Sainsburys and Morrisons told to stop tobacco ads
The government has written to the supermarkets to say the adverts are banned by a law passed in 2002.
Health
Many Older People Embrace Vaccines. Research Is Proving Them Right.
Newer formulations are even more effective at preventing illnesses that commonly afflict seniors — perhaps even dementia.
Texas OK’s $50 Million for Ibogaine Research
The state’s governor signed legislation to allow clinical trials of a psychedelic drug that shows promise for veterans in treating addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder.
I’m an NHS leader – but mum still suffered at hands of health service because she was black
NHS Confederation chair Lord Adebowale says his mother’s death illustrates inequalities in the system.
Mood swings fuelled Heston Blumenthal’s genius. But the highs got higher and the lows got darker
A new BBC documentary looks at how a diagnosis of bipolar disorder at 57 changed the celebrity chef’s life.
Kennedy’s New Vaccine Advisers Helped Lawyers Raise Doubts About Their Safety
After firing an influential panel that sets U.S. vaccine policies, some of Mr. Kennedy’s picks to replace them have filed statements in court flagging concerns about vaccines.
Wales is UK worst for surgical abortions, says charity
Doctors call it “astonishing” Wales is behind Northern Ireland where abortion became legal in 2019.
Why are my eyes streaming? #pollen
It’s peak pollen season so we set out the best ways to treat hay fever symptoms, and other advice.
South Africa bans ‘halephirimi’ after Soweto food poisoning tragedy
Government has banned the pesticide Terbufos, commonly known as ‘halephirimi’, after food poisoning linked to its use killed children in Soweto.
How a Purge at One Obscure Panel Could Disrupt Vaccinations
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, dismissed 17 scientific advisers to the C.D.C. Critics fear newly appointed members will roll back vaccine recommendations.
NHS To Offer ‘Life-Changing’ Cancer Therapy
A world-first ‘Trojan horse’ therapy is being made available on the NHS in England
World-first blood cancer therapy to be given on NHS
It sneaks toxic drugs inside cancer cells to hit them hard while minimising side-effects.
Shining a Light on the World of Microproteins
From viruses to humans, life makes microproteins that have evaded discovery until now.
People Can Be Identified by Breathing Patterns Alone, Scientists Find
Every breath you take, they really may be watching you.
The Real-Life Dating Boot Camp That Inspired ‘Love on the Spectrum’
When U.C.L.A. psychologists first proposed teaching adults with autism how to date, funders wouldn’t go near it. Now we are in a new world.
Hospital backlog drops to lowest level in two years
But the NHS in England is still well below its target for seeing patients within 18 weeks.
RFK Jr. Announces Eight New Members of CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel
The health secretary promised not to pick “anti-vaxxers.” But some public health leaders accused him of breaking his word.
SA government warns against fake news on Covid-19 variant
The South African government has issued a fake news alert over a post spreading misinformation on a Covid-19 variant.
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That Time of the Month with Naga Munchetty, Dr Nighat Arif & Dr Christine Ekechi
Menstrual tracking app users cautioned about risks
Women deserve better than to have their menstrual data treated as consumer data, say researchers.
The Welfare Queen Is Back, but With a Video Game Console in Hand
Republicans targeting safety net programs once invoked women they claimed were living lavishly on government funds. Now as they seek to pare back Medicaid, the imagery has changed — but not the argument.