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Cairns Measles Outbreak: Health Alert Issued

Queensland Health declares public health alert after multiple measles cases confirmed in Cairns and the wider region. Urgent warnings issued for specific locations as health authorities race to contain the outbreak.

Social Media Driving Health Misinformation in UK

Groundbreaking research from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine exposes how social media algorithms are driving dangerous health misinformation, eroding public trust in the NHS and scientific institutions across the UK.

Mum Defends Child-Free Holiday After Two Months

A UK mother sparks online debate after justifying her decision to take a solo holiday without her children just two months into motherhood, arguing for the necessity of parental self-care and mental health breaks.

Australian cop's viral photo sparks intense policing debate

A single photograph of a Queensland police officer has ignited a fierce national debate in Australia, dividing public opinion on modern policing, officer conduct, and the delicate balance between authority and community relations.

Charlie Kirk: UK Students Could Be "Shot" for Debating Ideas

American commentator Charlie Kirk sparks fierce debate, claiming UK university culture is so hostile to free speech that students debating contentious topics could be 'shot and killed'. His warning ignites a discussion on censorship, safety, and intellect

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.

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

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.

Mexican Senate Debate Erupts Into Vicious Physical Brawl

Chaos erupted in Mexico's Senate as a heated debate on the country's violent drug cartels descended into a full-scale physical brawl, with politicians throwing punches and scrambling over furniture in a stunning display of political discord.

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

53M Americans' lifestyle risks causing birth defect crisis

Leading medical experts issue a stark warning that sedentary habits and poor nutrition among 53 million Americans are creating a silent public health crisis, significantly increasing the risk of serious birth defects in future generations.

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