Health
Behind the Dismantling of the C.D.C.: Reform or ‘Humiliation’?
- your-feed-science
- Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
- Layoffs and Job Reductions
- States (US)
- Government Employees
- United States Politics and Government
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Health and Human Services Department
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- Houry, Debra
The agency has lost a third of its work force this year. The Trump administration maintains that the losses are necessary, but critics say that there is no real plan, only animosity.
Diphtheria, a Once Vanquished Killer of Children, Is Resurgent
- Diphtheria
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Children and Childhood
- Disease Rates
- Refugees and Displaced Persons
- Foreign Aid
- Developing Countries
- Medicine and Health
- Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
- Somalia
- your-feed-science
- your-feed-healthcare
- internal-open-access-from-nl
A Somali hospital ward packed with gasping children shows how war, climate and mistrust of vaccines is fueling the disease’s return.
Pig Kidney Removed From Transplant Patient After Nine Months
- your-feed-science
- Genetic Engineering
- Kidneys
- Transplants
- Pigs
- Organ Donation
- Clinical Trials
- eGenesis
- Mass General Brigham Inc
Tim Andrews, 67, lived with a genetically modified organ longer than any other recipient.
In Fight Against Malaria, an Unexpected — and Snuggly — Shield
- Uganda
- Malaria
- Mosquitoes
- Disease Rates
- Pesticides
- Babies and Infants
- Clinical Trials
- Research
- New England Journal of Medicine
- your-feed-science
Treating baby wraps with a mosquito repellent shows promising protection against a top killer of children.
DNA Identifies 2 Bacterial Killers That Stalked Napoleon’s Army
- Current Biology (Journal)
- Research
- your-feed-science
- DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)
- Bacteria
- Infections
- Fever
- Bonaparte, Napoleon
- Russia
- Vilnius (Lithuania)
- War and Armed Conflicts
- France
Genetic material pulled from 13 teeth found in a grave in Lithuania revealed infectious diseases that felled the French emperor’s troops as they withdrew from Russia.
Drug With a 30-Year Monopoly Is Target of State-Level Push to Curb Prices
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Inventions and Patents
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Law and Legislation
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- State Legislatures
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Insurance
- Generic Brands and Products
- Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues
- Enbrel (Drug)
- Amgen Inc
- Food and Drug Administration
- Sandoz International GmbH
- Biden, Joseph R Jr
- Colorado
In a first, Colorado will cap the price of Enbrel, an arthritis drug. Using patent tactics, the drugmaker Amgen has aggressively blocked competition for it.
U.S. Health Workers Recalled From Shutdown Furlough for Medicare, A.C.A. Enrollments
- Layoffs and Job Reductions
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Medicare
- Elderly
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010)
- Health Care Workers
- Medicaid
- Government Employees
- Medicare Advantage
- Trump, Donald J
- Oz, Mehmet C
- Shutdowns (Institutional)
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- HealthCare.gov
An estimated 3,000 employees seem to be affected. The federal agency said the return to work would occur Monday, with the costs paid by user fees collected from researchers.
‘Medicaid Cut Me Off’: A Rural Health Center Faces New Pressures
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Medicaid
- Federal Aid (US)
- United States Politics and Government
- Rural Areas
- One Big Beautiful Bill Act (2025)
- Black People
- Medicine and Health
- Congressional Budget Office
- Trump, Donald J
- Mississippi
As cuts to federal health care take hold, local clinics like Delta Health Center in Mississippi will be stretched more thinly than ever.
Obamacare Is Expensive. But So Is All Health Insurance.
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010)
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Law and Legislation
- Federal Aid (US)
- United States
The main difference is that most Americans don’t confront the full cost of their coverage.
Vaccine Skepticism Comes for Pet Owners, Too
- your-feed-science
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Rumors and Misinformation
- Pets
- Cats
- Veterinary Medicine
- Dogs
- Rabies
- Animals
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- United States
Anti-vaccine sentiment is spilling over into veterinary medicine, making some owners hesitant to vaccinate their pets, even for fatal diseases like rabies.
What To Know About Vaccinating Your Dog or Cat
- your-feed-science
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Pets
- Cats
- Dogs
- Veterinary Medicine
- Rumors and Misinformation
- Animals
- Lyme Disease
- Rabies
- American Veterinary Medical Assn
Vaccine hesitancy is on the rise among pet owners. Here are answers to some common questions about animal vaccines.
Can Anyone Rescue the Trafficked Girls of L.A.’s Figueroa Street?
- Human Trafficking
- Child Abuse and Neglect
- Group Homes and Supportive Housing
- Prostitution
- Sex Crimes
- Police
- Women and Girls
- Foster Care
- Los Angeles (Calif)
- Police Department (Los Angeles, Calif)
- audio-neutral-informative
Inside the effort to pull minors from ‘the Blade,’ one of the most notorious sex-trafficking corridors in the United States.
Neutrogena Recalls Makeup Wipes Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns
- Recalls and Bans of Products
- Cosmetics and Toiletries
- Bacteria
- Neutrogena Corp
- Kenvue Inc
- Food and Drug Administration
- Florida
- South Carolina
- Texas
- Georgia
The recalled wipes were distributed in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Texas, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Ruth A. Lawrence, Doctor Who Championed Breastfeeding, Is Dead at 101
- Lawrence, Ruth A
- Deaths (Obituaries)
- Breastfeeding
- Rochester Medical Center
- University of Rochester Medical Center
- Yale School of Medicine
- Rochester (NY)
As a pediatrician, she helped elevate breastfeeding from a medical afterthought to a specialty of its own. As a mother of nine, she practiced what she preached.
Family Health Insurance Coverage Nears $27,000 a Year
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Employee Fringe Benefits
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Small Business
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010)
- KFF (Nonprofit)
- United States
A new employer survey shows premiums for a family climbed in 2025 as companies and their workers pay more for coverage.
Bird Flu Is Back
- your-feed-science
- Avian Influenza
- Wildlife Die-Offs
- Shutdowns (Institutional)
- Livestock Diseases
- Agriculture and Farming
- Livestock
- Poultry
- Turkeys
- Birds
- Layoffs and Job Reductions
- Viruses
- Migrant Labor (Agriculture)
- Respiratory Diseases
After a quiet summer, the virus is hitting poultry flocks hard in the run-up to the holidays — and in the midst of a federal government shutdown.
What Happens if Obamacare Subsidies Expire?
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2010)
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
Consumers are facing greater costs for their 2026 A.C.A. health coverage as Congress continues to debate whether to extend subsidies that help people afford their premiums. Margot Sanger-Katz, a health care policy reporter for The New York Times, explains why.
Testosterone Is Giving Women Back Their Sex Drive but Risks Side Effects
- Women and Girls
- Testosterone
- Hormones
- Sex
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Doctors
- Menopause
- Middle Age (Demographic)
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- audio-neutral-informative
There is no F.D.A.-approved testosterone product for women. Insurance won’t cover it. Many doctors won’t prescribe it. It’s become a cultural phenomenon.
Vision Restored Using Prosthetic Retinal Implant
- Eyes and Eyesight
- Macular Degeneration
- Blindness
- Implants
- Research
- New England Journal of Medicine
- your-feed-science
The device could help a million people with a severe form of macular degeneration to be able to see enough to read.
Manuel Trujillo, Who Helped New Yorkers Heal After 9/11, Dies at 80
- Trujillo, Manuel
- Deaths (Obituaries)
- Bellevue Hospital Center
- Mental Health and Disorders
- Psychiatry and Psychiatrists
- World Trade Center (Manhattan, NY)
- September 11 (2001)
- Grief (Emotion)
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Hispanic-Americans
- Manhattan (NYC)
As Bellevue Hospital’s director of psychiatry, he guided rescue workers and grieving families through trauma when terrorists attacked in 2001.
Welcome to the CDC Online Newsroom, a one-stop source for journalists seeking public health information. Global media and the general public can access current and archived press releases, media advis
CDC Immunization Schedule Adopts Individual-Based Decision-Making for COVID-19 and Standalone Vaccination for Chickenpox in Toddlers
- CDC Newsroom
CDC updated updated its adult and child immunization schedules to apply individual-based decisions
Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Suzy Ellis, <em>Tips From Former Smokers®</em> participant
- CDC Newsroom
We extend our deepest condolences to Suzy's family, her friends, and all who cared about her.
Listeria Outbreak to include more Prepared Foods
- CDC Newsroom
CDC Expands Listeria Outbreak Alert to Include Additional Prepared Foods
CDC Reports Latest National Data on Syphilis in Newborns and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
- CDC Newsroom
New CDC data shows U.S. cases of newborn syphilis increased for the 12th consecutive year in 2024
CDC Report Finds Sharp Rise in Dangerous Drug-Resistant Bacteria
- CDC Newsroom
A CDC report found a dramatic increase in a dangerous type of drug-resistant bacteria.
Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Michael Fletcher, <em>Tips From Former Smokers®</em> participant
- CDC Newsroom
Michael Fletcher, a passionate advocate for quit-smoking efforts, has passed away
Certain Metabolic Meals home delivery foods reported in ongoing <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak investigation
- CDC Newsroom
Sixteen people in ten states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella.
Nearly 100 people sick in <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to recalled eggs
- CDC Newsroom
95 people from 14 states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella.
Statement from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- CDC Newsroom
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. visited CDC headquarters in response to tragic gunfire attack
CDC Launches New Campaign to Address Youth Substance Use and Mental Health
- CDC Newsroom
CDC launches Free Mind campaign providing teens with resources about substance use and mental health
Statement from Laura Chanchien Parajón, MD, MPH, Director (Acting), CDC's National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, on the passing of Christine Brader, <em>Tips From Former Smokers</em><em>®</em> participant
- CDC Newsroom
Christine Brader, a champion of anti-smoking efforts, has passed away at 62
Secretary Kennedy Swears in Susan Monarez as CDC Director to Advance 'Make America Healthy Again' Agenda
- CDC Newsroom
Susan Monarez, Ph.D., was sworn in today as Director of the CDC
CDC warns of <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to frozen sprouted beans
- CDC Newsroom
11 people from 10 states sick with the same strain of Salmonella linked to frozen sprouted beans
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Concludes Meeting with Joint Statement
- CDC Newsroom
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) held a meeting on June 25-26, 2025.
CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to Meet June 25–26
- CDC Newsroom
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will hold a meeting on June 25-26, 2025
CDC warns of <em>Listeria</em> outbreak linked to recalled chicken fettuccine alfredo meals
- CDC Newsroom
17 people have gotten sick from the same strain of Listeria linked to fettuccine chicken alfredo
CDC warns of <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak linked to pistachio cream
- CDC Newsroom
Four people have gotten sick with the same strand of Salmonella linked to pistachio cream
CDC warns of <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to eggs
- CDC Newsroom
A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted
CDC warns of <em>Salmonella</em> outbreak linked to whole cucumbers
- CDC Newsroom
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted
Statement from CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control on Provisional 2024 Overdose Death Data
- CDC Newsroom
The data from CDC's National Vital Statistics System shows a 27% decrease in drug overdose deaths
CDC announces <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to backyard poultry
- CDC Newsroom
A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted
CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak
- CDC Newsroom
CDC is aware of the second measles death in Texas, and our thoughts are with the family.
CDC Statement on Measles Outbreak
- CDC Newsroom
CDC is in close communication with Texas health authorities over the recent measles outbreak.
CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths
- CDC Newsroom
CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths
CDC warns of <em>Listeria</em> outbreak linked to supplement shakes distributed in long-term care facilities
- CDC Newsroom
CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to supplement shakes distributed in long-term care facilities
U.S. Government Releases First National One Health Plan to Protect People, Animals, and Our Environment from Shared Health Threats
- CDC Newsroom
U.S. Government releases first national One Health plan to protect from shared health threats.
First H5 Bird Flu Death Reported in United States
- CDC Newsroom
A person with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness ("H5N1 bird flu") has passed away.
CDC Confirms First Severe Case of H5N1 Bird Flu in the United States
- CDC Newsroom
December 18, 2024-- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1)
CDC warns of a <em>Salmonella </em>outbreak linked to cucumbers
- CDC Newsroom
A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/cucumbers-11-24/index.html.
CDC warns of Listeria linked to ready-to-eat meat and poultry products
- CDC Newsroom
Eleven people infected with this outbreak strain Listeria have been reported from four states.
CDC confirms H5N1 Bird Flu Infection in a Child in California
- CDC Newsroom
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) (H5N1 bird flu) in a child in California.
CDC warns of new <em>E. coli </em>outbreak linked to organic carrots
- CDC Newsroom
CDC has posted a Food Safety Alert regarding a multi-state outbreak linked to organic carrots.
California confirms first clade I mpox case
- CDC Newsroom
CDC to receive samples for additional viral characterization.
Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023
- CDC Newsroom
Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023
2023 CDC data suggest the STI epidemic may be slowing
- CDC Newsroom
The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains high in the United States, however the latest data from CDC show signs the epidemic could be slowing
Transcript for MMWR Telebriefing: Evidence of Recent H5 Bird Flu Infections among Dairy Workers and CDC Guidance Updates
- CDC Newsroom
Transcript for MMWR Telebriefing: Evidence of Recent H5 Bird Flu Infections among Dairy Workers and CDC Guidance Updates
Onions served at McDonald's are likely source of E. coli outbreak
- CDC Newsroom
An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to onions served at McDonald's
Lassa Fever Suspected in Death of U.S. Traveler Returning from West Africa
- CDC Newsroom
The CDC and the Iowa Department of Health are investigating a suspected case of Lassa fever, which was diagnosed today in an Iowa resident who returned to the United States from West Africa early this month.
More cases reported in E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders; Taylor Farms recalls onions sent to restaurants
- CDC Newsroom
An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted
CDC Recommends Second Dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 Vaccine for People 65 Years and Older and for People Who are Moderately or Severely Immunocompromised
- CDC Newsroom
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation for people 65 years and older and those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised to receive a second dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine six months after their first dose.
CDC Recommends Lowering the Age for Pneumococcal Vaccination from 65 to 50 Years Old
- CDC Newsroom
Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50 years old.
Severe E. coli outbreak in Mountain West states linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders; McDonald's removes suspect ingredients temporarily
- CDC Newsroom
A CDC Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/outbreaks/e-coli-O157.html
Youth Tobacco Product Use at a 25-Year Low, Yet Disparities Persist
- CDC Newsroom
Current tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students has dropped to the lowest recorded level in 25 years.
CDC Confirms 3rd Human Case of H5 Bird Flu in California
- CDC Newsroom
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a third human case of H5 bird flu in California.
CDC Confirms New Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California
- CDC Newsroom
CDC Confirms New Human Cases of H5 Bird Flu in California
Potential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies
- CDC Newsroom
Potential public health risk among individuals ordering counterfeit prescription medications from online pharmacies
CDC Statement on Marburg Cases in Rwanda
- CDC Newsroom
CDC is aware of 26 individuals with Marburg virus disease, as confirmed by the Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Health.
Reports of new illnesses slows; CDC continues to investigate the <em>Listeria </em>outbreak linked to deli meats
- CDC Newsroom
Reports of new illnesses slows; CDC continues to investigate the Listeria outbreak linked to deli meats
CDC Awards Over $176 Million to Strengthen U.S. Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce
- CDC Newsroom
Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced more than $176 million in funding to support 48 public health partners to strengthen the public health system in the United States.
New CDC Data Show Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High
- CDC Newsroom
New CDC population data from 2023 show that in 23 states more than one in three adults (35%) has obesity. Before 2013, no state had an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%.
BBC News - Health
What is Mpox and why are cases rising in Europe?
UK health officials are encouraging gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to be vaccinated.
NHS needs £3bn to cover strikes, redundancies and drug costs, say health leaders
Health leaders say progress on reducing waiting lists will be affected if there is no help in making up the financial shortfall.
We will not 'be held to ransom' by striking doctors, says minister
The health secretary is refusing to make concessions on pay after the BMA announced a further walkout.
Parents urged to vaccinate children over half-term as flu cases rise
Flu season has come early and cases are rising among children, NHS England says.
Reports of OCD among under-25s triple in 10 years
More 16-24 year olds in England say they have symptoms of obsessive compulsive disorder - BBC analysis finds.
Mum is first UK patient to trial new MS treatment
Biology teacher Emily Henders says she understands the "scientific rationale" behind the treatment.
Resident doctors announce five-day strike in November
Walkout will be the 13th of long-running dispute between government and British Medical Association.
Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year
Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low.
Life-changing eye implant helps blind patients read again
The results are astounding and a major advance, say surgeons involved in international research using the pioneering technology.
CQC chief resigns over maternity failings
Families had been calling for Sir Julian's resignation over poor maternity care at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Call for allergy pens in schools after boy's death
Benedict Blythe's parents say lives and money could be saved by giving allergy pens to all schools.
I thought my insides were falling out: The condition affecting one in 12 mums
Pelvic organ prolapse affects around one in 12 mothers, but many people have never even heard of it.
Children paid 'huge price' in Covid pandemic, Johnson tells inquiry
The former PM says lockdown rules "probably did go too far" and says children could have been exempted.
Effects of antidepressants on physical health ranked for first time
Find out which to avoid if you are concerned about weight gain.
Why medical students are choosing Bulgaria over UK
The BBC has spoken to students choosing Bulgaria due to UK's strict cap on medical school places.
Exciting results from blood test for 50 cancers
The Galleri test looks for fragments of DNA that have broken off a tumour and are circulating in the blood.
'Game-changing' HIV protection jab approved in England and Wales
The shot, given six times a year or every other month, is an alternative to taking daily pills to protect against ever catching the virus.
Uruguay legalises assisted dying after 10-hour debate
The Dignified Death bill was passed in the senate, with 20 out of 31 legislators voting in favour.
NHS stripped ex-footballer of dignity, say family
Failings in Colin Flatt's care in the final months of his life are laid bare in a new report.
Watchdog vows Botox crackdown after BBC exposé
BBC researchers caught pharmacists trying to sell Botox without assessing patients first.
Eat kiwi fruit to relieve constipation, says guidance
New guidance for doctors says focusing on fruit in our diets can help with a really common complaint.
Could I have saved my parents if I'd been taught CPR?
Cameron McGerr lost both his parents and is campaigning to have life-saving first aid taught in schools.
Alarming number of people now vape, says WHO
More than 100 million people, including at least 15 million children, use e-cigarettes, fuelling a new wave of nicotine addiction, say experts.
'We are inventing captivity medicine': Hospital prepares for freed Israeli hostages
Several of the hostages will be brought from Gaza to the Rabin Medical Center in Petah Tikva.
First-year resident doctors back strike action over jobs shortage
British Medical Association say 30,000 medics were chasing 10,000 jobs this year.
Former England captain Moody reveals MND diagnosis
Former England captain Lewis Moody says in an exclusive BBC interview he has "a reluctance to look the future in the face".
Top NHS boss backed surgeon whose failures contributed to deaths
Seven people died following multiple failures by Karen Booth who continues to work for the NHS.
'I have a sweating problem': What Alan Carr's Traitors admission tells us about how social taboos changed
Let's talk about sweat... From contestants on The Celebrity Traitors and scores of celebrities openly discussing it, to the trend of professionals using saunas for business meetings
'Getting financial help through my GP has improved my health'
How linked are financial worries and health? GPs in London are trialling a financial support scheme.
Prostate cancer symptoms and treatment: What to check for
One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime.
A facelift at 28? Why young people are turning to plastic surgery
Gone are the days when facelifts were for the ageing wealthy. Now younger people are going under the knife.
Your nose gets colder when you're stressed. These thermal images show the change
Psychologists subjected a BBC reporter to a carefully designed thermal camera stress test.
My eating disorder made me good at lying, says Victoria Beckham
The former Spice Girl's new Netflix documentary has landed - under the shadow of a reported family feud.
My late husband's organs transformed the lives of four people
Mark Hutchinson was only 52 when he died unexpectedly last year after suffering two strokes "out of the blue".
'I missed a £100 council tax bill while in hospital – the debt ballooned to £6k'
The government says it is taking action to protect people from “aggressive collection practices”.
EastEnders' Kellie Bright on the challenges of being parent of an autistic child
The soap actor meets families fighting for their children’s education for BBC Panorama.
What exactly is freshers' flu - and why do so many get it?
It's not an actual flu, and it's rarely serious, but when thousands of students arrive on campus they bring a cocktail of viruses.
Scientists win Nobel Prize for discovering why immune system does not destroy the body
The prize-winning discovery explains how the immune system attacks hostile infections, but not the body's own cells.
How weight-loss injections are turning obesity into a wealth issue
With claims of a 'two-tier system', could it be that these drugs are exacerbating health inequalities?
Why I'm challenging Nike, Adidas and Puma over single shoes
Former Para-athletic world champion Stef Reid says footwear companies are failing amputees.
What we know about rising autism rates and Trump's unproven Tylenol link
Some studies have suggested an association between the two, but experts say there is no causal relationship.
The songs I've chosen to help me prepare for dying
Music can evoke powerful memories and offers a sense of normality for people dealing with illness or death.
'My girl can't walk or talk': Searching for answers in Wales' rare disease cluster
Families affected by a rare inherited disease say they have had to "scramble" for information.
How to avoid period leaks - the pros and cons of cups, pants and tampons
Here is a guide to how each product works and the pros and cons to help you decide what might suit you.
Cut and bulk: Teenagers explain why they want to get ripped
The quest for brick-like abs has become serious business - even if you're only in Year 8.
Why the world is watching RFK's fight with US health agency
The US health secretary's plans could have a huge impact on health policy not just in the US, but across the globe.
The trade in US body parts that's completely legal - but ripe for exploitation
Human remains can mean profits. But there is an emotional debate about the ethics of the industry.
What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?
The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026.
The teenage caffeine pouch trend troubling US experts
Some social media influencers are pushing products to young gym-goers and students, health experts warn.
Sleep, exercise, hydrate - do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?
As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.
Is the most expensive lip balm always the best?
Do you need to spend more to get the best for your chapped lips?
Ketamine helped me escape my negative thoughts - then it nearly killed me
Young people are taking dangerous amounts of ket because it's cheap, easily available and helps them "disconnect", experts say.
The English neighbourhood that claims to hold the secret to fixing the NHS
With public satisfaction in the NHS just 21%, one area has a plan to shake up its services that could reduce GP waiting lists, as well as unblock hospital beds - but can it really work nationwide?
How does the disposable vape ban work, and how harmful is vaping?
The disposable vape ban is designed to reduce environmental damage and protect children's health.
Labour's plan for benefits throws up a bigger dilemma
The debate has sparked a wider dilemma about the broader purpose of welfare
First place in British Isles set to approve right to die
Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.
Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people
Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.
Assisted dying bill: What is in proposed law?
The proposed law would allow some terminally ill adults to end their own lives. But there are requirements.
'My first cervical screening was over before I knew it'
The BBC speaks to six people about their first cervical screening, and what they wish they'd known beforehand.
Is the system letting down people who were harmed by Covid vaccines?
People affected by rare blood clots say they feel they have been airbrushed out of the pandemic.
How will weight-loss drugs change our relationship with food?
The rise of these treatments has major implications for how we think about obesity, says James Gallagher.
NHS needs better plan around weight loss jabs, warn experts
Experts call for an urgent review of obesity treatment services amid booming demand for weight loss jabs.
How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?
Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.
The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?
The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.
Union and government to restart talks on ending doctor dispute
BMA says there is window of opportunity in coming weeks to reach a settlement after 12 strikes.
Doctors' union agrees to resume talks with Streeting
But the health secretary says he will not negotiate on pay, adding that the union has lost goodwill with their five-day walkout.
The doctor strike has ended - what comes next?
With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start?
Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid?
Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of July 2025.
Covid care home policy was 'least worst decision' - Hancock
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
Covid inquiry hears of 'generational slaughter'
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.
Covid inquiry to look at impact on care services
The Covid inquiry will examine the impact of the pandemic on care services, starting on Monday.
The Covid Inquiry Podcast: 'I wasn't the decision maker'
The Inquiry hears from the lead of the test and trace unit
Cash to isolate 'would have cut Covid deaths'
Baroness Dido Harding tells Covid inquiry Rishi Sunak blocked higher support payments.
Johnson wanted tighter Covid rules, inquiry hears
In his diaries, Lord Vallance wrote that ex-PM thought rules were not ruthless enough.
Hancock criticises 'wholly naive' Covid inquiry
The former health secretary was giving evidence about medical equipment deals during the pandemic.
Mone accuses Covid inquiry of 'cover-up'
She says husband Doug Barrowman and her are targets of a "politically motivated witch hunt".
Michael Gove denies trying to circumvent Dyson ventilator checks
Former cabinet minister says it would be ludicrous to suggest he tried to shortcut safety checks in the pandemic.
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private
Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone's husband, must be held in closed session.
Large UK-wide pandemic preparedness tests planned this year
The stress test will involve thousands of people to help the UK prepare for potential future threats.
Families failed by Covid jabs tell inquiry of pain
They said there was no support after the death and harm suffered by their loved ones.
NHS hours from PPE running out in Covid - Hancock
Former health secretary tells inquiry some healthcare settings did run out - "and it was awful".
Covid inquiry told Treasury blocked NHS bed request
NHS England chief executive Amanda Pritchard says the decision, in July 2020, was very disappointing.
Covid inquiry told top NHS doctor was terrified
Sir Stephen Powis says points-based tool was drawn up should need to prioritise patients have arisen.
How close were hospitals to collapse in Covid?
The Covid inquiry restarts its live hearings this week, after senior staff in the NHS revealed just how close some hospitals were to collapse
Covid inquiry told of trust do-not-resuscitate rule
Patients' families were “horrified but not surprised” when told the blanket policy had been in place.
We were not treated as parents, Covid inquiry told
Mum of premature twins says rigid restrictions on birthing wards during Covid were traumatic.
Menopause screening to be included in NHS health checks from next year
Despite the change - which will happen in 2026 - campaigners warn some women will lose out because the number who attend is too low.
I thought my insides were falling out: The condition affecting one in 12 mums
Pelvic organ prolapse affects around one in 12 mothers, but many people have never even heard of it.
Japan allows over-the-counter 'morning after' pill for first time
Women will be able to get the pill without prescription, but a pharmacist will still need to be present.
Report shows 'stark' gender gap in HIV prevention
A meeting will discuss how to tackle what organisers say is a growing inequality in HIV prevention.
'Marginalised and menopausal' women given spotlight
Women from ethnic minority communities typically experience perimenopause symptoms earlier and for longer.
Councils should not cut 'vital' physical activity - former Olympian
The Accounts Commission says the amount councils are spending on culture and leisure services is not keeping up with rising costs.
Community health centre to open after £2.2m revamp
The Grade-II listed St Dunstan's House has been converted into a health and wellbeing.
Fishing group 'devastated' after container fire
Craig Parkins says years of hard work has "just gone up in smoke".
Alan Partridge is a thoughtful employer
He knows exactly what to do when a member of staff is unwell.
Town's wellbeing and health support gets £13m boost
A council hopes it will inspire physical activity, and "create learning and career opportunities".
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The British UFC fighter on how he copes with OCD
British UFC fighter Nathaniel Wood opens up on his struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and anxiety, detailing how it has affected his MMA career.
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