Covid care home policy was ‘least worst decision’ – Hancock
Former health secretary Matt Hancock denied claims the government's attempt to throw a protective ring around care homes in early 2020 was empty rhetoric.
Health
I found a bacteria-eating virus in my loo – could it save your life?
It's hoped phages could give us new ways of treating infections which are immune to antibiotics.
‘Notable’ rise in dads over 60 in England and Wales
Official figures show that the birth rate in England and Wales went up for the first time since 2021.
Covid inquiry hears of care home ‘slaughter’
Relatives of care home residents tell the Covid inquiry they will never get over how their loved ones died.
Is RFK Jr’s divisive plan to Make America Healthy Again fearmongering – or revolutionary?
The most powerful public health official in the US is reviled by some medics - but even some of his critics accept that he is bringing drive to healthcare areas that have long been neglected
Parents face hurdles vaccinating children – report
Obstacles include difficulty booking appointments and too few jab reminders, say child health experts.
‘Just speak to someone’ – Pimblett’s mental health advice
UFC star Paddy Pimblett speaks with BBC Sport's Sam Harris about dealing with mental health issues.
Emma is doing something she swore she never would – buying her kids vapes
One month on from the disposable vape ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption.
I buy my children vapes to try to control their addiction
One month on from the ban, one mum says it has had little impact on her children's nicotine consumption.
