Baby dies of whooping cough after mother not vaccinated while pregnant
The first death from the illness this year comes as vaccination rates among children have declined. Read More
Brain image doctor banned for assault and racism
Dr Sayed Talibi is told his conduct was “fundamentally incompatible” with being a doctor. Read More
What is chickenpox and how can I get my child vaccinated?
The NHS in England and Wales will start offering the MMRV vaccine to young children from January 2026. Read More
NHS to lose out on new drugs, pharma firm warns
The claims from pharmaceutical giant Novartis comes amid a row over drug pricing deals. Read More
Will Serena Williams’s weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?
Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics? Read More
First human case of flesh-eating screwworm parasite confirmed in US
New World screwworm myiasis was found in a patient who returned to the US from El Salvador, authorities say. Read More
Sitting up straight isn’t the only secret to good posture – here are three more tips
Here are Dr Xand’s three suggestions on how to look after your back without turning into a statue. Read More
Hospital pays out after bacteria-linked deaths
Nine families receive compensation after the outbreak linked to a Cambridge-based hospital. Read More
Pine nuts and goat’s milk should get allergy labels, say experts
Warnings for some ’emerging’ food allergens should be added to food packaging, researchers suggest. Read More
‘Pea allergy almost killed my boy. It’s only right to add it to food labels’
Families tell the BBC about their experiences living with allergies as experts call for more allergens to have warning labels. Read More