Health

Beth Dobbin, who competed for Great Britain at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, has revealed she is now largely confined to bed for up to 22 hours a day after being diagnosed with ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), a debilitating chronic illness.

The Vatican confirmed that Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery for lung cancer, during which part of his lung was removed. The pontiff disclosed the procedure to thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square and is said to be recovering well.

Residents along the Kok River in northern Thailand are reporting health problems they attribute to industrial and agricultural runoff, raising concerns about water quality and the government's response to pollution affecting ethnic minority communities.

A worker at Germany's busiest airport died of malaria contracted from a mosquito believed to have arrived on a flight. Five colleagues are also receiving treatment.

A growing trend sees young adults taking anxiety medication to feel drunk at parties. Experts warn the practice is not risk-free and raises safety concerns.

As an amber heat alert covers almost all of England, disabled people warn that standard official advice to 'keep cool' ignores the complex realities they face, with some describing the heatwave as a genuine survival challenge.