NSW Health issues urgent public health warning after a confirmed measles case in Sydney. Authorities are tracking potential exposure locations and urging residents to check their vaccination status.
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.
US CDC Director Dr Susan Monarez outlines a major shift in America's pandemic response strategy, focusing on rapid diagnostics, data transparency, and global collaboration. What does this mean for future health threats?
Westminster, Maryland, faces a fierce public backlash after the local council approved $22,000 for controversial giant sculptures of an eggplant and a peach, sparking a heated debate about fiscal responsibility and public art.
New York City takes a landmark stance against tech giants, officially classifying social media as an environmental toxin for young people's mental health.
Exclusive investigation reveals the harrowing reality of Warwick Farm station, where drug addicts, used needles, and violent assaults have created a no-go zone for terrified Sydney commuters and residents.
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.
Foreign Secretary David Lammy announces landmark 'Hillsborough Law' to end impunity for public authorities and create a legal duty of candour, forcing transparency in official investigations.
A landmark new bill will introduce criminal sanctions, including imprisonment, for public officials who breach official codes of conduct, marking the UK's toughest-ever anti-corruption measure.
Western Australia's Premier Mark McGowan gifts Perth and Peel residents two surprise public holidays following the West Coast Eagles' historic AFL Grand Final victory, sparking celebration and economic debate.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
A controversial public mural depicting full-frontal nudity in downtown Oakland has ignited a fierce debate about art, public decency, and community standards in the California city.
Former President Donald Trump has pledged to strip federal funding from public broadcasters NPR and PBS if he wins a second term, reigniting his longstanding battle with perceived media bias.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
A mother's refusal to give up her bus seat for an elderly passenger ignites a fiery discussion about modern parenting, public transport etiquette, and whether traditional courtesy rules need updating. Her viral story challenges societal expectations.
Exclusive: A 30-year-old's heartbreaking account of modern loneliness reveals a growing public health crisis affecting millions of young Britons. Discover why isolation isn't just affecting the elderly.
Medical professionals warn of a hidden epidemic as cannabis addiction cases surge across Britain. New data reveals alarming rates of dependency and mental health impacts.