NHS
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Good results for T cell COVID-19 booster
A new COVID-19 booster vaccine may be effective against multiple variants, British scientists have announced. Read more
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HIV prophylaxis recommended in England
Those at the highest risk of catching HIV should be offered prophylaxis, according to the first guidance of its kind in the UK, published today. Read more
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Pandemic alert levels raised in Omicron panic
The UK last night raised its pandemic alert levels as the number of COVID infections reached its highest point for nearly a year. Read more
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Pandemic cuts HIV diagnoses
The UK saw a significant drop in new HIV diagnoses last year during the pandemic, according to new data. Read more
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Spinal muscular atrophy treatment approved despite "uncertainties"
The NHS today promised a new treatment for hundreds of patients with spinal muscular atrophy after regulators approved the use of a syrup medicine drug, said to improve motor function. Read more
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Experts debate genome sequencing in babies
A phased rollout of genome sequencing in newborns, guided by oversight bodies, should be introduced, genome experts say today. Read more
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Cash promised for neurodegenerative disease research
Some £375 million is to be invested in research into neurodegenerative diseases, the British government has announced. Read more
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Adrenaline injectors for public places?
The UK is moving towards placing adrenaline auto-injectors in public places, it has been announced. Read more
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New pancreatic cancer symptoms found
Newly identified symptoms of pancreatic cancer include thirst and urine colour, a conference will hear today. Read more
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Call for registration of breast implant patients
A new drive has been launched to improve the take up of a nationwide registry of breast implant patients. Read more