4 things you can do to support a friend with long COVID
Around 2.3 million people in the UK are living with long COVID. It can have profound effects on physical and cognitive function, and their quality of life.
COVID vaccines: An annual booster like the flu shot could be the way forward
Scientists are looking at different vaccine formats to future-proof COVID vaccines against a wider range of variants, avoiding the need for regular updates
Why the elderly are less likely to receive AIDS prevention and treatment advice
There are a large number of older people living with HIV and AIDS and they don't always receive the support they need, steps must be taken to address this.
Explainer: What is grafting and how is it saving fruit trees?
Grafting is the process of fusing two or more plants together. It’s a plant-saving technique that’s been around for thousands of years.
Sleeping less than 5 hours boosts risk of illness, plus other health stories you need to read this week
This week's roundup of health news: Melting glaciers could start the next pandemic; Sleeping less than five hours can harm health and more health stories.
Here's all you need to know about influenza around the world
Hundreds of thousands of people die from influenza every year and it remains a large burden because of ageing populations. Increased vaccination rates can help.
What is social prescribing in healthcare and why does it need more research?
Social prescribing is where GPs 'prescribe' social activities and support with the help of a link worker, designed to help tackle health and wellbeing.
Here's why a little bit of exercise can improve your sleep quality
The benefits of exercise for sleep quality seem to work for everyone, regardless of your age or whether you have certain sleep disorders, say researchers.
Here's how the cost-of-living crisis is impacting people's health
Doctors in England say they are seeing more patients whose health issues appear linked to the cost-of-living crisis, as people struggle to afford the basics.
Remote workers are powering through and working while sick – and it's bad for them and their companies
Remote workers appear less likely to take sick days when they're ill. Managers need to build a culture where staff can take sick days as needed.
Here's how healthcare can reduce its carbon footprint
Healthcare systems account for 4% of global emissions, which impacts human health. Here's how driving sustainable change delivers better health outcomes.
Gene therapy: Why we need to accelerate global access to the world’s most expensive drugs
Gene therapy has the potential to address the root causes of many diseases but we need to act now to build capacity and improve access in poorer countries.