Health
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Offaly Shop Among 13 Businesses Hit With Closure Orders Over Food Safety Breaches
Thirteen Irish businesses, including an Offaly shop, were shut down last month for severe food safety violations, ranging from pest infestations to sewage leaks.
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‘The Office’ Star Lucy Davis Discloses Incurable Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis
Actress Lucy Davis, known for her role in ‘The Office’, has revealed she is living with incurable stage 4 breast cancer and plans to continue her work.
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FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Vaccine for Adults 50 and Older
The FDA has approved Moderna’s mFlusiva, an mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, offering a faster production timeline and higher efficacy in trials.
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White House Directs Overhaul of Recommended Childhood Vaccine Schedule Alongside RFK Jr.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order advising federal agencies to reduce universally recommended childhood vaccines from 18 diseases to 11.
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New Biological Insights Into Candida Auris Persistence as Infections Rise Across U.S.
New research reveals how Candida auris hides in hair follicles to hijack immune signals, as 3,500 U.S. cases highlight the threat of this drug-resistant fungus.
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Taylor Farms Issues Voluntary Recall for Jalapeño-Based Products Amid Salmonella Concerns
Taylor Farms has recalled various prepared foods sold at major US retailers due to potential salmonella contamination linked to a jalapeño supplier.
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New Frontiers in Oncology: Lynch Syndrome Vaccines and Glioblastoma Treatment Targets
Researchers are testing vaccines to intercept colon cancer in Lynch syndrome patients, while a new target for drug therapy shows promise against aggressive brain cancer.
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FDA Approves Moderna’s mRNA-Based Flu Vaccine for Older Adults
The FDA has approved mFlusiva, Moderna’s mRNA-based flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, offering a new tool to combat seasonal influenza.
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Louisiana Health Officials Warn of Sharp Rise in Deadly Vibrio Vulnificus Infections, With Five Confirmed Deaths in 2026
Louisiana health officials report a sharp rise in deadly Vibrio vulnificus infections, with 5 deaths in 2026 as warming waters expand the bacteria’s range.
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Coroner: Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke Died From Accidental Overdose of Heroin, Cocaine
The Los Angeles County medical examiner confirmed Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died from an accidental overdose of heroin and cocaine.
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Ebola Outbreak in DRC Accelerates: Health Officials Probe Potential Viral Mutation
Confirmed Ebola cases in the DRC have topped 4,000, with officials investigating if the Bundibugyo strain is mutating to become more infectious.
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FDA Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine mFlusiva for Adults 50 and Older
The FDA has approved mFlusiva, the first mRNA-based influenza vaccine, for adults aged 50 and older, marking a major shift in vaccine technology.
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GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Fracture Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Patients
A study of 133,000 patients shows GLP-1 medications may lower fracture risk in those with type 2 diabetes, challenging previous concerns about bone 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.