Babies born by Caesarean section have dramatically different gut bacteria to those born vaginally, according to the largest study in the field. The UK scientists say these early encounters with microbes may act as a “thermostat” for the immune system. And they may help explain why Caesarean babies are more likely to have some health […]
Media playback is unsupported on your device The government has donated £20 million towards a break-neck plan to produce a vaccine to combat the deadly new coronavirus. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said the money would help the UK lead the way in developing a new inoculation. It comes as the death toll in China increased […]
Prostate cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in England, overtaking breast cancer for the first time, latest figures show. In 2018 there were nearly 50,000 registered cases – around 8,000 more than in 2017. Public Health England says it is because more men are getting tested. And that is thanks to celebrities, like […]
