Nobel Prize for discovering immune security guards
The prize-winning work explains how the immune system attacks hostile infections, but not the body’s own cells.
Health
Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine Is Awarded for Work on Immune Systems
Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Shimon Sakaguchi were awarded the prize on Monday.
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”.
Costco to Sell Ozempic and Wegovy, Weight-Loss Wonder Drugs
Costco members will pay $499 a month out of pocket, the same price offered at CVS and Walmart, and on the manufacturer’s direct-to-consumer website.
It’s Just a Virus, the E.R. Told Him. Days Later, He Was Dead.
Sam Terblanche was just 20 years old. Can a busy E.R. handle the hardest cases?
What exactly is freshers’ flu – and why do so many get it?
It’s not the actual flu, and it’s rarely serious, but when thousands of students arrive on campus they bring a cocktail of viruses.
Why Brittle Bones Aren’t Just a Woman’s Problem
More men are now living long enough to develop osteoporosis. But few are aware of the risk, and fewer still are screened and treated.
How Private Equity Oversees the Ethics of Drug Research
Many drug trials are vetted by companies with ties to the drugmakers, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and patient safety.
Rite Aid Closes Its Remaining Stores
The company said it had closed its remaining 89 stores this week after struggling for years to stay in business and filing for bankruptcy protection twice.
Kennedy’s Ties to Ally Leading Vaccine Lawsuits Raise Ethical Concerns
Aaron Siri is leading legal efforts on policies that dovetail with parts of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s government agenda.
Green leader Zack Polanski backs legalisation of all drugs
Zack Polanski speaks to BBC South East on the party’s new approach ahead of the party’s conference.
Can a Diagnosis Make You Better?
As our diagnostic categories expand to include ever milder versions of disease, researchers propose that the act of naming a malady can itself bring relief.
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.
Is it a cold, flu or Covid – and how to avoid the worst
BBC Morning Live’s Dr Oscar Duke shares his advice on how to identify whether you have cold, flu or Covid and how to look after yourself.
Kennedy Fires N.I.H. Scientist Who Filed Whistle-Blower Complaint
Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, who was on administrative leave, alleged that the Trump administration had defied court orders and undermined vaccine research.
F.D.A. Approves a New Generic Abortion Pill
The decision enraged opponents of abortion, who have been pressuring the administration to restrict access to abortion medication.
‘I have Tourette’s – just treat us the same as everyone else’
John Davidson tells us what it is like to have his life and journey with Tourette’s syndrome made into a film.
Mum’s anti-chemo views influenced daughter’s death
Paloma Shemirani died after refusing chemotherapy despite a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Pharmacies can issue UTI drugs without GP visit
From October, most pharmacies in Wales can treat women under 64 who have urinary tract infections.
‘Years of unnecessary chemotherapy stole my youth’
Jonathan Jones says he was given chemotherapy tablets for 16 years, contrary to NHS guidelines.
First local endometriosis support centre to open
The charity-run centre in Hull will help women with the condition that can cause extreme pain.