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Measles: how does it spread and how can I protect my child?

A measles outbreak among unvaccinated children in London comes amid a global increase in infections

The Guardian - UK

Why school bus commutes in the UAE are raising health and learning concerns

The UAE has introduced new limits for school bus journeys, capping travel at 45 minutes for young children and 60 minutes for older students. This move addresses concerns about long commutes impacting children's health, sleep and academic focus. Global research highlights physical discomfort, air pollution exposure and mental stress as…

The Times of India

Sir Nick White obituary

Distinguished clinician and scientist who was a leading figure in the treatment of malaria worldwide

The Guardian - UK

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‘We almost lost you in the night’ - the life-threatening rise of measles in the UK

It is one of the most infectious diseases around, and can cause blindness and hearing loss – and can also be fatal. Why are cases now soaring and what can be done about it?

The Guardian - UK

Measles: How it spreads and who is most at risk as UK loses elimination status

Measles is a viral infection that spreads with alarming ease among those not fully protected and can lead to severe complications

The Independent UK

Facing meltdown? Over 75% of people suffer from burnout - here’s what you need to know

Does it only affect weak people? Is work always the cause? Burnout myths, busted by the experts

The Guardian - UK

More than 30 children infected in north London measles outbreak

Cases reported in seven schools and a nursery in Enfield amid concern over low levels of MMR vaccination in capital

The Guardian - UK

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More than 60 children infected in ‘fast-spreading’ London measles outbreak

More than 60 measles cases have been reported in London this year

The Independent UK

India reports first Nipah death of latest outbreak but says no new cases detected

Nurse, 25, was one of two confirmed cases in South Asian country

The Independent UK

Fact check: GP numbers and the dangers of sunbeds

Round-up of fact checks from the last week compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard

Malawi vaccinates a new generation of children against polio, which still hasn't been eradicated

The southern African nation of Malawi has launched a new polio vaccination campaign this week in another reminder that the world still hasn’t managed to eradicate the disease despite a concerted effort for more than 35 years

The Independent UK

Measles cases are dropping, but is Europe out of danger?

At least eight European countries have reported a steep increase in cases, despite a general downward trend.

Euronews

If you sit a lot, an expert says just five minutes of brisk walking may make a real difference to longevity

A new study reports that even the smallest movement changes could make a huge difference if you are sedentary

Fit & Well

Woman Doesn’t Know Who To Believe After Best Friend Drops A Cheating Confession But Her Boyfriend Denies It

Nothing good comes out of alcohol misuse. Not only does it become detrimental to one’s health, but it can also ruin the person’s relationships in an instant. This is what happened between two women who had been friends for more than a decade, when one of them acted on her…

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Euronews

Why measles are still a challenge: Experts warn vaccination hesitancy fuels Europe spread

Health agencies warn that measles remains a challenge in Europe despite a 2025 decline from the previous year's record high, urging urgent action on vaccination hesitancy.

Euronews

Obesity is linked to 70% higher risk of infection and 1 in 10 deaths worldwide, study says

People with obesity are at 70 percent higher risk of serious infections, with one in ten infectious disease deaths globally potentially linked to obesity, according to a new study.

The Conversation

For women who live on the margins, health care is often out of reach. Here’s how we can build a bridge to access

Most Canadians either know personally or are aware that getting an appointment with a family doctor can be difficult. Across the country, it’s estimated that 6.5 million people do not have a family doctor or nurse practitioner they see regularly.

The Guardian - UK

‘Coca leaf is life itself’: Andean growers’ hopes fade as WHO upholds global curb

Under US pressure as part of the ‘war on drugs’, the WHO still categorises the sacred Indigenous remedy as akin to heroin or fentanyl, despite its many therapeutic properties

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How to Protect Your Heart: 5 Expert-Backed Daily Habits

In today’s face-paced living conditions, people don’t seem to be giving much attention to heart health. With less time for cooking healthy breakfasts, packaged foods or junk items are becoming replacements. Jobs that require us to spend a lot of time on our seats are making many of us sedentary.…

The Conversation

Why scrapping a key health promotion agency makes little economic sense

News the world’s first independent health promotion agency – Australia’s own VicHealth – is to be abolished has been called “incomprehensible” and “a disaster” that places democracy at risk.

The Independent UK

Woman in Bangladesh dies after contracting Nipah virus, says WHO

World health body says risk of international spread of disease is considered low

Inverse

41 Years Later, The Oldest Sci-Fi Series Faces A Weird Recurring Problem

How big can 'Doctor Who' get? Here's why Mark Gatiss says the 'Star Wars' comparison is always wrong.

The Conversation

WHO membership doesn’t threaten NZ’s sovereignty – walking away from it would

When NZ First leader Winston Peters responded to the recent US withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) by questioning whether New Zealand should continue funding it, he employed a familiar narrative.

The Independent UK

The 30 controllable risk factors that fuel cancer, researchers identify

Preventable cancer is more common in men than women, according to the study

The Guardian - US

New York City and Illinois join WHO network after Trump pulls US out of global health body

Illinois governor pledges to put ‘science, preparedness and people’ first by participating in global response network, following similar move by California

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