Latest health stories, updates and public interest reporting from Right Journal.
A new digital platform is providing a wide range of resources for individuals seeking to manage their health and wellbeing, alongside a suite of dedicated tools and information for medical professionals. The service aims to empower users with clinically reviewed advice, practical guidance, and community support, while adhering to NHS content standards.
A large-scale review of nearly half a million people found regular stair climbing was linked to significantly lower risks of cardiovascular death and death from any cause, researchers say.
Research suggests two months of daily orange juice consumption altered activity in genes tied to inflammation, blood pressure and sugar processing, offering a possible explanation for the drink's long-observed links to cardiovascular health.
A leading midwifery academic has urged the government's new maternity taskforce to deliver root-and-branch reform of NHS maternity care, warning that piecemeal fixes have failed families and overstretched staff alike.
NHS Tayside is investigating whether staff improperly accessed the medical records of Minnie Merriman, a nine-year-old girl who died this week, after she was named publicly following the arrest of a 35-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
Around 200 patients a year are expected to benefit after NHS England approved two treatments for rare blood cancers, including a home tablet therapy and a drug combination for relapsed Hodgkin lymphoma.
UNAIDS says new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths have fallen to their lowest levels in more than three decades, while several countries have met major treatment targets.
Yvette Cooper’s proposed national maternity standards have renewed scrutiny of whether low-intervention birth policies are leaving some women unheard when complications arise.
The Life Sciences Healthcare Goals programme has updated its objectives and progress pages across dementia, cancer, mental health, obesity and addiction.
Hannah McElhinney says shame and dismissal can push chronically ill patients further towards unsafe treatments, after her cousin died following an unproven procedure overseas.
Sydney Towle, who documented almost three years of treatment for cholangiocarcinoma and recently modelled at Miami Swim Week, has died from complications related to the cancer, her family said.
Actress Daneka Etchells says years of severe period pain, heavy bleeding and repeated medical appointments ended with a late endometriosis diagnosis and lasting nerve damage.
A blood test being adopted by NHS trusts could help rule out womb cancer in some postmenopausal women and reduce the need for transvaginal ultrasound scans.
The British Medical Association has put staff roles in England at risk as it seeks to reduce costs, prompting concern among employees and the GMB union.
NHS England will launch a digital walking challenge asking people to complete the equivalent of a marathon each month, with rewards planned for those who take part consistently.
A study published in Cancer Research outlines a novel vulnerability in kidney cancer cells lacking the SETD2 gene, revealing their dependence on the protein BCL-xL for survival. This finding offers a potential new treatment path for aggressive kidney cancers that currently have limited options.
A new study reported by the BBC this week links regular strength training with a lower risk of early death, a finding that could shape how communities approach
A new UK study has found that younger adults are not getting healthier than the generations before them at the same age, a pattern researchers describe as a gen
The NHS spent a record £241 million on private companies to read CT and MRI scans, according to new research that has triggered fresh warnings over staff short
UK researchers have reported early signs that an immune targeted medicine already used in rheumatology could help some people with depression who do not improve
Researchers reported this week that regular exposure to cold—including the use of ice vests or daily cold showers—was linked to fat loss in a small group of
Mounjaro and Wegovy are injectable drugs prescribed for obesity to reduce appetite and support weight loss. While effective during treatment, users often regain weight after stopping, raising questions about long-term management and ongoing care.
New research highlights how nutrition affects both male and female fertility, and outlines the practical implications for couples planning pregnancy. Key nutrients like folic acid remain vital for fetal development, while dietary patterns influence conception chances and long-term child health.
Families affected by spinal muscular atrophy are welcoming wider NHS access to two treatments after health officials confirmed the drugs can significantly improve survival and quality of life for children with the condition.
Children affected by a rare muscle wasting condition could gain access to a new NHS funded treatment after health officials approved wider use of the drug.
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