Entries by BBC News - Health

Cold weather: What does an unheated room do to your body? /in /by

The BBC's health and science correspondent undergoes an experiment to find out how a cold home affects him.

Sore throat and cough top symptoms that could be Covid /in /by

That is according to UK data from 17,500 people this week who say they have Covid.

Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country /in /by

Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron: How worried should we be? /in /by

Surges of Covid are happening again around the world, driven by some new subvariants of Omicron.

Vaping – is it a risk-free option? /in /by

Colourful gadgets and fruity flavours are popular, but what's really known about their health effects?

Covid vaccine: How many people are vaccinated in the UK? /in /by

A look at progress made in vaccinating the country, as more than 52 million people have received at least one dose and 38 million have had a booster or third dose.