Polio conquered by vaccines (1955)
Vaccine gives millions hope: Behind scenes story of greatest medical discovery of the age (1955) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ku9qFV0WDM
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Patients on trolleys in Emergency Department corridors have been forgotten
"Patients on trolleys in Emergency Department corridors have been forgotten" – RCEM responds to government's Autumn Budget. The Royal College…
HPV vaccination reduces pregnancy complications
Pregnant women who were vaccinated against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) at school are less likely to experience serious pregnancy related complications…
One in three parents lack support to keep their children healthy
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Men under more pressure than ever
New Vitality research reveals how social media and modern pressures are impacting men – and the simple steps that can…
Disabled children excluded from sports
Just one in four disabled children can always join in school sports and PE Just one in four (26%) young…
Mouth cancer: signs you must not ignore
Mouth cancer in the UK is no longer rare. The latest figures show more than 11,000 new cases a year,…
Global Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Week
AF Association is hosting Global AF Aware Week (GAFAW) 17-23 November 2025 to raise awareness and promote education of Atrial…
New research uncovers how the microbiome helps fight melanoma
Scientists at the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity (Doherty Institute) have uncovered how the gut microbiota help the…
Mapped: The UK areas with the highest rates of teenage drinking
Mapped: The UK areas with the highest rates of teenage drinking – and Brighton leads by a worrying margin Brighton…
World-first breakthrough for bowel cancer immunotherapy
Research shows world-first breakthrough for bowel cancer immunotherapy. Researchers at the University of Galway have revealed the results of a…
The future of sepsis research
Sepsis Research FEAT calls on researchers and clinicians to turn patient-led priorities into life-saving breakthroughs. Sepsis Research FEAT, the UK's…