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Japan reports record spike in potentially deadly bacterial infection
Cases of a dangerous and highly fatal bacterial infection have reached record levels in Japan, official figures show, with experts so far unable to pinpoint the reason for the rise.
The Guardian
Pornography and social media driving rise in labia surgery, Australian report finds
More than half a million people have had or considered having the procedure due to lack of education and diverse representation, survey shows
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Eat small fish (bones included!), exercise at night and more. 9 tips to help you have a healthy week
These tips will help you live a healthier life this week.
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Former director of the CDC predicts the next pandemic will be from bird flu
While mortality from Covid-19 was 0.6 per cent, Robert Redfield says bird flu mortality likely to be ‘somewhere between 25 and 50 per cent’
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Signs of Alzheimer’s were everywhere. Then his brain improved
A 55-year old man reduced signs of Alzheimer’s in his blood through lifestyle changes and a personalized regime of supplements and medications.
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Most Americans aren't eating an ideal diet, according to a new study. Here's how you can improve.
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EU to ban artificial smoky snack flavourings over cancer fears
European member states are to ban artificial smoke flavourings used in products such as cheeses and crisps amid concern over health risks. Manufacturers have two years to find alternatives. Smoke-flavoured sauces or crisps are not actually flavoured with real smoke, but with additives derived from the condensation of various woods – called smoke flavour primary products (SFPPs) – which the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) is concerned could lead to cancer.The EFSA published findings in Nove
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Badly burned and no escape: Girl, 9, among thousands of critical patients stuck in Gaza
Hanan Aqel and her sister had one shekel each in their hands, a gift from their grandfather to go and buy sweets.
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Alzheimer’s disease on mother’s side linked to ‘increased risk’ of the condition
People with a history of Alzheimer’s on either their mother’s side, or both parents’ sides, had increased proteins linked to the disease.
The Telegraph
UK E. coli outbreak: What are the symptoms and how does it spread?
Stomach bugs are always unpleasant, leading to days of tummy problems that can leave you housebound. While the cause is rarely clear, thousands of cases in the UK every year are a result of eating food that has been contaminated with E. coli.
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So THAT'S Why Some People Get Food Poisoning And Others Don't
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Evening Standard
E.coli outbreak - what do we know and what food should I avoid?
Experts warn that illness could be particularly severe in young children and elderly people
Associated Press
Judge rules that federal agency can't enforce abortion rule in Louisiana and Mississippi
A federal judge on Monday granted the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, as well as employers in two Southern states, temporary relief from complying with a federal rule that would have required them to provide workers with time off and other workplace accommodations for abortions. Judge David Joseph granted the preliminary injunction in two consolidated lawsuits, one brought by the attorneys general of Louisiana and Mississippi, and the other brought by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Catholic University and two Catholic dioceses. The lawsuits challenge rules issued in April by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which stated that abortions are among pregnancy-related conditions covered by the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, which passed in December 2022 and took effect last year.
The Independent
Love Island star says he nearly died on plane after being served food containing deathly allergen
‘Love Island UK’ star Jack Fowler shared a video using an EpiPen after suffering a serious allergic reaction on flight to Dubai
Reuters
Kansas accuses Pfizer of misleading public about COVID vaccine in lawsuit
The U.S. state of Kansas on Monday sued Pfizer, accusing the company of misleading the public about its COVID-19 vaccine by hiding risks while making false claims about its effectiveness. In a lawsuit filed in the District Court of Thomas County, the state said the New York-based drugmaker's alleged false statements violated the Kansas Consumer Protection Act. "Pfizer made multiple misleading statements to deceive the public about its vaccine at a time when Americans needed the truth," Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach, a Republican, said in a statement.
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Big Issue unveils edition compiled by people with learning disabilities
Timed to coincide with Learning Disability Week, the issue features contributions from a CBeebies’ presenter and Paralympian swimmer.
The Conversation
Tracking daily step counts can be a useful tool for weight management – an exercise scientist parses the science
Reduction in physical activity over the last few decades is one of the main culprits in rising obesity rates.
The New York Times
Is That Drink Worth It to You?
HOW RISKY IS DRINKING? IT ALL DEPENDS ON HOW YOU LOOK AT THE NUMBERS. ABOUT A YEAR AGO, a friend of mine started evading my invitations to grab a drink. It was only when we caught up for a walk that she explained she wasn’t putting me off for any personal reason — it was just that she had stopped drinking. She wasn’t a heavy drinker — she had a glass of wine with dinner, the occasional Aperol spritz — but she’d been hearing on podcasts and reading in the news that even a small amount of alcohol
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What Experts Want You to Know Before You Dare Try Colostrum Supplements
Also known as "liquid gold," colostrum supplements are going viral on TikTok for having incredible health benefits. But here's the truth about those claims.
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We aren’t doing enough about the risk of bird flu – but we can
The United States’ response to H5N1 – “bird flu” – has been fragmented and inadequate. With three cases reported in people in the United States and clusters from Michigan to Texas, it’s clear that the virus is widespread among animals. To protect people, animals, and our economy, and to restore trust in public health, we need to get this right.

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