Superbugs in the environment rarely transfer to humans – new study
Igor Stramyk/Shutterstock The rapid spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) around the globe represents a crisis on many fronts. Infections that
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Hearing loss: headphones and concerts could put young people at risk – here’s how to protect yourself
The more often you expose yourself to loud noise, the greater your risk of hearing loss. Melinda Nagy/ Shutterstock A
RSV FAQ: What is RSV? Who is at risk? When should I seek emergency care for my child?
RSV is the leading cause for hospital stays in infants in developed countries. (Shutterstock) What is RSV? Respiratory syncytial virus
World Cup concussion rules may be putting players’ lives at risk
In the eighth minute of their Fifa men’s World Cup match against England, Iranian goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand collided face-first with
Treating mental illness with electricity marries old ideas with modern tech and understanding of the brain – podcast
In deep brain stimulation, electrodes – the pale white lines – are implanted into a patient’s brain and connected to
We were told to ‘stay home’ to stop COVID. Then our homes became disease hotspots
Lucigerma/Shutterstock The rapid rise in COVID cases and deaths in March 2020 led Boris Johnson, then prime minister, to tell
Long COVID stigma may encourage people to hide the condition
Pressmaster/Shutterstock An estimated 2.1 million people are living with long COVID in the UK alone. We recently asked 888 people
Why maternal deaths in the UK are rising
In high-income countries such as Denmark and the Netherlands, pregnancy is comparatively safe. But maternal deaths still happen and in
Vitamin B12 deficiency is a common health problem that can have serious consequences – but doctors often overlook it
Fatigue can be a sign of a potential B12 deficiency. Maca and Naca/E+ via Getty Images For several months during
Flu, RSV and COVID-19: Advice from family doctors on how to get through this winter’s ‘tripledemic’
Over the past month, clinics have seen a surge of sick children presenting with RSV, the flu and other viruses.