Pregnancy vaccine reduces baby hospital admissions for RSV by 80%

Health News BBC - Sat, 04/18/2026 - 02:35
A study confirms the vaccine gives excellent protection for babies against life-threatening chest infections.
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Artemis II crew: 'We left as friends - we came back as best friends'

Scientific News BBC - Fri, 04/17/2026 - 00:49
The four crew members gave their first press conference since they splashed down nearly a week ago, and emphasised hope and unity.
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BBC Inside Science

Scientific News BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 23:00
What was learnt from the Chernobyl disaster and how has it shaped UK energy production?
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Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

Health News BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 17:39
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
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Rollout of Covid vaccines extraordinary feat - inquiry report

Health News BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 17:39
Covid vaccines saved hundreds of thousands of lives, but a small minority harmed need better support, says report.
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Vaccines a huge success, but public trust must be earned - key findings from Covid report

Health News BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 16:02
Immunisation saved hundreds of thousands of UK lives, but vaccine hesitancy remains an issue.
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What is the UK Covid inquiry and how does it work?

Health News BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 14:20
The fourth report from the inquiry into the pandemic said the vaccine roll-out was an "extraordinary feat".
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Wellbeing garden opens to combat isolation

Health News BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 08:07
The outdoor area at Yarm Wellness will officially open to the public on Saturday.
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Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero

Scientific News BBC - Thu, 04/16/2026 - 02:20
The question of how important making our electricity clean is to going green is coming under increasing scrutiny
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'I'm not being listened to' - new health plan launched as women say they are still ignored

Health News BBC - Wed, 04/15/2026 - 13:01
New plans to improve healthcare for women and girls have been set out, but will they change anything?
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Butterfly numbers are dropping but here are five species you may see more of

Scientific News BBC - Wed, 04/15/2026 - 02:14
A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.
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Palantir defends its record as MPs demand more scrutiny of data use

Health News BBC - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 21:57
NHS guidance that all hospitals should be using Palantir software from this month has sparked a backlash.
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Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?

Health News BBC - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:04
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
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Why did resident doctors go on strike and how much are they paid?

Health News BBC - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 10:04
Resident doctors in England have returned to work after the 15th walkout in a long-running dispute.
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Doctors' strikes can have surprising benefits - but are they sustainable?

Health News BBC - Tue, 04/14/2026 - 02:06
Some hospital trusts tell the BBC previous action has seen shorter waits, faster decisions and calmer corridors.
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Is the bite of the false widow spider dangerous?

Health News BBC - Mon, 04/13/2026 - 16:41
Experts say noble false widow spiders could be to blame for an increase in bites being treated in hospital.
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'Doctors strikes' and 'paw prints in space'

Health News BBC - Sun, 04/12/2026 - 09:12
A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.
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Golden eagles' return to English skies gets government backing

Scientific News BBC - Sun, 04/12/2026 - 02:19
The birds could be reintroduced as early as next year following a £1m injection from the government.
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From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon

Scientific News BBC - Sun, 04/12/2026 - 02:17
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
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From blast off to splashdown: My days following Nasa's historic mission to the Moon

Scientific News BBC - Sun, 04/12/2026 - 02:17
BBC Science Editor Rebecca Morelle reflects on how it felt to watch history being made.
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