Vaccine roll-outs cut deaths by 60% – study
The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases.
Health
‘Both my daughters needed new hearts’
A mum from Surrey calls for more organ donors, as the waiting list reaches an all-time high.
Resident doctors in England to strike for five days in July
The medics say the walkout can still be avoided if the government enters pay negotiations.
South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite
South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids - until now.
Cornwall theatre company awarded nearly £20,000
The company is getting the funding to collect local stories of experiences of menopause.
‘It’s heartbreaking leaving women sleeping rough’
An outreach worker helping homeless women at risk of violence in a Somerset town.
Blood scandal victims harmed further by compensation delays, inquiry chair says
Payments need to be made fairer and faster, the chair of the public inquiry into the disaster says.
Government ignoring pelvic mesh reforms – advocate
A campaigner says a report made recommendations to support victims, but most of them have been ignored.
How do heat health alerts work?
The weather alert service warns the public when high or low temperatures could damage their health.
