Leading experts say WHO should declare the climate crisis a public health emergency to trigger coordinated action and prevent millions of unnecessary deaths from heat, floods, and disease.
Doireann Ní Ghríofa discusses her new book 'Said the Dead', exploring the lives of women in a Victorian psychiatric hospital, and her own journey through depression.
After six migrants died in a railcar in Texas, experts warn that the coming months will bring deadly heat to the US-Mexico border, endangering thousands.
Abortion providers and advocates prepare for future disruptions as lawsuits challenge mifepristone access, with the Supreme Court temporarily allowing mail-order pills.
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James Murray, the new health secretary replacing Wes Streeting, is known for loyalty and avoiding drama. He has not run a major department before but is seen as a reliable figure.
Lewis Waters, a sixth-form pupil at Henley college, died after contracting meningitis. His father Sean described him as funny and kind-hearted. Two other cases reported in Berkshire.
An Ebola outbreak in eastern DRC has killed 65 people, with 246 suspected cases. Officials suspect a new strain, complicating containment efforts.
Kyle Hudson, 22, gambled $895,733 over four years before taking his own life. An inquest examines how betting companies responded to his risky behavior.
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The DWP has released a list of 13 blood pressure and heart conditions that could qualify for PIP payments worth up to £187 per week. Over 102,000 people currently claim.
Louise Casey, head of the government's adult social care commission, says millions of unpaid carers in the UK are suffering due to a fragmented system relying on women.
British Gas agrees to £20m settlement with Ofgem after investigation into unauthorized prepayment meter installations, affecting vulnerable customers.
Proposed NDIS changes include funding cuts, stricter eligibility, and expanded ministerial powers, aiming to save $36.2bn over four years. Details on how participants may be affected.
A study finds 15% of UK adults use AI chatbots for medical advice, with a quarter citing long NHS waiting lists. Doctors warn of risks.
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JD Vance threatens to cut federal health funding for states not complying with anti-fraud efforts, sparking accusations of targeting political rivals. Medicare pauses hospice and home health agency enrollments.
A Swedish study of 600,000 patients found that weight gain in adulthood increases cancer risk by up to five times, with no safe age to gain weight.
Six passengers from the hantavirus-affected MV Hondius, including four Australians, will fly from the Netherlands to Perth in full PPE after testing negative for the virus.
Australians must exhaust all appropriate treatments before accessing NDIS under proposed laws. Changes aim to save $36.2bn, reduce participant numbers to 600,000 by 2030.
French authorities have confined over 1,700 passengers and crew to the Ambition cruise ship in Bordeaux after a suspected norovirus outbreak, with 50 showing symptoms.
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Engaging with the arts can improve physical and mental health in older age, reducing loneliness and boosting wellbeing. A new study highlights the benefits of singing, dancing, and other creative activities for healthy ageing.
NYU Langone Health pauses gender-affirming surgeries for minors following an executive order from President Donald Trump, sparking debate on healthcare access.
A study reveals that lift weight limits have not increased since 2004, failing to accommodate rising obesity rates and raising safety and equity concerns.
Prof Devi Sridhar analyzes the hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, noting good containment but warning of potential future cases due to long incubation and global spread.
A French woman with hantavirus was initially told her symptoms were anxiety, says Spanish health minister. She is now in critical condition after evacuation from MV Hondius cruise ship.
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New research links long working hours to higher obesity rates. Experts say a four-day week could reduce stress and improve health.
Spanish health minister says all hantavirus-stricken cruise ship passengers were asymptomatic after arriving in Tenerife, with evacuation flights ready.
Up to 150 passengers and crew from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius are being repatriated. WHO recommends 42-day quarantine, but countries differ in enforcement.
Four Australian citizens and one permanent resident from the MV Hondius cruise ship will undergo three weeks of quarantine near Perth due to hantavirus exposure.
Twenty-two passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are isolating in Merseyside after a hantavirus outbreak. Three deaths have been reported, and strict monitoring is in place.
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Ailton Krenak, first Indigenous member of Brazilian Academy of Letters, discusses consumerism, shock tactics, and the need for rapid change to protect the Earth.
