Coronation Street actress Lynne Verrall dies aged 76
Coronation Street actress Lynne Verrall, known for playing Geraldine Spellman, has died aged 76. Her celebrated 30-year career spanned stage and screen.
Category : Search result: infectious disease outbreak
Gaza tent camps flooded by heavy rainstorms
Heavy rainstorms flood thousands of tents in Gaza, displacing families and raising disease fears. Israel continues to limit aid trucks as winter approaches. Read more on the crisis.
UK gene therapy shows promise for Hunter syndrome
Three-year-old Oliver Chu shows dramatic improvement after groundbreaking gene therapy for Hunter syndrome at Manchester hospital. A potential alternative to lifelong treatment.
Novo Nordisk shares slide after Ozempic pill fails
Novo Nordisk shares slumped over 10% after its Ozempic pill failed to slow Alzheimer's progression in major trials. Read the latest on the pharmaceutical giant's market struggles.
Pub gets zero hygiene rating after food poisoning outbreak
A Welsh pub receives zero food hygiene rating after 50 diners fell ill from contaminated Sunday roast. Health officials confirm clostridium perfringens outbreak. Read the full investigation.
Global Fund faces $6.7bn shortfall threatening disease control
The Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria faces a critical $6.7bn funding gap as key donors reduce pledges. This threatens decades of progress against deadly diseases. Urgent action needed.
New H3N2 flu strain sparks early UK outbreak
The UK faces an unusually early flu season dominated by the new H3N2 strain. Health officials urge eligible individuals to get vaccinated. Learn the key symptoms and protection advice.
Pharmacist's urgent warning on urine colour changes
A leading pharmacist explains what different urine colours mean for your health, from dehydration to serious conditions like kidney disease. Learn when to see a GP.
Cuba's flood and virus crisis after Hurricane Melissa
Hurricane Melissa's flooding in Cuba has triggered a severe outbreak of mosquito-borne viruses like chikungunya and dengue, leaving thousands without power or medicine.
WHO cuts 2,371 jobs, experts warn of global risk
The World Health Organization is cutting nearly a quarter of its workforce by 2026. Experts warn this will severely impact global disease response and leave the world less safe. Read the full analysis.
Argentina child vaccination rates hit historic lows
Argentina faces disease outbreaks as childhood vaccination rates collapse below 50% in 2024. Experts warn of returning epidemics amid healthcare budget cuts.
UPFs causing 'chronic disease pandemic', experts warn
Leading scientists accuse food firms of skewing policy as ultra-processed foods are linked to a surge in chronic diseases. Learn the health risks and what needs to change.
Ultra-Processed Foods Harm Every Major Organ System
World's largest scientific review links UPFs to over 12 health conditions. Discover the risks and urgent calls for policy action to protect public health.
Corrie star's 20-year Raynaud's disease battle
Coronation Street actress Samia Longchambon opens up about living with Raynaud's disease for two decades, sharing her personal tips for managing the painful condition.
Parents told to watch for two baby heart defect signs
A London couple's newborn had congenital heart disease. Discover the two symptoms doctors said to watch for and their family's journey through open heart surgery and recovery.
Hairdresser's terminal MND diagnosis story
Debbie Whitehouse shares her motor neurone disease journey from initial symptoms to diagnosis and her campaign to raise awareness about MND's brutal impact.
Ethiopia confirms deadly Marburg virus outbreak
Ethiopia confirms a Marburg virus outbreak, a deadly pathogen with an 80% fatality rate. Learn the symptoms and the urgent response underway.
TikTok video reveals baby's rare terminal illness
A mother's life was turned upside down after a TikTok video led to her daughter's diagnosis with Sanfilippo syndrome, a rare terminal condition known as 'childhood Alzheimer's'. The family now races against time to raise £4.56 million for treatment.
Sam Vanderpump responds to liver disease troll
Made in Chelsea's Sam Vanderpump confronts social media troll accusing him of exaggerating end-stage liver disease diagnosis while advocating for organ donation.
Scientist pleads guilty in US pathogen smuggling case
Chinese researcher Yunqing Jian admits smuggling a crop pathogen into the US. Sentenced to time served and deportation in a case the judge called 'very strange'.
Child blood pressure crisis as obesity rates soar
Global study reveals childhood hypertension rates have nearly doubled since 2000, with obesity identified as primary driver. Experts warn of lifelong health consequences.
Epstein-Barr Virus Confirmed as Lupus Trigger
Groundbreaking research reveals how the common Epstein-Barr virus causes lupus by sending immune cells into overdrive. Discover the implications for future treatments.
Deftones headline All Points East 2026 in London
Deftones will headline All Points East 2026 in London's Victoria Park. Get the essential info on dates, presale, ticket prices, and the full lineup featuring Idles.
Deftones headline All Points East Outbreak Fest 2026
Grammy-winning Deftones will headline All Points East presents Outbreak Fest in August 2026. IDLES and Amyl and the Sniffers join the massive Victoria Park bill. Get ticket details here.
Canada loses measles elimination status
Canada has lost its hard-won measles elimination status after outbreaks spread for over a year. Discover why vaccination rates have fallen below critical 95% threshold and what this means for public health.
New MND drug offers hope to slow disease progression
Scientists discover M102, a new drug that could substantially slow Motor Neurone Disease. Preclinical studies show promise, offering new hope for thousands in the UK.
London Health Alert: Gout Linked to Deadly Diseases
Groundbreaking research reveals a concerning connection between gout and increased risk of life-threatening health conditions, prompting urgent warnings for London residents.
Deadly Listeria Outbreak Linked to Pasta Products
US health officials investigate fatal listeria outbreak connected to recalled pasta products sold at major retailers including Kroger and Trader Joe's, with multiple deaths reported across several states.
Aid cuts threaten tropical disease progress reversal
Critical funding reductions for neglected tropical diseases could undo years of medical advances, putting millions at risk of preventable suffering as health leaders warn of devastating consequences.
New MPX Variant Sparks US Health Alert
US health authorities issue urgent warning as new, more transmissible MPX variant emerges with concerning symptoms. Latest developments and global implications explained.
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