‘Super flu’ wave hits hospitals in England with no peak yet
Numbers in hospital rise by more than 50% in a week as NHS faces ‘worst-case scenario’.
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Flu in four charts – how this year’s winter outbreak is different
NHS England says it’s facing a “worst-case scenario” after flu hospital cases jump 55% in a week.
She Studied Mosquitoes to Prevent Malaria
Jenny Carlson Donnelly traveled to malaria-affected countries to test mosquitoes and save lives. Then she lost her job at U.S.A.I.D.
New Eli Lilly Drug Retatrutide Brought Major Weight Loss in Trial
The maker of Zepbound reported results from a study of retatrutide, which targets three hormones in the body and led to much more weight loss than any approved drug.
How Long Should You Take Antidepressants?
Clinical guidelines are vague, so we asked psychiatrists what to consider when deciding whether to continue taking these medications.
A Surrogacy Firm Told Parents-to-Be Their Money Was Safe. Suddenly, It Vanished.
Surro Connections held itself out as a reliable business. Now, clients have lost as much as tens of thousands of dollars meant to compensate women carrying their pregnancies.
Last minute offer may avert next week’s doctor strike
Deal put forward by ministers includes rapid expansion of training posts, but no promises on pay.
Joe Wicks: Protein’s not just for bodybuilders
The fitness coach explains how it helps and how you can meet your protein needs.
FDA Expands Covid Vaccine Inquiry to Adult Deaths
The agency claimed that 10 children’s deaths were linked to the shots, although it did not release evidence to support the assertions.
How you know if you’ve got a cold or a flu
GP Dr Oscar Duke explains the different symptoms you might experience.
WATCH: US woman among hundreds suing Pfizer for brain tumours after using Depo-Provera birth control
Pharmaceutical company Pfizer is embroiled in a class action lawsuit after over 1300 women in the US suffered brain tumours believed to have been cause by Depo-Provera.
Bad flu season: Should I buy a flu vaccine this year?
Flu has come early and experts predict it could be a particularly nasty season, with a new strain circulating.
Hungry mothers and dirty wards – maternity care ‘much worse’ than anticipated, review chief says
An interim report by Baroness Amos finds poor care and dirty wards are blighting England’s maternity services.
Masks to be worn in hospitals as flu cases surge
Frimley Health NHS Trust is the latest to reintroduce masks as UK hospitals come under strain.
Pioneering new treatment reverses incurable blood cancer in some patients
Seven out of 11 patients with incurable cancer who had the treatment appear to be cancer-free.
Partial victory for nurse in NHS trans changing room row
A tribunal said NHS Fife harassed Sandie Peggie but dismissed other claims she made against the health board and a transgender doctor.
Cancer Is Surging, Bringing a Debate About Whether to Look for It
Statistics show a clear spike in eight cancers, but some experts say that many cases never needed to be found.
New mpox strain identified in England
It’s a mix of two major types of the virus, and has been found in someone who recently returned from Asia.
Teens as young as 15 seeking help over botched Botox and fillers
Advice Direct Scotland (ADS) says it wants tighter restrictions on cosmetic procedures in new Scottish legislation.
Obamacare Users Face Higher Deductibles, Higher Premiums
People who have insurance under the Affordable Care Act are being asked to pay more for plans that will cover less of their care.
‘Life being stressful is not an illness’ – GPs on mental health over-diagnosis
Hundreds of GPs in England tell the BBC they are also worried about a lack of help for patients.