Health

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A cross‑party group of UK MPs has called on the government to act urgently to crack down on Brazilian butt lifts (BBLs) and similar high‑risk cosmetic procedures, warning that prolonged delay in tightening regulation is leaving the public exposed to serious harm and even fatalities. The Women and Equalities Committee has criticised ministers for failing to move quickly...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For most who take up the bagpipes, the instrument is more than just music — it is identity, heritage and passion. But for 19‑year‑old Katie Robertson, from Carnoustie in Angus, Scotland, her lifelong love of piping has been put on hold by a rare and debilitating chronic illness that has robbed her of the physical ability to play....

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online For many adoptive parents, the joy of welcoming a child into their family can become overshadowed by the realities that follow — especially when children come with deep trauma from severe neglect or abuse. One adoptive mother from north Wales, identified only as Anna to protect her daughter’s privacy, says her life “has been lived in crisis” for more than...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Calls to prohibit Brazilian Butt Lifts have intensified after MPs warned of a dangerous cosmetic free-for-all. A cross-party group has urged the Government to outlaw high-risk liquid Brazilian Butt Lifts without delay. The recommendation follows a nine-month parliamentary inquiry examining serious failures within Britain’s cosmetic sector. Evidence gathered from medical experts, victims, and regulators paints a troubling picture...

Published: 18 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online UK trading standards authorities have issued an urgent public warning after discovering that illegal and harmful skin lightening creams are being sold in a range of outlets across the country — including unexpected places such as local butchers and specialist food shops — raising fresh concerns about consumer safety and product regulation. The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI),...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. Gaza medics have emerged at the centre of concern after UK and US doctors reported being barred from entering Gaza, raising alarms over restrictions on humanitarian access. Medical professionals and aid workers say their entry was denied after speaking publicly about conditions, highlighting growing fears over politicisation of medical access in the region. Doctors serving with international organisations...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online A nine-year-old boy has become the first person in the UK to undergo a pioneering surgical procedure designed to make him taller, in a breakthrough many experts hope will transform treatment for children with certain growth conditions. The operation was carried out at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool, where specialists used an innovative magnetic technique to lengthen...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Ukraine has launched a groundbreaking initiative to provide military personnel with the opportunity to freeze their sperm, as the country confronts a looming demographic crisis exacerbated by years of conflict and declining birth rates. The programme, funded by the Ukrainian government, aims to preserve the reproductive potential of soldiers who face the physical risks of combat, while addressing...

Published: 17 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online Thousands of NHS staff have been referred to debt collectors over payroll errors, a BBC investigation has revealed, highlighting a troubling trend that has left many workers stressed, upset, and in some cases in financial difficulty. Data obtained through Freedom of Information requests shows that referrals to bailiffs to recover overpaid wages increased from 1,807 in 2020–21 to...

Published: 16 February 2026. The English Chronicle Desk. The English Chronicle Online. A fast-moving measles outbreak is gripping north London, raising urgent public health concerns. Health officials have confirmed that the measles outbreak is largely affecting unvaccinated children under ten years old. The surge has centred on schools and nurseries in the borough of Enfield. Families across the capital are now being urged to check vaccination records without delay. Authorities...