Health
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US Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: Two Deaths Reported as Case Count Surges
Health officials report two deaths and over 6,700 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness linked to contaminated produce, across 45 US states.
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Charity Cyclist Bob Montgomery Dies One Day After Completing 5,300km Ride
Bob Montgomery, 82, died in a car crash Monday, one day after finishing a 5,300km charity cycle for Motor Neurone Disease.
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Christina Applegate Discharged from Hospital Following Four-Month Stay
Actress Christina Applegate has returned home after a nearly four-month hospital stay, continuing her public journey with multiple sclerosis.
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US cyclosporiasis outbreak kills two people in Michigan, officials say
Michigan health officials report two deaths from a major cyclosporiasis outbreak, with over 11,000 state cases linked to tainted produce from Mexico.
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HHS Secretary Kennedy Urges Measles Vaccination Amid Record Outbreak
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. urges parents to vaccinate children as measles cases hit a 35-year high of 2,371, attributing the surge to pandemic-era disruptions.
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Former England Rugby Captain Phil Vickery Pledges Brain Donation Amid CTE Diagnosis
Phil Vickery has pledged to donate his brain to research following a probable CTE diagnosis, fueling the debate over player safety in professional rugby.
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Health Secretary RFK Jr. Targets Fauci, Defends Vaccine Skepticism in CNN Interview
Health Secretary RFK Jr. faced backlash after blaming Dr. Fauci for pandemic lockdowns and promoting medical claims refuted by top public health experts.
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Woman with locked-in syndrome settles legal action against HSE with €3.7m payout
Lynsey Cribbin, living with locked-in syndrome since 2012, has reached a €3.7m interim settlement with the HSE and Beaumont Hospital following a 14-year legal battle.
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Medical Experts and Lawsuits Target Viral ‘NeeDoh’ Toy Burn Risks
A viral social media trend involving heating NeeDoh toys has led to severe burns in children, prompting medical warnings and a proposed class-action lawsuit.
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Truck Festival Investigates Food Poisoning Linked to ‘Yorky’ Vendor
Organizers removed a food vendor from Truck Festival following reports of severe illness among attendees, prompting a multi-agency health investigation.
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Channel 4 Commissions Documentary as ADHD Referrals Surge 200%
Channel 4’s new documentary investigates a 200% rise in NHS ADHD referrals, questioning if current diagnostic labels mask broader environmental struggles.
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American Red Cross Declares National Blood Supply Crisis
The American Red Cross has declared a national blood supply crisis as donor turnout hits a four-year low due to extreme summer weather and travel patterns.
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Florida Issues Extreme Heat Warnings as Heat Index Approaches 117 Degrees
Florida has issued extreme heat warnings across 33 counties, with officials cautioning that the heat index could reach 117 degrees amid dangerous humidity.
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HHS Secretary Kennedy Secures National Pledge to Overhaul Behavioral Health Standards
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched the ‘Great American Recovery’ initiative, uniting health leaders to standardize evidence-based addiction care.
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Rosie O’Donnell details weight loss journey and facelift decision
Comedian Rosie O’Donnell shares her gradual experience with Mounjaro for weight loss and explains her decision to undergo a facelift after losing 65 pounds.