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Parents Urged to Vaccinate Children Amid Rising Measles Cases
Health officials in England are urging parents to ensure their children are up to date with vaccinations before returning to school, amid concerns of a rise in measles cases. Despite increased MMR vaccine uptake, the overall rate is stil...
Germany Faces Major Bluetongue Virus Outbreak
Germany is facing a substantial bluetongue virus outbreak with over 1,800 cases since early 2024, concentrated mainly in four states. The Friedrich Loeffler Institute reports that cases of the non-contagious ruminant disease could surpas...
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Oropouche Virus from Sloths Rapidly Spreads in Europe
The Oropouche virus, originating from sloths and spread by midges, has surfaced in Europe. Nineteen cases were detected in Spain, Italy, and Germany. The virus, without a vaccine, can cause headaches, nausea, and muscle pain, with recove...
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Scientists Discover Potential Anti-Aging Therapy
Researchers have discovered that blocking the IL-11 protein can extend lifespan and prevent cancer. Conducted by Duke-NUS Medical School and Imperial College London, the study on mice saw a lifespan increase of up to 25% and lower tumor ...
Study Finds Covid Vaccines May Have Contributed to Excess Deaths
Over three million excess deaths occurred in 47 Western countries between January 2020 and December 2022, according to a study from Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. The study highlights the need for thorough investigations into potential...
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Thousands to Trial Personalised Cancer Vaccines
Thousands of NHS cancer patients in England will access trials of personalised cancer vaccines at 30 hospitals through the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad. The mRNA vaccines are designed to target and destroy remaining cancer cells, reducing r...
Breakthrough in Cancer Vaccines
Cancer vaccines are a new form of immunotherapy designed to help the immune system recognize and kill cancer cells. Personalized for individual patients, these vaccines use DNA sequencing and sometimes AI to target tumors. They are mainl...
NHS in England Launches World's First Personalised Cancer Vaccine Trials
Thousands of NHS patients in England will participate in revolutionary trials for personalised cancer vaccines. The programme, a world-first matchmaking scheme dubbed the Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad, aims to fast-track individuals into cli...
Understanding FLiRT COVID Variants and Their Impact
The FLiRT variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, causing COVID-19, have dominated globally this year, according to the World Health Organization. FLiRT stands for the mutations' locations on the virus' spike protein. In the U.S., the KP.2 var...
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Senior Tories: Threat of Summer Election to Prevent Sunak Rebellion Amidst Labour Lead and Upcoming Local Elections
Senior Tories believe Rishi Sunak's government is threatening an early summer general election to quell potential rebellions among Conservative MPs, despite Labour's lead in opinion polls.
UK Man Receives Personalised Melanoma Vaccine in Groundbreaking Trial
A British man named Steve Young, 52, from Stevenage, Herts, is participating in a trial for the world's first personalized mRNA vaccine against melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
EU prosecutors take up Von der Leyen corruption probe – Politico
EU prosecutors have initiated a corruption investigation into Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, focusing on her private text exchanges with Pfizer's CEO during the purchase of nearly two billion Pfizer Covid...
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The candidate running against Biden and Trump chooses a vice president: the 38-year-old ex-wife of Google's founder
Robert Kennedy Jr., who is polling at 12% and could decide the winner of the November elections, has announced Nicole Shanahan – a philanthropist and high-tech entrepreneur – as his running mate: "She will speak for the Millennials and G...
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Matt Hancock MP awaits ruling on antisemitism libel claim by Andrew Bridgen MP
Matt Hancock, the former UK Health Secretary, is awaiting a judicial verdict regarding allegations that he defamed fellow MP Andrew Bridgen by branding him as antisemitic.
Wales' Chief Medical Officer calls for immediate measles vaccination for children
Wales' top health official has alerted the public to the need for full measles immunization among children.
Europe Witnesses 'Alarming Rise' in Measles Cases, UK Declares 'National Incident'
Europe is witnessing a surge in measles cases, with the World Health Organization (WHO) reporting a significant increase.
Measles Cases in Europe Soar 45-Fold in 2023, Highlighting Hardest-Hit Nations
Measles cases in Europe spiked dramatically, increasing from 941 in 2022 to 42,200 in 2023.
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Measles Vaccine Campaign Aims to Reach Millions of Unprotected Individuals
The NHS in England is proactively reaching out to millions of parents to vaccinate their children against measles amidst a national rise in cases. Over 3.4 million children under 16 are not vaccinated and are susceptible to the disease.
Brazil's ex-President Bolsonaro's COVID-19 Vaccination Records Found Fraudulent
A probe by Brazil's Comptroller General's Office revealed that former President Jair Bolsonaro, who has openly criticized COVID-19 vaccines, has falsified vaccination records.
The Evolving Symptoms of Covid-19 Across Different Variants
TV broadcaster Mehdi Hasan recently shared his mild Covid-19 experience, reflecting the increasing prevalence of the JN.1 variant, identified last September in France.
Covid inquiry postpones vaccine investigation
The investigation into Covid vaccine development will not begin this summer as planned. The testimony phase has been delayed, with a new date expected after the forthcoming general election.
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Concerns Arise Over Far-Right Infiltration Amidst German Farmer Protests
German officials are concerned about the potential infiltration of far-right extremists in ongoing farmer protests across the country.
AstraZeneca Acquires Chinese Cancer Therapy Firm Gracell for $1.2 Billion
AstraZeneca has acquired the Chinese cancer therapy company Gracell Biotechnologies for $1.2 billion, emphasizing China's significance to the pharmaceutical company's expansion.
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NHS Receives Warning on Infection Control Amidst Rise in Covid Cases
Rising Covid cases prompt the Royal College of Nursing to alert the NHS about infection control shortcomings. They highlight the deviation from WHO guidelines amid a significant uptick in cases, from 1 in 55 to 1 in 24 individuals in two...
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