The number of measles cases in the European region doubled last year to reach the highest level in 25 years, health officials say. A joint report by the World Health…
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UK: Doctors didn’t warn women of ‘risky sex’ drug urges
Patients prescribed drugs for movement disorders – including restless leg syndrome (RLS) – say doctors did not warn them about serious side effects that led them to seek out risky…
USA: Supreme Court will hear challenge to Colorado conversion therapy ban
The US Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a challenge to a Colorado law that bans so-called conversion therapy. The justices agreed they will hear the case after a…
UK: Software bug at firm left NHS data ‘vulnerable to hackers’
The NHS is “looking into” allegations that patient data was left vulnerable to hacking due to a software flaw at a private medical services company. The flaw was found last…
UK: Scientists discover new part of the immune system
A new part of the immune system has been discovered and it is a goldmine of potential antibiotics, scientists have said. They’ve shown a part of the body known to…
Palestine: Gaza food aid scarce after Israel halts entry
Food prices in Gaza have spiked and aid food parcels could soon run out after Israel blocked the entry of humanitarian aid, the UN’s humanitarian agency said. OCHA’s partners reported…
Spain: Father tries to block daughter’s euthanasia in landmark case
A young woman is due to testify in a Spanish court today in a bid to persuade a judge to let her die voluntarily against the wishes of her father,…
UK: NHS trusts defend diversity job after Elon Musk criticism
Two NHS trusts have responded after Elon Musk criticised their job advert for an equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) position. Musk reacted to a video showing diversity related roles advertised…
Australia: Man whose blood saved 2.4 million babies dies at 88
One of the world’s most prolific blood donors – whose plasma saved the lives of more than 2 million babies – has died. James Harrison died in his sleep at…
Vatican: Pope absent from St Peter’s Square for third week
For the third week in a row, Pope Francis has been unable to deliver his traditional Angelus prayer in person, with the Vatican publishing his written comments instead. Vatican officials…