Junior Doctors Strike Amid NHS Winter Flu Crisis
NHS hospitals cancel 38,500 appointments as junior doctors begin a five-day strike after rejecting a government pay offer, compounding a record flu outbreak. Health leaders call for urgent mediation.
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Spain investigates lab leak in African swine fever outbreak
Spanish authorities are investigating if a research facility leak caused the African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, threatening the nation's vital pork export industry. Read the latest developments.
Vomiting bug outbreak hits AIDAdiva world cruise
A norovirus outbreak has infected over 100 passengers and crew on the AIDAdiva's 133-day world cruise. The CDC is monitoring as the ship continues its journey. Read the latest updates.
Brain's 5 Eras & Dementia Vaccine Breakthrough
Explore the groundbreaking five-era model of brain evolution and the promising vaccine that could protect against dementia. Listen to the full Science Weekly podcast for more.
New Vaccine Trial After 2024 Whooping Cough Outbreak
A new nasal spray vaccine trial begins in the UK following a deadly 2024 whooping cough outbreak. Learn the symptoms and why this development is crucial for public health.
Peter Kay on Billy Connolly's Parkinson's health
Comedian Peter Kay reveals Sir Billy Connolly is 'not so good' 15 years after Parkinson's diagnosis. Read the latest on his health and Kay's own eating disorder battle.
Swine Fever Outbreak in Spain Threatens Pork Exports
Spanish authorities deploy hundreds to contain an African swine fever outbreak near Barcelona, linked to contaminated food. The nation's €8.8bn pork export industry faces immediate risk.
Crohn's Disease Misdiagnosis Led to Bowel Perforation
Lucy Dare, 21, spent six months in an eating disorder unit before her Crohn's disease was diagnosed. Her bowel later perforated, requiring life-saving surgery. Read her fight for answers.
Plant-Based UPFs Healthier Than Meat, Experts Say
New research reveals not all ultra-processed foods are equal. Choosing plant-based UPFs over meat and dairy is the healthier choice for reducing disease risk. Learn the facts.
GB Olympic hockey hero Imran Sherwani dies aged 63
Great Britain mourns Imran Sherwani, the hockey legend who scored twice in the 1988 Olympic final. His family continues raising Alzheimer's awareness. Read his incredible story.
Medieval Skin Disease Outbreak in UK Schools
Multiple Devon schools report scabies outbreaks as parents receive warnings. Learn about symptoms, treatment and why this Victorian-era disease is spreading.
Argentina's Arsenic Water Crisis Poisons Rural Families
In Argentina's arid north, families like the Bustamantes drink water with arsenic 60 times safe limits, causing bone pain and cancer. Discover the human cost of this public health emergency.
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.
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.
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