
Is Dry January a good thing?
Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?
SUNDAY, 25 JANUARY 2026, 22:17

Dr May van Schalkwyk from the University of Edinburgh shares her thoughts with Drs Chris and Xand on What’s Up Docs?

Medical checks for the show picked up contestant Amanda Collier’s heart condition.
The groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, say the C.D.C.’s revised vaccine schedule is not based on scientific evidence and will harm the public.

Morning Live’s Marc Cananur finds out more about the health risks around illegal cigarettes.

The hospital trust says patients are experiencing “unacceptable delays” across services.

Carloway Football Club in Lewis has received a grant of £22,000.

Party leader Ed Davey calls for £1.5bn to be spent on ending a “deadly corridor crisis” in the NHS.

Should we be having regular saunas? Plus, a breakthrough result for Huntington’s disease.
As part of Mattel’s efforts to promote inclusivity, the famed toy company has released the first-ever autistic Barbie doll.
Psilocybin-assisted therapy is legal in three states, but access has so far been limited and expensive.

His family is urging other parents to ensure their children are vaccinated against the virus.
He Jiankui spent three years in prison after creating gene-edited babies. Now back at work, he sees a greater opening for researchers who push boundaries.
After receiving a diagnosis of terminal cancer, he used his experience in public relations to draw attention to the skyrocketing cost of medication.

Could your skin be absorbing PFAS (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances), also known as ‘forever chemicals’ through your raincoat?
In a reversal, the agency plans to calculate only the cost to industry when setting pollution limits, and not the monetary value of saving human lives, documents show.
A study of more than 5,000 pages of agency documents on mifepristone over 12 years found that agency leaders almost always followed the evidence-based recommendations of scientists.
New year, fit me? From Virgin Active to Planet Fitness, here’s a look at what a gym contract will cost you in 2026.

Ekam Dhaliwal discusses his experience following brain tumour surgery.

Dr Amir Hamid said his sight was saved by quick treatment when he had symptoms of a detached retina.
An outbreak of diphtheria inspired a celebrated sled dog relay of nearly 700 miles to deliver lifesaving serum to the remote town of Nome.

While most people expect smoking to be responsible for lung ageing, other everyday factors beyond this also pays a contributing role.