F.D.A. Cancels Meeting of Vaccine Experts Scheduled to Advise on Flu Shots
The cancellation plays into fears among scientists who worry that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will use his position as health secretary to sow doubts about vaccines.
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Trump Administration Ends Global Health Research Program
The Demographic and Health Surveys were the only sources of reliable information in many countries on metrics such as mortality, nutrition and education.
Apology after woman’s body lay in flat for 3 years
Laura Winham, 41, was found dead in her flat in Woking by her mother and brother in May 2021.
Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Officials Say
At least 124 cases of measles have been identified in Texas since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who are either unvaccinated or whose vacation status is unknown, officials say.
Mass Federal Firings May Imperil Pets, Cattle and Crops
The terminations, which hit agencies involved in protecting the nation’s food supply and agricultural products, could have long-lasting consequences, experts said.
Scanner could ‘transform’ breast cancer treatment
Scientists in Aberdeen say the scanner could make an extraordinary difference to diagnosis and treatment.
‘Brain surgery took my childhood memories’
A devastating side effect made Weronkia Somerville lose 14 years of her life, and then she discovered she had to go through it again.
Michelle Mone-linked PPE firm evidence to be heard in private
Covid inquiry says hearings into the firm, led by Michelle Mone’s husband, must be held in closed session.
NHS England boss Amanda Pritchard stepping down
Her departure comes less than a month after two House of Commons committees discussed her suitability to lead the NHS.
First place in British Isles set to approve right to die
Laws in the Isle of Man to let terminally ill adults end their own lives are in the last stages of debate.
South Africa still struggling with high smoking rate in 2025
Economic uncertainty and misguided legislation will see the South African smoking rate in 2025 remain worryingly high …
GPs laughed off Traitors star’s endometriosis fears
Elen Wyn says endometriosis pain is like being stabbed in the stomach as she faces wait for surgery.
Generation K: The disturbing rise of ketamine abuse among young people
Increasing numbers of young people are using the drug, experts say. The health impacts can be catastrophic.
Epilepsy AI tool detects brain lesions doctors miss
One in five epilepsy patients has uncontrolled seizures due to brain abnormalities too subtle for doctors to spot.
‘My nephew killed my brother – but I’ve forgiven him’
Brenton Marriott died in August 2022, less than a year before the Nottingham attacks.
Mum fears daughter’s rapid deterioration without drug
A vital drug which allows Beatrice, 5, to live relatively normally may become unavailable on the NHS.
‘Life-changing’ gene therapy for children born blind
Four toddlers born with a rare eye condition have seen “life-changing improvements”, say UK doctors.
Norovirus hospital cases reach highest level ever
More than 1,100 patients a day ill in hospital with vomiting bug last week in England.
News in a minute | Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease cases in KZN [video]
Watch the full version of the ‘Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease cases surge in KZN – NICD says no need to panic’ in a minute.
New graves mark lost generation in drugs-ravaged Scottish town
In just a year and a half, at least eight victims of drug misuse have been buried in Oban’s Pennyfuir cemetery.
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease cases surge in KZN – NICD says no need to panic
The number of recorded cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) continue to climb in KwaZulu-Natal, but there have been calls for calm.