Cancer-causing 'forever chemical' found in UK residents' blood
Blood tests found "really high levels" of PFOA in dozens of people living near the AGC Chemicals factory in Thornton-Cleveleys, Lancashire.
New Cat Species Discovered in Bolivia After Century
A new species of wild cat, named Leopardus tilcayo (Tilcaya cat), has been identified in Bolivia's cloud forests, marking the first discovery of a new living feline species in over a century.
New Begonia Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh
Begonia neelamorum is the 54th Begonia species recorded from India's northeastern region.
India tightens food warning labels despite industry setback
India's Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) proposes a single-phase approach for implementing front-of-pack nutrition labelling (FoPL) on packaged food products.
Human ancestors transitioned to walking 1.8 million years ago
Archaic humans transitioned from regularly climbing trees to habitually walking upright on the ground 1.8 million years ago.
Child ketamine users suffer bladder damage
Medics at Alder Hey children’s hospital in Liverpool have established the UK's first ketamine clinic specifically for young people.
Mother 'deeply hurt' by NHS staff accessing son's records
At least 214 NHS staff have lost their jobs and around 2,000 been sanctioned for snooping on sensitive patient data over the past five years.
NCCN Models Tailored Cancer Care at World Congress
61% of active National Cancer Control Plans include references to existing national or international cancer treatment guidelines.
Dutch adopt new word for labia to combat stigma
Last month, leading Dutch dictionary Dikke van Dale said it would include a new term for the labia, "vulvalippen" - in its upcoming online addition - alongside the traditional term "schaamlippen".
Scientists discover cause of severe Kent meningitis outbreak
Two people died in the Kent meningitis outbreak: a 21-year-old University of Kent student and Juliette Kenny, a sixth-form pupil at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Faversham.
Migraine sufferer's agony dismissed by GP
The Welsh government recognizes the effect migraines can have on people's lives and has guidance available to help NHS staff diagnose and manage conditions.
Third Malaria Death Near Frankfurt Airport
Three people have died from malaria in a cluster near Germany's Frankfurt Airport since July.
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Toll Exceeds 3,700 Deaths
More than 130 days into the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health experts said on Wednesday that response efforts have been scaled up significantly and "the first encouraging signs of progress" are now being seen.
New synthetic drug Plasmochin cures Malaria
A new cure for Malaria, by means of a synthetic preparation “Plasmochin”, was explained at the Scientists’ and Doctors’ Congress at Duesseldorf.
Malkajgiri Police Seize Adulterated Food Products in Raids
The Malkajgiri police seized 730 kg of suspected adulterated ginger-garlic paste and 500 kg of loose paneer.
Man died of cardiac arrest on flight
A report into the incident said 56 people had been seriously injured, 23 suffered minor injuries and one man - Kitchen - had died.
Trump officials delay Covid shots for children
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) confirmed that Covid vaccines are not available through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
Trump seeks control over health research funding
U.S. President Donald Trump is seeking to bring a major part of national funding for health research under the control of his political appointees, as reported by Politico on Saturday (September 20, 2026).
Ultra-processed foods linked to higher heart event risk
Each additional 100 grams of ultra-processed foods consumed daily is associated with a 14% increased chance of cardiovascular events, according to a study.
President's call spotlights celebrity endorsement of harmful products
The National Family Health Survey-5 (2019-21) found that 21.4% of Indians aged 15-49 used smokeless tobacco.