Three Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship
Three people have died from hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship in the Atlantic. A British man is in intensive care. The WHO is investigating.
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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: Three Dead, British Man Critical
Three people have died and a British national is fighting for life after a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, linked to rodent droppings.
WHO Approves First Malaria Drug for Babies
WHO prequalification of Coartem Baby allows safe treatment for newborns with malaria, addressing a critical gap that previously forced use of adult formulations.
Fruity Berry Bakewell Cake: Simple Spring Recipe
Enjoy a taste of spring with this super simple Berry Bakewell cake recipe, a twist on the classic British pudding. Fruity, delicious, and easy to make.
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LeAnn Rimes Cancels More Shows Due to COVID, Laryngitis
LeAnn Rimes cancels additional concerts after COVID diagnosis leads to severe laryngitis. Shows rescheduled; refunds available.
UN Warns Famine in South Sudan: Deadly Downward Spiral
UN agencies warn of famine in South Sudan as conflict and aid cuts drive hunger. 2.2 million children malnourished, doctors report dire conditions.
Sally Dynevor: I'd Play Cancer Storyline Differently
Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor, who battled breast cancer in 2009, says she would portray her character's storyline very differently after her own experience.
South Carolina Measles Outbreak Ends After 997 Cases
South Carolina's measles outbreak, the worst in the US in 35 years, is over after sickening 997 people, mostly unvaccinated children. Officials credit increased vaccinations.
Deadly Drone Strike at Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Plant
A driver was killed in a drone attack on the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Russia claims. The IAEA has issued an urgent warning over the incident.
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Global food crisis doubles as foreign aid hits 10-year low
The number of people facing food crises worldwide has doubled in a decade, reaching 266 million in 2025, as foreign aid drops to its lowest level in ten years.
Vet: Common Dog Foods Contain Harmful Chemicals
A new study reveals that many UK dog foods contain high levels of heat-formed chemicals called AGEs, linked to kidney disease, diabetes, and cancer, potentially shortening dogs' lives.
Chernobyl Architect Led Evacuation Without Protective Gear
Maria Protsenko, former chief architect of Pripyat, reveals how she coordinated the evacuation of 45,000 residents after the 1986 Chernobyl disaster while wearing only a blouse and sandals, exposing herself to lethal radiation.
UK mRNA Vaccine Trial Targets Evolving Bird Flu Threat
British scientists are testing a new mRNA vaccine on 4,000 volunteers as a dangerous bird flu clade spreads through European animals, raising pandemic concerns.
Parasitic Flies Near US Border Threaten Texas Livestock
A parasitic New World screwworm fly, which consumes human tissue and lays eggs in wounds, has been detected in Mexico just 90 miles from the US border, posing a direct threat to Texas.
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US Flu Season Over But Child Deaths Continue Rising
While the US flu season has concluded, child flu deaths continue to be reported, with last season's toll nearing 300. Vaccine hesitancy remains a critical concern as most fatalities involve unvaccinated children.
WHO Bird Flu Warning in Europe After First H9N2 Case in Italy
The World Health Organization has issued public guidance after a man in Italy was diagnosed with H9N2 bird flu, marking the first import of this strain into Europe.
CDC Chief Warns of COVID Vaccine Hesitancy and New Variants
The CDC director highlights rising vaccine hesitancy as new COVID variants emerge, urging public health action to prevent future outbreaks and protect vulnerable populations.
CDC Delays Report on Covid Vaccine Benefits Under RFK Jr
The CDC has postponed a report showing Covid vaccines reduce urgent care visits by 50% and hospitalisations by 55%, raising concerns about political interference under RFK Jr's HHS.
Black Death's Global Horror and Modern Pandemic Parallels
Thomas Asbridge's history of the Black Death reveals chilling parallels with Covid-19, from social distancing to PPE, while detailing the plague's devastating global impact and long-term societal consequences.
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Omicron BA.3.2 Variant in US, Experts Urge Vigilance, Not Alarm
The BA.3.2 Omicron variant has been found in 29 US states and Puerto Rico, but experts say no evidence shows increased severity, urging calm and continued public health measures.
Cicada Covid Variant Spreads in US, Vaccine Evasion Risk
A new Covid variant, BA.3.2, known as Cicada, is spreading across the US and may evade current vaccines, with symptoms including sore throat and fatigue.
Cicada COVID Variant Spreads in 25 US States
The BA.3.2 'cicada' variant with 75 spike protein mutations is spreading across at least 25 US states, potentially evading vaccine immunity while current cases remain low nationwide.
Usutu Virus Found in Scotland for First Time
The mosquito-borne usutu virus, related to yellow fever and West Nile, has been identified in blackbirds on the Isle of Arran. Public health risk remains very low, but surveillance is being enhanced.
Cicada Covid Variant to Become Dominant in UK, Mask Warning Issued
The BA.3.2 'Cicada' Covid variant, with 75 spike protein mutations, is poised to become dominant in the UK. Experts warn of increased transmissibility and immune evasion, urging renewed masking and precautions.
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Cicada COVID Variant BA.3.2 Spreads, May Evade Vaccines
The BA.3.2 COVID variant, nicknamed Cicada, is rapidly spreading across the United States with 70-75 spike protein mutations that could reduce vaccine effectiveness, though severity appears unchanged.
BA.3.2 Covid Variant Spreading in US Could Evade Vaccines
A new Covid variant called BA.3.2 is spreading rapidly across the United States. Descended from Omicron, it carries significant genetic changes that may reduce vaccine effectiveness, though it doesn't appear more dangerous.
First Human H9N2 Bird Flu Case in Europe Found in Italy
Italy reports Europe's first human infection with H9N2 bird flu in a boy with underlying health conditions who travelled from Africa. The patient is in isolation with mild symptoms, as experts urge vigilance against more dangerous strains.
First Human H9N2 Bird Flu Case in Europe: Expert View
Europe records its first human case of H9N2 bird flu in Italy. An influenza virologist explains the low risk and why vigilance remains crucial amid global avian flu concerns.
Cicada Covid Variant in UK Could Evade Vaccines, Doctors Warn
A new Covid variant nicknamed 'Cicada' with 75 mutations has been detected in the UK, raising concerns it may bypass immunity from vaccines and past infections, though severity remains unclear.
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Cicada Covid Strain Spreads in US, Vaccine Efficacy Questioned
The Cicada Covid strain, first identified in Africa in 2024, is spreading rapidly across 29 US states. Doctors warn vaccines may be less effective due to significant genetic differences, but it's not more dangerous. Twelve symptoms are often overlooked.
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