Flu and COVID-19 infections rise ahead of holiday gatherings

Dame Sally Davies apologises to bereaved families and says the UK was poorly prepared for the pandemic.

Many biotech stocks struggled in 2023 despite a robust year for U.S. drug approvals. As these new therapies begin treating patients, some investors see better times ahead next year. “We’ve seen a lot of innovation,” Dan Lyons, portfolio manager on the health-care team at Janus Henderson, said, explaining that he is bullish on 2024 because…

Peloton Interactive and TikTok are teaming to develop fitness content, the exercise equipment maker and social platform said Thursday. The partnership marks the first time that Peloton will produce custom social content for use outside its own network, according to to the New York company and China’s TikTok said. The co-branded hub, which will be…

Save your skin this winter Dry winter weather can cause serious havoc to our skin. To prevent dry skin, use these simple everyday tricks and homemade treatments to keep your skin smooth and glowing all year round As winter settles in, many individuals experience the discomfort of dry, flaky skin due to the cold weather,…

If you’ve experienced a sour taste in your mouth, lots of gas, heartburn or feeling like you just threw up a little in your mouth, you may have attributed it to acid reflux or gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). And that’s a fair guess. GERD, a more chronic condition that can result from acid reflux happening…

Decisions were “finely balanced” and, with hindsight, might have been different, Fiona Scolding KC says.