UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks

by News Feed Editor | Jul 13, 2026 | Health

BBC/Trevor LloydJames GallagherHealth and science correspondent13 July 2026, 09:00 BSTA new vaccine to tackle Ebola will now be tested on people after the UK regulator gave permission for trials to take place.Scientists at the University of Oxford started developing...

Thousands may have died in UK’s exceptional May and June heatwaves

by News Feed Editor | Jul 12, 2026 | Health

Getty ImagesMichelle Roberts, Digital health editor  and Matt McGrath, Environment correspondent6 hours agoMore than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the UK’s exceptionally hot weather in May and June, experts’ estimates suggest....

We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?

by News Feed Editor | Jul 11, 2026 | Health

Eleanor LawrieSocial affairs reporterAngie currently lives in the English Midlands but is preparing to move to Bulgaria. She has suffered for years from multiple chronic health issues including ME and an autoimmune thyroid condition. She says holidaying in Bulgaria...

US pays out $3m to victims of mystery Havana Syndrome condition reported by spies

by News Feed Editor | Jul 11, 2026 | Health

Getty ImagesDearbail Jordan11 July 2026The US government has paid nearly $3m (£2.2m) in compensation to victims of so-called Havana Syndrome, a mysterious neurological condition reported by spies, diplomats and their families.The payments are the first to be made to...

US pays out $3m to victims of mystery Havana Syndrome condition reported by spies

by News Feed Editor | Jul 11, 2026 | Health

Getty ImagesDearbail Jordan11 July 2026, 13:48 BSTUpdated 3 hours agoThe US government has paid nearly $3m (£2.2m) in compensation to victims of so-called Havana Syndrome, a mysterious neurological condition reported by spies, diplomats and their families.The payments...

People in 50s urged to complete bowel cancer screening

by News Feed Editor | Jul 10, 2026 | Health

Getty ImagesHarry Sekulich11 July 2026The NHS has urged people in their 50s to test for bowel cancer in response to “low numbers” taking part in screening.Official figures from NHS England suggest a little over half of 54-year-olds completed at-home...