Jane Kirby
Health
Patients given ‘immune reset’ treatment on NHS go into remission
The therapy works by genetically modifying cells to enable the body’s own immune system to recognise and attack problem cells.
By Jane Kirby
12 Jun 2026
Politics
Younger women could have cervical screening every five years instead of three
HPV is a sexually-transmitted group of viruses which cause no symptoms but can lead to cervical cancer.
By Jane Kirby
10 Jun 2025
Health
Around 3,000 lives could be saved ‘by changes to heart failure treatment’
Some 614,000 adults in England are affected by heart failure.
By Jane Kirby
10 Jun 2025
Science
Alzheimer’s blood test ‘can accurately pick up early symptoms’
Researchers found the blood test was 95% accurate in picking up people with the disease, with very few cases missed.
By Jane Kirby
6 Jun 2025
Politics
Government promises quicker A&E times under plan to help end corridor care
A&E league tables will be published to drive up performance, according to the new plan for emergency care.
By Jane Kirby
6 Jun 2025
Health
Women taking weight-loss jabs warned to use effective contraception
The jabs have been reported to have fuelled a ‘baby boom’, with women saying online they have had ‘Ozempic babies’ despite using contraception
By Jane Kirby
5 Jun 2025
Science
Experts warn of ‘concerning jump’ in antibiotic-resistant gonorrhoea
The drug ceftriaxone is the main treatment for gonorrhoea so experts are concerned when infections fail to respond to it.
By Jane Kirby
3 Jun 2025
Science
Daily cup of chickpeas can lower cholesterol, researchers find
The study was presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Nutrition in Florida.
By Jane Kirby
3 Jun 2025
Science
Maintaining hopeful attitude ‘could prevent heart attacks and early death’
Researchers found hopeful people tended to fare better, had greater levels of self-care and were less likely to skip taking their medication.
By Jane Kirby
3 Jun 2025
Science
Cancer death rates down more than 20% in last 50 years but cases rising – report
Cancer Research UK warned that, despite improvement in overall survival, many more people are being diagnosed with cancer compared with 50 years ago.
By Jane Kirby
3 Jun 2025
Health
Wearing shorts and skirts or going without top ‘could affect skin cancer risk’
Projections suggest melanoma skin cancer cases will rise again this year to 21,300 cases across the UK – the highest on record.
By Jane Kirby
26 May 2025
Politics
Passing police detention powers to NHS staff ‘could cause significant harm’
Proposed changes mean powers could be transferred to health professionals to detain and restrain people in a mental health crisis.
By Jane Kirby
26 May 2025
Science
Improved breast screening could detect extra 3,500 cancers a year in UK – study
During a clinical trial using additional scans, an extra 85 cancers were found.
By Jane Kirby
21 May 2025
Science
Treating cold sores with anti-virals ‘may slash risk of Alzheimer’s’
A study found that people who had suffered the herpes virus had an 80% increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
By Jane Kirby
21 May 2025
Politics
Prostate cancer: What are the symptoms and how is it treated?
News that former US president Joe Biden has prostate cancer has been reported across the globe.
By Jane Kirby
19 May 2025
Politics
Children with poor mental health less likely to work as adults – report finds
Children and young people with severe mental and behavioural problems are 85% more likely to have symptoms of depression at age 51.
By Jane Kirby
19 May 2025
Health
People’s heart health in the UK declining rapidly in ‘worrying trend’ – report
Cardiovascular deaths in working age adults have risen by 18% since 2019, from 18,693 to 21,975 in 2023.
By Jane Kirby
19 May 2025
Celebrity News
The Crown actor Josh O’Connor ‘in awe’ of uncle living with early Alzheimer’s
Bernard Bunting is aiming to raise £1m to to support a new Rare Dementia Support Centre in London.
By Jane Kirby
16 May 2025
Politics
NHS waiting list for hospital treatment rises for first time in seven months
The data will be a blow to Labour, which is introducing ‘carrot and stick reforms’ for NHS leaders.
By Jane Kirby
15 May 2025
Science
Working long hours may alter brain structure, research suggests
Being ‘overworked’ may have an impact on cognitive function, according to the study.
By Jane Kirby
13 May 2025
Science
Weight-loss jabs for children ‘are effective and help prevent mealtime battles’
Weight loss jabs, also known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, work by reducing food cravings.
By Jane Kirby
12 May 2025