Health

In a sweeping move to combat childhood obesity, the UK government has announced that its forthcoming junk food advertising ban will encompass a broader range of everyday food items, including certain varieties of porridge oats, muesli and…

In a significant move towards addressing gambling-related harm, the British Labour government is preparing to implement a mandatory £100 million annual levy on gambling companies. The initiative, expected to be announced by gambling…

The treatment of lung cancer has improved over the years, but doctors can still't predict what patients will do following surgery. About half of the patients whose tumors were "advanced, but operable" will experience a recurrence of…

A report from a group of academics and public health organizations claims that the sponsorship of Formula 1 by the tobacco industry could "drive addiction" to nicotine and cigarettes among a younger generation of fans. According to the…

The largest pharmaceutical company in Britain has signed a license agreement with a Chinese firm that could be worth up to $ 2 billion. This is to develop a drug for treating high cholesterol and cardiovascular disease. AstraZeneca entered…

AstraZeneca's acquisition of a cancer drug for up to $1billion has been marred by disappointing results in late-stage trials, causing yet another clinical setback. The FTSE100 company stated that phase III results of…

Leading experts in the UK have warned that there will be a "tsunami" of cancers missed, following an international study which found that diagnosis rates dropped sharply during this pandemic. The preliminary figures of the International…

A left-of centre think-tank said that the government should invest £15bn per year in a radical reform programme designed to improve national prosperity and wellbeing. The Institute for Public Policy Research said that the UK's worsening…

AstraZeneca has suffered a setback after disappointing late-stage results from a lung cancer drug that was closely monitored. The FTSE-100 pharmaceutical company showed its confidence in Dato-DXd when it presented the overall survival…

A shortage of chemicals that are used to detect prostate and bone tumors is putting patients at risk. This is due to the slowdown in imports, a lack of funding and the closure of vital labs. This year, hospitals in Oxford, Bath, and…

Wes Streeting said that the NHS must make three "big changes" to its delivery of care in order to have a sustainable future. The UK Health and Social Care Secretary said that the new government will prioritise moving NHS treatments "from…

Linda Medendorp learned that she would die the day her son turned 18. Tests revealed that after a 51-year old woman complained of persistent swallowing problems, she had an incurable cancer. It had spread to her stomach and rectum. She…

A recent study has highlighted concerning practices in animal research facilities that may worsen the global crisis of antimicrobial resistance. Published in the journal *Plos One*, the research indicates that antibiotic use in laboratory…

The number of privately funded hip replacements has nearly doubled in recent years as patients seek to avoid lengthy NHS waiting lists, according to a new study by the Health Foundation. Data from the National Joint Registry for England,…

The pharmaceutical industry stands on the cusp of a major transformation as revolutionary weight-loss injections demonstrate potential far beyond their initial scope. Semaglutide, marketed under brands like Ozempic and Wegovy, has shown…

In a significant development in the fight against lung cancer, doctors have initiated the world's first mRNA lung cancer vaccine trials in patients across seven countries. This pioneering jab, known as BNT116 and developed by BioNTech, has…

In a surprising turn of events, an executive at Diageo, the parent company of Guinness, has predicted that the non-alcoholic version of the iconic beer could one day outshine its traditional counterpart. Anna MacDonald, marketing director…

In today's world, ultra-processed and fast food have become pervasive, infiltrating every aspect of our lives. These products, often masked by clever branding and marketing strategies, pose significant risks to our health and well-being. It…