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WHO chief visits epicentre of Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
UN health chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus landed on Saturday in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) province worst-hit by a severe Ebola outbreak. The World Health Organisation’s director general told reporters in Bunia, capital of Ituri province, that the international community was helping the DRC government cope with the outbreak, but “at the same time, community ownership is important”. He said that was the reason for his trip: “We are here to discuss with the community, to see h...
Trial of multi-cancer blood test among 142,000 NHS patients fails to meet main aim
Results presented at oncology conference in Chicago show Galleri test failed to reduce late-stage cancer diagnosesA blood test for more than 50 types of cancer that was billed as the holy grail of oncology has failed to achieve its main objective in a major clinical trial, according to data presented at the world’s largest cancer conference.The goal of the study involving 142,000 NHS patients in the UK was to assess whether adding the multi-cancer early detection test Galleri to standard screeni...
US garbage incinerators are failing to eliminate ‘forever chemical’ air pollution, experts warn
The virtually indestructible Pfas waste puts largely low-income neighborhoods at risk, public health advocates sayThe nation’s garbage incinerators are largely failing to eliminate Pfas “forever chemicals” air pollution, and are putting people in largely low-income neighborhoods at risk, public health advocates and independent experts warn.The powerful waste management industry is increasingly pushing incinerators as a solution to virtually indestructible Pfas waste, and a new industry trade gro...
Cardiff woman died after buying substance from Canadian poison seller
A Canadian court has heard that Kenneth Law sold poison to people across the world, including 330 packages sent to the UK
Girl, 15, dies after swimming at beach
Girl, 15, dies after swimming at beach12 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAngela FergusonNorth WestMerseyside PoliceChiedza Nyanjowa's family say she "wanted to be a nurse when she grew up so she could give back"A 15-year-old girl who got into difficulty swimming in the sea at a beach has died. Chiedza Nyanjowa, from Cheshire, was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in a critical condition after the swim at Formby beach on Bank Holiday Monday and died earlier on Saturday, Merseys...
How Coffee Helps Your Gut And Your Brain
InnovationHealthcareHow Coffee Helps Your Gut And Your BrainByPaul Hsieh,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Paul Hsieh, M.D., covers healthcare economics, innovation, and policy.Follow AuthorMay 30, 2026, 07:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. Cup of coffee being pouredgettyI am a regular coffee drinker. I have also been interested in stories about beneficial...
Police step up water patrols after heatwave deaths
Police forces, fire brigades and councils will ramp up safety patrols around bathing spots after 12 people died in open waters across the UK amid this week’s heatwave. A 16-year-old boy became the 12th person to die after getting into difficulty in the water at Bracklinn Falls, near Callander in Stirlingshire, on Thursday. His body was recovered after police arrived at the site shortly after 6:45pm. On Wednesday, the body of a boy, 15, was recovered from a pond in Swanscombe, Kent, and a 14-...
UK patients fuming over 'Plan B' GP ballot that could result in costly appointments
UK patients fuming over 'Plan B' GP ballot that could result in costly appointmentsGPs in England are to be balloted in the next year over proposals to move to a means-tested, subscription-based service similar to that of NHS dentists. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Alan Johnson, Social News Reporter 11:15, Sat, May 30, 2026 Updated: 11:17, Sat, May 30, 2026 Big changes could soon be comin...
NHS trial of blood test offers 'genuine hope' for people with some cancers
A blood test designed to detect multiple cancers could offer "genuine hope" for people with some types of the disease, experts say.
Flies will stay away from homes when you clean with one 85p staple
Flies can be a common problem in UK homes during the warmer months, but a simple 85p kitchen ingredient may help deter them
Inside the Ebola Epicenter, the Virus Rages With Little to Stop It
A remote gold mining town is under siege, as medical workers struggle to beat back a surge of deaths and infections.
Trump declared 'fully fit' for all presidential duties after annual physical shows 'excellent health'
President Donald Trump remains in "excellent health," his physician said in a memo released Friday following the president’s annual physical earlier this week.The report came after Trump underwent his annual examination Tuesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center."President Donald Trump remains in excellent health, demonstrating strong cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and overall physical function," Navy Capt. Sean P. Barbabella, the president’s physician, wrote in the memo."His dem...
My wife is addicted to her water bottle – we must end our hydration obsession
One of the surprising things about the great heatwave of 1976 was how few schoolchildren collapsed and died of dehydration in playgrounds. To my knowledge, there were none, and I was there (I’m 56). No reports surfaced of playing fields strewn with children panting their last breath. Back then, we didn’t even have sun hats or sunscreen. We miraculously survived by gulping a few tepid mouthfuls from the communal water fountain. The biggest danger was cold sore transmission. That was before the...
Grandad was on deathbed surrounded by family before 'modern-day miracle' saved him
Leighton Davies' family were called to his hospital bed to say their goodbyes, but thanks to a lot of fight and some incredible support from staff at Morriston Hospital, the grandfather of five is recovering well
Millions of breast cancer patients could safely avoid chemotherapy, study suggests
A new DNA test could help screen whether patients require the treatment or not, according to a new international trial.
Trump in excellent health after annual checkup, doctor says
The White House releases the results of the US president's latest medical examination, which states he is "fully fit" to carry out his duties.
Will the US invade Cuba? Warships converge and top officials indicted as Washington ramps up pressure - these are the three outcomes: CATHERINE BARNWELL
Over the past few weeks, the signs coming out of Washington have started to look less like pressure, and more like preparation.
Nigerian teen develops biodegradable sanitary pads from farm waste and earns global recognition
15-year-old Nigerian student Raheema Auwal-Panti is attracting international attention for an innovation that tackles two major challenges at once, plastic pollution and menstrual-product accessibility. The founder of PantiPads, a biodegradable sanitary-pad initiative launched in 2025, has developed menstrual products made from agricultural waste materials that would otherwise be discarded.
تمرين واحد يحرق الدهون أكثر من الجري: اكتشف السر الآن!
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The One Exercise That Burns More Fat Than Running: Discover the Ultimate Fat-Burner!
Tired of running without seeing the results you want? Discover the one exercise that not only torches more calories but also transforms your body faster than a marathon ever could!