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Share on Pinterest New research shows that ultraprocessed foods may be as addictive as cigarettes. Image Credit: Alexander Spatari/Getty Images A recent review found that ultraprocessed foods (UPFs) may be as addictive as tobacco products. The researchers found that UPFs are designed to heighten reward and accelerate the delivery of reinforcing ingredients. The “addictive” quality

Tens of thousands of people living with vitiligo affecting their face are to be offered the first approved medicine on the NHS to restore lost skin colour. The new cream, known as ruxolitinib, will be offered to nearly 100,000 people aged 12 and over who have a form of the condition where white patches typically

The number of people searching for trusted NHS advice on high blood pressure surged in 2025 with hundreds of thousands of extra visits to online information on risk and how to get checked. The NHS webpage on high blood pressure rocketed from 30th place in 2024, to the second most visited health condition on NHS.uk

Hundreds of thousands more women attended NHS breast screening last year and thousands more cancers were diagnosed early in England. New figures today show that in 2024/25, 1.94 million women aged 50 to 70 attended screening within six months of invitation – up nearly 200,000 (193,745) from 1.75 million the previous year. As a result

News The NHS could be facing a “second surge” in norovirus as the vomiting bug reaches its highest level so far this winter. Figures published today show the average number of patients in hospital with norovirus each day this week rose to over 1,000 for the first time this winter (1,012). The total is a

Millions of adults facing debilitating anxiety conditions are missing out on treatment that could help them recover and get back on with their lives the NHS has said, as it launches a major new mental health campaign. New analysis of NHS data shows that over 670,000 people were treated with NHS talking therapy care last

Thousands of people living with schizophrenia and severe depression are being recruited by the NHS for a major new study which could unlock a “new era” of personalised treatment for severe mental illness. As part of the world’s largest mental health study, researchers will analyse the DNA of thousands of people alongside detailed questionnaires to

The NHS delivered more elective activity in 2025 than any other year in its history, helping cut the waiting list to its lowest level since February 2023. Staff delivered a historic high of 18.4 million treatments and operations in 2025, up from 18 million in 2024, as the waiting list dropped to 7.29 million. Today’s

Share on Pinterest A recent study suggests that a higher intake of red meat may be associated with an increased risk of diabetes. Image Credit: VICUSCHKA/Getty Images A recent study found that a person’s red meat consumption may increase their risk of type 2 diabetes. The findings also suggest that consuming alternative proteins may help

Share on Pinterest Some experts say that dark showering may help you fall asleep more easily. Image Credit: Ekaterina Goncharova/Getty Images Dark showering is a new sleep trend that involves showering with the lights dimmed or off completely. Advocates say it can help the mind relax, reduce stress, and make it easier to fall asleep.