More than 2,700 people may have died in exceptional May and June heatwaves in England and Wales
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather…
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UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
Endometriosis groups ‘crying out’ for cut in diagnosis time
Two new non-invasive tests available from GPs are being proposed to speed up diagnosis times.
Why wellness is booming at festivals in the UK
Organisers say they are seeing more demand for wellness events such as yoga and running clubs.
We are living fewer years in good health: Is the NHS part of the problem?
What is driving the UK's fall in healthy life expectancy?
‘Endometriosis tests would have given me years back’
It has been announced that two new rapid tests for the condition will be made available on the NHS.
More protein or less? The foods to get you through a heatwave
When turning on the oven is a no-no and you're bored of salads, these foods (and drinks) will help to…
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Are mosquitos biting earlier and how to optimise sperm.
Why some African nations are turning down Trump aid money
The Trump administration sees the aid as more transactional - but some say it is not a fair trade.
How to get through World Cup-induced sleep deprivation
The euphoria from England's dramatic victory over Mexico might not be enough to get you through Monday.
Doctors vote to take strike action in row over pay
The British Medical Association is in dispute with Manx Care over "pay erosion since 2008".
A mayor in Japan announced her maternity leave – and got the whole country talking
In the face of criticism, Shoko Kawata, 35, says she loves her job and is proud to be taking time…