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'Explosive diarrhoea' outbreak remains a mystery as officials struggle to find sources
Experts say there were likely multiple points of contamination in the US food supply - complicating investigations.
July 14, 2026Inside RFK Jr.’s push to dismantle decades of U.S. vaccine policy - Reuters
Inside RFK Jr.’s push to dismantle decades of U.S. vaccine policy Reuters
July 14, 2026Michigan cases of intestinal disease from parasite soar to over 2,600 - Reuters
Michigan cases of intestinal disease from parasite soar to over 2,600 Reuters
July 13, 2026Pesticide makers stack wins against US environmental, public health groups - Reuters
Pesticide makers stack wins against US environmental, public health groups Reuters
July 13, 2026Ebola vaccine made in UK now ready for trials
A new vaccine to tackle Ebola will now be tested on people.
July 13, 2026UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
The UK medicines regulator has given approval for an experimental vaccine to be tested on healthy adults.
July 13, 2026Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
An early estimate suggests more than 2,700 people will have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in recent months.
July 12, 2026Legionnaires' outbreak hits New York as officials rush to test water towers
To date, 46 people have been infected from breathing mist from bacteria-filled water coolers on the Upper East side.
July 10, 2026Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird; dead seal tested - Reuters
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu case in local seabird; dead seal tested Reuters
July 10, 2026Heatwave linked to more than 5,000 deaths in Germany, RKI says - Reuters
Heatwave linked to more than 5,000 deaths in Germany, RKI says Reuters
July 9, 2026MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, claims major study
The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say.
July 8, 2026What does extreme heat do to your body?
Dr Oscar explains what does extreme heat do to your body?
July 8, 2026Ebola outbreak in Congo still in 'expansion phase', WHO says - Reuters
Ebola outbreak in Congo still in 'expansion phase', WHO says Reuters
July 7, 2026Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo
According to WHO data, there have been 1,406 confirmed cases of the disease in DRC, with 301 suspected cases and 438 deaths.
July 2, 2026Residents of Ethiopian town forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after rabies deaths
Some residents reluctantly hung their dogs to avoid being arrested or fined, locals tell the BBC.
July 2, 2026FDA allows Philip Morris to market Zyn as less harmful than cigarettes - Reuters
FDA allows Philip Morris to market Zyn as less harmful than cigarettes Reuters
June 30, 2026France keeps health emergency plan at highest level in case of another heatwave - Reuters
France keeps health emergency plan at highest level in case of another heatwave Reuters
June 29, 2026How Aussies taught kids to stay safe in the sun
In 1981, Australia launched a fight against skin cancer with help from a yellow cartoon seagull and a catchy jingle.
June 25, 2026Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
June 24, 2026France confirms first Ebola case
More than 260 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are known to have died during the current outbreak.
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'Explosive diarrhoea' outbreak remains a mystery as officials struggle to find sources
Tracking the origin of an outbreak in the US that causes explosive diarrhoea has proved a challenge for public health experts searching for answers about how it started - and how it's spreading. Cycl
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UK begins trials of Ebola vaccine developed in just eight weeks
Researcher Alex Sampson holds the experimental Ebola vaccine A new vaccine to tackle Ebola will now be tested on people after the UK regulator gave permission for trials to take place. Scientists at
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Thousands may have died in UK's exceptional May and June heatwaves
More than 2,700 people may have died from heat-related causes during the UK's exceptionally hot weather in May and June, experts' estimates suggest. The figure, from a team at Imperial College London
Legionnaires' outbreak hits New York as officials rush to test water towers
At the town hall on the Upper East Side church this week, New York City Health Commissioner Alister Martin said the city had identified the outbreak early For the past few days, Justine Kirby has bee
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MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, claims major study
A new study suggests the MenB vaccine is ineffective against gonorrhoea The Meningitis B vaccine does not prevent gonorrhoea infections despite being offered to at-risk men, scientists say. The NHS
What does extreme heat do to your body?
Dr Oscar is back with the latest health headlines. He explains what extreme heat does to your body, why some people struggle to keep time, and the exciting new trial that could offer hope for people
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Ebola treatments trial begins in the Democratic Republic of Congo
The current outbreak of Ebola in the DRC and Uganda began in May A trial of potential treatments for the strain of virus behind the current deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (
Residents of Ethiopian town forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after rabies deaths
In most cases, unvaccinated dogs cannot survive rabies (file photo) Residents of an Ethiopian town have been forced to kill hundreds of their own dogs after three children died from rabies. Powerful
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How Aussies taught kids to stay safe in the sun
Listen on BBC Sounds for more on Sid the Seagull.
Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day
Only about 25% of homes in France have an air-con unit With temperatures soaring, France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about one possible answer to climate change: air-con
France confirms first Ebola case
Healthcare workers are at high risk of contracting Ebola France has confirmed its first case of Ebola - a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The
From cool-down spots to chalk on windows - how Europe is coping with the heat
Much like the UK, countries across Europe are experiencing intense heat this week Europe is in the throes of a scorching heatwave, with temperature records expected to tumble in the coming days. We