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Pennsylvania Confirms Fourth Measles-Associated Death as Mifflin County Teen Dies of Rare Brain and Spinal Cord Inflammation

Pennsylvania confirmed its fourth measles-associated death of 2026 after a coroner said an unvaccinated Mifflin County 18-year-old died of a rare brain complication.

Medical Daily

Indian-origin man wanted in US over $93 million Medicare fraud

An Indian-origin individual is a fugitive in the US for allegedly defrauding Medicare. Khadeer Khan Mohammed submitted false claims for genetic tests, totaling USD 93 million. Medicare paid at least USD 65 million from these fraudulent claims. He allegedly used physicians' information without their knowledge or consent. Mohammed is believed…

The Economic Times

Brooklyn newlyweds spent $30,000 on wedding reception; days later, they were bedridden with norovirus as 30+ guests fell ill after food contamination

A wedding reception in Brooklyn ended with a newly married couple falling ill after the celebration. Michael Ahern and his wife say they developed norovirus symptoms after attending their wedding reception at The Box House Hotel. The couple had paid about $30,000 for the hotel to cater the entire event,…

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Bride and groom bedridden for days after norovirus-tainted wedding meal, lawsuit says

Exclusive: A spokesperson for The Box House Hotel in Brooklyn said they retrained their staff after the outbreak, but argued that norovirus ‘was everywhere’ in New York that winter

The Independent UK

Surge in demand drives shortage of pneumonia, shingles medicines

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The Canberra Times

SMA screening to be rolled out for babies across England in ‘victory’ for campaigners

Former Little Mix star Jesy Nelson has been the face of the campaign after her twins were diagnosed

The Independent UK

Vaping to be banned in cars carrying children under Government plans

People would continue to be able to choose whether to smoke or vape in their homes or in private outdoor spaces..

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Vaping to be banned in cars carrying children in new government crackdown

The Department of Health said the move to extend smoke-free places would protect children and vulnerable people

The Independent UK

Florida’s New 30‑Day Deadline for Patient Overpayment Refunds

For years, patients in Florida have faced a frustrating double standard: they must pay their medical bills immediately, but if they overpay, the doctor’s office...

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Stormont Executive agrees £55m for public sector pay awards and infrastructure

The biggest allocation of £18.3m is going to the Department of Health.

Evening Standard

Children with cancer to have travel costs paid in new £10 million scheme

The fund is part of a wider package to transform young people’s cancer care

The Independent UK

Social worker stabbed to death on hospital ward after warning security shortcomings ‘would get someone killed’

The fatal stabbing at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital has sparked anger and claims previous warnings were not addressed

The Independent UK

The majority of doctors supported the recent strike. So why did the Department of Health suggest the opposite?

It would seem that poll data was cherrypicked and then used to brief the Times. Such distortion of facts from a public body should alarm us all, says former president of YouGov Peter Kellner

The Guardian - UK

Thousands of NHS staff redundancies to go ahead after funding agreed

The NHS will be permitted to overspend its budget this year to pay for redundancies, recouping the costs further down the line.

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The Conversation

Aged care at home is changing. Here’s what you’ll pay for and how to plan

A growing number of Australians want to stay at home rather than moving to a residential aged care facility when they need extra support.

Evening Standard

Energy drinks are banned for under-16s in bid to stop kids being hooked on caffeine

Major supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Morrisons and Asda have already stopped sales of the drinks to youngsters

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‘Only the strong survive’: CDC official outlines RFK Jr’s eugenics beliefs, says he may not believe in viruses and bacteria

"The people who survive are the people who should continue to propagate the species."

The Guardian - AU

ABC sounds alarm over Gaza famine, saying its Palestinian freelancers now too weak to work

International media denied access to Gaza rely on Palestinian freelancers, who are ill and exhausted. Plus: Henderson’s watchdog lives another day

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Douglas Chamberlain obituary

Cardiologist who empowered paramedics and the general public to restart hearts and save lives

Evening Standard

Digital ‘one stop shop’ for NHS will speed up care for patients, Government says

The new ‘innovator passport’ will mean technology that has been robustly assessed by one NHS organisation can easily be adopted by others.

The Independent UK

£2.2bn of ‘wasteful’ NHS spending to be diverted to working classes – Streeting

People in greatest need often receive the worst quality healthcare, Health Secretary Wes Streeting will say.

The Guardian - UK

NHS to get £30bn boost over three years at expense of other services

Policing and local councils among areas facing real-terms cuts in the spending review on Wednesday

Evening Standard

NHS set for boost of up to £30bn as other budgets feel squeeze

The Department of Health is set to be handed a 2.8% annual increase in its day-to-day budget over a three-year period.

Evening Standard

Government promises quicker A&E times under plan to help end corridor care

A&E league tables will be published to drive up performance, according to the new plan for emergency care.

The Independent UK

Labour pledges to lower A&E waiting times and end NHS ‘corridor care’

A&E league tables will be published to drive up performance, according to the new plan for emergency care.

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