Health

Published: 17 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Pregnant women in England are facing a growing risk of severe injury during childbirth, according to recent NHS figures. The number of mothers experiencing third- or fourth-degree perineal tears has increased from 25 in 1,000 births in June 2020 to 29 in 1,000 in June 2025, representing a 16% rise. Such injuries can have profound and lasting effects...

Published: 16 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. The United Kingdom has been shrouded in grey skies for days, with little sign of sunshine breaking through. Many across the country have been wondering what exactly is causing the seemingly endless dullness this autumn. Meteorologists say the culprit is a weather pattern known as “anticyclonic gloom” — a phenomenon that may sound obscure, but is in fact...

Published: 16 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Scientists have developed an innovative wearable ultraviolet (UV) detection system designed to monitor sun exposure and help prevent sunburn, a major contributor to skin cancer in the United Kingdom. According to Cancer Research UK, nearly nine in ten skin cancer cases are linked to overexposure to UV radiation from sunlight or sunbeds, highlighting the urgent need for effective...

Published: 16 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Thousands of people in the United Kingdom have launched legal action against pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, claiming the company knowingly sold talcum powder contaminated with asbestos, resulting in serious health issues, including ovarian cancer and mesothelioma. The group, numbering around 3,000, has filed claims in the High Court in London seeking compensation for themselves or family members...

Published: 15 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Vets across the UK could soon be required to publish their prices and clearly disclose whether they are part of a larger corporate group following an investigation by the markets watchdog into concerns that chain-owned surgeries are reducing choice and driving up costs for pet owners. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) revealed that pet owners currently pay...

Published: 14 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. People who quit smoking in middle age can dramatically reduce their risk of developing dementia, with new research suggesting that within a decade their chances may be similar to those who have never smoked. The study, which examined the cognitive trajectories of 9,436 adults across England, the United States, and ten other European countries, found that giving up...

Published: 14 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A new report suggests that targeted prostate cancer screening could save thousands of lives each year at a cost of just £18 per person, offering what experts describe as a “generational opportunity” to improve men’s health across the UK. The findings indicate that screening men most at risk – including those who are black, have a family history...

Published: 14 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Sir Michael Caine has joined a growing chorus of public figures urging Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to take decisive action and ban the physical punishment of children in England. The award-winning actor, famous for his roles in Zulu, The Italian Job, and Interstellar, lent his support to a high-profile letter coordinated by the NSPCC, calling for the...

Published: 14 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Parents seeking guidance from social media influencers and online “parenting experts” are being exposed to poor quality and misleading information, education secretary Bridget Phillipson has warned. Speaking at the launch of the government’s new Best Start in Life campaign, Phillipson urged families to rely on credible, evidence-based sources rather than viral advice circulating on platforms such as TikTok...

Published: 13 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Katie Mitchell, the UK’s longest-surviving recipient of a combined heart and lung transplant, has spoken of the “gift of a normal life” that organ donation gave her, inspiring hope for others facing the challenges of life-saving surgery. Now 53, Mrs Mitchell underwent the groundbreaking procedure 38 years ago at just 15 years old, defying the odds in a...