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US says 19 million recalled eggs pose deadly risk

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has said some 19 million eggs that were voluntarily recalled pose a reasonable risk of serious health consequences, including death.

Alleged US healthcare CEO killer says will plead guilty to stalking

Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down a top US health insurance boss in a Manhattan street, told a federal judge Friday he was willing to plead guilty to stalking charges.

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Chewing gum releases microplastics into mouth: researchers

Chewing gum releases hundreds of tiny plastic pieces straight into people's mouths, researchers said on Tuesday, also warning of the pollution created by the rubber-based sweet.

Sudden US aid withdrawal risking millions of lives: UNAIDS chief

The sudden halt to US foreign aid funding has been "devastating", the UNAIDS chief said Monday, warning that without more funding, millions more will die and the global AIDS pandemic will resurge.

West Bank Palestinians in 'extremely precarious' situation: MSF

Doctors Without Borders (MSF) denounced on Monday the "extremely precarious" situation of Palestinians displaced by the ongoing Israeli military operation in the occupied West Bank.

Once-frenetic Pope Francis forced to go slow on return home

His life is one of speeches, masses and visits from heads of state. But Pope Francis, who returned home from hospital Sunday, will have to put all that on hold.

Pope to return to Vatican after five-week hospitalisation

Pope Francis is to return to his residence in the Vatican on Sunday after his doctors said that was the best place for him to recover following a five-week hospitalisation for pneumonia.

On Khartoum front line, Sudan women medics risk all for patients

When fighting first gripped the Sudanese capital in April 2023, quickly overwhelming Khartoum's hospitals, Dr. Safaa Ali faced an impossible choice: her family or her patients.

Mosquito-borne chikungunya kills two in France's La Reunion

A disabling mosquito-borne disease called chikungunya has killed two elderly people in the French Indian Ocean island of La Reunion, local authorities said Friday.

Kennedy off to a bumpy start as US health secretary

Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr is off to a turbulent start as US health secretary as he grapples with a deadly measles outbreak, resignations among his staff and a snub in the Senate.

Hospitalised Pope Francis admits frailty, calls body 'weak'

Pope Francis acknowledged being fragile and "facing a period of trial", as he thanked well-wishers Sunday for prayers in a message from hospital, where he has been slowly recovering from pneumonia.

Hospitalised Pope Francis addresses frailty, calls body 'weak'

Pope Francis acknowledged being fragile and "facing a period of trial", as he thanked well-wishers Sunday for prayers in a message from hospital, where he has been slowly recovering from pneumonia.

Pope Francis receiving 'surge' in mail, says Italian post

Pope Francis is receiving "thousands" of letters a day from around the world as he slowly recovers from pneumonia in a Rome hospital, said Italy's postal service.

Ebola-infected monkeys cured with a pill, raising hopes for humans: study

Monkeys infected with Ebola can be cured with a pill, according to a new study out Friday that could pave the way for more practical, affordable treatments in humans.

White House withdraws vaccine-skeptic nominee to lead US health agency

The White House on Thursday pulled its vaccine-skeptical nominee for director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) ahead of a scheduled Senate hearing.

'Getting scary': US aid cuts undermine global fight against TB

The Trump administration's sweeping foreign aid cuts will send tuberculosis cases and deaths soaring around the world, humanitarian workers have warned.

Pope appears out of danger, talk turns to return home

Pope Francis was reported to be in good spirits on Tuesday, a day after the Vatican indicated he was out of danger and could be discharged in the near future after almost one month in hospital with pneumonia.

'Really suffocating': Pakistan emerges from record smog season

Tens of millions of Pakistanis spent at least four months breathing toxic air pollution 20 times above safe levels, in the worst winter smog season for several years, according to data analysed by AFP.

Pope still improving, Vatican eyes end of hospitalisation

Pope Francis's condition is improving and doctors no longer fear for his life, the Vatican said Monday, indicating for the first time in weeks that he could soon leave hospital where he has been treated for double pneumonia.

Five years ago, WHO's pandemic call shook world into action

Five years ago on Tuesday, the World Health Organization announced Covid-19 had become a pandemic -- a moment when the world finally woke up to the unfolding disaster.

Ailing pope thanks doctors as condition improves

Pope Francis, who is responding well to treatment for pneumonia, thanked his doctors and healthcare workers Sunday as he missed delivering a fourth straight Angelus prayer in person.

Barca Liga match postponed after club doctor dies

Barcelona's La Liga match against Osasuna was postponed on Saturday after one of the club's first team doctors died.

Pope doing physiotherapy in hospital after quiet night

Pope Francis was doing physiotherapy Saturday after passing a quiet night, the Vatican said, as the 88-year-old head of the global Catholic Church battles pneumonia.

Two dead, nearly 230 sickened in US measles outbreak: authorities

A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States has killed two people and infected more than 200, prompting a top health agency to issue a travel warning.

Two dead, 200 sickened in US measles outbreak: authorities

A measles outbreak in the southwestern United States has killed two people and infected more than 200, prompting a top health agency to issue a travel warning.

Children get tooth brushing lessons as UK battles dental care crisis

England on Friday launched a national campaign to teach children in schools and nurseries how to brush their teeth properly, as the nation grapples with a dental health crisis.

Ethiopia's ancient instrument begena healing souls

Biruktawit Tasew's fingers glide over the strings of the begena, producing a deep, hypnotic sound. Along with six fellow musicians, she breaks into a solemn religious melody, holding their audience spellbound.

Ailing pope 'rested well' but misses start of Lent

Pope Francis rested well during his 19th night in hospital with pneumonia, the Vatican said Wednesday, as celebrations for the Lent religious season started without him.

New Delhi vows to flatten monster garbage pile in Indian capital

India's capital New Delhi has vowed to clear one of its largest trash piles by next year as part of a plan to eradicate unsightly landfills dotting the megacity's skyline.

Pope 'slept all night' after two breathing attacks: Vatican

Pope Francis, hospitalised with penuemonia in both lungs, slept "all night long and continues to rest" after suffering two bouts of acute respiratory failure, the Vatican said on Tuesday.

60% of adults will be overweight or obese by 2050: study

Nearly 60 percent of all adults and a third of all children in the world will be overweight or obese by 2050 unless governments take action, a large new study said Tuesday.

Ski crash almost killed me, says French racer Sarrazin

French downhill specialist Cyprien Sarrazin said Monday that a crash in December that left him with head injuries had almost killed him.

Paris imposes car-sharing lane on congested ring road

Paris on Monday began limiting one lane of its notoriously busy ring road to car sharing during rush hours, the latest move by the French capital to ease congestion and pollution on one of Europe's most traffic-clogged thoroughfares.

Pope spent 'calm night' in hospital: Vatican

Pope Francis, who has been in hospital for more than two weeks with double pneumonia, spent a "calm night", the Vatican said on Sunday, after reporting he was in a stable condition.

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