Ebola in Congo: True Scale Still Unknown as Cases Surge Past 800
One month after DR Congo's Ebola outbreak declaration, cases top 800. WHO warns the virus is spreading undetected amid data gaps and community resistance.
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Frimley Park Hospital rebuild site confirmed: MP slams £1.8bn plan as 'wrong location'
Frimley Health NHS Trust names Pine Ridge Golf Club as preferred site for new £1.8bn hospital. MP calls it 'wrong site' amid Raac safety concerns.
Travel Vaccine Demand Plunges as Yellow Fever and Meningitis Outbreaks Surge
Travel vaccine demand drops amid geopolitical uncertainty, while yellow fever kills 76 in Colombia and UK rolls out meningitis B jab for teens.
Ozempic's Next Frontier: Anti-Aging Science and a New Rival Drug Emerge
New studies show Ozempic may slow biological aging, while Eli Lilly's retatrutide promises greater weight loss. The GLP-1 revolution deepens.
Melinda French Gates Calls for Menopause Revolution, Pledges $215 Million
Melinda French Gates urges a menopause revolution in a New York Times essay, pledging $215 million through Pivotal Philanthropies to transform women's healthcar
FDA approves bemotrizinol, first new sunscreen ingredient in nearly 20 years
The FDA has approved bemotrizinol (BEMT), the first new sunscreen filter in nearly 20 years, offering broad-spectrum protection and better feel.
GSK in Talks to Acquire Cancer Biotech Nuvalent for Over $9 Billion
GSK is in advanced talks to buy Nuvalent for more than $9 billion, aiming to bolster its oncology pipeline amid a record biotech M&A spree.
Colon Cancer Crisis: Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Rise in Young Adults
New research links ultra-processed foods to a surge in young-onset colon cancer. Immunotherapy breakthroughs offer hope for targeted treatment.
Mayim Bialik calls GLP-1 experience a 'nightmare' after severe side effects
Mayim Bialik details extreme gastrointestinal side effects from a single GLP-1 dose, prescribed for autoimmune inflammation, not weight loss.
Trump Orders CDC to Halve Childhood Vaccines, Igniting Health Debate
President Trump signed an executive order directing the CDC to cut recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11, sparking fierce opposition from medical groups.
Urgent Ramipril Recall: Packaging Error Leads to Wrong Dosage in Blood Pressure Meds
The MHRA has recalled a batch of Crescent Pharma ramipril 2.5mg capsules after some boxes were found to contain 10mg tablets. Patients are urged to check their
NHS Under Pressure: UK Doctors Strike as Global Healthcare Strains Intensify
UK doctors strike for 16th time as NHS faces pay disputes, while global reports highlight US healthcare failures and Europe's systemic challenges.