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Multi-Drug Resistant Tuberculosis: A Growing Global Health Crisis

In 2023, 1.25 million deaths resulted from multi-drug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB), exceeding COVID-19 as the leading infectious disease killer; researchers are exploring non-antibiotic drug repositioning strategies to combat rifampicin resistance and improve treatment.

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Wegovy's 7.2mg Dose Shows 20.7% Weight Loss in Obese Individuals: Novo Nordisk

Novo Nordisk's STEP UP trial, presented at the ADA 2024 Scientific Sessions, demonstrated that a 7.2mg dose of semaglutide (Wegovy) led to a 20.7% average weight loss in obese individuals without diabetes after 72 weeks, with a third achieving at least 25% weight reduction compared to placebo; the c...

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England and Wales Heatwave to Cause 570 Premature Deaths

A heatwave in England and Wales is expected to cause approximately 570 premature deaths between Thursday and Sunday, primarily affecting people over 65 and inner-city residents, with London and the West Midlands seeing the highest rates; scientists directly attribute this surge to human-caused clima...

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UK Parliament Legalizes Assisted Dying Amidst Opposing Views

The UK Parliament voted in favor of assisted dying, despite the death of Philip, a Christian pastor opposed to the bill, two days before the vote; Clare, a former counselor with terminal cancer, celebrated the decision as a personal choice.

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UK Parliament Approves Assisted Dying Bill

The UK Parliament passed the Terminally Ill Adults \(End of Life\) Bill, allowing assisted dying for terminally ill individuals in England and Wales with less than six months to live, subject to a rigorous evaluation process by medical professionals and a panel, following years of campaigning and de...

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US Malaria Initiative Faces Collapse, Threatening Millions of Lives

The US President's Malaria Initiative (PMI) faces potential collapse due to USAID suspension, threatening to negate the program's success in preventing 2 billion malaria cases and saving 12 million lives over two decades, with projections of 13 million additional cases and 104,000 deaths by 2025 if ...

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Record Heatwave to Impact 170-200 Million in US

A record-breaking heatwave will affect 170-200 million people in the central and eastern US from Friday to next weekend, bringing temperatures above 100°F (37.7°C) and minimal nighttime relief, posing severe health risks due to climate change.

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Goodmayes Hospital: Systemic Failures Lead to Two Student Deaths

Two former classmates died by suicide after receiving inadequate care at Goodmayes Hospital, highlighting a decade of systemic failings at the North East London NHS Foundation Trust (NELFT) that included rushed assessments, neglect, and insufficient risk assessments, according to coroner reports and...

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UK NHS Announces Whole-Genome Sequencing for All Newborns

The UK's NHS will implement a 10-year plan to conduct whole-genome sequencing on every newborn, aiming to prevent hundreds of diseases and marking a shift towards preventative healthcare, with £650 million allocated to genomics research.

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UK Heat Record Set Amidst Storm Warnings

The UK experienced its hottest day of 2025 so far in Charlwood, Surrey, reaching 33.2°C, while northern England and Wales face yellow weather warnings for thunderstorms and flooding.

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US Pandemic Preparedness Severely Weakened

Dismissals of health advisors and staff, alongside inadequate responses to bird flu and measles outbreaks, have left the US alarmingly less prepared for a future pandemic than in 2020, jeopardizing public health and highlighting systemic issues.

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UK Heatwave: Climate Crisis Makes Extreme Heat 100 Times More Likely

Scientists have calculated that the 32°C heatwave predicted for southeast England on Saturday is 100 times more likely due to the climate crisis, causing premature deaths and highlighting the UK's inadequate preparation for extreme weather.

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