Congress / Congress news - 2 years ago

House Republicans think Democrats' abortion rights strategy could backfire

One year after their party was pummeled over abortion restrictions on the campaign trail, vulnerable Republicans are starting to sound unafraid of the electoral consequences of it. Democratic party leaders have stated their intention to make abortion a primary issue in the ‘24 cycle, drawing no dis...

COVID-19 / Health - 2 years ago

Are weight-loss injections the answer to obesity?

The appeal is clear - but should we be turning to appetite-suppressing injections?

COVID-19 / Health - 2 years ago

Infected blood inquiry: Five things we have learned

An inquiry into the "worst treatment disaster in NHS history" hears its final evidence.

COVID-19 / Health - 3 years ago

What does an unheated room do to your body?

The BBC's health and science correspondent undergoes an experiment to find out how a cold home affects him.

COVID-19 / Health - 3 years ago

How 175 British children were infected with HIV

Families of some of those affected are giving evidence at a public inquiry into the treatment disaster.

COVID-19 / Health - 3 years ago

'I'll keep fighting until everyone is compensated'

A woman who lost both parents in the infected blood scandal says many victims still need justice.