New Dietary Guidelines Abandon Longstanding Advice on Alcohol
Now the government’s recommendation is to “limit” drinking, without specifying safe amounts for men and women. The guidelines no longer warn of risks like cancer.
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RFK Jr. Overhauls Food Pyramid to Emphasize Red Meat and Dairy
The Trump administration released new dietary guidelines on Wednesday, pushing Americans to prioritize protein and cut back on added sugars and processed foods.
Despite Little Research, Companies Race to Market Autism Tests
Backers claim the tests can predict a child’s risk of autism using a strand of hair or a mother’s blood, but critics say they are not ready for the market.
New NHS online hospital to focus on eyes, menopause and prostates
NHS Online due to launch in England next year will provide eye, prostate and menopause care.
Parents say babies failed by delayed diagnosis like Jesy Nelson’s twins
After Little Mix star Jesy Nelson’s revelation that her twins have SMA, parents speak about their children’s late diagnoses.
US cuts universal childhood vaccine recommendations, including covid and hepatitis
The overhaul is the latest in a host of sweeping changes made under the Trump administration by health secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr.
RFK Jr. Scales Back the Number of Vaccines Recommended for Children
Federal health officials now recommend that children be routinely inoculated against 11 diseases, not 17, citing standards in other wealthy nations.
Surgeon who ‘stripped naked in cubicle’ struck off
The doctor was working at the Queen Alexandra Hospital in Portsmouth when the incidents happened.
Junk food TV and online advert ban comes into force
Soft drinks, chocolate, pizzas and ice creams will be targeted in the UK government’s plan.
The myth of willpower – and why some people struggle to lose weight more than others
Thousands of genes that have an influence on weight, say experts – which means weight loss isn’t a level playing field
Vaccines Are Helping Older People More Than We Knew
Many shots seem to have “off-target” benefits, such as lowering the risk of dementia, studies have found.
Wellbeing 2026: Recovery, JOMO and brain boosting supplements
Wellness is a multi-trillion pound industry which continues to grow – and this year is less about maxing out, more about recovering well.
Dr Alex shares five ways that running helps your brain
From protecting against ageing to helping you sleep, Dr Alex George lists the benefits of running.
The debate about whether the NHS should use magic mushrooms to treat depression
Many clinical trials to test the use of psychedelic medicines for conditions such as depression have been underway since 2022 – with surprising results
Hospital flu cases drop as NHS on cold weather alert
NHS bosses say the fall is welcome, but expect freezing temperatures to increase pressure on the health service.
With Obamacare’s Higher Premiums Come Difficult Decisions
As enhanced subsidies expire, many Americans covered under the Affordable Care Act are having trouble paying for insurance.
Brenna Henn Wanted to Improve Genetic Medicine. Then Her N.I.H. Grant Was Cut.
Brenna Henn had a long-term grant to study the genetic diversity of Africans and people of African descent. Then her N.I.H. funding was cut.
What is chickenpox and who can get an NHS vaccine?
The standard NHS childhood vaccination programme will include chickenpox from 2 January 2026.
Chickenpox vaccines for young children start across UK
For the first time, children will be offered vaccination on the NHS against the common infection which, in rare cases, can be very serious.
My son was given world’s most expensive gene therapy drug – now he can walk
Five-year-old Edward can walk independently, his mum says, and she hopes he will lead a happy life.
‘Having skin cancer while pregnant made me feel so guilty’
Emma Giannuzzi used sunbeds throughout her late teens and was twice diagnosed with melanoma.