Why we really catch colds in winter
New analysis reveals why respiratory infections spike in colder months. Discover the behavioural science behind winter illness and how to protect yourself effectively.
New analysis reveals why respiratory infections spike in colder months. Discover the behavioural science behind winter illness and how to protect yourself effectively.
Amid a digital deluge, a growing movement across the UK is seeking solace in vinyl records, handwritten cards, and manual driving. Discover why analog islands offer comfort.
Flushing sinuses with saline could slash your cold or flu symptoms by up to two days and reduce virus spread, according to a resurfaced study, as a severe flu strain surges.
As the UK faces a severe flu season, NHS leaders advise symptomatic people to wear masks. We examine the evidence on mask effectiveness against the H3N2 strain.
A Michigan man has died after contracting rabies from a transplanted kidney. The CDC report reveals the donor was scratched by a skunk, marking a rare but fatal transmission.
A US vaccine advisory committee has voted to end the universal birth dose of the hepatitis B vaccine, recommending it only for babies of infected mothers. Medical groups warn this could lead to more infections.
A new government-funded nasal spray vaccine for whooping cough shows promise in stopping transmission. Could this be a game-changer for public health? Read the full story.
Keir Starmer announces a £170m action plan to end new HIV transmissions in England by 2030, featuring home testing and opt-out screening in A&E. Read the full story.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils a new £170 million HIV action plan, aiming to make England the first country to end new HIV transmissions and tackle persistent stigma.
Russian forces launch devastating strikes on Zaporizhzhia hours after Ukraine welcomes European modifications to Trump's controversial peace plan. Read the latest developments.
Avangrid secures final Maine permit for its contentious hydropower corridor, set to power Massachusetts homes despite a 2021 public referendum rejecting the project.
Critics condemn Trump's proposed Ukraine peace deal as appeasement, comparing it to historic pacts. Nobel Committee urged to reject any prize until Putin faces war crimes tribunal.
Professor Lidia Morawska's groundbreaking work on COVID-19 airborne transmission earns Australia's top science honour, while Michael Wear's Indigenous knowledge research shares the spotlight in landmark awards ceremony.
Health officials issue urgent warning as mpox infections rise dramatically across the UK, with London becoming the epicentre of the new outbreak linked to European and US transmission patterns.
New research reveals how school environments are accelerating flu transmission across Britain, with children acting as key vectors spreading viruses to vulnerable populations.
Groundbreaking NHS policy change removes barriers to HIV prevention medication, making PrEP accessible through sexual health clinics across England without charge.
Exclusive investigation reveals how coronavirus jumped from bats to pigs before spreading globally, with disturbing evidence of human interference in nature's delicate balance.
An NHS doctor reveals the truth about cold weather and illness, explaining what really makes us sick during winter months and how to properly protect yourself.
Leading scientists sound the alarm as H5N1 bird flu jumps to mammals worldwide, raising fears of potential human transmission. Exclusive analysis reveals the growing threat.
Health officials sound alarm after Los Angeles County resident contracts malaria locally, marking a rare domestic transmission that has experts concerned.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issues a grave warning that Donald Trump's rumoured plan to pressure Ukraine into ceding territory to Russia would spell the nation's demise, amid fears of a stalled US aid package.
Exclusive: The Home Office's secretive strategy to send asylum seekers to nations like Rwanda faces massive legal hurdles, internal dissent, and accusations of being 'unlawful by design'.
Urgent alert for students and graduates as experts reveal a hidden student loan exception that could save thousands. Check if you qualify for a refund now.
A fiery political dispute erupts in Australia as Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Deputy Liberal Leader Sussan Ley engage in a war of words over Donald Trump's Middle East policies and accusations of undermining national security.
A major new study exposes the profound impact of safety concerns on the lives of girls and young women across the UK, with most altering their behaviour, from avoiding public transport to changing clothes.
In a significant diplomatic move, former US President Donald Trump is set to meet with key Arab and Muslim leaders to discuss a new peace initiative aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza and rebuilding the shattered territory.
A damning new poll for the Daily Mail exposes a dramatic collapse in public confidence for Sir Keir Starmer's flagship plan to return migrants to their home countries, with a majority branding it an inevitable failure.
Exclusive details reveal a proposed post-war plan for Gaza, allegedly crafted by Donald Trump and Tony Blair, involving Palestinian Authority figures and Arab states, sidelining Hamas and raising serious questions about legitimacy and implementation.
Exclusive: Labour unveils radical plan to tackle Britain's housing crisis, promising the 'largest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation' and sweeping mortgage reforms to help generation rent onto the property ladder.
Darryll Rowe, a 'calculated and callous' predator, has been sentenced to 14 years for deliberately infecting a man with HIV in Brighton. Read the shocking details of this landmark prosecution.