Health

Published: 08 October 2025. The English Chronicle Online. In a groundbreaking development, scientists from the University of East Anglia (UEA) and Oxford Biodynamics (OBD) have announced the creation of what may be the world’s first blood test capable of diagnosing myalgic encephalomyelitis, more commonly known as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The condition, which affects tens of thousands in the UK alone, has historically lacked a definitive diagnostic test, leaving patients...

Published: 08 October 2025. The English Chronicle Online. A new survey has revealed that the majority of men in the United Kingdom would attend prostate cancer screening if invited by the NHS, highlighting growing public support for a national testing programme. The research, conducted by Healthwatch England and encompassing 3,575 adults, found that eight in ten men aged over 18 would accept an NHS check for prostate cancer, the most...

Published: 07 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. A growing sense of confusion has swept across pharmacies in the United Kingdom as changes to COVID-19 vaccination eligibility have caused widespread misunderstanding among the public, leading to frustration and even incidents of verbal abuse towards healthcare workers. The confusion, which stems from new eligibility criteria introduced this year, has left pharmacists struggling to manage expectations while urging patients to treat staff...

Published: 07 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk. A report by The English Chronicle Online. Lewis Moody, the 47-year-old former England rugby captain and World Cup winner, has become the latest high-profile athlete to be diagnosed with a neurodegenerative disease that may be connected to his years in collision sport. His name now joins a growing list of rugby players who have faced similar fates — men whose post-retirement years...

Published: 06 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online A newly identified Covid-19 variant, dubbed Stratus, is making its presence felt across the UK, particularly in England, and has sparked renewed attention from public health experts. The variant, which includes two closely related strains, XFG and XFG.3, has been noted for a distinctive symptom: a hoarse voice in some patients. While this unique manifestation has drawn public curiosity,...

Published: 06 October 2025. The English Chronicle Desk, English Chronicle Online. A recent survey has revealed a troubling reality for millions of households across the United Kingdom: one in four people are worried that a partner, family member, or close friend is drinking too much, while one in six express concern that someone they care about may be using illegal drugs excessively. The findings, derived from a representative survey of...

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...