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Listeria outbreak in ready meals kills multiple

Health officials issue urgent warning as listeria contamination in popular ready meals leads to hospitalisations and fatalities across multiple states. Supermarket chains remove affected products from shelves.

CDC Alert: Deadly Bacteria Causes Severe Infections in US

The CDC has issued a nationwide alert after a rare and potentially fatal bacteria, Neisseria meningitidis, was found to cause serious bloodstream and joint infections in the US. Learn about the symptoms and risks.

Music Lowers Blood Pressure in ICU Patients

Groundbreaking research demonstrates that listening to music can significantly reduce blood pressure and heart rate in intensive care patients, offering a simple, drug-free aid to recovery.

Cheshire ICU Crisis: Hospitals at 100% Capacity

Exclusive report reveals a severe capacity crisis in Cheshire's intensive care units, with Knutsford's hospital at 100% occupancy. Health leaders issue urgent warnings as patient demand soars.

Deadly Flesh-Eating Bacteria Warning in Louisiana

Health authorities in Louisiana have confirmed the presence of the deadly Vibrio vulnificus bacteria in local waters, linked to five fatalities. Experts warn of severe risks from consuming raw shellfish and exposing wounds to warm seawater.

Ex-South Carolina QB Connor Shaw Collapses, in ICU

Exclusive: Connor Shaw, legendary South Carolina quarterback and current coach, is fighting for his life in ICU after a sudden and severe collapse, sending shockwaves through the college football world.

Urgent Recall: Deadly Bacteria in Dermarite Soap

An urgent health warning has been issued across the UK as a popular antibacterial soap, Dermarite, is recalled due to dangerous contamination with the lethal Burkholderia cepacia bacteria. Authorities warn consumers to stop use immediately.

Influencer Lola Doll Critical After Ibiza Collapse

British influencer Lola Doll is in a critical condition in a Spanish ICU after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest at a popular Ibiza nightclub. Her family is by her bedside as doctors work to stabilise her.

Florida Father's Flesh-Eating Bacteria Nightmare

A routine fishing excursion in Florida turned into a life-or-death battle for Michael Walton, who contracted a vicious flesh-eating bacteria through a simple cut. His harrowing story serves as a critical warning about Vibrio vulnificus risks in warm coast

New NHS Antibiotic Approved for Drug-Resistant UTIs

A groundbreaking antibiotic, gepotidacin, has been approved for use on the NHS, promising a powerful new weapon against drug-resistant urinary tract infections and potentially saving thousands of hospitalisations.

Surgeons' Urgent Warning: The Face 'Danger Triangle'

Leading UK surgeons are urging the public to avoid popping pimples within a perilous 'danger triangle' on the face, warning it could lead to life-threatening brain infections, cavernous sinus thrombosis, and even meningitis.

UK Warning: Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Coastal Waters

The UK Health Security Agency has issued a stark warning about Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but deadly flesh-eating bacteria found in coastal waters. Rising sea temperatures are increasing the risk, with severe infections leading to amputations or death with

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