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healthEuropean Heatwaves Cause Over 10,000 Excess Deaths in June
New data reveals a significant mortality toll from Europe's June heatwaves, with scientists attributing the extreme events to climate change.
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healthOver 2,700 Deaths Linked to Unprecedented UK Heatwaves
A new study estimates over 2,700 people died in England and Wales from May and June heatwaves, with 42% of deaths attributed to human-caused climate change.
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healthBeyond Freezing Pajamas: The Science of Keeping Cool Without Air Conditioning
As heatwaves intensify across Europe, experts reveal the long-term strategies for cooling homes, from reflective roofs to solar panels, that go beyond viral hacks.
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healthEbola Scare in Scotland Cleared as Patient Tests Negative
A suspected Ebola case at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow tested negative, though global health officials remain on alert over rising cases in central Africa.
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healthEngland Launches One-Off MenB Vaccination Drive for University Students
England targets university entrants with a one-off Meningococcal B vaccination programme to curb rising cases ahead of the 2026 academic year.
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healthEngland Hits HIV Goals, But Inequality Grows
England meets UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, but new data shows stark racial and gender gaps in testing, prevention, and late diagnosis.
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healthWoman Isolates on Remote Pitcairn Island After Hantavirus Cruise Contact
A woman is isolating on the British Overseas Territory of Pitcairn Islands after contact with a hantavirus case from the MV Hondius cruise ship. She shows no symptoms, and officials say public risk is low.
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healthThird British National Suspected of Hantavirus on Cruise Ship
A third UK citizen may have hantavirus after the MV Hondius outbreak. Two other Brits are hospitalized in the Netherlands and South Africa.