Whooping Cough Nasal Spray Vaccine Hailed as Breakthrough
A new government-funded nasal spray vaccine for whooping cough shows promise in stopping transmission. Could this be a game-changer for public health? Read the full story.
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11 Babies Die in UK Whooping Cough Outbreak
A new nasal spray vaccine trial offers hope after a devastating pertussis outbreak. Learn about symptoms, NHS vaccination schedules, and the breakthrough research.
New Nasal Spray Vaccine Targets Whooping Cough After UK Outbreak
A breakthrough nasal spray vaccine, BPZE1, could stop the spread of deadly whooping cough. Learn the warning signs after a 2024 UK outbreak killed 11 infants. Know when to call 999.
Labour's 2030 HIV goal within reach, says PM
Keir Starmer announces a £170m action plan to end new HIV transmissions in England by 2030, featuring home testing and opt-out screening in A&E. Read the full story.
UK's £170m HIV plan aims to end new transmissions by 2030
Health Secretary Wes Streeting unveils a new £170 million HIV action plan, aiming to make England the first country to end new HIV transmissions and tackle persistent stigma.
Three Unvaccinated Infants Die from Whooping Cough
Three unvaccinated infants in Kentucky have died from whooping cough as the Victorian-era disease surges across the US. Vaccination rates are falling, putting vulnerable children at risk.
Final Maine permit for controversial hydropower line
Avangrid secures final Maine permit for its contentious hydropower corridor, set to power Massachusetts homes despite a 2021 public referendum rejecting the project.
Whooping cough surge puts infants at risk
Whooping cough cases are rising dramatically across the US. Learn how to protect your family with vaccination and recognise the dangerous symptoms of this bacterial infection.
Texas whooping cough spike linked to falling vaccinations
Texas reports a massive 400% surge in whooping cough cases, reaching an 11-year high. Health experts warn declining vaccination rates are to blame. Learn how to protect your family.
COVID Airborne Expert and Indigenous Researcher Win Science Prize
Professor Lidia Morawska's groundbreaking work on COVID-19 airborne transmission earns Australia's top science honour, while Michael Wear's Indigenous knowledge research shares the spotlight in landmark awards ceremony.
UK mpox cases surge as European outbreak spreads
Health officials issue urgent warning as mpox infections rise dramatically across the UK, with London becoming the epicentre of the new outbreak linked to European and US transmission patterns.
Schoolchildren: The Hidden Drivers of UK's Winter Flu Crisis
New research reveals how school environments are accelerating flu transmission across Britain, with children acting as key vectors spreading viruses to vulnerable populations.
Florida Whooping Cough Surge Amid Vaccination Drop
Health officials sound alarm over dramatic rise in pertussis cases across Florida, with vaccination rates falling to concerning levels and putting vulnerable populations at risk.
Whooping Cough Alert: NHS Urges Pregnant Women to Get Vaccinated
UK health authorities issue critical vaccination plea after five infant deaths from whooping cough amid dramatic rise in infections across England.
NHS makes PrEP HIV medication free across England
Groundbreaking NHS policy change removes barriers to HIV prevention medication, making PrEP accessible through sexual health clinics across England without charge.
COVID-19 Origin: Bats to Pigs Pathway Revealed
Exclusive investigation reveals how coronavirus jumped from bats to pigs before spreading globally, with disturbing evidence of human interference in nature's delicate balance.
NHS GP busts common cold weather myth
An NHS doctor reveals the truth about cold weather and illness, explaining what really makes us sick during winter months and how to properly protect yourself.
Victorian disease surges as new 'Stratuss' cough spreads
Health experts issue urgent warning as whooping cough cases surge to highest level in decades while new 'Stratuss' respiratory virus spreads rapidly across Britain.
Whooping Cough Alert: UK Cases Surge 250%
Health officials issue urgent warning as whooping cough cases skyrocket across Britain, with nearly 5,500 infections reported this year alone. Learn the symptoms and protection measures.
Bird flu pandemic warning as virus spreads to mammals
Leading scientists sound the alarm as H5N1 bird flu jumps to mammals worldwide, raising fears of potential human transmission. Exclusive analysis reveals the growing threat.
LA County confirms first local malaria case in health alert
Health officials sound alarm after Los Angeles County resident contracts malaria locally, marking a rare domestic transmission that has experts concerned.
Whooping Cough Cases Surge 250% in UK - Urgent Warning
EXCLUSIVE: Health officials sound the alarm as whooping cough cases skyrocket across Britain. Experts reveal the most vulnerable groups and the critical symptoms every parent must know.
Predatory HIV Rapist Jailed for 14 Years
Darryll Rowe, a 'calculated and callous' predator, has been sentenced to 14 years for deliberately infecting a man with HIV in Brighton. Read the shocking details of this landmark prosecution.
DVSA Considers Automatic-Only Driving Tests for Electric Cars
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency is exploring a significant modernisation of the UK driving test, including the potential for automatic-only licences to ease the transition to electric vehicles.
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.
Whooping Cough Surge: 7 Key Signs Every UK Parent Must Know
UK health officials issue urgent warning as whooping cough cases surge. Learn the key symptoms, why it's so dangerous for babies, and how to protect your family from this highly contagious disease.
Whooping Cough Surge: Urgent Vaccine Plea to Pregnant Women
Health officials issue a stark warning as whooping cough cases in England hit a dramatic high. Pregnant women are strongly advised to get vaccinated to protect their newborns from this potentially fatal disease.
Whooping Cough Emergency: Pregnant Women Urged to Vaccinate
UK Health Security Agency issues critical warning as whooping cough cases surge. Pregnant women urged to get vaccinated to protect newborns, with five infant deaths already reported.
UK Baby Dies from Whooping Cough as Vaccines Plummet
A heartbreaking case of a baby dying from whooping cough has been confirmed in the UK, as health officials issue an urgent warning over dangerously low vaccination uptake. Experts blame the anti-vax movement and pandemic disruption for the crisis.
Five UK Baby Deaths Prompt Urgent Whooping Cough Vaccination Plea
Health officials issue a stark warning as whooping cough cases surge across the UK, with five infant fatalities reported. Experts urge pregnant women and parents to ensure vaccinations are up to date.
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