Scientists have warned that a new dangerous coronavirus discovered in China could spark the next pandemic. The new HKU5-CoV-2 virus is just one "small" mutation away from being able to spread to...

A new subvariant of Covid, which is said to be highly infectious, has been detected in the UK for the first time. The World Health Organisation previously issued a warning about NB.1.8.1, which has...

A new “triple therapy” could provide a lifeline for women with incurable breast cancer by helping them survive the disease for longer. A major trial found the combination was more effective than...

New hope for patients with breast cancer gene2 hours agoFergus WalshMedical editorBBC NewsA new treatment approach can significantly improve survival rates for patients with aggressive, inherited...

The rare disease in a remote town where 'almost everyone is a cousin'4 hours agoGiulia Granchi and Vitor TavaresBBC Brasil reporters sent to Serrinha dos PintosMariana Castiñeiras/Caroline...