Study suggests Neanderthals had cognitive ability, dexterity and social support comparable with modern humans
Carefully designed homes in Tanzania have been shown to lower disease rates among children
British Medical Association will encourage people to opt out of sharing if family doctors are replaced as controller of records
Member states agree on Critical Medicines Act that aims to incentivise domestic production
Total confirmed and suspected cases reach 10 as countries evacuate nationals from virus-hit cruise ship
French passenger from MV Hondius in ‘intensive care’ while US and Spanish citizens are also infected
Governments are implementing repatriation and quarantine procedures for people leaving MV Hondius
How do homes hold the secret to a long and healthy life? We head to Blue Zones in Sardinia, speak to longevity doctors ‘diagnosing’ houses, gardeners working with dementia patients and farmers installing padel courts — and more
The author’s rage consumed her — the cure was to write a book
Marty Makary had clashed with anti-abortion advocates and is latest top health official to lose job
British national is being treated on tiny territory of Tristan da Cunha
A decade after exiting oncology, the UK pharma group is betting that R&D and acquisitions will help it hit sales of £40bn
Almost 30 passengers had already left cruise ship struck with rodent-borne illness before alarm was raised
As the number of people with dementia crests 1mn in the UK, gardening projects to help reduce stress, improve mood and stave off cognitive decline are blossoming
Hantavirus outbreak has killed three passengers on ship, which is en route to Tenerife
The Danish drugmaker appears to have the edge in GLP-1 pills
Dark matter revealed?
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus is a reminder of the perils of health emergencies in enclosed spaces
German biotech is shifting towards cancer treatments
Scientists have used the technology to model the behaviour of protein molecules
Architects, designers and homeowners are turning to medical consultants to help ‘diagnose’ health issues in the home, and weave longevity into its fabric
Samantha Power urges countries to gather data on levels of exposure as vital first step in tackling the issue
A crude blend of very different statistics is not the best tool for the job
Unsurprising but moderately interesting news
Big Four accountancy balks at high cost of medication it says has become ‘cultural phenomenon’
