North American measles outbreaks top 2,500 cases
Three major outbreaks in Canada, the United States and Mexico have crossed borders, killed four people and exposed weak vaccine coverage across the region.
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Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas dies at 116
The teacher and devoted Internacional supporter had been recognised as the world's oldest living person; Britain's Ethel Caterham succeeded her.
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World coral bleaching hits 84% of reefs in record global event, scientists say
Scientists say the planet’s fourth global coral bleaching event has grown into the most intense on record, reaching 84% of reefs as warming oceans persist.
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UK bans EU cheese and meat imports in response to foot-and-mouth disease risk
The United Kingdom has extended a temporary ban on travelers bringing cheese and meat products from the EU, saying the move is meant to reduce the risk of foot-and-mouth disease entering Great Britain.
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Europe approves lecanemab for early Alzheimer’s, but eligibility remains narrow
The European Commission has approved lecanemab, the first EU-authorized Alzheimer’s therapy aimed at the underlying disease process rather than symptoms.
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Japan Faces Record Population Decline as Birth Rate Hits New Low
Official data reveals Japan's population has fallen for the 14th consecutive year, with the government intensifying efforts to support young parents amid a shrinking workforce.
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Second unvaccinated Texas child dies as measles outbreak deepens
A funeral in West Texas and a visit by U.S. health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. underline the human toll of the state's still-growing measles outbreak.
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Slovakia approves cull of 350 bears after fatal mauling
Bratislava has approved a large bear cull and a local state of emergency after a man was found dead with injuries believed to have been caused by a brown bear.
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Poland tightens border veterinary checks as foot-and-mouth disease spreads nearby
Veterinary teams are on 10 crossings, with gates and disinfectant mats in place as Warsaw moves to keep the virus out.
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Just Stop Oil said it would retire its signature disruptive campaign
The British climate group linked its tactical shift to government licensing policy while promising to pursue civil resistance in a different form.
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Scientists rally across the U.S. and France against Trump-era research cuts
Researchers, doctors and patients took their protest over budget and staffing cuts into the streets, saying the Trump administration is undermining science.
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Texas Measles Outbreak Reaches 146 Cases as Hospitalisations Rise and Vaccination Gaps Come Into Focus
Texas health officials said the outbreak has spread across nine counties, with 20 patients hospitalised and a child death linked to the cluster.
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Measles death of unvaccinated child in Texas outbreak is 1st fatality in US in a decade
Reporting dated 2025-02-26 documents the event and its immediate consequences, with unresolved points retained as attributed or provisional.
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Malaria Toll Surges in Northwest Congo as Officials Investigate a Deadly Cluster
Health authorities in northwest Congo are trying to determine what is driving more than 1,000 illnesses and at least 60 deaths.
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Texas Health Officials Respond to Measles Outbreak Expansion
A measles outbreak in West Texas has reached San Antonio and San Marcos, prompting urgent warnings for residents to verify their vaccination status.
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Cholera outbreak kills 58 in Sudan's Kosti as treatment capacity is overwhelmed
Health authorities recorded 1,293 illnesses over three days after an attack disrupted the city's water supply, increasing reliance on the White Nile.
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South Sudan closes schools for two weeks as extreme heat pushes students to collapse
Authorities in South Sudan ordered a two-week school closure after daily collapses were reported during a severe heat wave.
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Norovirus Reports on P&O Iona Leave Cruise Passengers and Crew Dealing With Illness at Sea
Passengers on the MS Iona described widespread vomiting and service disruption as P&O said fewer than 1% of guests reported gastrointestinal symptoms.
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New York orders live poultry market shutdown after bird flu cases found
State officials ordered live bird markets in New York City and nearby counties to close temporarily after avian flu was detected in several inspections.
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CDC Says U.S. Flu Activity Has Reached Its Highest Level Since 2009
The latest CDC figures show very high respiratory illness and flu positivity rates as seasonal influenza spreads across most states.
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FDA approves first-in-class non-opioid pain medicine Journavx
Reports dated 30 January 2025 documented fDA approves first-in-class non-opioid pain medicine Journavx, marking a significant science development.
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Zimbabwe cholera outbreak spreads to eight districts
Zimbabwe's health ministry says a fresh cholera outbreak has spread to eight districts and infected nearly 300 people, with one death reported.
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FDA bans Red No. 3 dye after decades of pressure from health advocates
Food makers have until January 15, 2027, to remove the synthetic color from products as the agency cites animal studies linking it to cancer.
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Global Climate Highlights 2024
Reporting dated 2025-01-10 documents the event and its immediate consequences, with unresolved points retained as attributed or provisional.
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