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The author says her toddler, taken to hospital with a serious infection and due to be transferred to Johns Hopkins, deteriorated rapidly and was intubated and placed in intensive care; she has accused the hospital of negligence over the child's death.

US officials have limited RSV shots to high-risk infants while recent studies and clinicians report the vaccines have substantially reduced hospitalizations in babies.

An inquest found 19‑year‑old Áine Rose Hurst died of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, with the oral contraceptive pill reported as a potential contributing factor. She collapsed in March and died two days later in hospital.

A coroner's court was told police used photographs rather than forensic evidence to identify youngsters after a fatal crash, and that officers may have been following a pandemic-era policy. The next procedural step is undetermined at this time.

Several parents say their children have been diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), the same condition announced by Jesy Nelson, and they are urging the NHS to add SMA to the newborn heel prick screening test.

Ireland has introduced labels linking alcohol to cancer and liver disease; some producers have relabelled products and they are already on sale, while the government has delayed compulsory rollout until 2028, citing trade uncertainty.

Government research found two-year-olds with the highest screen use spoke fewer words than those with lower screen use, and ministers plan to publish guidance on screen use for under-fives in April.

A collision between a taxi and another car on Wigan Road in Bolton around 12:45am killed four people and injured five; Greater Manchester Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit has launched an inquiry.

NHS England's Pharmacy First service, launched in 2024, allows community pharmacies to treat seven common conditions without a GP appointment; treatment options and age limits vary by condition and nation.

NHS England's Pharmacy First lets community pharmacists treat seven common conditions without a GP; the programme includes private consultations and may involve prescriptions, with some treatments varying by age.

Daragh Cronin, a 23-year-old from Blackrock, Cork, is cycling from Ireland to Mount Everest to raise €30,000 for children's wards at Cork University Hospital; his journey begins on February 14 and will pass through Europe, the Middle East and South Asia before reaching Everest base camp.

Rose Hall, 66, has been diagnosed with mesothelioma linked to asbestos she says was under her school stage while rehearsing as a child and she settled a claim with Leeds City Council; officials say identified asbestos in schools is inspected annually and is managed following Health and Safety Executive guidance.

Tamzin Hall, 17, was fatally struck on the M5 after leaving a police vehicle; the Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating and a jury inquest is provisionally set for January 11, 2027.

A Brisbane man was diagnosed with prostate cancer at 45 after a routine PSA test and was later reported cleared following surgery. National data show rising prostate cancer diagnoses among men aged 40–49 and advocacy groups have highlighted the trend.

Officials say 56-year-old Arlene Lillis died after a shark attacked her near shore at western St Croix; authorities say the investigation is ongoing and no other victims were found.

The NHS warns that some NSAIDs used for arthritis may not be suitable for people with certain conditions, and those on low‑dose aspirin are advised to check with their GP or pharmacist.

Staff at Arrowe Park Hospital say an elderly woman died alone on a trolley in the A&E corridor, and the trust says the emergency department is facing extremely high demand with attendances about 30% above expected levels.

A 19-year-old woman, Áine Rose Hurst, died after waking with a severe headache following a night out; the pain was later reported as caused by a blood clot in her brain and she died within 48 hours.

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's family has accused Euracare Hospital of medical negligence after the death of her infant son; the hospital denies improper care and says a detailed investigation is under way.

Lush has released four new Ultrabland cleansing balms aimed at different skin concerns, with prices around £16–£17. Early customer comments note a melting texture and examples of effective makeup removal, though reviews are still limited.

The NHS says flu germs can live on hands and surfaces for up to 24 hours, and England recorded an average of 2,924 hospital beds occupied by flu last week, a 9% rise.

Experts outline ways to change drinking habits to lower health harms, citing the 14-units-per-week guideline and risks from binge drinking; they report measures such as spreading intake, taking alcohol-free days and alternating alcoholic with non-alcoholic drinks.

A Mirror report says a routine blood test found a vitamin B12 (or folate) deficiency after prolonged tiredness, with the writer’s ulcerative colitis likely contributing; experts in the article describe fatigue and neurological symptoms as common signs and note multiple causes including diet, absorption problems and some medications.

A study reports that restoring levels of the cellular molecule NAD+ in mice reversed advanced Alzheimer's and improved cognition; treated mice also showed normalized blood levels of phosphorylated tau 217.

A mother who donated her baby's cord blood in 2017 said a similar cord blood donation later saved her daughter, who was treated for blood cancer in 2022.

A person who felt constantly tired was diagnosed with vitamin B12 deficiency, and clinicians said B12 problems can cause fatigue, breathlessness, memory and neurological symptoms and can result from diets low in B12, impaired absorption or certain medications.

A Which? researcher said many online weight loss supplement claims are unsupported and sometimes exaggerated. The article notes the Advertising Standards Authority accepts complaints about advertising.

Almost 16,000 nurses at three major private hospital systems in New York City plan to begin strikes on Monday after contract talks over pay, benefits and staffing stalled; Governor Kathy Hochul issued a state disaster emergency citing anticipated staffing shortages.

Patrick Jackson, an infectious disease expert writing for The Conversation, identified influenza A (including concerns about H5N1), mpox, and Oropouche virus as three viruses to watch in 2026; he noted scientists are monitoring H5N1 for any change toward human-to-human spread and working on vaccines.

A disease expert warned that mpox and Oropouche are poised to spread in 2026; the UK Health Security Agency has identified clade I mpox in the UK and travel-related Oropouche cases have been reported in the USA and Europe.