Isle of Man doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
Doctors on the Isle of Man have voted to support strike action over pay concerns, with 95% of 104 participating members in favor, citing a 29% real-terms pay cut since 2008.
UK starts first vaccine trial, eight weeks into Ebola emergency
The UK has authorized the first clinical trial of a new Ebola vaccine developed by Oxford scientists, with volunteers to receive initial doses within weeks as the outbreak continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Covid inquiry PPE report – a look at the key findings
A Covid inquiry report criticizes the UK government’s pandemic procurement of personal protective equipment, finding nearly £10 billion was wasted on supplies for NHS workers.
Why have obesity rates doubled since 1993?
England’s obesity rate among adults aged 16 and over has doubled from 15% in 1993 to 30% in 2024, affecting 14 million adults despite 14 government strategies over three decades.
Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
Research shows people aged 60 and over face dangerous heat stress at significantly lower temperatures than younger adults, with older populations projected to experience increasingly frequent heat-related health crises.
Vaccine breakthrough stops cancer returning in trial
A personalised vaccine combined with an immunotherapy drug extended cancer-free survival in high-risk melanoma patients during a trial, marking a potential advance in cancer treatment.