 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A fast‑spreading outbreak of measles has been confirmed in several schools across London, prompting urgent action from public health authorities and growing concern among parents, educators, and the wider community. The outbreak, which began with a number of isolated cases among pupils, has now escalated to an official alert, with health officials calling on families to ensure children...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A new study highlights the stark impact of consanguineous deaths on child mortality rates in England. The research, released by the National Child Mortality Database (NCMD), shows that children born to closely related parents are significantly overrepresented in death statistics. Between 2019 and 2023, one in fourteen children who died had parents who were close relatives, signalling an...

Published: 12 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A major long-term study has found that strong reading habits and regular learning activities may significantly reduce dementia risk later in life. Researchers report that people who stay mentally active through reading, writing, and language learning show much better cognitive outcomes. The findings suggest that consistent reading habits across decades can delay memory decline and lower the likelihood...

Statins are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the UK, taken by millions to reduce cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Yet despite their widespread use, concerns persist about their potential impact on memory and dementia. From anecdotal reports of “brain fog” to alarming headlines linking statins to cognitive decline, many patients find themselves uncertain — and sometimes anxious — about whether the benefits...

Published: 09 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The United States is facing renewed measles outbreaks as health officials urge citizens to take precautions. Measles cases have surged across multiple states, prompting senior US public health officials to call for immediate vaccination campaigns. Dr Mehmet Oz, a prominent cardiothoracic surgeon and administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, emphasized on Sunday that vaccination is...