‘People don’t realise how at risk they are’: A day with an ambulance service in a heatwave
The BBC join a crew based in Exeter as the UK sizzles in one of its longest-running heatwaves.
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An Insider’s Guide to 6 of Vienna’s Splendid Public Pools
Whether you’re looking to do laps in the pool or lounge in the shade beneath towering lindens, these swimming spots are a perfect way to beat the summer heat.
Cycling from Paris to London for Rori
The cyclists taking part in the Ride for Rori raised £61,000 for the Oxford Hospitals Charity.
Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans
People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using of enticing flavour descriptions that “attract” children into experimenting.
Motherhood not all warm and fuzzy: Bollywood actor’s play spotlights messier side
As a society, we take mothers for granted and raising children is a thankless job, says actor Kalki Koechlin.
New York Sues Companies Over ‘Forever Chemicals’
The lawsuit claims that the companies, including 3M and DuPont, contaminated the environment and engaged in fraud by withholding information from the public about the harms of the chemicals, known as PFAS.
Joseph Fraumeni, 93, Dies; Helped Discover Genetic Link to Cancer
Considered the founder of molecular epidemiology, he worked with Frederick P. Li to identify a hereditary disorder that increased the risk of developing cancer at a young age.
Why women suffer more in the heat
A look at evidence that women’s bodies suffer more during a heatwave.
1 million South Africans say goodbye to medical aid
Is the sun beginning to set on medical aids in South Africa? Recent data shows medical schemes have lost more than 1 million members.
Will ice cream or chilli cool you down?
Is it better to eat spicy or cold foods during a heatwave?
This Kind of Obsessive Attraction Isn’t Love. But It Has a Name.
Limerence is more than a crush, psychologists say, and it can persist for months or years.
Why heatwaves hit women harder
Experts are calling for better awareness of the heat-related risks to women and more targeted efforts to protect them.
Feeding tigers and flying planes during end-of-life care
Sally Sarl says it’s important to talk about what you want at the end of your life.
Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles
More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported in Bangladesh, where hospitals are overwhelmed.
What heat actually does to the body
The BBC’s health and science correspondent, James Gallagher, does some tests to show you.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘Why Aren’t You Having Sex Anymore?’
Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
Health Insurance Giants Are Fighting Efforts to Break Them Up
UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and Cigna are suing states over new laws targeting their pharmacy businesses.
What does extreme heat do to your body?
Dr Oscar explains what does extreme heat do to your body?
German doctor jailed for killing 15 of his patients
The German palliative care doctor was found guilty of murdering 12 women and three men between September 2021 and July 2024.
In Some U.K. Hospitals, the T.L.C. Includes a Movie Theater
A British nonprofit helps patients escape the stress and boredom of ward life by watching the latest blockbusters.
The Unknown Universe Inside Your Gut
The human microbiome is essential to our health, but scientists have only begun to understand why. Two researchers set out to map this largely uncharted terrain.