A twice-yearly injection described as the closest thing to an HIV vaccine could transform prevention, but questions remain over who will get access.
With cases of colds and coughs on the rise in the northern hemisphere, here are some tips to help strengthen your body's defenses during cold and flu season.
A report from BBC Health sets out the main available details, with claims kept attributed to their sources.
Dr Louise Lawson argues that social and economic conditions must be addressed before health checks can be considered true disease prevention, in response to a Guardian opinion piece.