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.
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‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence
Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.
How to walk 30 minutes a day – your tips
From walking the dog before breakfast to getting off the bus a stop early, readers share their tips for building a daily walking habit.
Excessive social media ‘negatively impacts wellbeing’
The World Happiness Reports finds the more time spent on social media the greater loss of wellbeing.
A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave – and got the whole country talking
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time off to have a baby.
German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness
A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.
‘I forgot what it’s like to be outside’: Intensive care ward opens on rooftop
The outdoor ward, at King's College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients.
Islanders’ lifestyle views could help shape future
The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say.
WHO says Hantavirus outbreak linked to ship is over
The World Health Organization's director general says no further cases have been reported since 25 May.
