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Healthy mum who thought she had food poisoning died days later

Claire McCormack, 47, thought she had a stomach bug but within hours was placed in an induced coma as sepsis caused multi-organ failure. Her family are now raising awareness of the warning signs

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Poha Health Risks

Hantavirus: Symptoms, spread, treatment, prevention — the story so far

A Dutch cruise ship, MV Hondius, remains anchored off Cape Verde's coast after a hantavirus outbreak killed three passengers and sickened others among its 147 passengers and crew.The cruise ship sails Antarctic routes where rodent exposure risks may arise from ports or wildlife contact, according to the Harvard Medical School publication.Experts at the World Health Organisation (WHO) noted that the 'Andes' strain detected in MV Hondius is a rare hantavirus variant endemic to parts of S...

Harassed in relationship, Class 12 student dies by suicide in Gurgaon

A 17-year-old student tragically ended her life in Gurgaon, reportedly due to harassment in a suspected relationship. Her suicide note details feelings of being misunderstood and disrespected by a youth she knew for a year, along with an alleged incident at tuition. Police are investigating, having contacted the boy mentioned and retrieved chats.

'Sweet' four-year-old boy fatally struck by Amazon delivery vehicle as heartbroken family mourns loss

'Sweet' four-year-old boy fatally struck by Amazon delivery vehicle as heartbroken family mourns lossBy ANNA WRIGHT, US REPORTER Published: 05:10, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 05:10, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments

हंतावायरस वाले क्रूज शिप से 29 लोग उतरे, 12 देशों में गए, क्या फैलेगी महामारी?

Trump's defiant chief of staff Susie Wiles takes center stage at rare public appearance to accept award amid cancer diagnosis

Trump's defiant chief of staff Susie Wiles takes center stage at rare public appearance to accept award amid cancer diagnosisBy VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 05:02, 8 May 2026 | Updated: 05:02, 8 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Sharjah permanently closes Kalba Medical Fitness Center

Sharjah: Sharjah Municipality has announced the permanent closure of the Kalba Medical Fitness Center, directing all medical fitness examination services to a new facility in the city.Residents requiring medical fitness tests for residency visas, employment and other official procedures must now visit the Nukhbah Kalba Businessmen Services Center in the Sour Kalba area.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The municipality said the new centre will co...

'Never a profitable scheme': Pvt hosps shut door on Mamata's health insurance scheme

Private hospitals in Kolkata are refusing or restricting admissions for Swasthya Sathi beneficiaries as they await clarity on the scheme's future under the new government. Hospitals cite concerns over the scheme's profitability and are unofficially suspending admissions, impacting patients seeking treatment.

NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah unveils advanced cath lab with next-gen imaging tech

NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah has opened its state-of-the-art Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab), reinforcing its long-standing commitment to excellence in cardiac, vascular and neuro-interventional care.With a legacy of more than 42 years in delivering trusted patient care, the hospital’s Cath Lab, previously known for handling complex cardiac, neuro and vascular interventions, has now been transformed with the installation of the state-of-the-art Philips Azurion 7 C20 system.This next-generati...

Benazir programme cuts child stunting rates: study

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reco­rded a major decline in child stunting under the Benazir Nashonuma Programme (BNP), along with imp­rovements in maternal and newborn health outcomes. An evaluation conducted by the Aga Khan University (AKU) revea­led that stunting rates among beneficiary children were 22 per cent lower at six months of age and 18pc lower at one year of age. The study also rep­orted a 6pc reduction in low birth weight cases, an 11pc decline in premature births, and a 7pc decrease in w...

There could be more cases, incubation period is 6 weeks: WHO on hantavirus

There could be more cases incubation period is weeks WHO on hantavirus

Why a perfume can mean comfort for some and grief for others: UAE experts explain how scent shapes memory

I grew up around jasmines. If it wasn’t the flowers that my mother brought home, it would be in the perfumes she, and my grandmother would wear on special occasions. Our home felt like a valley of flowers on some evenings. You smelled the jasmine scents; you were lulled into believing that somehow, what wasn't alright, would be alright.  That’s the enchantment of perfumes. They can be bottled memories that we are. Most of the time, they’re comfort and healing.   Sometimes, no...

Silent ovarian cancer symptoms are putting Indian women at risk

Silent ovarian cancer symptoms are putting Indian women at risk

Bonnie Tyler, 74, 'is in an induced coma after her condition deteriorated following emergency bowel surgery in Portugal'

Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.comGet the week's hottest showbiz gossip from Katie Hind in the Spotlight newsletter. Sign up for FREE hereBy GERARD COUZENS Published: 17:28, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 03:28, 8 May 2026 e-mail 214 shares

How can you build neuroplasticity to rewire your brain?

How can you build neuroplasticity to rewire your brain

Hantavirus not like Covid, transmission difficult: Dutch doctor treating patient

Hantavirus not like Covid transmission difficult Dutch doctor treating patient

'Not again!' Tenerife locals fear island could become ground zero for 'Covid 2.0' when hantavirus cruise ship docks

Tenerife locals fear their island could become ground zero for a "Covid 2.0" scenario when the hantavirus-carrying cruise ship docks at the isalnd.Three people have died from the so-called "rat virus" on board the MV Hondius - currently on its way to the Canary Islands after being stranded in Cape Verde.Onboard the Dutch cruise ship are 23 British nationals: 22 passengers and one member of staff.Three passengers have been evacuated from the ship to receive care, with one named as 56-year-old Bri...

Why Italy wants Filipino nurses: Major hiring push extends work permits to 2029

Manila: Italy is moving to recruit thousands of Filipino nurses through a planned government-to-government labour deal, while also extending the work validity of Filipino nurses already in the country until December 31, 2029. The proposed agreement is meant to create a more "orderly, transparent and regulated system" for hiring health professionals as Italy tries to fill a shortage estimated at 15,000 to 20,000 nurses.List: Countries offering Philippine passport holders visa-free access, Schenge...

Brendan Sorsby under investigation by Ohio state gambling regulators

College football quarterback Brendan Sorsby is under investigation by Ohio state gambling officials, the Ohio Casino Control Commission confirmed to The Athletic on Thursday.In a statement, the commission said it “has received information that has warranted an integrity investigation be conducted related to Brendan Sorsby.” The commission noted it would not release any further information until the investigation is complete.Advertisement