4 h. ago 5 ways to transform your health this year, according to the experts

Find out the hottest health tips of 2026 from leading voices in the industry

Science

21 h. ago Morrissey cancels first gigs of 2026 as music legend suffers medical issue

Former Smiths frontman Morrisseyy was set to perform in the US but he has been forced to cancel his first two concerts of 2026, sparking concerns for his health

Politics

22 h. ago Share your health and fitness questions for Devi Sridhar, Mariella Frostrup, and Joel Snape

Whether your question is about exercise, eating, or general wellness, post it below and we’ll put a selection to our panel on the nightThere’s no bad time to take a more active interest in your health, but the new year, for lots of us, feels like a fresh start. Maybe you’re planning to sign up for a 10k or finally have a go at bouldering, eat a bit better or learn to swing a kettlebell. Maybe you want to keep up with your grandkids — or just be a little bit more physically prepared for whatever life throws at you.To help things along, Guardian Live invites you to a special event with public health expert Devi Sridhar, journalist and author Mariella Frostrup, and health and fitness columnist Joel Snape. They’ll be joining the Guardian’s Today in Focus presenter Annie Kelly to discuss simple, actionable ways to stay fit and healthy as you move through the second half of life: whether that means staying strong and mobile or stressing less and sleeping better. Continue reading...

Politics

25 h. ago Dr Rupy Aujla: The TV doctor on how to eat healthier and exercise more in 2026

Making small, simple food swaps could be the best way to boost your health in 2026.

Society

28 h. ago I’ve been a health editor for a decade, these are the 2026 wellness trends you need to know

I’ve worked at the forefront of health and wellness for a long time and I’ve seen it all, this is what’s coming in 2026 – the good, the bad and the downright bizarre

Politics

46 h. ago One thing we should all be doing every single day to boost health in 2026

Looking for a simple way to improve your health in 2026? A doctor has explained an easy trick that you can incorporate into your daily routine.

Politics

51 h. ago These nine tips will help you stick to your New Year's health and fitness goals

A YouGov survey looking for 2026 found that health pledges dominated the list of Britons' New Year's resolutions for the next 12 months - but here's how to get started

Science

66 h. ago Malnutrition deaths are soaring in the US – especially among seniors

The reasons for the rapid increase may include people’s difficulties in maintaining a healthy diet and a new focus in identifying malnutrition, according to a new report

Events

69 h. ago Travellers heading for 28 destinations in 2026 given major health alert

People heading abroad this year have been urged to be cautious over a major threat in some countries

Events

2 d. ago The chatbot will see you now: how AI is being trained to spot mental health issues in any language

Calls to a clinic in Uganda are helping create a therapy algorithm that works in local languages, as specialists look to technology to address the global mental health crisisWhen patients telephone Butabika hospital in Kampala, Uganda, seeking help with mental health problems, they are themselves assisting future patients by helping to create a therapy chatbot.Calls to the clinic helpline are being used to train an AI algorithm that researchers hope will eventually power a chatbot offering therapy in local African languages. Continue reading...

Science

3 d. ago Pandemic 2026 warning as doctors raise concerns over four leading diseases in UK

The beginning of 2026 has seen unprecedented outbreaks of 'super flu' across the UK and doctors are concerned about what the next 12 months will bring.

Events

3 d. ago Pandemic 2026 warning: FOUR diseases doctors most worried about after UK outbreaks

Flu, Mpox and Victorian disease rubella are among the diseases doctors are most worried about for the upcoming 12 months, after unprecedented outbreaks of 'super flu' across the UK

Events

3 d. ago Snow forecast hits Scottish schools and cold health alerts in place for England

Flights cancelled and travel warnings issued with 30cm of snow expected on high ground in northern Scotland Transport delays, treacherous driving conditions and school closures will greet many people as they return to work and study after the Christmas break, with winter weather warnings in place across the UK.Four amber warnings for heavy snow in northern Scotland are in place until Monday morning, while yellow snow and ice warnings cover all of Northern Ireland, Wales and much of England. Continue reading...

Events

3 d. ago Five health challenges experts say make a difference – and none are Dry January

Starting with small changes this month can improve your health

Science

3 d. ago The five ways to kickstart a healthy lifestyle in 2026 that have nothing to do with losing weight

Research shows that most people who try the latest quick-fix plan to lose weight and improve their health ultimately don't keep the weight off or the habits up.

Politics

3 d. ago Canadian officials say US health institutions no longer dependable for accurate information

Misinformation from the Trump administration is cited as fuelling Canadians’ concerns over childhood vaccinations Canadian officials and public health experts are warning that US health and science institutions can no longer be depended upon for accurate information, particularly when it comes to vaccinations, amid fears that misinformation from the Trump administration could further erode Canadians’ confidence in healthcare.“I can’t imagine a world in which this misinformation doesn’t creep into Canadians’ consciousness and leads to doubt,” said Dawn Bowdish, an immunologist and professor at McMaster University in Ontario. Continue reading...

Politics

4 d. ago ‘Major change in 2026 could see weight loss drugs handed out like statins’

Warning as appetite-suppressing injections set to be approved in Britain in pill form which will lead to them becoming cheaper and more widely available

Events

5 d. ago DWP confirms Universal Credit health element changes from April 2026

The DWP has confirmed it will proceed with reducing Universal Credit health element for new claimants from April 2026, despite concerns from cross-party MPs

Politics

5 d. ago Google AI Overviews put people at risk of harm with misleading health advice

Exclusive: Inaccurate information presented in summaries, Guardian investigation findsPeople are being put at risk of harm by false and misleading health information in Google’s artificial intelligence summaries, a Guardian investigation has found.The company has said its AI Overviews, which use generative AI to provide snapshots of essential information about a topic or question, are “helpful” and “reliable”. Continue reading...

Events

5 d. ago Our favourite smartwatches for fitness and health tracking in 2026

Smartwatches are an excellent tool to help with your New Year fitness resolutions

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