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'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announced
'Don't swim' at 12 of 14 river bathing sites, as more locations announcedJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJonah FisherEnvironment correspondentJonah Fisher/BBCThe River Ribble at Clitheroe in Lancashire is a designated bathing site but its water quality has been rated as "poor" by the Environment AgencySigns warning people not to swim are in place at almost all of England's official river bathing sites due to concerns the water could be unsafe.It comes as the government announces six n...
WATCH: How a new drug could lengthen lives of pancreatic cancer patients
ABC News’ Linsey Davis explains the numbers behind a new pancreatic cancer treatment that almost doubles the prognosis for patients, and speaks to Dr. Brandon Huffman, whose team is behind the drug.
Citizens for better healthcare
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world: indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” — Margaret Mead. AS a nuclear state and the sole arbiter of global peace trying to avoid World War III, we need to pay equal attention to the precarious situation of the people of Pakistan, especially the most vulnerable — poor women and children. Pakistan’s global optics are great today and the government deserves kudos, but the real development has to be inside ou...
Is your air conditioner making you sick? What doctors say during UAE summers and how to maintain your system
aLike most good things in life, air conditioning comes with a point of overcommitment.After traipsing through punishing heat outdoors, few things feel as instantly comforting as stepping into a cool room. The first gust of cold air feels poetic. And then, after a prolonged period of time, the headaches begin, along with the dry throat. You find yourself with a blocked nose that never quite clears.And suddenly, the very thing keeping you comfortable starts making you feel unwell.So where is the...
Student dies in Reading meningitis outbreak as contacts offered antibiotics
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Landmark review confirms that prostate cancer screening DOES save lives
Landmark review confirms that prostate cancer screening DOES save livesREAD MORE: NHS hits interim 18-week waiting time target for first time in yearsBy ZOE HARDY, HEALTH REPORTER Published: 01:00, 15 May 2026 | Updated: 02:04, 15 May 2026 e-mail 7 View comments
The glamorous mother who helped drugs baron plot her ex-husband's murder: Attacked as he slept, doused in sulfuric acid and left to die in agony - while their daughter lay in the next room. Read TOM RAWSTORNE'S chilling report
A decade ago, Danny Cahalane spelt out his feelings for the new lady in his life: 'Four words: Paris Wilson Beautiful Woman.' Fast forward to 2025 and, thanks to her, he was about to die an ugly death.
Latest details on hantavirus monitoring in the U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control says 41 people are being monitored for hantavirus in the U.S. Eighteen passengers from the cruise ship are being monitored in Nebraska and Georgia, and seven who had returned home before the outbreak were identified. About 16 people may have been exposed on flights to one symptomatic passenger. Lana Zak reports.
American passenger from hantavirus-hit cruise ship on life in quarantine
U.S. American passenger from hantavirus-hit cruise ship speaks about life in quarantine By Lana Zak Lana Zak Anchor, CBS News 24/7; Correspondent Lana Zak is an anchor for CBS News 24/7 and a CBS News national correspondent. Read Full Bio Lana Zak May 14, 2026 / 7:17 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The number of people being monitored for hantavirus in the United States has grown to 41, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday, as new details emerge about potential f...
NSPCC reports sharp rise in children being blackmailed over sexual images in UK
Charity says calls to its Childline service about online sexual abuse and exploitation have risen 36% in a yearChildren reported a rise in online blackmail attempts involving sexual images in the UK last year, according to a leading charity.The NSPCC said contacts with its Childline service relating to online sexual abuse and exploitation rose by 36% last year, driven by an increase in cases related to online blackmail. Continue reading...
SIR Phase-3 in 16 states & 3 UTs, including Delhi
NEW DELHI: Election Commission on Thursday announced Phase-3 of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, to be conducted across 16 states and three Union territories (UTs), including NCT of Delhi, between May and Dec.
Rep. Lou Correa says "we owe it to our veterans" to research psychedelic drug therapies
In April, President Trump signed an executive order that speeds up research and increases funding for psychedelic drug therapies. Democratic Rep. Lou Correa of California, who is leading a bipartisan effort to advance these therapies, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Jake Rosmarin, passenger from hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, on quarantine experience
Jake Rosmarin, a travel influencer who was on the M/V Hondius as it suffered a hantavirus outbreak, is one of 16 Americans quarantining at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Rosmarin spoke with CBS News about how a five-week trip is now stretching into 12 weeks away from home.
14 symptoms of meningitis as UK faces another deadly outbreak – full list
Fresh meningitis cases have been confirmed in Reading with one person dead following a new outbreak - here is a full list of meningitis symptoms and warnings signs explained
Weight-loss jabs halve sickness absence from work and could dramatically ease pressure on the NHS
Weight-loss jabs halve sickness absence from work and could dramatically ease pressure on the NHSBy SHAUN WOOLLER, EXECUTIVE HEALTH EDITOR Published: 23:01, 14 May 2026 | Updated: 23:01, 14 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Weight loss jabs could tackle migraine misery for women, experts say
A new study has shown how weight loss injections appear to reduce migraine attacks for women - but scientists still don’t fully understand why
Weight loss jabs halve sick days - and could free up GPs and hospitals
Research presented at the European Congress on Obesity has shown that weight loss injections can cut sick days - and could have a knock-on benefit for GPs and Accident & Emergency departments
Weight loss drugs may ease migraines and cut asthma flare-ups, scientists say
Weight-loss drugs could help ease migraine pain and reduce asthma symptoms, as people using the drugs report a reduction in asthma flare-ups and inhaler use.And another study has linked Wegovy to fewer prescriptions for migraine medication among women taking the drugs for weight loss.The studies, presented to the European Congress on Obesity in Turkey, add to a body of evidence which suggest glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonist (GLP-1RA) drugs may have benefits beyond weight loss.In England,...
Egg farm fined £53,000 after worker suffered serious nerve damage when arm became trapped in machinery
A poultry and egg company has been fined £53,000 after a worker suffered serious nerve damage when his clothing became trapped in machinery. A 36-year-old man was working at Mains of Auchenbadie Farm, near Banff, Scotland, on October 15, 2024, during a routine cleaning operation when the tragedy occurred.Without stopping the machinery, as he had been trained to do, the employee climbed into the confined space between two manure conveyor belts to investigate an unusual noise.Suddenly, his clothin...
Supreme Court preserves broad access to abortion drug mifepristone
The Supreme Court on Thursday preserved broad access to the abortion pill mifepristone without an in-person doctor visit.