Mexico's Sugar Tax Cuts Obesity in Landmark Health Win
A decade after implementation, Mexico's groundbreaking tax on sugary beverages has triggered a dramatic decline in obesity and diabetes, offering a powerful blueprint for global health policy.
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Deadly 'Kissing Bug' Disease Spreads Across US
The deadly Chagas disease, transmitted by the 'kissing bug', is rapidly spreading across the United States. Health experts warn of a silent epidemic as cases surge, with potentially fatal consequences for thousands of undiagnosed Americans.
UK Aid Cuts Fuel Deadly Malaria Surge in Africa
A damning report reveals how UK government aid cuts have dismantled a flagship anti-malaria programme, leading to a devastating rise in deaths across Africa and threatening a global health crisis.
NHS Urges Every UK Adult To Perform Vital Health Checks
The NHS launches a critical campaign urging millions to perform five simple health checks at home to ease winter pressure on hospitals and potentially save lives.
Australia's Silent Killer Epidemic: Preventable Deaths Surge
Exclusive investigation uncovers Australia's alarming silent killer crisis as preventable deaths from treatable conditions surge across the nation. Health experts demand urgent action.
New Jersey Ambulance Services Face Catastrophic Defunding
A New Jersey town faces a public health emergency as its council votes to withdraw funding from life-saving ambulance services, leaving residents without guaranteed emergency medical response from January 1st.
UN Demands Clean Air Be Made a Fundamental Human Right
A landmark UN Human Rights Council resolution pushes for clean air to be recognised as a universal human right, calling for urgent global action to tackle the public health emergency caused by toxic pollution.
UK's Teen Pregnancy Divide: Poor Girls 9x More Likely
Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic inequality in UK teenage pregnancy rates, with girls from low-income households nine times more likely to become young mothers compared to affluent peers.
UNICEF: More Children Obese Than Underweight Due to Junk Food
A landmark UNICEF report reveals a historic shift: ultra-processed foods have led to more children globally being obese than underweight for the first time, signalling a urgent public health crisis.
White House Report Reveals UK Children's Health Crisis
A damning White House report reveals a growing epidemic of poor health among British children, with rising obesity, mental health issues and developmental delays threatening a generation's future.
Tuberculosis Alert at Sydney Childcare Centre
NSW Health launches urgent contact tracing after a confirmed case of tuberculosis at a Sydney childcare centre. Parents warned to watch for symptoms as investigation continues.
NHS to screen children's blood pressure from age 5
In a major public health shift, the NHS is set to introduce routine blood pressure monitoring for children as young as five to combat future heart disease and strokes. Experts hail the move as a proactive measure to identify early cardiovascular risks.
Biologist's Warning: Hand Dryers Spread Dangerous Germs
A leading UK biologist issues a stark warning about a popular hand drying method found in public toilets, linking it to increased germ transmission and health risks.
Food Industry Lobbying Derails Labour Health Plans, Experts Warn
Exclusive: Senior health professionals warn that intensive food industry lobbying is pressuring the Labour government to abandon crucial public health policies, including junk food advertising restrictions and sugar taxes, putting corporate profits before
New York declares social media public health hazard
New York City officially classifies social media as an environmental toxin, launching a bold public health offensive against tech companies to protect adolescent mental wellbeing.
NHS School Dental Service Hailed a 'Resounding Success'
A landmark review reveals the NHS's school dental service is dramatically improving children's oral health across the UK, with calls for its expansion to tackle a growing crisis in access to care.
Deadly Spice THC Vapes Trigger UK Health Emergency
Exclusive investigation reveals a dangerous new trend of synthetic cannabinoids like Spice being secretly added to illegal THC vapes, causing severe health crises across the UK.
UK councils propose outdoor smoking bans in public spaces
Exclusive: Local authorities across the UK are exploring controversial bans on smoking in public spaces like high streets, beaches, and parks. Discover which areas are leading the charge.
Air Pollution Triggers Lewy Body Dementia, Study Confirms
New UK research establishes a direct causal link between fine particulate air pollution and the accelerated development of Lewy body dementia, a debilitating neurological disease, adding to the growing health crisis attributed to dirty air.
180+ New School Vaccination Centres for UK Teens
The UK is launching a major expansion of school immunisation programmes, with over 180 new vaccination centres to be established in schools across England. This initiative targets teenagers for crucial vaccines against meningitis, HPV, diphtheria, tetanus
Mother: NHS turned away my suicidal daughter
Exclusive: A heartbroken mother reveals how her suicidal 21-year-old daughter was denied urgent mental health support by the NHS, sparking outrage and calls for systemic reform.
Deadly New Opioid Fuels Scotland's Drug Death Crisis
A powerful synthetic opioid, up to 500 times stronger than heroin, is devastating communities across Scotland. Public Health Scotland issues an urgent warning as drug-related fatalities hit a new high.
US Health Agencies in Crisis: Political Turmoil Threatens Safety
Exclusive investigation reveals how political interference, budget cuts, and a brain drain of top scientists are pushing American health agencies toward collapse, risking future pandemic responses.
Health Alert: The Hidden Dangers of Your Bank Holiday BBQ
As Brits fire up the grill for the late summer bank holiday, health experts issue a stark warning about the hidden dangers of sausages, bacon, and burgers, linking them to serious chronic diseases.
UK Life Expectancy Stalls Despite Rise in 100-Year-Olds
New data reveals a worrying stagnation in British life expectancy, even as the number of centenarians hits record highs. Experts point to a 'perfect storm' of austerity, NHS pressures, and lifestyle diseases halting decades of progress.
NHS Flu Vaccine Shortage Puts Women & Children at Risk
Exclusive: The NHS faces a critical shortage of the enhanced flu vaccine, prioritising vulnerable groups and leaving millions of women and children with limited protection this winter. Health officials issue stark warning.
UK Government Ignoring Scientific Advice, Experts Warn
A damning report reveals that UK government ministers are sidelining expert scientific advice, leading to flawed policies on critical issues from public health to climate change. Leading experts warn this approach is damaging public trust and decision-mak
River Living Linked to 20-Year Drop in Life Expectancy
Groundbreaking research from the US uncovers a disturbing link between river proximity and dramatically lower life expectancy, raising urgent questions for UK public health and urban planning.
MMR Vaccine Uptake Crisis Hits UK Schools
Exclusive investigation reveals how dangerous anti-vaccine myths are fuelling a worrying decline in MMR uptake across UK schools, putting children at risk of measles outbreaks and creating a public health emergency.
Malawi's TB Crisis: Drug Shortages & Aid Cuts Fuel Emergency
Exclusive report reveals how critical shortages of tuberculosis drugs and devastating aid cuts are pushing Malawi's fragile health system to the brink, with deadly consequences for its most vulnerable citizens.
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