Three people died and several were evacuated after a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Nearly 150 passengers remain aboard as the ship heads to the Canary Islands. Experts assess the risk.
Two British nationals who left the MV Hondius cruise ship amid a hantavirus outbreak are self-isolating in the UK, showing no symptoms. UKHSA says risk to public remains very low.
A new analysis reveals California's victims' compensation program is awarding less money to fewer people despite a budget increase, leaving many vulnerable without support.
The FDA blocked publication of studies funded by US taxpayers that found Covid-19 and shingles vaccines safe, with rare side effects, an HHS spokesperson confirmed.
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A new study reveals black people in England are twice as likely to suffer a stroke as white counterparts, with higher risks of high blood pressure and diabetes.
A human rights lawyer reflects on the fear of speaking out about antisemitism and Palestinian suffering, urging a balanced approach that recognizes the humanity of both peoples.
A new meta-analysis suggests that eating earlier in the evening improves metabolic health, independent of calorie intake, challenging traditional diet advice.
Negotiators miss deadline for global pandemic treaty due to disputes over pathogen sharing and vaccine access, leaving world unprepared for future outbreaks.
A British crew member requires urgent medical care after a suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship, with three deaths reported.
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Healthy life expectancy in the UK has declined for two years, with people living with sickness earlier. The Guardian urges action on housing, food, and prevention.
Three passengers died from suspected hantavirus on a cruise ship. Learn about symptoms, transmission, and treatment of this rare rodent-borne disease.
An investigation reveals Kenya's AI-driven health system overcharges the poor and undercharges the wealthy, sparking unrest and access issues.
Robert F Kennedy Jr's HHS tenure blends Christian nationalist rhetoric with public health dismantling, promoting spiritual warfare and pseudoscience while cutting billions in funding.
A man recalls how a cashier's empathy and a free hot chocolate helped him cope with excruciating back pain, a gesture he never forgot.
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A US appeals court ruling blocks mail-order dispensing of mifepristone, threatening abortion access nationwide and sparking outrage from reproductive rights advocates.
The tragic death of baby Kumanjayi in Alice Springs highlights systemic failures in remote Indigenous communities, demanding urgent action from Australian authorities.
A psychologist denied NHS sterilisation won her case, sparking debate on unequal access, medical misogyny, and the balance between autonomy and medical concerns.
Lipedema causes painful leg swelling and affects 10% of women, yet many doctors are unaware. Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatments.
Readers respond to a study showing UK healthy life expectancy has fallen, blaming austerity and calling for policy changes to reverse the trend.
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Karen Osenton invoked Martha's rule to demand a second opinion for her father David, who nearly died from medical mistakes at John Radcliffe Hospital. He recovered after ICU care.
The climate crisis is making hay fever worse, with European pollen season now up to two weeks longer than in the 1990s, impacting health and nature enjoyment.
Cuba's deepening energy crisis, worsened by the US blockade, has led to postponed surgeries, risky conditions for newborns, and loss of clean water, with the UN scaling up humanitarian response.
Readers respond to BMA warnings about advanced practitioners in the NHS, citing evidence of safety and the need for collaborative workforce solutions.
Jeff Pope, writer of ITV drama 'Believe Me' about John Worboys survivors, says violence against women is at a breaking point and police must change how sexual assault cases are handled.
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Fresh evidence highlights systemic racial discrimination in UK maternity care, with Black and Asian women facing higher risks and poorer outcomes. Experts call for urgent reforms.
Police were called to a tumultuous meeting of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians as rival leaders clash, highlighting deep dysfunction and cultural problems in medicine.
A UK study finds that providing specialised care after a first miscarriage, instead of waiting for three, could prevent about 10,000 pregnancy losses annually, reducing future miscarriage risk.
At a party, I met another woman with a cleft lip. Our conversation unlocked decades of suppressed emotions, leading to tears and healing.
A Cambridge study finds socioenvironmental stressors like racism may explain why black women are more likely to die during childbirth, affecting key biological pathways.
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Wastewater monitoring reveals methamphetamine consumption in Australia nearly doubled since 2016, with record highs for cocaine and ketamine, raising concerns about drug abuse.
