Category : Public Health


Inquests Opened for Lucy Letby's Baby Victims

Coronial hearings into the deaths of five infants murdered by nurse Lucy Letby at Countess of Chester Hospital have been formally opened and adjourned pending further investigations.

SMA Baby Formula Recalled Over Toxin Risk

Nestlé recalls SMA Advanced First Infant Milk from Tesco, Boots, and Asda due to potential cereulide contamination, urging parents to discard affected tins immediately.

UK Experts Call for Ultra-Processed Food Regulation

Leading public health experts in the UK are urging the government to implement stringent regulations on ultra-processed foods, drawing parallels with tobacco control measures to combat addiction and nutrition crises.

London Measles Map Shows Vaccination Crisis

An interactive map reveals London measles hotspots where the disease is spreading, with over half of England's cases. Vaccination rates have fallen to their lowest level in a decade.

US Meat Antibiotic Use Jumps 16% in 2024

A new federal report reveals antibiotic use in US meat production surged 16% in 2024, the highest increase on record, raising concerns about antibiotic-resistant superbugs.

Victoria Bushfire Threatens Gellibrand, NSW Manhunt

A bushfire near Carlisle River in Victoria is not under control and may impact homes in Gellibrand, with a take shelter warning issued. Meanwhile, NSW police continue a manhunt for a gunman in Lake Cargelligo.

Nipah Virus Outbreak in India: Cases Rise in West Bengal

Health authorities in India are responding to a Nipah virus outbreak in West Bengal, with five confirmed cases including healthcare workers. The virus, which has no vaccine or treatment, poses epidemic potential according to the WHO.

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