Health

A major new study suggests that ‘life‑saving drugs’ could be taken by millions more people — if fears over side‑effects are cleared up and medical guidelines are updated to reflect current evidence. The findings, published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet and led by researchers at the University of Oxford, offer fresh insight into one of the world’s most widely prescribed medications and aim to overturn widespread misconceptions that...

Published: 06 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A landmark study confirms that most statin side-effects are not caused by the drugs, providing reassurance for patients. Researchers examined 19 randomised trials including 124,000 participants and found that, apart from muscle pain and diabetes, very few of the 66 listed side-effects have strong evidence of occurring due to statins. Changes in liver tests, minor liver abnormalities, urine...

The United States faces mounting consensus that US healthcare needs fixing, but there’s no agreement on how to do it, a dilemma that has taken centre stage in politics, policy debates and everyday life for millions of Americans struggling with cost and access. Despite broad recognition across political lines that the current system is unsustainable and often unfair, lawmakers remain sharply divided over solutions — leaving reform stalled and many...

Published: 06 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. New scientific evidence suggests that baby rhythm perception begins from the very first days of life. Researchers have found that newborn infants can detect and anticipate rhythmic patterns in music while asleep. The discovery adds strong support to the idea that baby rhythm ability is deeply rooted in human biology rather than learned later. The study, conducted by...

Published: 05 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. In a development alarming parents and public health officials alike, the UK Health Security Agency has reported 36 cases consistent with baby formula toxin poisoning across Britain. Families are reeling as clinical reports now link a series of recalled infant formulas to symptoms experienced by children who consumed the affected products. The focus on baby formula toxin contamination...

A mother has praised the incredible legacy of the child cancer plan, highlighting its transformative impact on treatment, research, and support services for young patients across the UK. The plan, first introduced several years ago, has been credited with improving survival rates, expanding access to specialised care, and fostering groundbreaking research into paediatric cancers. Speaking at a press event marking the plan’s anniversary, the mother, whose son underwent treatment for...

A local heart patient has had an implantable defibrillator fitted in a critical procedure aimed at preventing sudden cardiac arrest and safeguarding long-term health. The successful operation, performed at a leading NHS hospital, highlights advances in cardiac care and the increasing use of technology to monitor and protect vulnerable patients. The patient, whose identity has been withheld for privacy reasons, was diagnosed with a high risk of life-threatening arrhythmias, a...

Published: 05 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Townsville Hospital is facing scrutiny over a possible privacy breach after South Australian anti-abortion activist Joanna Howe shared highly sensitive content online. The incident has sparked urgent investigation and widespread concern among health professionals, advocacy groups, and the public, raising a global privacy concern about the handling of confidential patient information. Howe claimed a “whistleblower” from the hospital...

Published: 05 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A new study highlights that autistic girls are much less likely to be diagnosed than boys during childhood, raising serious concerns. Autism diagnosis rates have historically skewed heavily toward males, yet researchers now suggest this may reflect underdiagnosis of females rather than actual prevalence differences. Experts emphasize that gender should not affect access to timely autism assessments or...

Published: 05 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A fresh government push on doctor pay is gathering pace as ministers attempt to close a prolonged NHS dispute. Health Secretary Wes Streeting is preparing a revised settlement focused on resident doctors after months of strike action pressure. The new doctor pay approach is designed to go beyond the standard NHS offer and target concerns raised repeatedly by...