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Why did resident doctors strike and what are they paid?/in /by
Resident doctors in England went on strike over pay for five days at the end of July 2025.
The doctor strike has ended – what comes next?/in /by
With doctors returning to work after five-day walkout, is there an opportunity for talks to re-start?
Sleep, exercise, hydrate – do we really need to stick to recommended daily doses?/in /by
As a study casts doubt on the daily steps maxim, we take a look at some other health benchmarks we’re often told to strive for.
Why we need to talk about periods, breasts and injuries in women’s sport/in /by
Understanding the pressure elite sport puts on women’s bodies is pushing athletes to new levels of excellence.
Students feel ‘let down’ by mental health support – but should it really be up to universities?/in /by
The number of students reporting mental health concerns is rising. But to what extent should the onus be on universities?
Babies made using three people’s DNA are born free of hereditary disease/in /by
The method was pioneered by UK scientists to overcome devastating, often fatal inherited diseases.
Why are measles cases rising in the UK?/in /by
What are the symptoms of measles and how dangerous is the disease?
Alzheimer’s has isolated us, says Fiona Phillips’ husband/in /by
Martin Frizell has spoken of the social isolation faced by the couple since the former GMTV presenter was diagnosed.
Vaccine roll-outs cut deaths by 60% – study/in /by
The study looked at vaccines deployed during outbreaks of five deadly diseases.
South Africans fear spike in HIV infections as US aid cuts bite/in /by
South Africa has been at the forefront of the successful battle to halt the spread of HIV/Aids - until now.