Entries by BBC News

One in four births in England is now emergency caesarean, BBC analysis shows

The shift marks a significant rise over the last five years, but experts say there is no single, clear explanation for the increase.

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‘World-first’ vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

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‘World-first’ vaccine designed by Artificial Intelligence

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

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‘World-first’ vaccine designed by artificial intelligence

Cambridge scientists say they have, for the first time, tested a vaccine designed by AI.

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Could gut parasites be influencing your behaviour?

Could the parasite also impact human behaviour?
Made in partnership with UKRI.

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Supporting each other through walking and talking

A young man from Darwen who lost his father realised he needed support so decided to start a walking group

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‘I left a children’s home – and was embraced by love’

How a new scheme for young people leaving care is tackling what was once a cliff-edge for this vulnerable group.

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What a hair loss breakthrough could mean for women like me

As scientists edge closer to new treatments for hair loss, Victoria Derbyshire examines what such breakthroughs could mean for women.

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Breakthrough ovarian cancer drug offers patients more time and better quality of life

Women taking the drug tell the BBC it has given them their lives back.

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Genital herpes rising in England

New cases of genital herpes are increasing in England, bucking an overall fall in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), the latest data shows.

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