US Prison Food Crisis: Maggots, Rats and Punishment
A shocking new book reveals how US prisons use food as punishment, serving maggot-infested produce and mystery meat, creating a public health crisis for millions.
Category : Public Health
Amber Cold-Health Alert Issued for London and All England
The UKHSA warns of serious health risks as temperatures plummet. Vulnerable groups urged to take precautions. Check on neighbours and stay updated with Met Office warnings.
WHO backs obesity jabs in 2025, sparking health debate
The World Health Organization now recommends GLP-1 drugs for obesity, a major policy shift. Prof Devi Sridhar explores the tension between pharmaceutical fixes and systemic food reform.
Norovirus: Symptoms, Spread, and Prevention
Norovirus infects 684 million globally each year. Learn how this highly contagious 'winter vomiting bug' spreads, its symptoms, and crucial prevention steps to protect yourself and your family.
Inside China's Extreme 'Fat Prison' Weight Loss Camps
An investigation into China's controversial military-style 'fat prisons', where intense workouts and strict regimes promise rapid weight loss but raise serious safety concerns. Discover the stories behind the trend.
Paramedic's 3 Changes to Avoid January Flu
A UK paramedic shares three essential tips to reduce your flu risk this winter. Learn how ventilation, handwashing, and diet can bolster your defences.
Why Death Rates Spike Over Christmas and New Year
Official data reveals a sharp rise in deaths during December and January. Experts explain the complex mix of healthcare pressures, festive excess, and cold weather driving this tragic seasonal trend.
Search for woman missing in SA outback for 16 days renewed
Police hold grave fears for Trisha Graf, missing in the South Australian outback since 13 December. Aerial searches expand near where her abandoned car was found. Call Crime Stoppers with information.
Amber Cold Alert: UK Faces Freezing New Year Temperatures
The UKHSA issues an amber cold health alert as temperatures are forecast to plummet below freezing from New Year's Day, posing serious health risks. Learn how to stay safe.
Yellow Cold Health Alert Issued for London in 2026
A yellow cold health alert is in force for London as temperatures are forecast to plummet after New Year's Day 2026, posing serious risks to vulnerable residents. Learn how to stay safe.
Amber Cold Alert Issued as Temperatures Set to Plummet
The UKHSA has issued amber cold health alerts for northern England, warning of a potential rise in deaths among vulnerable people as temperatures drop severely overnight. Check on neighbours.
Two missing swimmers prompt Devon police sea warning
Devon and Cornwall Police warn against sea swimming as two men remain missing and a UKHSA cold health alert stays active for Boxing Day. Stay safe and check official advice.
Search for missing 13-year-old Abdul in London intensifies
Metropolitan Police appeal for help to find Abdul, 13, missing from Islington for nearly two weeks. Family 'deeply concerned' as temperatures drop.
Experts on Europe's Most Liveable Capitals
From Copenhagen's cycle lanes to Vienna's green spaces, environmental health experts analyse what makes a city truly liveable and where London and Barcelona fall short. Discover the data on urban health.
Removing old furniture reduces toxic chemicals in blood
A decade-long study reveals that discarding furniture containing flame retardants can halve toxic chemical levels in blood within 1.4 years. Learn how to protect your home's health.
Adenovirus Cases Decline in England, Data Shows
New UKHSA data reveals adenovirus cases are falling in England, dropping to 1.2%. We detail the symptoms and why experts say there's no cause for panic.
Prisoner died after Covid monitoring failures at Wormwood Scrubs
An Ombudsman report reveals systemic healthcare failures at HMP Wormwood Scrubs after the death of Mehrban Hussain, who contracted Covid and died of pneumonia. The prison has accepted all recommendations.
London's Square Mile Tackles Public Pooping Problem
The City of London Corporation has launched a public campaign against street defecation, a shocking issue plaguing the historic financial district. Explore the causes and societal implications.
Bondi Attack Sparks Call for Updated Australian Gun Laws
Epidemiologist Gideon Meyerowitz-Katz argues Australia's world-leading gun legislation needs modernising to prevent future tragedies. National cohesion is vital for reform.
Smoking ban exception for crack use considered in Scotland
Scottish ministers are weighing a change to the public smoking ban to allow crack cocaine use in supervised facilities in Glasgow and Edinburgh, responding to a surge in users switching from heroin. Read the full story.
70 butchered geese dumped in Norfolk roadside
A second illegal dumping of slaughtered geese in Norfolk sparks a public health alert. Authorities warn the meat may be unsafe and are appealing for information.
South Korea pushes for public health cover for hair loss
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol urges inclusion of hair loss treatment in national health insurance, citing mental health impact and high costs. Could this set a global precedent?
Government's Violence Against Women Plan 'Underfunded'
A new report reveals the UK government's strategy to protect women and girls from violence is critically underfunded, risking its core aims. Read the full analysis.
Manhunt after 15-year-old stabbed to death in Islington
Police urgently seek Abdel Derdour after 15-year-old Adam Henry was fatally stabbed yards from his old school in North London. One man has been charged with murder.
Record US child flu deaths prompt urgent CDC vaccination call
CDC officials urge immediate flu vaccination after a record 288 child deaths last season. A concerning new H3N2 variant is circulating, and antiviral use is declining.
Flu Cases Soar to 3,140 Daily Hospital Patients
NHS data reveals flu hospitalisations in England have risen to a record 3,140 patients daily, with 128 in critical care. Norovirus cases also climb. Get the latest winter health figures.
Wildfires cause 46% spike in LA heart attack cases
A new study reveals a dramatic 46% increase in heart attacks and a 218% rise in blood abnormalities after the Palisades and Eaton fires, matching the worst Covid years. Discover the alarming health impacts.
Junior doctors' five-day strike begins in NHS dispute
Junior doctors in England begin a five-day strike over pay and training posts, as letters reveal a growing rift with consultants and concerns over the NHS's future. Read the full analysis.
Early flu surge pressures European healthcare, WHO warns
The WHO reports an intense, early flu season across Europe, driven by a new strain. Vaccination is urged to lower severe illness risk as healthcare systems face pressure.
Bondi Beach Mass Shooting: Timeline of Terror
A detailed reconstruction of the Bondi beach terror attack, Australia's worst mass shooting since Port Arthur. See how the tragedy unfolded in real time.
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