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- WHO Launches First Human Trial of Ebola Vaccine in DRC Amid Ongoing Outbreak
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WHO launches first human trial of the Ervebo Ebola vaccine in DRC's Bundibugyo outbreak, testing cross‑protection and new candidates.
- Pennsylvania Measles Surge Highlights Global Vaccination Challenges
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The United States is experiencing its largest measles outbreak since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000. The CDC has announced the third death…
- CDC Adds Third Measles Death to National Tally
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CDC reports third measles death, raising U.S. death toll to three amid 4,410 cases nationwide; Pennsylvania leads with 1,286 cases and five deaths.
- Three Families Report Serious Illnesses After Visiting Christchurch Harbour Beaches
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Three families report Hepatitis A, campylobacter and E. coli illnesses after visiting Christchurch Harbour beaches. Environment Agency is inspecting water.
- Trump Signs Order to Create Women’s Health Division at NIH and White House Task Force
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President Trump signs order creating NIH women’s health division and White House task force to accelerate research and care.
- Kenya Reports Eighth Ebola Case Amid U.S. Health Aid Cuts
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Kenya confirms eighth Ebola case, first cluster in country, amid U.S. health aid cuts and reduced CDC support. Contact tracing and quarantine key.
- India’s Pharma Ministry Launches Second PRIP Call, Offering Up to ₹50 Cr for Drug Discovery
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India’s Pharma Ministry opens second PRIP call, offering up to ₹50 cr per project for new drug discovery, with total budget ₹5,000 cr until FY 2029‑30.
- Pope Leo XIV Undergoes Lung Cancer Surgery, Diagnosis Revealed
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71‑year‑old Pope Leo XIV had surgery at Rome’s Gemelli hospital to remove a lung lobe after a diagnosis of pulmonary adenocarcinoma, a non‑small cell lung…
- Brazzein Sweetener Lowers Post‑Ice Cream Blood Sugar in Metabolic Disorder Study
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A 101‑person trial found brazzein‑sweetened ice cream lowered post‑meal blood glucose, especially in type 2 diabetics, compared to sugar.
- Martha Stewart Opens Two New York Centers Offering Integrated Care for Older Adults
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Mount Sinai’s Martha Stewart Centers in Manhattan offer integrated geriatric care, reducing ER visits and readmissions for older adults.
- U.S. Vaccine Opponent Secures Approval for Hepatitis B Trial in Guinea-Bissau
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A new study in Guinea‑Bissau will enroll 14,000 newborns, giving half a hepatitis B vaccine at birth and withholding it from the other half for six weeks.
- Psychological Impact of Conflict Surges in Israel, Study Finds
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Study shows children’s psychiatric emergency visits in Israel more than doubled, with 121% rise since Oct 7 attacks. One‑third of Israelis need mental health…
- Kenyan Patient Tested Negative for Ebola, Alleviating Second‑Case Concerns
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A Kenyan patient suspected of Ebola tested negative, easing fears of a second case. The 20‑year‑old traveled from DRC via Uganda to Kenya.
- Dengue Cases Among Paramilitary Personnel in Gujarat, One CRPF Jawan Dies
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More than 50 paramilitary personnel in Gujarat tested positive for dengue; 43 hospitalized, a CRPF jawan died. Authorities intensify fogging and surveillance.
- Nadda Introduces Youth‑Led JOSH Teams to Boost TB Outreach in 55 Districts
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Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda announced the launch of JOSH (Joint Squad for Health) teams on Thursday as part of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. Each team…
- Vaping Surpasses Smoking Among UK Adults, 2025 Data Shows
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More than one million UK adults who have never smoked are now vaping, according to 2025 data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figure rises from about 940,000 in…
- Poppy Russell’s Parents Push NHS to Adopt Compassionate Care After Baby’s Preventable Death
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When Poppy Russell died 12 hours after birth in April 2021 at the Princess Royal Hospital in Telford, her parents were left bereft. An inquest later concluded that her death was…
- Kenya Reports First Ebola Death Amid Ongoing Congo Outbreak
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Kenya has confirmed its first ever case of Ebola, a Kenyan citizen who had lived in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) for seven years. Health Minister Aden Duale said…
- Malaria Cases Rise in Kerala, Health Officials Urge Strengthened Surveillance
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The number of both indigenous and imported malaria cases has increased over the past five years, raising concerns among health authorities. Imported malaria is contracted outside…
- Rare Genetic Disorder Found in Delhi Man During Infertility Check-Up, Uterus and Undescended Testes Discovered
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A 26-year-old man who visited RG Hospitals in Rajouri Garden, New Delhi, for treatment of infertility was diagnosed with a rare congenital condition after doctors discovered…
- Massachusetts Officials Use Aerial Vaccine Drops to Curb Rising Rabies Cases
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A wildlife task force in Massachusetts is deploying helicopters to drop edible rabies vaccine packets across Cape Cod and the South Shore, aiming to control a rise in rabies…
- Study Links Maternal Anaemia to Reduced Brain Size in Infants
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New research indicates that babies born to mothers with anaemia during pregnancy tend to have smaller brains, particularly in regions associated with movement, learning and…
- Study Links Stomach Bacterium H. Pylori to Nearly a Quarter of Global Bowel Cancer Cases
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A new exploratory study suggests that exposure to Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium commonly found in the stomach, may be associated with more than one in five bowel cancer cases…
- UK Study Links Very Hot Beverages to Higher Risk of Oesophageal Cancer
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New research from Oxford University suggests that regularly drinking very hot beverages, such as tea and coffee, may raise the risk of developing oesophageal cancer, also known…
- Scientists Uncover Immune Mechanism Behind Stomach Cancer Linked to Common Bacterium
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Researchers at Hudson Institute of Medical Research have identified a key immune mechanism that explains why some infections with the bacterium Helicobacter pylori progress into…
- Study Links Common Sweetener Xylitol to Higher Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
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New research presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress 2026 suggests that xylitol, a widely used low-calorie sweetener, may be associated with an increased risk of…
- Government Likely to Continue Doorstep Medicine Delivery With Stricter Oversight
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The central government appears set to retain rules permitting pharmacies to deliver certain medicines directly to patients' homes through both online and offline channels, after…
- Family Says Missed Brain Scan at Warrington A&E Left Son Paralysed, as NHS Data Shows Sharp Rise in Emergency Care Negligence Claims
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A father has described how his son's life was devastated after Warrington Hospital's emergency department failed to order a brain scan, a decision that led to catastrophic brain…
- Government Unveils New Measures After Mental Health Telehealth Review
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Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey has announced a series of new initiatives following the release of an independent review into mental health and addiction telehealth services…
- NZ Boosts Mental Health Telehealth Services After Review Finds Long Wait Times
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The Government is broadening mental health telehealth services following an independent review that found many people were waiting too long to receive support. Mental Health…