Russia’s silence over the death of a lab worker underlines that pandemic preparedness amounts to nothing if information on threats is withheldIn pandemic preparedness work, scientists like to focus on the technical challenges:...
Read MoreCould a drug intended to prevent painful rashes also protect our brains as we get older? The signs are promising – but not conclusive. Yet that’s enough to be driving a boom in shingles jabsWhen Jenny, a 50-year-old marketing...
Read MoreGLP-1 medications have been a gamechanger in the fight against obesity. But for a minority of patients, their impact is negligible. Why?When Mercedes was told by her doctor that she could be prescribed GLP-1 weight loss jabs in...
Read MoreStress, the cost of living, long working hours and even excessive exercise have all been touted as reasons the illness is rising among women in their 30s and 40s. What can be done to help them?The “lightning strike” pain was...
Read MoreReports of falling sperm counts and testosterone levels have fuelled fears over chemicals, pollution and modern lifestyles. But how much do scientists agree on what is affecting male fertility?The world is unwittingly walking...
Read MoreIt’s natural to focus on breakthroughs, but there are many challenges in Britain and around the world. There is no magic bullet, but there’s room for optimismCancer causes nearly one in six deaths worldwide every year, some 10...
Read MoreA group set up by Nelson Mandela known as the Elders met in Kenya to model a health emergency – and found much still needs to be done, as the subsequent Ebola outbreak has shownAbout a dozen people sat around a boardroom table...
Read MoreTwo mothers fought British bureaucracy to obtain lifesaving cannabis medicines for their children. But most patients are having to go private – at huge costIn the summer of 2012, Britain was in a festive mood. It was the year of...
Read MoreWith the war on Iran, Ukraine, AI and climate breakdown increasing the likelihood of a nuclear war, the clock stands closer to midnight than ever before. So who decides how many seconds we have left – and can we buy ourselves...
Read MoreAs the zoo celebrates its 200th birthday, photographer David Levene captures the people keeping their (sometimes very dangerous) patients healthy and happy. Introduction: Patrick Barkham• Some images may be upsetting to young...
Read MoreWhy do some people age better than others? Five extraordinary individuals – who scientists are studying – share their tipsLajuana Weathers is determined to be the healthiest version of herself. She starts each day with a celery...
Read MoreFor three weeks, I wore stickers on my skin supposed to address all sorts of conditions. Are they a panacea, problem or performance?This morning, I woke up feeling a little groggy. My go-to remedy is usually a coffee and...
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