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Why alcohol policies miss those at the highest risk from drinking

People living in the most advantaged areas of Australia tend to drink more alcohol. But people who live in the least advantaged areas suffer the most alcohol-related harms, such as dying from alcohol-related disease or from alcohol-related injuries.

The Conversation

Mystery of why sea stars keep turning into goo finally solved — and it's not what scientists thought

A new study has found that the devastating sea star wasting disease is caused by a strain of bacteria from Vibrio pectenicida, which turns the marine creatures into goo.

LiveScience

The key genetic difference ME sufferers have from others – and what it means

Scientists said the findings offer the first robust evidence that genes contribute to a person’s chance of developing the disease

The Independent UK

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What risk does chikungunya pose to the UK after virus outbreak in China?

More cases have begun to appear in Europe since the start of 2025

The Independent UK

What Killed Ozzy Osbourne? Understanding His Heart Attack and Final Diagnosis

Ozzy Osbourne, the 'Prince of Darkness', died aged 76 from a heart attack, with Parkinson's disease and coronary artery disease listed as contributing factors, his death certificate confirms.

International Business Times UK

Aging: What happens to the body as it gets older?

Discover interesting facts about what happens to the body as it ages.

LiveScience

Drones, fines and elephant mosquitoes: How China is fighting the chikungunya virus outbreak after nearly 8,000 cases

Authorities introduce strict pandemic-era measures to curb spread of chikungunya fever

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China comes down hard on chikungunya virus outbreak

More than 7,000 cases of the mosquito-borne disease have been reported in China.

Euronews

What is the chikungunya virus, how are countries such as China battling it?

Since the start of 2025, about 240,000 people have been infected with chikungunya, with 90 deaths in 16 countries.

Al Jazeera

Eating cumin can help reduce the risk of heart disease

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The Independent UK

Trek tackles heart disease cruelling Indigenous lives

The Deadly Heart Trek is visiting remote communities, to educate, and treat rheumatic heart disease, which disproportionately affects Indigenous people.

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Ozzy Osbourne died of a heart attack, report says, citing death certificate

A death certificate filed at a register office in London revealed that Ozzy Osbourne's cause of death was a heart attack

The Independent UK

The ancient spice that reduces bloating - and could boost weight loss

A diet high in antioxidants can help reduce the risk of heart disease and some other chronic diseases

The Independent UK

Ozzy Osbourne died of cardiac arrest, death certificate says

Black Sabbath frontman also suffered from coronary artery disease and Parkinson’s disease, according to the document

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2 dead and 58 infected amid bacterial outbreak in NYC

Two people have died from a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem, New York City, and 58 people total have contracted the illness.

The Independent UK

What to know about Legionnaires' disease, which has sickened dozens in New York City

An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City has killed two people and sickened 58 since late July

International Business Times UK

Legionnaires' Disease: What You Need to Know About the Illness That Can Cause Brain Fog, Fatigue and Lasting Damage

Legionnaires' disease is a severe form of pneumonia caused by bacteria found in water systems and it's more dangerous than many realise. Symptoms like brain fog, fatigue, and long-term complications make early detection critical.

The Guardian - US

Legionnaire’s disease outbreak in New York City leaves two dead and 58 sickened

People in affected area of Harlem who are experiencing flu-like symptoms are advised to seek medical attention

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The Independent UK

Legionnaires outbreak kills third person in New York City as outbreak continues to spread

Cases in Harlem have now tripled in less than a week

Euronews

China reports thousands of chikungunya cases amid outbreak of mosquito-borne virus

In the hardest-hit city of Foshan, patients have been hospitalised and residents are encouraged to take steps to prevent the virus from spreading.

International Business Times UK

Is There a Legionnaires' Disease Outbreak in Harlem? 2 Dead, 58 Infected — Symptoms to Watch For

Watch for fever, cough, breathing issues as NYC tackles contaminated cooling towers.

The Guardian - UK

Scientists identify bacterium behind devastating wasting disease in starfish

After 90% loss of global sunflower sea star population in 10 years, researchers hope decline can now be tackled

International Business Times UK

5 Billion Starfish Dead and Melting: Bizarre Ocean Plague Traced to Killer Vibrio Bacteria

Scientists identify Vibrio pectenicida bacteria as the cause of sea star wasting disease, which has killed over 5 billion starfish from Alaska to Mexico and triggered a Pacific ecosystem collapse.

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Upholding a Vaccine Mandate, the 9th Circuit Embraces an Alarmingly Broad Definition of 'Public Health'

The appeals court held that the government may require COVID-19 shots based purely on the benefits to recipients.

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