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Trump ditched the World Health Organization. His new plan will cost three times as much, report says

Public health experts have said leaving the health organization will hamstring global cooperation on fighting disease

The Independent UK

Antibiotic Resistance Crisis: Why Doctors Are Limiting and Cutting Back on Prescriptions

Antibiotic resistance is rising as doctors limit prescriptions to curb overuse, protect drug safety, and prevent deadly superbugs.

Medical Daily

Air pollution may directly contribute to Alzheimer’s disease – new study

Air pollution has long been linked to heart and lung disease. But a large US study suggests it may also raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease – the most common form of dementia.

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Medics in UK and US say they have been barred from Gaza after speaking out

Israel accused of denying doctors re-entry into territory after they gave first-hand testimony on conflict

The Guardian - UK

Trump has pulled the US out of the World Health Organization – here’s why that’s sheer hypocrisy

There’s a lesson here for the UK and the anti-WHO Nigel Farage – Trump attacks it in public, but in private he knows he still needs it, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Guardian - UK

I am one of the many London parents who haven’t vaccinated their children against measles – let me explain

COMMENT: A new outbreak of measles is spreading across north London, and it’s a wake-up call to all mums like me who didn’t give the MMR vaccines to our children, says Charlotte Cripps

The Independent UK

The Air Here Can Kill, Welcome to the World’s Most Polluted Place

What Does “Most Polluted” Even Mean? It’s not like one place wins a forever trophy for being the worst, air quality rankings aren’t set in stone. Reports from groups like IQ Air track PM2.5 levels (fine particulate matter) over months or a year, comparing how often cities exceed safe limits…

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Mapped: Areas of England with the lowest MMR vaccine rates

All London boroughs have a vaccination rate below 80 per cent, according to UKHSA data of five-year-olds receiving both MMR vaccines

The Independent UK

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

‘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

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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 Independent UK

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

Evening Standard

Fact check: GP numbers and the dangers of sunbeds

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

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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

Euronews

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.

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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

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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…

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.

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