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.
Rowson's COVID Inquiry Cartoon Critiques UK Response
Martin Rowson's powerful cartoon dissects the UK's COVID-19 inquiry findings, revealing systemic government failures during the pandemic. See the damning visual critique.
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.
UK's COVID-19 Response: A Complete Timeline
A detailed look at the UK's journey through the pandemic, from the first death to the final lifted restrictions. Discover the key dates that shaped the nation's response.
COVID Inquiry: 23,000 Deaths From Lockdown Delay
The UK COVID inquiry exposes how delayed lockdowns cost 23,000 lives, with repeated failures leading to 65,000 second-wave deaths. Discover the damning findings.
Covid Inquiry Slams UK Leaders' Pandemic Response
Damning Covid inquiry report reveals Nicola Sturgeon relied on small inner circle, while UK government was 'toxic and chaotic'. Leaders across all four nations criticised for 'too little, too late' approach.
UK's COVID-19 Response: A Critical Timeline
A detailed look at the UK's journey through the COVID-19 pandemic, from the first case to 'Freedom Day', as a new report criticises the government's initial response.
Covid Report: 23,000 Deaths Could Have Been Prevented
A damning official report finds the UK's 'toxic and chaotic' pandemic response was 'too little, too late', failing to prevent thousands of deaths. Read the key findings.
Covid Report Condemns Boris Johnson's Leadership
Official Covid inquiry reveals Boris Johnson's complacency cost lives during pandemic. Read the damning findings about UK's delayed response and leadership failures.
COVID Inquiry: UK Failures Cost 23,000 Lives
A damning COVID-19 inquiry report finds UK governments' 'toxic culture' and delayed lockdown led to thousands of preventable deaths. Discover the key findings.
Covid Inquiry Slams UK Government's Pandemic Response
Damning report reveals how toxic Downing Street culture and delayed decisions led to avoidable deaths during pandemic. Read the key findings.
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.
Covid Inquiry: Johnson's Chaos Cost 23,000 Lives
Official Covid Inquiry finds Boris Johnson fostered toxic culture in No.10, with delayed lockdown causing 23,000 preventable deaths in England. Read the damning report.
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