RFK Jr. Refused to Commit to Backing New CDC Director on Vaccines
In a tense congressional hearing, the health secretary also said he bore no responsibility for the measles outbreak in the United States.
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Smoking ban for people born after 2008 in the UK agreed
The “landmark” legislation aims to stop anyone born after 1 January 2009 from taking up smoking to create a smoke-free generation.
UnitedHealth Group Reports Flat First-Quarter Earnings
One of the nation’s largest insurers, the company’s profits were higher than analysts’ expectations but still fell short of showing a significant comeback.
What Is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Volatile relationships, reckless impulsivity and an unstable identity are hallmarks of this misunderstood mental health condition.
Maternity boss ‘confident’ as unit reopens
Staff say they have addressed concerns over staffing, equipment and learning from serious incidents.
‘Such a let-down’ – healthcare students on NHS recruitment squeeze
The mother of a physiotherapy graduate says she is heartbroken to see him working in Starbucks.
Blue Origin’s Failure May Hamstring NASA’s Moon Plans
The space agency is counting on Jeff Bezos’ company to deliver equipment essential to the next moon landing, only two years away.
Surgeon’s mesh surgery cost £20m in compensation
The NHS confirms it has paid millions to patients injured in operations involving Tony Dixon.
How Bruce the Parrot Landed Atop the Pecking Order — Without a Beak
The kea gained fame for learning to use a pebble to groom himself. Scientists were astounded by his next innovation.
Redesigned ball could reduce heading impact – scientists
Scientists believe footballs could be designed to reduce the impact of heading after new research discovered the action caused a previously unreported pressure wave energy transfer to the brain.
Health visitors call for limits on ‘impossible’ 1,000-family caseloads
BBC analysis shows the number of health visitors in England has almost halved in the last 10 years.
Why and how is US blockading Iranian ports in Strait of Hormuz?
Donald Trump says that the US is blockading the Strait of Hormuz. What does this mean in practice?
‘My lonely start to adulthood with endometriosis’
Evie Solomon has started a support group for women due to her experience while being diagnosed.
Fuel rations and free buses: How countries have responded to rising oil prices
Governments around the world have introduced measures to limit the impact of price increases.
Should you really trust health advice from an AI chatbot?
Abi has had very mixed results when asking a chatbot for guidance about her health issues.
The Help That Many Older Americans Need Most
With shortages of medical professionals and an aging population, thousands of community health care workers prevent older adults from falling through the cracks.
Trump Expected to Loosen Restrictions on Psychedelic Drugs
An upcoming executive order is intended to accelerate research into the compounds’ efficacy in treating PTSD, depression and other mental health problems, officials said.
Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%
A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.
‘I’m the lucky one’ – more than one in three young men now live with their parents
Last year, the highest proportion of men aged 20-34 were still living at home since at least 2007 as the rising cost of living takes hold.
New PEPFAR Data Show Worrying Declines in Testing and Treatment for H.I.V.
The numbers are the first to quantify the effect of the Trump administration’s shutdown and restarting of a program that has saved millions of lives worldwide.
No, Kim K did not really wear this t-shirt at Coachella…
BBC Verify breaks down how fake viral images of celebrities at Coachella are actually AI generated.