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Spain's schools ordered to ban fatty foods from menus to curb obesity

The rules come amid concerns that children from lower-income families are struggling to eat well, creating health disparities.

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Chinese toys key culprit for EU's record-breaking alerts on dangerous

Cosmetics, toys and electrical appliances were the most common products flagged by the European rapid alert system, which recorded the highest ever level of notifications last year, with dangerous chemical content involved in roughly half of cases.

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Bird flu: 3-year-old girl in Mexico dies in country’s first human case

It is still unclear how the girl contracted the virus, Mexican health officials said.

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Second child dies in US measles outbreak as cases continue to rise

The unvaccinated 8-year-old was from a community in Texas experiencing a large measles outbreak.

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US aid cuts strain needle exchange lifeline for South Africa's addicts

The harm reduction initiative is not funded by the US, but it is now competing for scarce local resources.

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Could this simple action help remove harmful microplastics from water?

Boiling water before drinking it could be "a viable long-term strategy" for reducing global exposure to microplastics, researchers said.

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New antibiotics discovery could turn tide against drug-resistant bugs

Lariocidin was efficient against strains of E. coli, including drug-resistant ones, according to the new study.

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Scientists find drug that makes human blood poisonous to mosquitos

"One way to stop the spread of diseases transmitted by insects is to make the blood of animals and humans toxic," according to researchers.

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Shampoo recall over possible infection-causing bacteria contamination

The recall applies to retailers in the United States, but the shampoo, which potentially contains Klebsiella oxytoca bacteria, can also be purchased online in Europe.

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Warning issued over pathogens that could lead to the next pandemic

A new report from UK experts says research should be prioritised, including for four of the pathogen families at high risk of causing a pandemic.

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UNAIDS chief urges Trump to make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

The UNAIDS director also warned that US funding cuts could be dire for global efforts to curb HIV.

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Why Romania’s measles crisis is a warning for all of Europe

A yearslong measles outbreak has exploded in Romania, fueled by anti-vaccine rhetoric, a floundering medical system, and conflicting health guidance. The rest of Europe is far from immune.

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Tuberculosis cases have risen among kids in Europe and Central Asia

The report comes amid cuts to global aid, which health officials say could lead to a resurgence of TB.

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Global aid cuts are ‘crippling’ efforts to curb tuberculosis, WHO says

Nine countries are struggling to access TB drugs, which could impact people’s treatment.

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Dutch authorities warn against buying fake painkillers online

Counterfeit oxycodone circulating in the Netherlands poses serious health risks, authorities said.

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One in three people worldwide exposed to household air pollution

About one in three people worldwide were exposed to household air pollution in a single year, according to new estimates.

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Bird flu: UN experts raise alarm over growing risks to food supply

Avian influenza has been spreading among wild birds for years, but spillover into mammals and people has experts worried.

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France urges meningitis vaccination amid 'high' number of cases

Public Health France said vaccinating infants and young people against certain serotypes of the serious infection was important for preventing it.

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Europe reports highest number of measles cases in over 25 years

A new report from global health authorities has warned about the rise of measles after a high number of cases in 2024.

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‘Steep rise’ in measles cases across Europe, health authorities warn

Romania is experiencing the largest measles outbreak, but all countries have reported cases.