Health

Published: 04 October' 2025. the English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online A growing number of British women suffering from chronic pain are turning to medical cannabis after traditional over-the-counter treatments repeatedly failed to provide relief, highlighting a significant shift in the approach to women’s health and pain management in the UK. Conditions such as menopause, endometriosis, and perimenopause, often dismissed or inadequately treated, are now prompting women to explore alternative...

Published: 03 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk A new study has reignited debate over abortion services in the United Kingdom, as medical experts and reproductive health advocates call for at-home medical abortions to be legally permitted up to 12 weeks of pregnancy across the country. The research, conducted in Scotland and published in BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health, provides strong evidence that at-home medical abortions during the early stages...

Published: 30 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk A somber mood descended over Stoke-on-Trent on Sunday as a man in his seventies tragically died shortly after completing the annual Potters ‘Arf half-marathon, one of the region’s most prominent running events. The incident occurred in Hanley at approximately 1:30 pm, leaving fellow runners, spectators, and organizers in shock. The runner, who had successfully completed the 13.1-mile course that includes the infamous...

Published: 30 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is set to announce a bold new initiative designed to transform healthcare delivery across the United Kingdom: an NHS “online hospital” aimed at delivering millions of additional appointments and reducing the country’s persistent waiting lists. The proposal, to be unveiled in his keynote speech at the party’s conference in Liverpool, underscores Labour’s commitment to modernising the NHS...

Published: 30 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The Covid-19 pandemic inflicted profound and lasting damage on the lives of children in the United Kingdom, a public inquiry has heard, describing the school closures and lockdown measures as having disrupted the “very fabric of childhood.” On the opening day of a four-week session examining the pandemic’s impact on children and young people, Clair Dobbin KC, counsel to the inquiry, cautioned...

Published: 30 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk General practitioners (GPs) in England have raised serious concerns about the government’s plan to extend online appointment booking to all patients, warning that the move could result in a “tsunami” of demand and risk undermining patient care. Doctors have demanded that ministers implement protective measures within 48 hours to prevent practices from becoming overwhelmed when the system goes live on Wednesday, as...

Published: 30 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The Labour government has unveiled plans to tackle the deepening crisis in England’s care sector by introducing a significant pay increase for care workers from 2028 and establishing a pioneering body that will bring together trade unions and employers to negotiate fair wages and improved working conditions. Health Secretary Wes Streeting confirmed that £500 million will be allocated to support the initial...

Published: 29 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk The UK jobs market is showing clear signs of cooling, with recent analyses revealing that fresh university graduates are facing some of the toughest employment conditions in recent years. According to a detailed report by leading recruitment data provider Adzuna, the number of hires by employers has fallen sharply over the past year, with graduate roles particularly hard hit. The findings indicate...

Published: 29 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk While most runners are content with completing a lap around their local park or tackling a half marathon, one determined Cornish woman is aiming for a challenge of unprecedented scale. Dr. Elsey Davis, 36, a professional trail runner and practicing GP, has set her sights on racing the entire perimeter of Cornwall, a staggering 400-mile journey that she hopes to complete in...

Published: 28 September '2025. The English Chronicle Desk Omeprazole, one of the United Kingdom’s most commonly prescribed medications, has come under renewed scrutiny from the NHS, which has issued a warning to patients regarding its use for heartburn and indigestion. According to the most recent figures, proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) like Omeprazole accounted for 73 million NHS prescriptions in England between 2022 and 2023. Additional data suggest that around 15...