Getty Images The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has warned people over travel to Cape Verde after dozens of Britons fell ill with stomach bugs while there. Since 1 October, the agency has identified 118 cases of shigella and 43 of salmonella linked to trips to the West African archipelago.Continue Reading
Federal health officials will reassess the safety of a chemical called BHA used in foods including potato chips, cereals, frozen meals and meat products, Read MoreContinue Reading
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on national and local media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances…Read MoreContinue Reading
Episode details Radio 4 , 10 Feb 2026 , 28 mins Available for over a year Dentistry is high on the public and political agenda. There have been dozens of headlines about access to NHS dentistry, with some people having to travel huge distances to find a dentist, or beingContinue Reading
Mexico’s most populous state is increasing health screenings at schools and recommending face masks due to a growing measles outbreak, Read MoreContinue Reading
Introduction One of the most enduring narratives about vaccine safety is the alleged link between childhood vaccination and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). A study published in 2020 showed that more than one in four parents of children with ASD believed it was caused by vaccines[1]. This belief directly impacts publicContinue Reading
On 17 January 2024, public health experts including Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), held a roundtable titled “Preparing for Disease X” at the World Economic Forum of Davos (WEF). In light of the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the panel discussed what had failed in theContinue Reading
Eleanor Lawson West Midlands Matthew and Nicola Smith Matthew Smith had to wait almost a year for a double lung transplant For almost a year, Matthew Smith woke up every day wondering if he would receive the phonecall that would save his life. Diagnosed with a terminal lung condition inContinue Reading
Congress has passed — and Traitor 47 has signed — the annual spending bill for the Department of Health and Human Services. But it’s unclear whether the administration will spend the money as Congress directed. Anna Edney of Bloomberg News, Joanne Kenen of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of PublicContinue Reading
Removing parasites from the body is a recurring theme in health misinformation on social media. These posts misleadingly suggest that parasitic infections are a common issue and that household items can cure them. As this article will explain, there’s little to no evidence for such claims. There are many differentContinue Reading
Your creaky knees, stiff hips, and achy back will thank you…Read MoreContinue Reading
Philippa Roxby Health reporter Getty Images Another recall notice has been issued in the UK for some baby formula products over potential contamination, with food safety experts asking parents to check batches they have at home. Food manufacturer Danone has recalled 14 more batches of Aptamil and Cow & GateContinue Reading
A leading U.S. health official is urging people to get inoculated against the measles at a time of outbreaks across several states, Read MoreContinue Reading