Health

Published: 06 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Adults across the country are consuming startling levels of salt, with new research revealing that salt intake England mirrors the equivalent found in twenty-two bags of crisps every single day. The findings, released by the British Heart Foundation, have reignited urgent debate around diet, regulation, and the growing pressure on public health services. Within the first moments of...

Published: 05 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government has officially enforced the junk food ad ban before 9pm on television. This landmark move also imposes a total ban on online advertising of foods high in fat, sugar, and salt. Childhood obesity has risen sharply, prompting authorities to tackle the exposure of harmful food ads aimed at children. The junk food ad ban is...

Published: 02 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The UK government has announced that children will now receive the chickenpox vaccine alongside their routine MMR jab. This combined MMRV vaccine, incorporating protection against chickenpox, will be offered to infants at 12 and 18 months, marking a significant development in childhood immunisation. Integrating the chickenpox vaccine into standard NHS schedules ensures that young children are protected from...

Published: 02 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Calls for routine blood pressure testing in UK schools are growing as childhood hypertension rates nearly double nationwide. Leading doctors warn that childhood hypertension, once considered rare, is quietly becoming a serious public health concern. The rise reflects deeper changes in children’s lifestyles, health behaviours, and long-term disease risks. Without early detection, experts fear today’s adolescents could face...

Published: 01 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A new study has revealed that ethnic minorities in England face unequal access to diabetes technology, leaving many unable to manage their condition effectively. Continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are vital for people living with diabetes, yet the research highlights that black and south Asian communities are less likely to be prescribed this life-changing device. Access to diabetes technology...

Published: 01 January 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. England is preparing a significant shift in public health delivery as home vaccines are set to reach children directly where they live. The move follows mounting concern that thousands of children are starting school without essential protection. Health officials believe offering home vaccines could restore confidence, remove access barriers, and rebuild trust with families struggling to engage traditional...

Published: 31 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. England’s hospitals are witnessing a dramatic rise in minor A&E visits, as millions of patients seek emergency care for conditions like coughs, sore throats, hiccups, and blocked noses. NHS data reveals that these minor A&E visits have nearly doubled over the past five years, highlighting growing pressure on emergency departments designed for serious injuries. Health leaders warn that...

Published: 31 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The former Australian Test cricketer Damien Martyn is currently in an induced coma following a severe meningitis diagnosis. Damien Martyn’s sudden health crisis has shocked the cricketing world, prompting widespread concern from fans and fellow players alike. Sources close to the family confirmed that the 54-year-old fell seriously ill on Boxing Day and was immediately admitted to a...

Published: 30 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Emergency departments across the United Kingdom are facing an escalating crisis, as corridor care becomes an accepted reality rather than an emergency measure. Senior clinicians are warning that what was once viewed as unacceptable has now been normalised, placing patients at serious risk and pushing exhausted staff to breaking point. The comments come amid mounting evidence that long...

Published: 29 December 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A growing debate has emerged around Reform UK after a significant proportion of its local authority leaders publicly expressed sceptical views about vaccines and wider public health measures. Across England, Reform UK currently leads or holds the largest representation on twelve councils. Of those, leaders in at least four authorities have made statements questioning vaccination policies, drawing sharp...