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Antibiotic-resistant infections hit 400 a week in England

New figures show drug-resistant bloodstream infections rose by nearly 17% since 2019, highlighting the challenge facing the UK’s efforts to tackle antimicrobial resistance.

12 November 2026

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BMI alone misses obesity diagnoses, international study finds

A study of more than 844,000 people across four countries found that relying on body mass index (BMI) alone can both overestimate and underestimate obesity, potentially exposing patients to inappropriate treatment.

12 November 2026

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This free habit could boost your child’s mental health

Regular trips to the park from birth to age 11 are linked to better mental health and social skills in children, a new study has found.

12 November 2026

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Deadliest Ebola outbreak in Congo’s history reaches 11,000 cases

Congo's Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest in the country's history, with more than 11,000 cases and over 5,000 deaths recorded so far as conflict, strikes and mistrust hamper response.

11 November 2026

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Coming off GLP-1s linked to double heart attack, stroke, death risk

People with type 2 diabetes who stopped GLP-1 treatment had twice the risk of heart attack, stroke or death than those who continued, according to a new study.

11 November 2026

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Countries failing air quality targets could save 9 million lives

Cleaner air could bring far-reaching benefits, from easing pressure on health systems to boosting productivity and economic growth.

10 November 2026

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FDA orders safety warnings for GLP-1 drugs over vision loss risk

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requiring manufacturers of GLP-1 medicines to update their safety labels to warn of a potential increased risk of a rare but serious eye condition that can cause permanent vision loss.

9 November 2026

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Health gets just a small fraction of climate finance

As the health impacts of climate change become increasingly difficult to ignore, COP31 is putting healthcare systems and their ability to adapt at the centre of discussions on the first day of the UN climate conference.

9 November 2026

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Climate crisis now a health emergency of ‘pandemic scale’, UN warns

The United Nations climate chief warns that countries must protect health systems, as climate change poses a growing threat to public health during the climate change conference, COP31, in Turkey.

9 November 2026

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When antibiotics stop working: Europe's growing superbug threat

Antimicrobial resistance, responsible for an estimated 35,000 deaths each year in the European Union, is spreading across humans, animals and the environment, prompting calls for a broader approach to tackling one of public health's biggest challenges.

7 November 2026

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Scientists develop first-ever “broad-spectrum” bird flu jab using AI

Scientists used AI to design a vaccine capable of protecting against a wide range of bird flu variants. That’s a game changer for national biosecurity and more resilient public health systems, they say.

6 November 2026

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Fireworks may be fun, but their health risks are not

Fireworks may be a staple of celebrations, but their health risks are prompting experts to call for stricter regulations and greater public awareness.

5 November 2026

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As tiger mosquitoes spread, Europe races to stop tropical diseases

Mosquitoes that were associated with tropical regions are now established in several European countries and are moving north. Health authorities are rushing to ensure that the diseases they spread — such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika — don’t catch up with them. And citizens have an important role.

5 November 2026

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Just six climate actions could save 1.6 million lives a year, WHO says

The WHO is urging governments to scale up six measures to tackle the health impacts of climate change, saying they could save millions of lives while delivering major economic benefits.

4 November 2026

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WHO backs trials for two new vaccines against Ebola outbreak

The vaccine trials could offer new hope in the fight against an outbreak caused by an Ebola strain with no approved vaccine.

4 November 2026

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Teenagers worldwide aren't getting enough exercise

One in four teenagers worldwide is not active on any day of the week and girls are falling furthest behind, a major new study finds.

4 November 2026