Three family members die after getting into difficulty off Sussex coast
Three members of a family died after getting into difficulty while swimming off Shoreham-by-Sea on Tuesday, with a younger girl remaining in critical condition in hospital.
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DR Congo's Ebola outbreak declared global emergency as cases exceed 5,000
WHO declares DR Congo's Ebola outbreak a global emergency as cases exceed 5,000 and deaths surpass 2,320. The Bundibugyo strain lacks approved vaccines, complicating containment efforts amid conflict and community distrust.
CDC reports COVID-19 growing in nearly every state as summer surge accelerates
The CDC reports COVID-19 is growing in nearly every state, with summer emerging as a peak season in some regions like California ahead of updated vaccine rollouts.
European heatwave deaths exceed COVID peak as heat-resistant cultures slow adaptation
A severe European heatwave has caused over 7,300 excess deaths in France alone, surpassing COVID mortality rates, yet cultural resistance to air conditioning persists in traditionally cooler regions.
CDC vaccine advisory gap raises questions about fall COVID-19 shot rollout
The absence of a functioning CDC vaccine advisory committee raises questions about fall COVID-19 vaccination campaigns, as disease cases rise while vaccination rates decline and health departments seek alternative guidance.
Neurocirurgião recomenda investigação familiar completa em casos de aneurisma
Especialista do Hospital Santa Izabel orienta investigação de toda a família quando há dois parentes de primeiro grau com aneurisma cerebral, alertando que homens têm menor incidência que mulheres.
Descubren que la rigidez de los tejidos determina la memoria inmunológica duradera
Investigadores de la Universidad McGill identificaron que la dureza física de los tejidos, no solo señales químicas, determina si las células T se convierten en defensas permanentes. El hallazgo abre nuevas posibilidades para vacunas e inmunoterapias contra el cáncer.
Laboratório do Hospital da Criança é revitalizado e reduz tempo de diagnósticos
Hospital da Criança em Boa Vista revitaliza laboratório com equipamentos de alta performance, reduzindo tempo de diagnósticos de horas para minutos e melhorando precisão de exames.
Musiala diagnosed with absence seizures after second collapse in four days
Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala has been diagnosed with temporary absence seizures caused by neurological dysfunction after collapsing twice in four days during matches.
Measles outbreak expands to 36+ cases across Wisconsin and Iowa
A measles outbreak in southwestern Wisconsin has grown to 36 confirmed cases with 3 probable cases, while Iowa reports 11 new cases. Health officials are tracking exposure locations across multiple counties.
Hombre relata experiencia cercana a la muerte tras sufrir tres paros cardíacos
Eduardo M.J., de 34 años, sufrió tres paros cardíacos mientras jugaba tenis y permaneció inconsciente durante una hora. Al despertar, relata haber experimentado una vivencia cercana a la muerte que transformó su perspectiva sobre la vida y su propósito personal.
Study Links Popular Erectile Dysfunction Drug Tadalafil to Increased Glaucoma Risk
A study associates tadalafil, a widely-used erectile dysfunction medication, with increased glaucoma risk, potentially threatening vision in regular users.
Measles outbreak confirmed across Iowa and Wisconsin as vaccination exemptions rise
Taylor County in southwest Iowa confirms measles cases as outbreaks spread across the region, with 36 confirmed and 3 probable cases reported in southwest Wisconsin. Rising vaccination exemptions among kindergarteners complicate containment efforts.
Pakistan's top court orders medical care, family visits for imprisoned ex-PM Imran Khan
Pakistan's supreme court has ordered that imprisoned former PM Imran Khan receive hospital care and family visits, marking judicial intervention in his ongoing detention.
Flight crews face elevated radiation cancer risk, study finds
A study reveals pilots and flight attendants have the highest risk of dying from radiation-linked cancers among over 500 occupations, likely due to cumulative cosmic radiation exposure at high altitudes.
UK Private Clinic Launches Multi-Cancer Blood Test Screening 50+ Cancer Types
A Leicester GP clinic becomes one of the first UK private providers to offer the Galleri test, a blood test screening for over 50 cancer types following successful NHS trial results.
DRC Ebola Outbreak Strains as WHO Secures Only 60% of Needed Funding
The Democratic Republic of Congo faces its worst Ebola outbreak with 2,325 deaths. WHO warns control remains possible but funding shortages, conflict, and detection delays threaten containment efforts.
WHO sees path to control Congo Ebola within three months despite worsening spread
WHO officials say Congo's second-deadliest Ebola outbreak could be controlled within three months with adequate resources, though the virus is expanding to new provinces and spreading unchecked in many areas.
Shingles vaccination prevents painful infection, doctor confirms
A shingles patient vaccinated against the virus experienced infection without typical pain symptoms, demonstrating the protective benefits of shingles vaccination in reducing disease severity.
Wildfire Smoke's Toxic PM2.5 Particles Damage Entire Body Systems
Research reveals wildfire smoke, particularly PM2.5 particles, causes widespread organ damage and contributes to thousands of deaths annually. Exposure linked to stroke, heart disease, cancer, and premature births.
Australia launches bird flu vaccination program for 5,000+ little penguins
Australia is vaccinating over 5,000 little penguins against H5N1 avian flu to protect the endangered species from the virus devastating wildlife globally. The initiative represents a novel conservation strategy for a unique endemic population.
ADHD diagnosis surge raises questions about identity versus disorder
Experts warn that rising ADHD diagnoses increasingly reflect identity-seeking rather than medical need, with poor-quality private providers fueling a trend where half of patients avoid treatment after diagnosis.
BBC investigation expands: 30 children feared conceived with wrong donors at Cyprus IVF clinics
At least 30 children, mostly British, are feared conceived via IVF in northern Cyprus using wrong sperm or egg donors than parents selected. Staff at Dogus IVF Centre are suspected of misleading families about donor identity.
IV Iron Use Among Australian Women Surges 17-Fold in Decade
Australian women's intravenous iron use jumped 17-fold in a decade, with 1 in 20 reproductive-age women receiving treatment in 2024. Spending climbed from $1.1M to $82M, raising concerns about equity and treatment completion rates.