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22/04 Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to announce ban on artificial food dyes

Kennedy has railed against Big Food and Big Pharma and blamed the nation’s “chronic disease epidemic” on the two industries.

21/04 Doctor says one food is 'worse than smoking' and is leading cause of 'death'

Doctor Chris van Tulleken has claimed one particular food item is 'worse than smoking', and is now the biggest cause of 'early death' in humans and animals.

21/04 Why is the deadliest infectious disease in the world increasing in the UK?

Cases of tuberculosis (TB) increased 13% in England last year, both among immigrants and among people born in the UK. View on Euronews

21/04 UK tourist appalled as bins overflow and rubbish piles up in European capital

EXCLUSIVE: A Brit who recently visited a European city adored by tourists was left shocked by the litter strewn across the streets.

21/04 Damning email exposes truth about Melbourne Covid restriction

An explosive secret email the Victorian Government tried to bury has exposed the truth about former premier Daniel Andrews’ contentious decision to lock millions of Victorians in their homes during the Covid pandemic.

20/04 Why is tuberculosis, the world's deadliest infectious disease, on the rise in the UK?

Tuberculosis (TB) cases rose 13 per cent in England last year, with increases among both immigrants and people born in the UK. View on euronews

19/04 Schools will ban fat -rich foods and require fresh vegetables to reduce childhood obesity in Spain

The rules arise in the midst of concerns that children of families with lower income are having difficulty eating well, creating health disparities. View on Euronews

19/04 EU: How dangerous chemicals detected in products can affect your health

Forbidden fragrance, lead and limited "chemicals forever" found in products in the EU last year, according to a new View on Euronews report

18/04 What ‘dangerous chemicals’ found in EU products mean for your health

A banned fragrance, lead, and restricted “forever chemicals” were found in products in the EU last year, a new report has found.

18/04 People of India eat Dolo 650 like Cadbury James, American doctor said such a thing, how much for your body?

Anywhere in the house or office around you, if someone has suffered from fever to body pain, headache, sinus or cold, most people suggest the name of the same medicine in such a situation- paracetamol. This medicine has become so common that the first aid kit of every house will definitely be found. It has become a daily addiction of our everyday. The only difference is that if it is used on its o

17/04 Outrage as Labour-run Birmingham council announces free rat catching services

The Tories have said the development ‘represents a sad state of affairs' as the bin strike remains unresolved.

16/04 Chinese toys key culprit for EU's record-breaking alerts on dangerous

Cosmetics, toys and electrical appliances were the most common products flagged by the European rapid alert system, which recorded the highest ever level of notifications last year, with dangerous chemical content involved in roughly half of cases. #EuropeNews

16/04 Fears potentially deadly rat-borne virus could spread in UK city amid bin strike

Experts have warned of a "huge public health danger" as rubbish mounts in the city's streets.

16/04 Michigan baby infected with measles received MMR vaccine day before trip, officials say

The CDC is investigating whether a Michigan baby's measles case is tied to a traveler who was contagious at Detroit, Grand Rapids airports.

16/04 WHO says member states reach agreement to tackle future pandemics

Members of the World Health Organization reached an agreement to prepare for future pandemics after more than three years of negotiations, WHO said Wednesday.

16/04 Shocking sight on UK streets, army called in

Massive mountains of rubbish have piled up in the UK’s second biggest city amid a crippling strike that is now so bad that military personnel have been called in to clear the streets.

15/04 Huge protest as unions threaten total chaos with bin strikes across UK

Huge protests have erupted in Birmingham after a union there rejected a deal and threatened to export the disruptive bin strike there nationwide.

14/04 Rats are 'dancing in the streets' of Birmingham after union bosses reject deal

Hundreds of workers have walked out in a row over pay and jobs, leading to rubbish piling up on the streets.

14/04 Birmingham chaos as refuse workers reject deal to end bin strike

The city's rubbish collectors have rejected the proposed deal meaning their month-long strike will go on.

14/04 Uruguay: Syphilis cases were doubled in pregnant women in five years

The authorities are concerned about the rhythm of progress of the positive tests to the bacteria, which exceeded 4% in the last year

12/04 Labour accused of creating 'public health emergency' as giant rats run wild

A bin strike has brought Victorian diseases back to the streets of Britain say Tories

12/04 'Keir Starmer only has himself to blame for UK city piled high with rubbish'

Birmingham is a warning of what Labour would do to every local authority in the UK if given the chance, says Shadow Local Government Secretary Kevin Hollinrake

11/04 Brits risk £1,000 fine for this bin mistake as expert issues warning

Rotting food can attract pests like rats, flies, and seagulls, which may carry diseases and create a public health risk.

10/04 Angela Rayner turns on union pals as she backs end to Birmingham bin strike

The Deputy Prime Minister has said bin men in Birmingham should put down their placards and return to work as Labour faces pressure ahead of the local elections

10/04 Disease alert for millions in major city

Anyone who has visited the Sydney CBD in the last 10 days has been told to stay on high alert after cases of a potentially life-threatening disease were recorded.

10/04 ‘Strain’: Troubled hospital’s admission

The operator of Sydney’s Northern Beaches Hospital (NBH) has confirmed it is willing to discuss returning the hospital to NSW Health following the government’s ban on private-public partnerships.

09/04 Birmingham bin strike deadlock after 'intensive talks' as Labour figure quits

The city's streets are still piled high with rotting bags of rubbish, as rats swarm and threaten health

09/04 Bird flu: 3-year-old girl in Mexico dies in country’s first human case

It is still unclear how the girl contracted the virus, Mexican health officials said.

08/04 Health alert in Colorado: less than one year contracts measles after a trip to Mexico

A baby under one year has been diagnosed with measles after traveling to Mexico. This is the second case registered in Colorado in 2025, which has lit alarms in health authorities.

08/04 Birmingham bin strike is a health hazard admits Wes Streeting

Rats are known to cause a series of horrific diseases as rubbish piles high in Birmingham

08/04 Rare virus behind death of Gene Hackman's wife kills 3 in California

Hantaviruses can cause serious illnesses affecting the lungs and death. Rodents pass the virus through their droppings, urine and saliva.

08/04 Czech Republic panic as health officials warn of virus spread - 'Get vaccinated'

Symptoms include: a high temperature, flu-like symptoms, upper stomach main, diarrhoea or constipation, itchy or yellow skin.

08/04 Where has the more contagious new mpox strain been detected in Europe?

Most European cases have been reported in people who had travelled to parts of Africa with ongoing mpox outbreaks.

07/04 Cannibal rats as big as cats could attack your kids warns expert

Bin strikes could lead to the rise of 'super rats' as a wildlife expert has warned that changes in the rodents' eating habits are leading some to grow up to 40cm in size

07/04 Second child dies in US measles outbreak as cases continue to rise

The unvaccinated 8-year-old was from a community in Texas experiencing a large measles outbreak.

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06/04 Second measles death reported in Texas; Kennedy to visit state

More than 480 cases have been reported in the state since January.

05/04 Global outbreak Australia can’t avoid

Victoria and NSW are set to smash last year’s measles case numbers and Western Australia has already surpassed its 2024 total in three months.

05/04 Sierra Leone declared an emergency over a powerful synthetic drug but women were left behind

A year ago, Sierra Leone's government declared a public health emergency over the cheap synthetic drug called kush.

05/04 Scientists claim this simple action could remove harmful microplastics from drinking water

Boiling water before drinking it could be "a viable long-term strategy" for reducing global exposure to microplastics, researchers said. View on euronews

04/04 So long to Biden’s ‘environmental justice’ scams — Team Trump is tackling REAL threats to water, air

For too long, politicians and bureaucrats have been fleecing the public purse under the guise of “environmental justice” — a favorite leftist buzzword. 

04/04 HIV threat looms over addicts in South Africa as US aid cuts strain needle exchange initiatives

The harm reduction initiative is not funded by the US, but it is now competing for scarce local resources. View on euronews

04/04 US aid cuts strain needle exchange lifeline for South Africa's addicts

The harm reduction initiative is not funded by the US, but it is now competing for scarce local resources.

02/04 Aussies rebel against ‘extortionate tax’

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02/04 Scientists claim that a simple method can eliminate harmful microplastics of drinking water

Boiling water before drinking can be "a viable long -term strategy" to reduce global exposure to microplastics, researchers say. View on Euronews

02/04 RFK Jr. must reform CDC to fight killer hospital fungus

The CDC is falling far short of its core mission of halting contagious diseases — but in battling this dangerous new infection, RFK Jr. can get the agency back on track.

01/04 Researchers find new molecule in soil that can fight bacteria

Lariocidin was efficient against strains of E. coli, including drug-resistant ones, according to the new study.

01/04 New ‘superbug’ resistant to antibiotics found by scientists

The antibiotic-resistant ‘superbug' causes severe disease and poses significant challenges to global public health

31/03 Big change for Aussie smokers from today

Aussie smokers will be reminded of the consequences of the harmful habit beyond the packaging, with the introduction of new warning labels on individual cigarette sticks.

31/03 Major UK city in crisis with 'rats the size of cats' attracted by rubbish mounta

Angela Rayner has been urged to draft in private contractors to clean up the mess amid mounting public health concerns.

30/03 PM’s whopping new $200 million promise

Anthony Albanese will shift the focus of his campaign to health policy on Monday, with a pledge of $200 million from the federal government to redevelop a major hospital in Perth’s eastern suburbs.

30/03 West Africa’s hazardous winds: Harmattan carries more than dust – it also spreads disease

The Harmattan is linked to a range of conditions that affect the skin and mucous membranes of humans and animals.

29/03 New rules in America: When are canned food as "healthy"?

FDA adopts a updated definition of healthy foods for the first time in 30 years, and imposes restrictions on sugars and fats. Sugary grains are prevented, avocado and salmon within the permitted.

28/03 The Social Security Notice to parents with children under 26 years in charge

Public health services are one of the rights included in Social Security, although there may be exceptional cases that give rise to possible confusion. For this reason, from the official profile of attention to the citizenship of the Ministry of Inclusion, Social Security and Migrations they launched a message addressed to all those parents of

27/03 Shampoo removed from the market by possible contamination with bacteria causing infections. Here's what we know

Champô is no longer accessible to retailers in the United States, but the product, which may contain the klebsiella oxytoca bacteria, can be bought online in Europe. View on Euronews

27/03 Michigan resident dies of rabies after receiving donated organ

A Michigan resident who received an organ transplant died after contracting rabies from the new organ, state health officials said.

27/03 Ecological disruptions are a risk to national security

Overfishing, disease and environmental crimes cause social and political instability, economic strife and strained international relations.

27/03 Shampoo recall over possible infection-causing bacteria contamination

The recall applies to retailers in the United States, but the shampoo, which potentially contains Klebsiella oxytoca bacteria, can also be purchased online in Europe.

27/03 Health officials confirm measles outbreak in Ohio; Kansas cases increase to 23

Ohio Department of Health officials on Wednesday said the outbreak consists of 10 people. None of those infected with the highly contagious disease were vaccinated.

27/03 Patient dies after contracting rabies from kidney transplant

A Michigan resident died earlier this year after becoming infected with rabies via a transplanted kidney.

25/03 Kathy Sheridan: Healthy over-70s had no idea they were old until the order came to ‘cocoon’

It was a cuddly, infantilising word for what many believed was effectively house arrest

25/03 Warning issued over pathogens that could lead to the next pandemic

A new report from UK experts says research should be prioritised, including for four of the pathogen families at high risk of causing a pandemic.

25/03 UNAIDS chief urges Trump to make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

The UNAIDS director also warned that US funding cuts could be dire for global efforts to curb HIV.

25/03 Trump names new CDC director to work with RFK Jr.; vaccine skepticism sank first pick

Susan Monarez has been acting chief at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention since January. Her nomination came after David Weldon withdrew.

22/03 Surgeon fined over Nazi penis pic

An orthopaedic surgeon has been reprimanded and fined $10,000 after sharing a photo of a comatose patient’s penis, which was tattooed with a swastika, on WhatsApp.

21/03 The PP leaves Aragon without aspirations for the Public Health Agency when the creation of this organ in Congress

The popular veto the bill and the Aragonese PSOE demands explanations to President Azcón Fernando Simón, five years later: “There were political proposals that the technicians obtain that they will stop” the plenary of the Congress of Deputies has rejected this Thursday the bill to create the State Agency for Public Health (AESAP), which will force its processing to begin. The opinion that had bee

20/03 Major UK city in bin strike misery as 'rats size of cats' roam streets

Britain's second biggest city is to continue drowning in piles of rubbish for the foreseeable.

20/03 Global aid cuts are ‘crippling’ efforts to curb tuberculosis, WHO says

Nine countries are struggling to access TB drugs, which could impact people’s treatment.

20/03 Eggs seized at US border more than fentanyl amid bird flu outbreak, federal data shows

U.S. Customs and Border Protection data shows that eggs are being seized more than fentanyl amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak.

20/03 Feeding Our Future leader convicted in $250M scheme that exploited child nutrition program

Aimee Bock — the founder and executive director of Feeding Our Future — was one of 70 people charged in the case.

18/03 Bird flu: UN experts raise alarm over growing risks to food supply

Avian influenza has been spreading among wild birds for years, but spillover into mammals and people has experts worried.

17/03 Europe had worst measles outbreak since 1997 – new data

Measles resurgence in Europe highlights need for higher vaccination rates.

17/03 Free COVID tests no longer available through this government site: How to get a test

The government program distributing free COVID tests to American households has been suspended. Where else to look for free and low-cost testing.

17/03 California Residents Told to Shut Windows, Avoid Driving In Multiple Areas

Exposure to particle pollution has been found in various studies to result in a wide range of serious health problems, such as nonfatal heart attacks.

17/03 Deadly bird flu strain outbreak reported in US: How easily does it spread?

The U.S. reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another strain.

16/03 Big legal play in NSW psychiatrist crisis

The doctor’s union will enter mediation with the NSW government on Monday in a bid to end its wage dispute following the mass resignation of hundreds of psychiatrists earlier this year and what it calls a crisis crippling mental health services.

14/03 Europe reports highest number of measles cases in over 25 years

A new report from global health authorities has warned about the rise of measles after a high number of cases in 2024.

13/03 Trump yanks CDC nominee minutes before Senate hearing

Dave Weldon, President Trump's choice to lead the CDC, had in the past pushed a debunked link between the measles vaccine and autism.

13/03 I’m a pediatrician: RFK Jr.’s vaccine lies put kids in danger

I’ve been a pediatrician for over 30 years, and I’ve never seen so much confusion and fear about routine vaccines as I do right now.

13/03 Urgent health warning issued as cases of ‘deadly disease’ surge

WHO data for Europe shows infections have reached the highest level in 25 years.

11/03 NBA paused. Tom Hanks' diagnosis. A Trump address. Here's what happened on March 11, 2020.

On Wednesday, March 11, 2020, WHO declares COVID-19 a pandemic, the NBA suspended its season and Trump announced a travel ban in the U.S.

11/03 Less than 1 in 5 cities around the world boast clean air, report warns

India had six of the nine most polluted cities worldwide, a new report from a Swiss-based database found.

10/03 ‘Couldn’t breathe’: Woman’s dangerous Cyclone act slammed

A young woman has faced backlash for her “stupidity” after posting a video of herself diving into thick sea foam during ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred – with a microbiologist condemning her actions.

10/03 Dear Abby: My wife won’t get skinny for me

Dear Abby advises an annoyed husband who wants his wife to start losing weight.

10/03 What’s a phage and why might your body be hosting thousands of them?

The Human Virome Program will analyse samples from thousands of volunteers in an effort to understand how viruses affect health

10/03 Stabilize the real estate market, ensure employment, and promote pension. The heads of four departments respond to hot issues in people's livelihood

Stabilize the real estate market, ensure employment, and promote pension. The heads of four departments respond to hot issues in people's livelihood

08/03 Rare hantavirus that killed Gene Hackman's wife surged in Arizona in 2024

Worries about hantavirus are spreading online after news broke that the late Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa, had passed away from the rare virus.

08/03 Why pregnant women and new mothers are still dying preventable deaths

Pregnant women and new mothers are still dying at alarmingly high levels across the world, and a new analysis has begun to unravel why.

07/03 Global health groups left reeling as European countries slash aid

Several European countries have announced cuts to their foreign aid budgets, with global health programmes in the crosshairs.

07/03 Ebola cases in Uganda rise to 14 as new cluster emerges

The ebola outbreak poses a challenge for health workers in Uganda to contain.

06/03 Just 1 in 9 people in France has optimal heart health, study finds

The study also found there were wide disparities depending on gender and socioeconomic background.

06/03 Robert F. Kennedy Jr says vitamin A protects you from deadly measles. Here’s what the study he cites actually says

No, taking vitamin A is not going to protect you from catching measles, whatever Robert F. Kennedy Jr suggests. Here’s what will.

05/03 How to avoid measles, one of the world’s most contagious viruses

Measles immunisation rates are "suboptimal" in many parts of the US and Europe.

05/03 In over a thousand settlements, tap water is unable to be recommended for cleaning

The problem mainly affects smaller villages, but there have been problems in Pest County recently.

04/03 Obesity rates expected to surge worldwide in coming decades

About six in 10 adults worldwide will be overweight or obese by 2050, according to new projections.

01/03 Our progress in ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic shows the importance of federal support

We can now prevent HIV transmissions and deaths — progress impossible without investments from the U.S. government

01/03 As winter's end approaches, these US cities could see a surge in pests. What to know

Cities in states like Massachusetts, Florida and Colorado are expected to see surges in pests like rats and mosquitoes, according to a new report.

28/02 France bans nicotine pouch sales. Where does the rest of Europe stand?

Several countries have taken steps to restrict nicotine pouches absent EU-wide regulation.

27/02 Why climate change could be adding years to your body

Extreme heat may have a bigger impact on biological ageing than smoking and drinking alcohol, research suggests.

27/02 As measles cases rise in the US, what’s the global situation?

More than 10 million people got measles in 2023, and 107,500 died.

27/02 Extreme heat waves can accelerate biological aging, according to scientists

The prolonged effects of high temperatures on the body can alter fundamental cellular processes, increasing the risk of physical deterioration and age -related diseases

26/02 15 million South Africans don’t get enough to eat every day: 4 solutions

Food shortages are not the cause of hunger in South Africa. The country produces and imports all the food it needs.

25/02 Woman arrested after videos show her urinating on store food products, prompting recalls

Police arrested Kelli Tedford, 23, after videos surfaced of her urinating on food products at Monadnock Food Co-Op in New Hampshire.

24/02 Texas border patrol scrambles plans, stops at least 90 people from smuggling eggs into the US

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said 16 civil penalties totaling almost $4,000 were issued in the El Paso area due to the the smuggling of products such as raw eggs.

23/02 Report: Trump Admin Seeks to Stop Migrants at Border Over Disease Concerns

Reports indicate the Trump administration plans to resume expulsions under the Centers for Disease Control’s Title 42 authority. The measure, first used by the Trump administration to combat COVID-19, allowed immigration officials to summarily expel migrants within minutes of an illegal entry to reduce the spread of the contagion. | Border / Cartel Chronicles

23/02 How the FDA's approval for food additives works, and why experts say a loophole allows companies to bypass it

Experts say that for decades, a legal loophole has allowed companies to include chemical additives that could be potentially dangerous to consumers' health.

21/02 5 health lessons we can learn from the 1950s — 4 are easy things you can do at home

The viral tradwife movement, which encourages women to be homemakers and men to be breadwinners, has some people waxing nostalgic for the mid-century.

19/02 USDA rushing to rescind mistaken firings of key bird flu response personnel

Firings of USDA employees who coordinated bird flu response were accidental, NBC quotes an agency spokesperson as saying

19/02 Everyone's sick this winter. What’s up with flu, norovirus, RSV and COVID?

Flu-related deaths topped deaths from COVID-19 for the first time since the pandemic began.

19/02 What’s slowing Europe’s life expectancy and how to boost it again

Countries with healthier populations in the 2010s were less likely to be affected by the pandemic’s hit to life expectancy.

19/02 England seeing biggest slowdown in life expectancy across Europe

The food we eat, physical activity levels and the Covid pandemic's impact are thought to have played a role.

17/02 South Africa’s HIV patients could miss care due to Trump’s aid freeze

About 5.5 million South Africans receive antiretroviral treatment that could be disrupted after the US suspended funding for an anti-HIV programme.

16/02 Measles continues to spread as Texas outbreak rises to 48 cases: Here's what to know

A fast-growing measles outbreak has infected dozens of people in Texas and now New Mexico as officials warn of further spread.

15/02 Where in Europe are illegal drugs having the worst health impact?

Cannabis and cocaine are the most commonly used drugs in the EU, but several others pose a threat to public health.

14/02 Tech execs are buying up Florida buildings that ban phones

Luxe retreats that offer an escape from the black mirror.

14/02 CDC report shows bird flu spreading undetected through cows and vets

Avian influenza (H5N1) has been spreading in the United States among dairy cows since last year.

14/02 Brekky item ‘lowering risk’ of deadly cancer

A study has revealed that eating one particular item could help lower the risk of bowel cancer — an illness impacting Australians at an alarming rate.

12/02 Four dementia risk factors revealed

It remains our biggest health worry as we age — even more so than cancer or losing mobility.

12/02 Illegal squatters block cops with caravans

Illegal squatters have parked caravans over water lines “defending their water” as authorities attempted to disconnect supply to nine government-owned houses on Wednesday.

09/02 Director David Lynch’s cause of death revealed

David Lynch’s cause of death has been revealed.

09/02 FDA recalls more than 2 million baked goods over concerns of listeria contamination

The recall, which impacts approximately 2 million baked goods, was issued for products manufactured by FGF Brands over concerns of listeria contamination.

07/02 Governor shuts down poultry markets after 7 cases of bird flu detected in NYC

The order also temporarily shuts down all bird markets in Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk counties after 7 cases were detected in NYC poultry.

07/02 ‘Not right’: Common sex issue stealing lives

A cervical cancer survivor who was “blindsided” by her diagnosis just days before her 30th birthday has revealed four symptoms she ignored – including a sex issue.

06/02 1 in 5 UK adults estimated to have diabetes in new record high

More than 1 million adults in the UK have type 2 diabetes but have not been diagnosed, according to the newly-released report.

06/02 Bird flu: US detects new type of H5N1 virus in dairy cows

Experts said the discovery raises questions about how widely the virus has spread, and underscores the difficulty of controlling infections among animals and people working with them.

06/02 McDonald's claims it promotes health to beat council planning decisions

An investigation looked at the playbook used to win planning appeals against local authorities.

05/02 Argentina to withdraw from World Health Organization

The decision follows a similar move by the United States last month.

05/02 Is a 'quademic' swirling? What you should know about flu, RSV, COVID and norovirus

All are not peaking at precisely the same time, but spikes in the 4 viruses are \

05/02 Michael McDowell: Beware the phony, flaccid consensus on events like Storm Éowyn or Covid

We cannot afford to have a process of self-justification end up in a policy whitewash

04/02 Regular egg consumption associated with 29 per cent lower risk of cardiovascular death, study finds

Egg-cellent news for egg enjoyers — eating eggs nearly every day may drastically lower your chance of dying, new research has found.

04/02 Which European countries struggle more with memory issues?

Fifteen percent of people across the EU suffer from moderate to severe concentration and memory issues. Eurostat found a correlation between such symptoms and poor living standards. #EuropeInMotion

01/02 The hidden gem in Greece just 10 miles from Athens that's under sewage threat

The picturesque Athens Riviera which lies just 10 miles south of Greece's capital city is facing serious sewage issues, with illegal connections and an ageing system.

31/01 Ebola: Nurse in Uganda dies in country's first outbreak in two years

A nurse in Uganda has become a victim of the first outbreak of ebola in Uganda in two years.

31/01 Australia reviews transgender treatment guidelines as Queensland pauses hormone therapies for minor

Australia will examine whether or not to continue prescribing puberty blockers and hormone treatment to underage teenagers under a comprehensive review of treatment guidelines for trans and gender-diverse children.

31/01 Hypocrite RFK Jr.’s Senate nicotine pouch wrecks his own health agenda

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is publicly advocating for health as he tries to get confirmed as secretary of health and human services — yet using a highly addictive product while doing so.

29/01 US Health Officials were ordered to stop working with the WHO immediately

US experts said the sudden cessation was surprising and would delay efforts to reduce health threats abroad. View on Euronews

28/01 Glasgow hopes new safe injection site will curb drug overdose deaths

More countries in Europe have opened sites where people can use illegal drugs. But not everyone is in favour of the practice.

27/01 TB outbreak: Kansas health officials report 67 cases since the beginning of January

The outbreak poses “very low risk to the general public, including the surrounding counties,” the Kansas Department of Health and Environment said.

27/01 Human case of bird flu detected in UK

The risk to the general public remains low, authorities said, after someone was infected with bird flu while in close contact with birds.

26/01 Trump’s pink slip for WHO was a good first step toward keeping Americans healthy

President Trump announced he was withdrawing the US from the World Health Organization during his first day back at the White House.

25/01 New study uncovers the biggest risk factor for colon cancer in under 35s — and it will shock you

Colon cancer cases among under 35s have almost doubled in the past three decades — leaving experts alarmed.

25/01 Full list of Australia Day Honours revealed

More than 450 Australians have been celebrated for their contribution to the country in this year’s Australia Day honours list, which marks the 50th anniversary of the system.

25/01 What the EU drugs agency chief is most worried about in 2025

The EUDA director said people using multiple drugs at once, violence, and political polarisation are key challenges for 2025.

25/01 Jewel apologizes for disappointing fans by performing at RFK Jr.’s inauguration event: ‘I’m so sorry’

“I will not stop fighting.”

24/01 NNGYK: Pilis worms do not cause disease

According to the authority, nematodes are not the same as pathogenic intestinal worms, they do not cause disease.

24/01 Hochul’s mad Medicaid spending is meant to woo health-industry honchos — on OUR dime

Hochul’s Medicaid splurge isn’t buying better care for New Yorkers; it’s buying her a reprieve from the hospital lobby’s attack ads.

23/01 ‘Insane’ X-ray leaves doctor horrified

An “insane” X-ray has revealed a man infested with hundreds of tapeworm eggs after making a huge error in the kitchen.

21/01 Plea to psychs ahead of walkout threat

NSW Mental Health Minister Rose Jackson has urged the state’s public hospital psychiatrists to not quit the system en mass, with the NSW government expediting a hearing with independent workplace umpire set to take place in eight weeks.

21/01 Trump will pull the US out of the World Health Organization

Here’s what the US withdrawal means for global health and what may happen next.

21/01 ‘Odd-looking’: Fury at Elon Musk’s controversial hand gesture

Elon Musk raised eyebrows after performing back-to-back hand gestures at a celebratory Trump rally that closely resembled a fascist-style salute.

20/01 Hospice nurse reveals the heartbreaking regret most people have before they die

Julie McFadden has cared for over 100 patients in their final days.

20/01 COVID-19: It's been five years since the first case in America. What's it like today?

Jan. 20, 2025 marks five years since the CDC reported the first laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 on American soil. Here's what you need to know.

20/01 Minister’s 11th hour plea before mass walkout

The workplace umpire will be called in to resolve an unprecedented pay dispute where about half of NSW’s public sector psychiatrists were set to walk off the job.

18/01 Keir Starmer's plan to crackdown on smoking dealt blow in new report

A new report says promoting safer alternatives to cigarettes could save '19 million years of life by 2030'

18/01 Major warning for Aussie beachgoers

The box jellyfish has come to the North of Queensland early as a combination of heat, rain and calm winds have all combined to create the perfect conditions for the sea creatures.

16/01 Violently ill families at Cancun resort pressured to sign NDAs before getting medical care: report

“I felt held hostage,” said mom, Allison Field. “I felt like they were stopping us from receiving care.”

15/01 Public Health affirmed that there were “failures” in caring for a young man who reported group rape and died waiting in Uruguay

Milagros Chamorro tried three days in a row to be seen by a psychiatrist to treat the suicidal ideas she had recently had.

15/01 Which foods sold in US have Red No. 3 dye? Some Valentine's candies among them

A food dye that gives candy, frosting, cookies and even some ingested medications their cherry-red color is now banned in the U.S.

15/01 FDA bans Red No. 3 food dye in food, drinks: Here's what to know

The FDA announced on Wednesday that it has banned the use of Red No. 3, an additive used to give food and drinks a cherry-red color.

15/01 US regulator bans red dye No. 3 from food supply

The substance has been restricted in the European Union for decades.

15/01 How to lower your dementia risk as cases expected to soar by 2060

Dementia is a disease that affects people's memory, concentration, thinking, and judgment.

14/01 How Trump can wage an all-out war on obesity — and boost our ailing health

Donald Trump and his advisers are about to launch a consequential battle against unhealthy food producers and the lackadaisical federal agencies that pander to them, and not a moment too soon.

14/01 High BMI isn’t enough to diagnose obesity, global expert panel says

The longtime reliance on BMI means that obesity is likely overdiagnosed, members of the Commission said.

13/01 Plea over ‘devastating’ walkout threat

Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has urged both the NSW government and public hospital psychiatrists to return to the bargaining table amid a threat of mass walkout over a pay dispute.

12/01 Free driver's license in Texas: DPS will provide the document at no cost to these drivers in the US.

In Texas, the Department of Public Safety offers free driver's licenses to veterans with service-connected disabilities.

12/01 Aussie city’s bold move to combat vaping

An inner-city council could seek to expand smoke-free zones in a bid to tackle a worrying surge in the popularity of vapes.

11/01 If you live here, you're breathing some of the deadliest air in Europe

Fine particulate matter contributed to about 239,000 deaths in Europe, but the burden was felt more deeply in some parts of the continent than others.

11/01 State-funded room for addicts to take drugs a 'disaster waiting to happen'

Addicts in Glasgow will be able to inject drugs in the company of a trained professional but critics fear this will have disastrous consequences

11/01 Crisis as hundreds of psychiatrists to resign

A doctors union has hit back at the NSW health minister after he pleaded for hundreds of psychiatrists not to quit in mere days, saying he spat the dummy because no one wants to work for them.

10/01 Minsa reveals causes of the increase in Covid-19 in several regions of Peru

The Ministry of Health recommended compliance with preventive measures against coronavirus to avoid the risk of contagion and protect public health.

09/01 W.H.O. Says Nothing Unusual in China as Citizens Report Respiratory Infection 'Mayhem'

The World Health Organization (W.H.O.) said its experts do not believe that the surge in respiratory infection cases in China is unusual.

07/01 What is HMPV? What to know about the virus as cases tick up in China and the US

As cases of the HMPV virus continue to increase in the U.S. and in China, here's what you need to know about the virus.

07/01 US reports first human death from H5N1 bird flu

US public health agencies said the risk to the general public remains low.

06/01 Democrats need to play ball, the German alternative and other commentary

“The Alternative for Germany is a leper in German political life” because it opposes “Germany’s lax immigration policies,” notes City Journal’s Heather Mac Donald.

06/01 Gyula Kincses: Consideration should be given to making the free choice of doctor available for purchase in public health

According to the former president of the IOC, in the last part of the cycle, which is burdened with campaigns, the health sector will almost be on the parking lot: the government's activities in this regard "will be characterized by feverish inaction to avoid scandal".

06/01 Push for sweeping Aussie junk food ban

The Australian Greens have called for the Albanese government to issue a federal ban on junk food advertisements, citing concerns for the health of children.

04/01 Flu epidemic sweeps Europe, straining healthcare systems

Flu cases are surging across Europe post-holiday season, hitting children under 15 and adults over 60 the hardest. Hospitals in France and Spain report rising admissions, with influenza B dominant.

04/01 US surgeon general calls for cancer warning labels on alcoholic beverages

The recommendation is not legally binding, but could help raise public awareness of the health risks associated with alcohol. View on euronews

03/01 Cancer warning labels on alcohol? It's not that simple.

Even advocacy groups supportive of more warnings about alcohol acknowledged the effort faces serious challenges.

02/01 Most cancer patients in England now diagnosed at an early stage

With more people being screened for cancer than ever, the share of diagnoses made at an early stage has risen, the data shows.

01/01 Dead family, lost friends: How the coronavirus changed one small town

The coronavirus pandemic reshaped how Americans live and work, weakened community bonds and sparked new mistrust of government.

01/01 A look back: Key moments from the first months of COVID-19

It's hard to believe it's been five years since the start of COVID-19. This timeline serves as a reminder of those early days.

01/01 Popular item found on Aussie beaches divides

A popular item is dividing Australians once again, with one person declaring it was taking up “prime real estate” on the beach.

01/01 Scientists assure that the China market was the origin of COVID-19

An international study confirms that the origin of SARS-CoV-2 is in the Huanan market, China. The research was carried out by French scientists and the University of Arizona.

31/12 Major Italian city issues strict smoking ban for 2025

One of Italy's most popular cities will further tighten its legislation on smoking and introduce strict new bans in public places, effective from January 1.

31/12 Urgent NYE warning after fake cocaine death

Just hours out from a citywide celebration to ring in 2025, New South Wales’ health authorities have issued a public warning following a fake cocaine overdose death.

30/12 Jimmy Carter: the American president whose commitment to Africa went beyond his term

The motivations for Carter’s interest in Africa are deeply personal. His record should remind all democrats, including those in Africa, to hold leaders accountable to high ethical standards.

30/12 CDC reports increase in norovirus cases: What to know about the stomach flu

The CDC reported over double the cases of norovirus, commonly known as stomach flu, as the peak of the virus' season begins.

29/12 Millions in Covid fines to be abolished

Pressure is mounting on the Queensland government to follow New South Wales’ lead and abolish millions of dollars in unpaid COVID-19 fines.

29/12 Millions in Covid fines to be abolished

Pressure is mounting on the Queensland government to follow New South Wales’ lead and abolish millions of dollars in unpaid COVID-19 fines.

29/12 Where in Europe is air pollution the deadliest?

Fine particulate matter contributed to about 239,000 deaths in Europe, but the burden was felt more deeply in some parts of the continent than others.

25/12 Cat food recalled after death linked to bird flu contamination

Northwest Naturals is recalling a line of its pet food after authorities linked the death of a cat to a batch of food contaminated with bird flu.

24/12 FDA: Costco eggs recalled over salmonella fears now classified as highest risk level

The FDA classified a November recall over potential salmonella contamination for eggs sold at Costco at its highest risk level.

21/12 Mushrooming health subsidies are creating sick incentives for government to push suicide

One day soon, medical assistance in dying may look appealing as a way for the government to avoid paying for expensive procedures.

20/12 Over 80 people sick with norovirus after eating oysters at Los Angeles Times food event

Over 80 attendees that ate the oysters at the Dec. 3 event reported illnesses and gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea and vomiting.

20/12 Survey finds half of people in the UK self-diagnose conditions online

Minor ailments and mental health conditions were among the most diagnosed, according to the survey.

20/12 WHO declares Rwanda’s Marburg outbreak officially over

No new cases of the highly lethal Ebola-like virus have been reported in Rwanda since late October.

20/12 DRC mystery outbreak could be more than malaria, officials say

Haemorrhagic fever isn’t typically associated with parasite-caused malaria, meaning the outbreak may be caused by more than severe malaria, authorities said.

20/12 The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu confirmed in US: What to know about the virus

The first severe case of H5N1 bird flu was confirmed in Louisiana. Here is a map of other states that have been affected.

19/12 More money goes to hospital investments, less money goes to material expenses of public health

The staffing of "social and child protection, child welfare task performance and management institutions" will decrease, while the Gábor Bethlen Fund will receive 3.3 billion.

19/12 San Francisco Health Department Reportedly Hires 'Weight Stigma' Consultant

San Francisco's Department of Public Health has reportedly hired a "fat acceptance" and "body positive" activist as a "weight stigma" consultant.

18/12 Beware the ‘fiscal cliff’, Don’s much-improved ‘second honeymoon’ and other commentary

The Post Editorial Board sounds off on the “fiscal cliff”, Trump’s “second honeymoon”, and more.

18/12 Gruesome find on cute Aussie animal

A gruesome disease that can cause severe disfigurement has spread and taken root in a popular NSW beach town, with researchers determining it is likely spread by possums.

18/12 Deadly danger exposed in tourist hotspot

The deaths of two people in Thailand, both of whom had reportedly received rigorous Thai massages before they died, have caused shock and raised questions about whether massages across Southeast Asia are safe.

17/12 Analysis of Mexican health data finds young people at greatest heat death risk

Young people account for 75% of heat-related deaths in Mexico, a new study has found. Safe heat conditions are likely much lower than expected.

16/12 Poll: Most Americans Support RFK Jr.'s Food Industry Reforms

The overwhelming majority of Americans support Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s reforms to the food industry and public health, a poll reveals.

16/12 Erbil announces the registration of 40 AIDS cases during 2024

Al-Sumaria News - Local: The Public Health Directorate in Erbil announced that (40) infections with the acquired immunodeficiency virus (AIDS) had been recorded during the current year (2024), most of them foreigners.

13/12 Official linked to Trump asks the FDA to stop the distribution of polio vaccines and generates controversy

The controversy surrounding the polio vaccine intensifies with the appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Trump's cabinet. Find out what his advisor's proposal entails and how the scientific community responds.

13/12 EU Parliament political groups strike deal on four new committees

The mandates of the committees - which will scrutinise and report on legislative proposals - will now have to be voted on and given the final green light by the Parliament's plenary next Wednesday in Strasbourg. #EuropeNews

13/12 Mysterious ‘Disease X’ outbreak spreads

Fever. Headache. Joint pain. Cough. A runny nose.

12/12 Report spills disastrous truth about Australia

Australia’s health crisis has just hit a grim new milestone.

11/12 Malaria cases surge to 263 million amid stalled effort to stop spread

Access to vaccines and insecticide-treated mosquito nets, as well as new treatments, are needed to combat malaria, experts said.

10/12 ‘Emergency no longer exists’: Doctors call for Covid vaccines to be pulled to reassess safety

A petition calling for the “immediate suspension” of mRNA Covid vaccines has attracted a number of high-profile backers — including the man picked by US President-elect Donald Trump to lead the country’s main public health research agency.

09/12 Dangerous chemicals used in EU with 'sense of impunity', lawyers warn

Carcinogens, endocrine disruptors and other hazardous chemicals remain in widespread use across Europe due in part to lax enforcement of EU regulations by national authorities, according to a new report from the legal charity ClientEarth. #EuropeNews

09/12 AI's $20 billion air pollution problem

Researchers find AI-related emissions will soon rival that of all the cars in California and cause asthma deaths to spike.

09/12 'Now or never' for flu jabs as infections skyrocket ahead of Christmas

England's top doctor urged people to get jabbed in time for protection to kick in before family gatherings.

08/12 ‘Dangerous’ health crisis hits Aussie women

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06/12 US to drop to 66th place in life expectancy rankings — and it’s even worse for ‘good health’ years

Researchers say life expectancy gains will stall because of a looming “public health crisis of unimaginable scale.”

06/12 ‘Break-bone fever’: Warning for Aussies holidaying in Bali

Aussies heading overseas are warned to be vigilant around mosquitoes after some Australian regions have experienced an increase in cases of dengue fever in people who have come back from Indonesia’s wildly popular holiday island, Bali.

05/12 What we know about the mysterious disease that is killing dozens of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Health authorities are trying to determine the nature of the disease, which has affected hundreds of people in recent weeks. View on euronews

04/12 Dengue Fever Hits Texas Border Region, Highest Infection Rate in Two Decades, Say Health Officials

Cases of Dengue fever are rising along the Texas-Mexico border with rates in the Lone Star State reaching levels not seen in more than two decades. In Mexico, hospitalizations and deaths from complications of the virus are also on the rise. | Border / Cartel Chronicles

03/12 Unknown disease in DRC leaves dozens dead, officials say

Officials said there was an unknown disease that left dozens dead in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

03/12 UK buys 5 million bird flu vaccine doses in case of pandemic

The government is adding a human H5 vaccine to its stockpile as part of its health threat preparedness plans.

03/12 Shocking moment Aussie wheeled to hostel

An Australian backpacker unconscious after a night of heavy drinking in Thailand has been filmed being taken back to her hostel by police in a trolley, just weeks after a mass alcohol poisoning in Laos left six people dead.

02/12 California teacher dies after contracting rabies from bat bite: 'She was a lover of life'

Leah Seneng, a 60-year-old California teacher, died from rabies after she was bitten last month by a bat that she found in her classroom.

02/12 Health alert in California: milk distribution suspended due to cases of bird flu in the United States region

An unexpected outbreak in the state unleashed drastic actions to protect the population. What measures did the authorities take?

01/12 Health in Peru: two steps forward, one step back, by Javier Herrera

The incidence of anemia is more than double in the poorest households than in the richest, while the incidence of chronic malnutrition is five times higher

29/11 Calif. art teacher, 60, dies of rabies after getting bitten by bat in classroom: ‘She didn’t wanna harm it’

Seneng had tried to save a bat she found lying in her classroom at Bryant Middle School in Dos Palos last month.

28/11 Study: Regular exercise reduces mortality in dementia patients

Certain lifestyle factors, such as diet, exercise and good sleep, appear to play a role in slowing the progression of the disease View on euronews

28/11 Congress: they present a bill to grant one day of leave for the death of pets

The legislative proposal is aimed at workers in the public and private sectors. It is also proposed to create the National Pet Registry (RNM).

27/11 Trump choices Marty Makary, Jay Bhattacharya will disrupt our health agencies to save lives

The public-health establishment and left-wing media are rushing to discredit President-elect Donald Trump’s picks to lead public-health agencies, but his choices of medical heroes like Marty Makary…

27/11 A rush to cash-bathe ailing Intel, Jimmy Lai’s trial is absurd and other commentary

The trial of Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai is “absurd” as Hong Kong prosecutors try to paint him as the “mastermind” of a “national security threat to China,” seethes The Wall Street Journal’s Will…

25/11 Calories on menus 'fails to cut how much people eat in restaurants'

Researchers questioned thousands of people about their eating habits before and after the policy was introduced.

25/11 Why have there been fewer and fewer rats in recent years? Where have all the disappeared mice gone?

In every corner of cities and villages, the decline in the number of rats is quietly happening. Whether it’s in the basement of an old community or in a barn firepile in the countryside, mice traces that were common in the past are now hard to find. Once upon a time, rats were "frequent visitors" to these places. In cities, they will shuttle between trash cans at night, looking for food scraps; in

24/11 Trump's Ex-Surgeon General Raises Alarms Over Public Health Threats

Dr. Jerome Adams warned on Saturday that the "new administration had better have a strong infectious disease response plan."

23/11 Why did Europe stop adding fluoride to its drinking water?

Few EU countries still fluoridate their water supplies, but there is no evidence that they stopped because of health harms.

23/11 The countries in Europe where you’re most likely to die early

A shocking report reveals that Brits are dying at younger age than they did before the coronavirus pandemic.

23/11 The impact of ultra-processed foods on health: an innovative experiment in the US

National Institutes of Health study explores how industrialized products affect metabolism and contribute to chronic diseases

23/11 World Health: Monkeypox represents a public health emergency

World Health: Monkeypox represents a public health emergency

21/11 New York City Council member seeks to ban disposable vapes for youth

Stronger sanctions sought under new proposal to combat illegal sale of flavored vapes, a strategy in line with previous, multidisciplinary legal actions

20/11 Don’t break Senate confirmations, EU may need Trump’s ‘tough love’ and other commentary

Donald Trump’s “demand that the Senate go into recess to allow his top appointees to take office without a confirmation vote would be a complete abdication of the chamber’s constitutional advice an…

19/11 Walking pneumonia is booming − and targeting the young and the poor

Young children have seen the highest jump in infections because they had little opportunity to develop immunities before pandemic lockdowns.

19/11 World Toilet Day: Hungary is the land of backyard latrines

A quarter of a million people live in Hungary today without a flush toilet nearby. The condition of rural properties is deteriorating, there is no money for renovations, which is why the number of backyard latrines is increasing. In Spain, the hygiene situation is getting worse, in Bulgaria, it is improving, and in Romania, a shockingly large number of people still do not have an English toilet. T

19/11 Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for HHS head: Letters to the Editor — Nov. 19, 2024

Post readers discuss Donald Trump’s choice of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head Health and Human Services.

18/11 Water and lava heated in a kettle: this is how patients were bathed in the hospital in Tatabánya

There was no hot water in the psychiatry for almost three weeks.

17/11 RFK Jr. poses with Big Mac and a Coke on Trump Force One — after pledging to make America healthy

He’s going to make America healthy again — right after this combo meal.

14/11 Measles cases rise 200% in European region amid global surge, WHO says

New estimates for worldwide cases of measles were released in a joint World Health Organization and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention report.

14/11 The ADHD medication, which has been in short supply until now, will be available in pharmacies again

According to the NNGYK official, they can bring a temporary solution into the country.

14/11 Grocery store in Syracuse, New York, could close due to “severe unsanitary conditions”

According to the official report, the inspections revealed a rodent infestation and the presence of insects in the products, which represents a risk to public health.

13/11 Trump can make America healthy again with these five agenda items

Life expectancy in the United States has been shrinking for a decade, despite trillions spent covering the uninsured and Donald Trump says we can do better.