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2 dead in US from flesh-eating bacteria after eating raw oysters

2 dead in US from flesh-eating bacteria after eating raw oysters

US state of Louisiana sees surge in hospitalizations from flesh-eating bacteria this year

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Diseases, trauma can kill more people than floods in northern Pakistan, warn doctors
25.08.2025

Diseases, trauma can kill more people than floods in northern Pakistan, warn doctors

Massive floods have killed over 400 people in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province since Aug. 15

WHO chief urges protection for health, aid workers in Gaza after staffer’s release by Israel
24.08.2025

WHO chief urges protection for health, aid workers in Gaza after staffer’s release by Israel

'We once again call for protection of all WHO staff and personnel, and health and humanitarian workers,' WHO chief Ghebreyesus says

Not drinking enough water triggers stronger stress response: Study
22.08.2025

Not drinking enough water triggers stronger stress response: Study

Study finds people who drink less water release higher levels of stress hormone cortisol during stressful situations

Tighter blood pressure control found to save lives and cut costs, study shows
21.08.2025

Tighter blood pressure control found to save lives and cut costs, study shows

US study finds that keeping systolic blood pressure below 120 reduces heart attacks, strokes while remaining cost-effective

Fat cells may fuel aggressive breast cancers: Study
20.08.2025

Fat cells may fuel aggressive breast cancers: Study

Researchers say triple-negative tumors can 'drink' lipids from nearby fat cells, pointing to new treatment possibilities