First human colonisation of North America uncovered

In Depth Health officials downplay risk of human-to-human transmission of disease found in small mammals

By The Week UK Published 13 February 24

Speed Read Genetic tweak found in one in six Britons means cells in the lungs are slower to launch defences

By The Week Staff Published 10 June 22

Speed Read The Assisted Dying Bill – which would allow doctors to assist in the deaths of terminally ill patients – has relevance for ‘millions’

By The Week Staff Last updated 28 October 21

Speed Read Sajid Javid readying NHS England to roll out jab for children over 12, amid fears infections will rocket

By The Week Staff Last updated 2 September 21

Speed Read Two months ago, face masks were consigned to bins. Now the country is in a ‘unique moment of epidemiological doubt’

By The Week Staff Published 26 August 21

Speed Read Source says Matt Hancock was privately told of the issue shortly before he resigned as health secretary

By The Week Staff Published 17 August 21

Speed Read Health chief warns that crisis is nearing ‘boiling point’ as backlog grows

By The Week Staff Last updated 13 August 21

Speed Read On one day last week, the price of a private PCR test ranged from £23.99 to £575

By The Week Staff Published 13 August 21