29 m. ago Bid to track tourists amid fears hundreds could have been exposed to rabies at bat

Health officials estimated that up to 500 people had stayed in the cabins - some from outside America

Politics

16 h. ago Florida mom ‘lucky to be alive’ after miscarrying due to raw milk consumption, she says in lawsuit

Rachel Maddox launches lawsuit after alleging that she and her toddler became badly ill after coming into contact with bacteria traced back to New Smyrna Beach business by state health officials

Society

18 h. ago Warning signs to look out for as 'sloth virus' hits people in UK

Health officials have issued an urgent alert after 'sloth fever' - a tropical disease that can be fatal - was detected in Brits returning from one foreign country

Events

26 h. ago Three women charged over newborn’s death in female genital mutilation case

The UN estimates that about 75 per cent of women in Gambia have been subjected to the procedure known as FGM

Events

37 h. ago Judge orders RFK Jr.'s health department to stop sharing Medicaid data with deportation officials

A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to stop sharing personal data of Medicaid enrollees with deportation officials

Politics

43 h. ago We weren’t actually more anxious during Covid, researchers discover

The pandemic was cited by Biden administration officials as worsening America’s mental health crisis in 2023

Science

68 h. ago At least 25 killed by Israeli gunfire as Netanyahu says he will 'allow' Palestinians to leave

Health officials and witnesses say at least 25 people have been killed by Israeli gunfire while seeking aid

Events

2 d. ago Alert issued over supplement taken by millions after 16 people hospitalised due to 'defective' tablets

Health officials have warned about the dangers of taking vitamin D supplements without medical advice after 16 people who took 'defective' ones bought online were left hospitalised.

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3 d. ago UK official warning as Brits told avoid this between 11 and 3 today

An amber heat health alert is in place for several areas of England

Events

4 d. ago UK heatwave: Exact date Britain's 34C burning blast will end

The fourth heatwave of 2025 will send temperatures soaring towards 34C over the next few days - but the heat is expected to last beyond official amber health warnings

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4 d. ago A load of hot air! Health officials are branded 'nanny state' after issuing two

An amber alert has been issued across the Midlands, East Anglia, London and South East for tomorrow and Wednesday. Yellow warnings apply elsewhere in England.

Society

4 d. ago Warning as 'threat to humanity' fungal infection kills one in three people affected

The World Health Organisation has officially declared a fungal infection a 'threat to humanity' as the almost-invisible killer takes the lives of one in three of patients infected

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7 d. ago Gladiator star Steel says medical procedure contributed to death of newborn son

Gladiator Steel - real name Zack George - and his wife Samantha give their first joint interview about the sad passing of their beloved son Leo who died after 13 days

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7 d. ago Met Office issues official heatwave verdict as UK hit with heat health warnings

Health warnings have been issued ahead of the fourth official heatwave of 2025

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7 d. ago Health officials issue warning as alert announced with UK temperatures to hit 30C

Brits have been urged to 'take sensible precautions' ahead of the UK's next hot spell

Events

9 d. ago Depression, suicides, overdoses: broad impacts of US wildfires revealed in study

Fallout goes beyond deaths and injuries, including lung damage and deaths caused by healthcare disruptionsNew research looking at the aftermath of some of the deadliest wildfires to have struck the US in recent years has shed light on the devastating effects the disasters have on human health, with impacts that extend far beyond the official death toll and injury counts.Three studies published this week examine the long-term fallout from the Maui and Los Angeles wildfires, including depression, suicide and overdose deaths, lung damage, and deaths caused by healthcare disruptions. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Dozens killed seeking aid in Gaza as Israel considers further military action

Local health officials say at least 38 Palestinians were killed overnight and into Wednesday in the Gaza Strip while seeking aid from United Nations convoys and sites run by an Israeli-backed American contractor

Events

1 week ago Health officials tell UK to brace for surge of virus that is the leading cause of death in newborns

Data shows Australia has already logged a record number of cases this year. NHS chiefs believe the Australian winter is a good predictor of how viruses will spread in the UK.

Politics

1 week ago What is RSV? The main cause of hospital admissions for children

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of death among babies

Events

1 week ago Urgent warning over virus dangerous to newborns as cases surge abroad

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a leading cause of death among babies

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