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High-grade masks evidence weak, Covid inquiry told

UKHSA's Prof Susan Hopkins said respirator masks may have worked no better than thin surgical masks.

Harm at risk of being normalised in maternity care, regulator says

Many of the maternity failings at scandal-hit hospitals are being seen elsewhere, England’s NHS regulator says.

Many pharmacists to vote on cuts to opening hours

Half of community pharmacies will be balloted on "working to rule" in protest over budget cuts and workload.

'Like ripping my insides' - fears hysteroscopy guidelines not enough

Women who experienced traumatic pain from hysteroscopies reveal fears new clinical guidelines may not help.

Student-nurse recruitment as bad as ever, RCN says

There are 21% fewer nursing students starting courses at universities across the UK than three years ago.

More families refusing to donate relatives' organs

Hundreds of patients died waiting for a transplant last year, amid concerns about consent rates.

Families' eight-year wait to see full Letby report

The mother of twin boys told the Thirlwall Inquiry she had only seen the unredacted version this week.

Health warning over face-slap fighting

Doctors worry about brain damage from a new type of championship fighting that has grown in popularity.

New XEC Covid variant: What are the symptoms and is it spreading in the UK?

XEC has some new mutations that might help it spread this autumn, scientists say.

Novartis not joining the 'frenzy' of weight loss drugs, CEO says

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis said Wednesday that it does not plan to enter into the "frenzy" of weight loss drugs.

23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki 'surprised and disappointed' by board resignations: Read the memo

In a memo to employees on Tuesday, 23andMe CEO Anne Wojcicki said the company will search for new directors.

NHS junior doctors to be known as resident doctors after job title change

They will now be called resident doctors in an attempt to better reflect their expertise.

Healthy Returns: How competitive can Roche be in the weight loss drug market?

Roche presented early-stage data on its obesity injection and pill at EASD. Meanwhile, Oura enters into metabolic health market with acquisition of Veri.

Nurses bore the brunt of Covid, ex-chief nurse says

Dame Ruth May tells the Covid inquiry nurses struggled with low staffing levels and difficulties accessing protective equipment.

FDA clears Apple's sleep apnea detection feature for use. Here's how it works

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday cleared Apple's new sleep apnea detection feature for use.

Drugmakers bet billions that targeted radiation could become the next cancer breakthrough

Bristol Myers Squibb, AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly and other drug companies have invested some $10 billion on promising cancer technology behind Novartis' Pluvicto.

Pfizer says its experimental drug for deadly condition that causes appetite and weight loss in cancer patients shows positive trial results

The results could pave the way for Pfizer's drug ponsegromab to become the first-ever approved treatment specifically for cancer cachexia.

How many of us will end up being diagnosed with ADHD?

Experts suggest that the number of people with ADHD is actually going to remain steady.

What counts as junk food in upcoming UK advert ban

Online restrictions will start in October 2025, with junk food adverts on TV banned before 21:00.

Boar's Head indefinitely closes Virginia plant tied to deadly listeria outbreak, discontinues liverwurst

The company called the outbreak a "dark moment" in its history and apologized for the contamination of its liverwurst product, linked to the deaths of nine people.

Florida discourages use of mRNA Covid vaccines in older adults

In updated guidance to health care providers, Florida health officials advise that "non-mRNA Covid-19 vaccines and treatment" should be prioritized.

Moderna shares plunge on plans to cut $1.1 billion in costs, launch 10 new products by 2027

Moderna is deprioritizing certain parts of its pipeline, which involves pausing work on some products and scrapping others.

Gilead says its twice-yearly shot cut HIV infections by 96% in trial

The data sets the stage for likely approval of Gilead's lenacapavir for HIV prevention.

Apple turning AirPods into hearing aids underscores effort to crack massive health market

Apple is using its newest AirPods Pro as a way to help break into the health industry, a potential $15 trillion market.

Eli Lilly says it will invest $1.8 billion to expand manufacturing for weight loss, diabetes and Alzheimer's drugs

Demand for Eli Lilly's Zepbound and Mounjaro has outstripped supply over the last year, forcing the company to invest heavily to increase production.

Why Starmer’s NHS reforms may give you a sense of deja-vu

The PM is promising major change, but this is not the first time such ideas have been tried

No extra NHS funding without reform, says PM

Sir Keir Starmer promises 10-year plan for England as part of "biggest reimagining" of NHS.

Digital health company Noom to offer compounded GLP-1 drug through new weight loss program

Digital health company Noom is offering compounded GLP-1 drugs to patients in new weight loss program

'Economy class syndrome' is a medical issue that can happen on flights — no matter where you sit

Deep vein thrombosis can be a serious health issue that strikes at any time. But medium-to long-haul flights increase the risk of developing it.

This government-backed startup is growing blood to help fight shortages

Safi Biotherapeutics, a government-backed startup, is growing blood in a lab to help fight shortages.

Healthy Returns: More than 50 million privately insured adults could be eligible for GLP-1 drugs

A large swath of insured Americans could be eligible for a popular class of weight loss and diabetes drugs. Meanwhile, Apple announces new health features.

AstraZeneca shares fall 5% on disappointing lung cancer drug trial results

AstraZeneca shares fell more than 5% Tuesday morning, the biggest one-day drop in seven months, after the British pharmaceutical giant announced disappointing lung cancer drug trial results.

What do we know about Kate's cancer journey?

The Princess of Wales is looking forward to returning to work, after finishing a course of chemotherapy.

NHS was 'creaking at seams' when Covid hit

Lack of staff and beds hampered care for both Covid and non-Covid patients, the inquiry is told.

Inquiry under way into 2,000 mental health deaths

Baroness Lampard says the inquiry is "of the gravest concern and significance" as it opens in Essex.

‘I grieve for the person I was before' - Covid inquiry to begin new phase

The Covid inquiry opens its next set of hearings on Monday, looking at the impact on healthcare and the NHS.

Corruption review finds 'red flags' in more than 130 Covid contracts

An anti-corruption charity finds significant concerns in £15.3bn worth of contracts awarded during the pandemic.

Alzheimer's drug Leqembi promises to give patients more time, but they face a long road to treatment

Leqembi's rollout has been slowed by bottlenecks related to reimbursement uncertainties, diagnostic test requirements and regular brain scans, among others.

Men on sodium valproate told to use contraception

There is a potential, small increased risk of autism and other neurodevelopmental problems, experts say

Healthy Returns: Eli Lilly could soon become the first $1 trillion health-care stock

Eli Lilly could be on its way to topping $1 trillion in market value. Meanwhile, Abbott launches its first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor in U.S.

Abbott launches its first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor in the U.S.

Abbott Laboratories announced Lingo, its first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor, is available in the U.S.

GE Healthcare shows signs of life, but a lingering uncertainty keeps us on the sidelines

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

The next public hearings will consider how the pandemic affected healthcare systems across the UK.

We're taking a nearly 300% profit on a hot drug stock — adhering to an investing rule to live by

This trim is all about discipline.

A journey inside Epic Systems' mythical and sprawling campus, a world away from Wall Street

Epic Systems, a 45-year-old health-care software company, remains privately held with a sprawling campus that's far from Wall Street or Silicon Valley.

What the outdoor smoking ban in Australia could tell us about UK's future

In Australia, smoking outdoors in pubs is heavily regulated - could the UK follow suit?

FDA authorizes Novavax’s updated Covid vaccine, paving way for fall rollout

The decision comes only a week after it approved a new round of messenger RNA shots from Pfizer and Moderna, which both target an offshoot of JN.1 called KP.2.

What is the plan to give polio vaccines to children in Gaza?

Pauses to fighting will allow hundreds of thousands of Gaza children to be vaccinated against polio.

Eli Lilly releases new form of weight loss drug Zepbound for half the price to boost access, supply

Eli Lilly is offering 2.5-milligram and 5-milligram single-dose vials of Zepbound for $399 per month and $549 per month, respectively.

Healthy Returns: What to know about the latest round of Pfizer, Moderna Covid vaccines

A brand new round of Covid shots from Pfizer and Moderna is about to reach Americans. Meanwhile, CNBC tested out Dexcom’s new CGM Stelo.

Dexcom launches first over-the-counter continuous glucose monitor. Here's what it's like

Dexcom launched its continuous glucose monitor called Stelo on Monday, which is available without a prescription

What is mpox and why has the WHO declared it a public health emergency?

Here's what we know about the latest mpox outbreak.

U.S. will again offer free at-home Covid tests starting in late September

Americans will soon be able to use COVIDtests.gov to request four free tests, Biden administration officials said.

New, deadlier mpox found in Thailand: These Asian nations have ramped up precautions

More cases of the dangerous strain has been identified outside the African continent.

How worried should we be about mpox?

As a global emergency is declared over mpox, our health and science correspondent assesses the threat.

Mpox not new Covid and can be stopped, expert says

The world must act now to ensure vaccines reach the areas most in need, the WHO's Dr Hans Kluge says.

What is the infected blood scandal?

Thousands were infected with HIV and hepatitis C, in the worst treatment disaster in NHS history.

What is mpox and how is it spread?

Mpox, which used to be called monkeypox, is declared a global public health emergency.

Ten tips for sleeping in hot weather

A simple guide on how to get a good night's sleep in the heat.

The junior doctors' strikes may be over. But is trouble ahead?

The end of the pay dispute sounded too good to be true. And now some are wondering if it might be.

Slimming jabs: 'I thought my body was shutting down'

BBC Investigations speaks to people damaged by illegal and often fake slimming drug injection kits.

Why we might never know the truth about ultra-processed foods

Experts can’t agree how exactly they affect us and it’s not clear that science will give us an answer.

UV levels explained - how do I protect myself?

How to be sun savvy and get the right level of protection from UV rays.

How the UK planned for the wrong pandemic

Over-confidence, wasted opportunities and muddled-thinking left UK sleep-walking into Covid.

What does hot weather do to the body?

What impact do high temperatures have on our bodies?

Paris: Grassroots to Glory

The Paralympic Rowing Cox will compete a year after getting the all clear from cancer.

Paris: Grassroots to Glory

The Rugby 7s player has struggled with body image in the past, but says sport has helped

How Dame Deborah James helped save a mum's life

A mother-of-three shared her story with Dame Deborah's mother Heather on BBC Breakfast.

Before US Senate panel, scientist defends his rejection of Covid-19 lab leak theory

The four scientists testifying, as well as lawmakers, acknowledge that the roots of the coronavirus will never be known with certainty.

What is the law on assisted suicide and euthanasia?

Many countries have legalised assisted dying, assisted suicide or euthanasia, which are different.

Melanoma skin cancer cases rising in UK

The biggest increase is among the over 80s, with a marked rise in cases in adults aged 25-49.

Infected blood victims could get £2m compensation

Government unveils package after final report of public inquiry into scandal published on Monday.

'Blood compensation comes too late for my husband'

The government announced what it calls a "comprehensive" compensation scheme on Tuesday.

'An abuse by people supposedly there to care'

Victims of the scandal said they had been "gaslit for generations" and felt "vindicated" by the report.

Covid-19 remains a worse killer than the flu, US study finds

Despite the pandemic being over, Covid-19 carries a 35 per cent higher risk of death in hospital patients, study finds.

I lost mum, dad and sister to HIV in blood scandal

Families torn apart by the infected blood scandal break their silence to BBC Panorama.

Man had rare Covid infection that lasted 613 days, showed extensive mutations

Cases like this increase the risk of more dangerous coronavirus variants emerging, researchers say.

Children used as 'guinea pigs' in clinical trials

They were given infected blood products in trials without their knowledge, the BBC has found.

Can health secretary name NHS trusts performing well?

Victoria Atkins is challenged to name some health trusts meeting their targets to cut waiting lists.

'I embrace my alopecia, but I’d love my old hair back’

People living with alopecia could have access to treatment on the NHS in Scotland for the first time.

Largest Covid-19 vaccine study yet finds links to health conditions

More than 13.5 billion doses of Covid vaccines have been administered globally over the past three years. A small proportion were injured by the shots, stoking debate about their benefits versus harms.

'There are loads of people that vape at school'

A group of teenagers in Fife have been making a documentary about the impact of disposable vapes.

Nearly 10,000 died from Covid-19 last month, fuelled by gatherings and new variant, WHO says

Almost 10,000 Covid-19 deaths were reported in December, the WHO said, as it warned the virus remained a threat despite partially passing under the radar.

WHO classifies JN.1 coronavirus strain as ‘variant of interest’

The strain makes up an estimated 15 per cent to 29 per cent of cases in the US, and some infections have been detected in China, though the public health risk remains low.

Nobel Medicine Prize 2023: how Katalin Kariko helped pave way for Covid-19 vaccine discoveries

Katalin Kariko’s obsession with researching mRNA to fight disease once cost her a faculty position at a prestigious US university. Now, her pioneering work has won her the Nobel Prize in Medicine.

Anti-Covid drug molnupiravir may have led to virus mutations, study says

Pharmaceutical giant Merck’s antiviral pill molnupiravir was one of the earliest treatments rolled out during the pandemic to prevent Covid becoming more severe in vulnerable people.

WHO warns of ‘concerning’ Covid-19 trends ahead of winter

Covid-19 death toll is on the rise again in the Middle East and Asia, while intensive care unit admissions are increasing in Europe, the WHO says.

WHO classifies Eris as Covid-19 ‘variant of interest’

The fast-spreading variant also known as Eris, the most prevalent in the United States, also has been detected in China, South Korea, Japan and Canada, among other countries.

Pioneer of mRNA vaccine touts technology’s promise while in Hong Kong for award, recalls how Covid placed her in spotlight

Hungarian-American biochemist Professor Katalin Kariko hopes mRNA science can be used for wound-healing and to prevent or treat other conditions, even cancer.

Covid inquiry: The UK pandemic in numbers

Explore the data on how the coronavirus pandemic unfolded in the UK.

Hong Kong can attract pharmaceutical giants by having own drug regulatory system, health chief says while citing need for R&D in Covid aftermath

Health secretary Lo Chung-mau says firms are often spurred to carry out research where a regulator is based.

Cheap diabetes drug cuts risk of long Covid by 40 per cent, study shows

The findings on metformin – the most common medication for treating type 2 diabetes – could be a ‘landmark’ in the fight against the little-understood condition.

Hong Kong gloves tycoon pivots to produce Covid-killing reusable masks with lifespan of up to 4 years

Entrepreneur Juliana Lam founded Innotier, whose mask she says can instantly eliminate 99 per cent of the coronavirus and last for up to 200 washes.

Coronavirus Hong Kong: parents warned about rise of other respiratory illnesses despite Covid wave peaking

HKU experts sound alert on flu, RSV and pneumococcal infections, with children and elderly most at risk.

Covid Hong Kong: daily caseloads will drop soon, pandemic advisers forecast, with current ‘small wave’ no cause for alarm

Professor Lau Yu-lung from HKU says city experienced an expected ‘small wave’ and there is no need for concern as most people have immunity.

Beyond Covid-19, WHO chief hopes for ‘historic’ pandemic accord

WHO member countries have begun negotiations towards an international agreement aimed to ensure the world is better equipped to prevent or more effectively respond the next time a pandemic hits.

Coronavirus Hong Kong: daily caseloads hit 10,000, but health chief says outbreak manageable amid high vaccination rate, lower Covid severity

But Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau assures public high vaccination rate and lower severity of illness mean outbreak still manageable.

Coronavirus Hong Kong: US drug maker Moderna says bivalent Covid vaccine approved for local use, marking second such jab available in city

Bivalent vaccines target Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5, with the first such jab by BioNTech introduced in December.

Hong Kong experts urge city to stay vigilant as WHO declares end to Covid-19 global public health emergency

Residents advised to get vaccines and booster shots to keep themselves safe because ‘battle is far from over’.

Singapore’s Covid cases are on the rise, but most young children aren’t fully protected by jabs

Only 28 per cent of children aged five to 11 have ‘minimum protection’ against the disease, according to the city state’s Health Ministry, as weekly Covid case numbers top 27,000.

WHO says Covid deaths down 95 per cent this year, hopeful of declaring end of emergency phase

WHO chief says hopeful of moving out of Covid emergency phase ‘sometime this year’.

Private doctors in Hong Kong allowed to order more Covid-19 oral drugs from government to help tackle surge in cases

Family doctors had warned they were running out of oral antivirals Paxlovid and molnupiravir as cases climbed in the past two weeks.

Mobile printer for mRNA vaccine patches could be used for ‘next Covid’, scientists say

These ‘microneedle patches’ can be self-administered, are relatively painless, and could be more palatable to the vaccine-hesitant.

WHO warns Covid pandemic remains volatile, ‘still a lot of people dying’

In the last 28 days, more than 23,000 deaths and three million new cases have been reported to the World Health Organization.

Hong Kong has dumped 50,000 Covid vaccine doses since start of inoculation drive, including improperly stored stock

Wastage inevitable and proportion of discarded jabs, at 0.2 per cent, small, medical experts say.

Coronavirus: Hong Kong detects 7 cases of highly infectious Omicron subvariant that has caused alarm overseas, authorities confirm

Top health expert Professor David Hui says XBB.1.16 subvariant found in some of city’s testing samples.

Coronavirus: Hong Kong government adviser expects WHO to declare end to pandemic ‘in about 3 months’, but warns of current flu surge

Professor Lau Yu-lung assures residents city is on track to normality, with most of population vaccinated or having acquired immunity through infection.

WHO says China has more Covid-19 origin data: ‘We need to know’

The health agency’s chief demanded that Beijing share all relevant information, saying that if it does, ‘we will know what happened’.

Hong Kong doctors observe Covid vaccine rush with 2 weeks to go before jabs become chargeable

Health sector representatives estimate costs could be similar to what mainland visitors are charged for the BioNTech bivalent jab, at HK$1,800.

Coronavirus: who can get free fourth or fifth booster shot under Hong Kong’s revised vaccine scheme?

Starting late April, city will stop offering free additional boosters to all residents.

Covid Hong Kong: government pandemic adviser defends vaccine policy to charge for fourth, fifth shots

HKU expert Ivan Hung says move would mean public resources can be focused on vulnerable groups instead.

Covid vaccines past ‘use by’ date given to patients at Hong Kong private clinic – investigation launched

Department of Health on routine check finds 14 people given expired BioNTech bivalent vaccine shots at Kowloon Bay medical centre.

Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?

The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?

New Covid-19 origins data points to raccoon dogs in China market

A new analysis of specimens collected in 2020 in Wuhan found evidence of the virus along with genetic material from raccoon dogs, according to scientists.

Got too many masks after Hong Kong axed its face covering rules? Here are some helpful hints for using them up

Internet users suggest converting masks into improvised feather dusters, while health expert advises residents to keep one month’s supply just in case.

Chinese pharmaceutical stocks surge as flu overtakes Covid-19 to become main virus ravaging mainland

Shares of Chinese drug makers that produce medication for influenza have made strong gains, as the ailment overtakes Covid-19 as the major pandemic ravaging the country.

No more masks by April? Hong Kong finance chief raises hopes by saying city will drop unpopular Covid rule by ‘end of season’

Financial Secretary Paul Chan takes questions on radio programme, but most callers focused on mask mandate instead of overall budget blueprint.

Singapore says death of man in 2021 is first linked to Covid-19 vaccine

The health ministry said the Bangladeshi’s death from heart inflammation 21 days after he took Moderna-Spikevax jab was a medical misadventure.

Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s daily RAT policy for students ‘likely to be removed’ by next month if Covid situation stable, education chief says

Secretary for Education Christine Choi says authorities will review local Covid trend and take into account experts’ views.

Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned

An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" hears its final evidence.

Hong Kong customs seizes Covid-19 drugs worth HK$15 million, arrests 20 suspects

Preliminary tests found that one type of medication did not contain the claimed ingredients.

Merck’s Covid-19 drug linked to new virus mutations, study says

Merck & Co’s Covid-19 pill is giving rise to new mutations of the virus in some patients, according to a study that underscores the risk of trying to intentionally alter the pathogen’s genetic code.

Patients behaving strangely: Hong Kong doctors report people chasing Covid antivirals, collecting for many ‘family members’

Medical Association says it is suspicious how some patients go from doctor to doctor asking for Covid drugs.

Coronavirus: patients at Hong Kong isolation facilities set to leave as mandatory stays end

Mandatory tests for travellers and quota for mainland China border crossings may also end in coming days, says pro-Beijing heavyweight Tam Yiu-chung.

Coronavirus: room exists to further ease testing for Hong Kong, mainland China cross-border travellers, CY Leung says, while expert proposes review

Leung, now a vice-chairman of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, points to caseloads being kept at bay despite border reopening and festive break.

Covid-19: Hong Kong must decide for itself when to lift curbs, health experts say ahead of WHO decision on pandemic status

Local health experts also discuss if Hong Kong government should begin review of epidemic response soon or wait until later date.

Coronavirus: lift mask mandate for outdoors after winter flu threat, Hong Kong government pandemic adviser urges

Chinese University professor and government pandemic adviser David Hui says masks should still be worn on public transport, as well as in hospitals and care homes.

Covid-19: China’s ‘exhausted’ doctors and nurses work long hours for reduced pay

Doctors and nurses in some of China’s public hospitals are facing pay cuts or salary delays amid a surge in coronavirus cases, as local government finances come under extreme strain.

Coronavirus: 1 in 7 Hongkongers vaccinated with 4 shots; isolation order for infected patients could be dropped ‘by end of January’

Civil service minister Ingrid Yeung reveals more than 1 million residents have received fourth Covid jab, urges young and elderly to get their shots soon.

Millennials and Covid stress: Hong Kong beauty queen hid in hotel, bingeing on piles of junk food

Many Hongkongers aged 25 to 40 faced physical and mental health issues during pandemic, survey shows.

Cross-border parents urge government to reopen Lo Wu checkpoint to help students get to class in Hong Kong

Survey finds more than one in three cross-border pupils prefer the checkpoint for their daily commute.

How 175 British children were infected with HIV

Families of some of those affected are giving evidence at a public inquiry into the treatment disaster.

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