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HealthApr 1

CDC Pauses Testing for Rabies, Mpox and Other Infectious Diseases

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has temporarily halted diagnostic testing for multiple infectious diseases including rabies and mpox.

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HealthMar 25

Health Officials Issue Farm Animal Safety Warning After Infection Outbreak

Health authorities advise against close contact with young farm animals following an outbreak that left dozens ill.

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HealthMay 29

Surgeon Struck Off Medical Register for Posing Extreme Risk to Public

Neil Hopper, an amputee surgeon, has been removed from the medical register after being deemed an extreme risk to public protection.

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HealthMay 29

Three People Die in Fall from Tower Block in London's Elephant and Castle

A man, woman and child were found dead after falling from a tower block in the Elephant and Castle area of London.

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HealthApr 24

Florida Surgeon Arrested in Connection with Wrong-Organ Removal Death

Dr. Thomas Shaknovsky was arrested over a year after allegedly removing the wrong organ from a patient who died during surgery.

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HealthMay 15

US Teenagers Getting Record-Low Amounts of Sleep, University Study Finds

A University of Minnesota study shows American teenagers are sleeping less than ever, with only 22% of older teens getting seven hours nightly.

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HealthMar 21

Meningitis cases in Kent rise to 34 as outbreak investigation continues

Health authorities report five additional meningitis cases in Kent, bringing total to 34, with Canterbury nightclub linked to outbreak.

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HealthMay 1

Crayola Toys Recalled Over Possible Asbestos Contamination

Government health officials have recalled Crayola toy products due to potential asbestos contamination, advising immediate discontinuation of use.

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HealthApr 18

Three Meningitis Cases Prompt Vaccine Offer to Young People in Weymouth

Health officials are offering MenB vaccines to young people after three meningitis cases were confirmed in Weymouth.

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HealthMay 14

London imam jailed for sexual assault using claims of supernatural healing powers

Abdul Halim Khan, a faith leader in Tower Hamlets, was convicted of sexually assaulting multiple women and girls over 11 years.

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HealthApr 6

US Faces Growing Dependence on China for Pharmaceutical Supply Chain

Analysis highlights America's increasing reliance on Chinese pharmaceutical manufacturing as potential national security concern.

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HealthMay 14

Cancer Treatment Technologies Draw Interest from US Medical Centers

US cancer clinics are seeking access to experimental pancreatic cancer treatments, including targeted drug delivery systems.

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HealthMar 18

Meningitis outbreak declared national incident with 15 cases, 2 deaths

Health authorities have declared a national incident following a meningitis outbreak with 15 confirmed cases requiring hospitalization and two reported deaths.

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HealthMar 13

Plastic Surgeon Discusses Patient Death Following Tummy Tuck Procedure

A Cincinnati plastic surgeon said a tummy tuck procedure on a TikTok content creator initially went smoothly before the patient's death.

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HealthMar 29

US abortion rate remains stable despite state bans, report finds

New data shows abortion rates holding steady in the US as patients increasingly use telehealth and cross-state travel to access services.

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