Health
Medicine, public health, and the science of wellbeing.
What are UV levels and how can you protect yourself?
Some UV exposure is essential for our wellbeing, but too much is damaging and can cause skin cancer.
By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jun 22, 2026
A&E to remain open as doctors' strike called off
Resident doctor strikes are now on pause while they consider a new pay offer form the government.
By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jun 14, 2026
Resident doctors cancel strike after new offer from government
The walkout had been due to start at 07:00 BST on Monday and last until Friday.
By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jun 13, 2026
'World-first' vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
By Wire Report1 Min Read | Jun 4, 2026
Bird flu vaccine trial against potential pandemic strain begins
The jab targets the H5N1 flu strain which has caused devastating infections in bird populations worldwide, but has yet to spread between humans.
By Wire Report1 Min Read | Apr 21, 2026