Getty Images Temperatures are set to be well above average in many parts of the UK, and UV levels are expected to be high. How can you protect your skin from the sun’s rays and what should you do if you get burned? What do the SPF numbers mean on sunscreen? The most prominent number […]

Dominic Hughes Global Health Correspondent Getty Images The study examines the impact of emergency vaccine roll-outs for five major infectious diseases, including Ebola Emergency vaccination programmes – rolled out in response to outbreaks of five major diseases – are believed to have reduced deaths by around 60% over a period of 23 years, according to

Cash Murphy BBC News, South East Getty Images The waiting list is at an all-time high A mum from Surrey who was not on the organ donor register until her two young daughters needed heart transplants has said she realised “how important it is” after her children spent time on the waiting list. According to

What are the ingredients in lip balm? Some lip balm ingredients are manufactured, such as petroleum jelly. Others are natural, such as beeswax. There has been some debate over which is better for you. Dr Emma Craythorne, a consultant dermatologistcloseDermatologistA doctor who specialises in diseases and conditions of the skin. and surgeon, who uses petroleum

Seven Wolverhampton schools have been recognised for their commitment to promoting emotional health and wellbeing, the council says. The schools were part of a pilot scheme run by the council to teach awareness about trauma, understanding individual needs, how to use consistent approaches and ensure emotional wellbeing was school priority. They were recognised with an

Mayeni Jones BBC News, Johannesburg Reuters Gugu used to collect her antiretrovirals from a USAID-funded clinic in central Johannesburg. But when President Trump’s cuts to aid funding were announced earlier this year, she and thousands of other HIV-positive patients across South Africa suddenly faced an uncertain future. Gugu was lucky, the clinic where she got

Ruth Bradley BBC Politics Reporter, Somerset BBC Dani says the women she works with are often “scared” of the risks they face while sleeping rough “To go home and know you’ve left them – we’ve had to tuck women into foil blankets and just say ‘see you later’ – that can be heartbreaking sometimes.” Dani

Caroline Robinson BBC News, South West BBC Artistic director Rebecca Mordan said it was about representing the voices of women A theatre company working in Cornwall has been awarded almost £20,000 to tell under-represented stories of women’s experiences of menopause. Members of Scary Little Girls said they had been awarded the money to help them

Getty Images Yellow heat health alerts are in effect for London, the South East, South West, East Midlands, West Midlands and East of England. The alerts – which mean high temperatures pose a potential health risk to vulnerable people – will remain in place until 10:00 BST on Tuesday 15 July. How does the weather

An Instagram post by TV personality Gemma Collins which advertised a weight-loss drug and app has been banned. The star posted: “I’m starting this year two sizes down, thanks to Yazen’s weight loss app and medication”. It is illegal to advertise prescription-only weight loss drugs and Ms Collins’ was one of nine adverts banned in