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BBC Health
Moment earthquake shakes hospital operating room in Japan
Hospitals in seismically active regions should have emergency protocols to protect patients during earthquakes, including securing operating tables and training staff in…
07 Aug 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Artificial Intelligence used to design brand new viruses
AI-designed viruses have been successfully created in laboratory settings, demonstrating the technology's capability to generate functional viral genetic sequences This development raises…
06 Aug 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
NHS must plan for heatwaves like it does for winter, health secretary says
NHS heatwave planning is currently inadequate compared to winter preparation protocols, requiring urgent development of comparable contingency strategies and resource allocation Recent…
06 Aug 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Fighting the world’s most deadly animal… in an unexpected way
Mosquitoes cause approximately 700,000 deaths annually through disease transmission, making them a major global health threat requiring innovative control strategies beyond traditional…
06 Aug 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
Sunshine to meal times: How to beat jet lag
Light exposure timing is critical: Use natural light strategically—seek bright light in the morning when travelling east and evening when travelling west—to…
05 Aug 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Infectious Disease
Half of vaccines are binned – ‘fridge-free’ versions could change that
Approximately 50% of vaccines are discarded due to cold-chain failures, representing significant waste and financial loss in vaccination programmes Researchers have successfully…
05 Aug 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Mental Health / Psychiatry
Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
Mental health crisis services are expanding through walk-in centres located in community venues (banks, libraries) across England, removing barriers to access for…
05 Aug 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Infectious Disease
Inside Health
Long Covid remains prevalent affecting millions of patients, with no established cure currently available despite ongoing research efforts Clinical management continues to…
05 Aug 2026 View brief →
BBC Health
National Trust expands park by 32 hectares
Public green space expansion in Plymouth may increase patient access to outdoor recreational environments with potential benefits for physical activity and mental…
05 Aug 2026 View brief →
BBC Health Mental Health / Psychiatry
‘This year has been the worst for my heat anxiety’
Heat-related anxiety is a recognized clinical phenomenon that can significantly worsen existing health anxiety disorders during summer months Patients with health anxiety…
05 Aug 2026 View brief →