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.
Category: Health
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.
What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an “extraordinary feat”.
Insurance-supported integrative oncology symptom management program benefits cancer patients
A new study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health reports that an insurance-supported integrative oncology program resulted in clinically meaningful improvements in cancer-related symptoms like
Blue LED lights help chemists build complex drug molecules
In drug discovery, building complex molecules quickly is the name of the game.
AGA launches AI-powered virtual assistant for gastroenterology and hepatology care
The American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) today announced the launch of Nigel, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual assistant developed exclusively for gastroenterology and hepatology.
Harvard University hosts the world’s largest conference dedicated to longevity biotechnology
The 13th Aging Research & Drug Discovery (ARDD) Meeting, the world’s largest conference dedicated to longevity biotechnology, will take place from October 1-3, 2026, at