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Researchers say study provides ‘strongest evidence’ yet microplastics may directly contribute to heart disease

IN FOCUS: Malaria cases have skyrocketed in Djibouti in recent years. Rachel Schraer reports on a British company helping produce insects in the city who cannot spread the deadly disease

MND patients in the UK denied access to lifesaving drug tofersen, despite Biogen supplying it free, due to NHS covering administration costs.

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease linked to a busy CBD has prompted a warning for others to be alert for signs of the severe respiratory illness.

Discover the top causes of high triglycerides, their link to cholesterol levels, and how they increase heart disease risk. Expert insights and prevention tips included.

Men are famous for pushing through pain, laughing off warning signs, and convincing themselves that “I’ll deal with it later” is a legitimate health strategy. That confidence can feel heroic, but it often comes with a quiet cost that shows up years down the road. From sneaky conditions that build…

Discover early autoimmune symptoms, explore a comprehensive autoimmune disease list, and learn how to recognize chronic illness signs for timely intervention.

Refugee health is often discussed in terms of crises such as disease outbreaks, malnutrition and psychological distress. But some of the most serious effects of displacement are harder to see. One example is how forced migration can change the bacteria in the gut that support immunity and long-term health.

History does not repeat itself, but it rhymes – and economic history is no exception. In 1964, a Labour government came to power in the UK with a pledge to curb inflation and to deliver growth. The growth plans were short lived. In 2024, in a cost-of-living crisis, Labour again…

Heart disease symptoms often differ between men and women, affecting how heart attacks present and are treated. Learn key male vs female heart attack signs and cardiac symptoms.

Charity finds grants for crucial alterations take average 375 days, with many MND patients dying in this time