Exclusive investigation reveals how Britain's housing emergency is disproportionately devastating the mental health of women and children, creating a hidden public health crisis with urgent calls for government action.
A highly efficient malaria-carrying mosquito species, Anopheles funestus, is rapidly spreading across Africa, threatening to undermine decades of progress in disease control and posing a grave new health challenge.
UK health authorities issue an urgent warning over a new synthetic opioid, 'Nitazene', found in illicit drugs. It's significantly more potent and deadly than fentanyl, posing a grave threat to public health and exacerbating the nation's overdose crisis.
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.
Exclusive: UK health officials sound the alarm as sexually transmitted infections, including syphilis and gonorrhoea, reach unprecedented levels. Latest data reveals a dangerous public health crisis with cases soaring across England.
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.
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.
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 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.
A highly contagious virus is driving unprecedented hospitalisations across the UK, with the CDC urging for immediate mass vaccinations to curb the alarming spread.
A damning new report declares the decades-long War on Drugs a catastrophic failure, proposing a groundbreaking public health approach to tackle the devastating US fentanyl epidemic.
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.
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 investigation uncovers Australia's alarming silent killer crisis as preventable deaths from treatable conditions surge across the nation. Health experts demand urgent action.
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.
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.
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.
The Scottish Government stands accused of 'abject failure' as drug-related deaths soar to devastating new heights, with experts branding the crisis a national emergency that demands immediate action.
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.
A powerful animal tranquilliser, medetomidine, is now being detected in the UK's illicit drug supply, significantly increasing the risk of fatal overdoses and complicating medical responses.
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.