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World’s first Oropouche deaths in Brazil
The virus, carried by flies and mosquitoes, has killed two women in Bahia state.

Systemic racism in health care
Systemic racism affects our wellbeing long before we ever see a doctor.

Toxic positivity
A discussion on toxic positivity from the Cheltenham Science Festival

Steps forward and back in the battle again HIV
The past few weeks have seen achievements in the fight against HIV, but also setbacks.

Can light emitting bandages treat cancer?
All the latest health research from the Royal Society’s Summer Exhibition in London.

New MPox strain in DRC
A new, concerning strain of MPox is spreading in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Why is exercise good for your mental health?
Exercise is good for your mental health, but do we know why? And does it always work?

Is using the internet good for us?
A new study finds being online could have a positive impact on our wellbeing.

New human cases of bird flu
A third case of H5N1 confirmed in farmworker experiencing respiratory symptoms in the US

How long will we live in future?
New findings suggest life expectancy will increase five years by 2050.