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Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann, and Georg Nagel have won the 2026 Nobel Prize for developing optogenetics, a method to control brain cells with light.

A coalition of 150 experts urges an inquiry into air pollution health inequalities, citing data that shows higher exposure in lower-income areas and rising hospital admissions for children.

Chicago police are intensifying searches for synthetic drugs in jails and on the streets as authorities battle a worsening crisis involving powerful substances like tranq.

NHS bosses warn that smaller maternity units may close to consolidate services and improve safety standards amid staffing shortages.

A soy-derived compound called LPC70 shows promise in reversing high blood pressure and memory deficits caused by excessive salt intake in mice.

A Suffolk seaside town has launched a morning rave series called Coffee and Clubbing, offering a hangover-free dance alternative for Gen Xers.

Health Secretary Yvette Cooper has ordered NHS England to prioritize ending corridor care for children, following calls from health groups and tragic incidents.

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust has dismissed 15 staff members for accessing the medical records of victims from the 2023 Nottingham attack.

Hospital doctors in Northern Ireland have announced strikes for November after the lack of a Stormont budget blocked a 3.5% pay uplift accepted by the health minister.

The UK government has pledged £140m to boost NHS urgent care capacity as Health Secretary Yvette Cooper warns of a difficult winter ahead for the health service.