Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway Is Placed on Lung Transplant List
News of Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s worsening condition comes as a number of scandals have plunged the royal family into a deep crisis.
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Loneliness group helps young adults find friends
The national group was set up to help tackle loneliness, after a man died from suicide.
1 in 4 births in England now by emergency C-section
A quarter of all babies in England are now delivered by emergency caesarean operations, BBC analysis shows – marking a significant rise over the last five years.
How Gold Is Driving the Spread of Ebola
Mining has been the lifeblood of this remote Congolese hill town for decades. Now, it is fueling the spread of a devastating outbreak.
In a First, Scientists Precisely Edit Human Embryo Genes
Researchers relied on a newer gene-editing technique that may make it possibl to engineer embryos, a prospect that has long alarmed bioethicists.
One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows
The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.
‘World-first’ vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
Bernard Roizman, Virologist Who Demystified Herpes, Dies at 96
He mapped the herpes simplex virus genome, revealing how it invades cells. His work also helped lay the groundwork for potential vaccines and gene therapies.
Could gut parasites be influencing your behaviour?
Could the parasite also impact human behaviour? Made in partnership with UKRI.
Supporting each other through walking and talking
A young man from Darwen who lost his father realised he needed support so decided to start a walking group
‘I left a children’s home – and was embraced by love’
How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.
What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me
As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.
Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life
Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.
An Uncertain Path for Americans Exposed to Ebola
Despite long-established procedures for bringing Americans home for monitoring and treatment, the Trump administration has not said that it will allow those at risk of Ebola back into the country.
Genital herpes rising in England
New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.
What are the plans for Liverpool Women’s Hospital?
There are plans to move some maternity services to the Royal Liverpool – which could affect around 130 high-risk births each year
Could lifting weights actually help you live longer?
Regular weight training can significantly reduce the risk of early death, research suggests.
Rubio Suggests U.S. Return to Global Vaccine Program in Rebuke of Kennedy
Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated in pointed testimony to senators that he was reclaiming control of the U.S. relationship with Gavi, an international vaccine alliance.
More black men to benefit from prostate cancer screening trial
Experts are trying to find the best way to screen for prostate cancer, since blood tests alone are not accurate enough for most men.
Only the Right Tests Can Stop This Ebola Outbreak. Congo Has Hardly Any.
A chronic lack of investment in development of better tests has left clinicians blind and allows deadly viruses to spread unchecked.
Trump Megadonor Gave $5.5 Million Estate to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Nonprofit
A Mellon heir transferred the adjacent Connecticut properties, covering about 300 acres, at no cost to Children’s Health Defense last year.