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October 28, 2026

19,019 Dead: Dementia Now Accounts for More Than 1 in 10 Australian Deaths

Two health milestones in the latest official Australian mortality data deserve attention from anyone managing a chronic condition or caring for an ageing family member. For the first time, dementia now causes

Microscopic view of red blood cells showing iron-deficiency anemia with small pale cells

Health·Lifestyle

Is ‘Ferritin Face’ Real? Doctors Say You Cannot Spot Low Iron in the Mirror

The viral “ferritin face” trend claims that depleted ferritin — the protein that stores iron in your cells — is visible in pale skin, dark under-eye circles, and facial dullness, and that these signs can diagnose low iron without any

October 27, 2026

NSW Flying-Fox Starvation Is Driving a 330 Percent Spike in Bat Bite Reports and Wildlife Rescuers Say the Lyssavirus Risk Has Never Been This Close to Suburban Backyards

Australia·Health·Nature

Flying-foxes are dying in large numbers across NSW and into Victoria, and starving bats are turning up in suburban backyards during daylight hours. A

4.3 Million Toothpaste Tubes Were Just Recalled by the FDA But Most Headlines Are Only Telling You About 3 of the 17 Affected Brands

Health·News·USA

If your kids use Brush Buddies Barbie, Hot Wheels, My Little Pony, or Crayola Silly Scents toothpaste—or if you use evo, ARU, or BB

BONE FRAGMENTS IN WEGMANS CHICKEN NUGGETS Product Photo. Photo Source: USDA

Health

Wegmans Chicken Nuggets Recalled Over Bone Fragment Complaints

Parents checking their freezers should look closely at their Wegmans chicken nuggets. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) has issued a public health alert after finding bone

Tejal Somvanshi

January 28, 2025

Health

Measles Alert: Cases Confirmed in Sydney and Gold Coast

A measles alert has been issued in Sydney and the Gold Coast after confirmed cases were detected in travelers returning from overseas. The highly infectious disease has prompted immediate action from health

Tejal Somvanshi

January 25, 2025

Representative image.Measles Virus Particle. Photo Source: NIAID (Flickr)

Health

Quebec Measles Outbreak: 11 Cases Confirmed; Thousands Exposed at Carrefour Laval Mall

The recent surge in measles cases across Quebec has reached 11 confirmed infections, with health officials warning of widespread exposure at Carrefour Laval mall. The latest case from January 7 has put

Tejal Somvanshi

January 16, 2025

Representative Image. Measles Virus Particle. Photo Source: NIAID (CC BY 2.0)

Health

Victoria’s Measles Cases Reach 17 in 2024; Recent Infections Linked to Southeast Asia Travel

A new measles case in Victoria’s Cranbourne area has pushed the state’s total to 17 cases since January 2024, sparking fresh health concerns. The latest infection marks the fourth recent case linked

Tejal Somvanshi

January 11, 2025

Representative Image. Scanning electron microscope image of Vibrio cholerae bacteria, which infect the digestive system

Health

Cholera Outbreak Spreads to Ashanti Region: Health Officials Report Five Confirmed Cases

Health officials in Ghana’s Ashanti Region have confirmed their first cholera cases. Five people tested positive across three districts. This is part of a larger outbreak that has taken 35 lives across

Tejal Somvanshi

January 2, 2025

Health·USA

Norovirus Outbreaks Surge to 91 in Early December, Doubling Previous Records

The United States health system faces an intensifying challenge as norovirus cases surge to record levels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 91 outbreaks during the week of December

Tejal Somvanshi

December 31, 2024

Representative Image. Norovirus particles. Photo Source: Graham Beards (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Health·News·USA

Norovirus Outbreaks Surge: Wisconsin’s Positivity Rate Hits 19%; Nationwide Cases Up 36%

Wisconsin faces an intensifying norovirus outbreak, with the positivity rate reaching 19% for the week ending November 30, 2024. This marks a concerning increase from 12.8% during mid-November and 9.6% in early

Tejal Somvanshi

December 23, 2024

India·Pollution

Delhi’s Air Quality Crashes: Anand Vihar Hits Hazardous 433 AQI—See Which Other Areas Are Next

New Delhi, October 19, 2024 – The air quality in Delhi continues to deteriorate, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching alarming levels in several areas across the city. According to the

Tejal Somvanshi

October 19, 2024

Health

BrucePac Recalls 10 Million Pounds of Meat for Listeria—Check Your Groceries Now!

Pre-cooked meat producer BrucePac has recalled a staggering 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products due to potential listeria contamination. The recalled products, including chicken and turkey items, were distributed to

Tejal Somvanshi

October 15, 2024

Health

Massachusetts Towns Under Curfew After Deadly EEE Virus Detected—Critical Risk and 30% Mortality Highlight Urgent Warnings

The Massachusetts Public Health Center has declared a “critical risk level” after detecting a human case of Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), a severe viral disease transmitted through the bite of an infected

Tejal Somvanshi

August 27, 2024

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