Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat – inquiry report
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
Category: Health
Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned – key findings from Covid report
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
The planet is getting hotter fast. This is what happens to your body in extreme heat
Human-caused climate change has already made heat waves around the world more frequent and intense.
What a medication abortion is like, according to a doctor
An expert in medication abortion describes how mifepristone and misoprostol work and what to expect after using these medications known as the “abortion pill.”
Starting uni? What to know about having the free NHS meningitis B jab
It follows the UK’s largest and fastest growing meningitis B outbreak to date in Kent earlier this year.
Thousands may have died in UK’s exceptional May and June heatwaves
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK’s exceptionally hot weather in recent months.
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
New viral library helps scientists study thousands of proteins
To prevent viruses from sickening or killing us – whether it’s an individual case of hepatitis B or a COVID pandemic – it’s crucial to
Rural radiation oncology clinic closures threaten cancer patient care
A new study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai found that although the overall number of radiation oncology clinics
New stem cell approach targets functional cure for diabetes
New research presented today at the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 2026 Annual Meeting explores an approach that could expand the potential of
Endometriosis groups ‘crying out’ for cut in diagnosis time
Two new non-invasive tests available from GPs are being proposed to speed up diagnosis times.
Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK
Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs.
We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?
What is driving the UK’s fall in healthy life expectancy?
What is meningitis B and why is a vaccine only being offered to some teenagers?
Only select groups of teenagers and some young people will be eligible for the vaccine. Here’s why.