Entries by BBC News - Health

Cold weather: 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.

Sore throat and cough top symptoms that could be Covid

That is according to UK data from 17,500 people this week who say they have Covid.

Covid map: Coronavirus cases, deaths, vaccinations by country

Key maps and charts explaining how the virus has spread around the world.

BA.4 and BA.5 Omicron: How worried should we be?

Surges of Covid are happening again around the world, driven by some new subvariants of Omicron.

Vaping – is it a risk-free option?

Colourful gadgets and fruity flavours are popular, but what's really known about their health effects?