General Healthcare

Study finds persistent socioeconomic and ethnic inequalities in neonatal mortality across England and Wales between 2012 and 2022.

A new study reveals how environmental stress drives pigment stem cells toward either hair greying or melanoma, uncovering a powerful link between aging and cancer protection

NHS England rolls out free morning-after pill at nearly 10,000 pharmacies, widening access to emergency contraception and community care.

Sertraline improves core depression and anxiety symptoms within 2 weeks, though somatic effects may mask early benefits.

NHS hospitals are trialling a 15-minute blood test that quickly distinguishes viral and bacterial infections in children, allowing clinicians to detect sepsis or meningitis much faster.

AI-driven lifestyle coaching proved as effective as human-led programs in helping adults with prediabetes lose weight and reduce diabetes risk.

Large analysis finds major differences in physiological side-effects among antidepressants, including impacts on weight, blood pressure, and metabolism.

Older women walking 4,000+ steps even 1–2 days a week had lower mortality and heart disease risk, showing small amounts of movement boost longevity.