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August 27, 2026

A devastating fire at a government hospital in Islamabad has tragically resulted in the deaths of 14 newborns, with only one infant rescued from the third-floor nursery. Initial...

NHS safety measures face dismantling under proposed health bill

Meta to pay $17bn and reform Instagram and Facebook to settle youth wellbeing lawsuit

Expectant mothers face difficult journey to hospitals after maternity ward closure

Higher-welfare chickens could combat food poisoning risks, says RSPCA

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Meta agrees to $16.7 billion settlement over child safety concerns

August 27, 2026

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NHS safety measures face dismantling under proposed health bill

August 26, 2026

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Meta to pay $17bn and reform Instagram and Facebook to settle youth wellbeing lawsuit

August 26, 2026

Expectant mothers face difficult journey to hospitals after maternity ward closure

by Ellie Cartwright

August 26, 2026

Expectant mothers in South-West England face heightened anxiety following the closure of the North Devon District Hospital's maternity unit due...

Higher-welfare chickens could combat food poisoning risks, says RSPCA

A new study highlights the pressing need for reform in UK poultry farming, suggesting that higher-welfare chicken practices could significantly...

Higher-welfare chicken farming could curb food poisoning risk, says RSPCA

The rise in campylobacter infections in the UK, linked closely to factory farming practices, has prompted calls for a shift...

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Recalls issued for dog food and baby medical device amid health concerns

August 22, 2026

Mother’s struggle to save family from Gaza war highlights dire choices

by Jade Anderson

Iman's experience underscores the dire realities faced by families caught in the conflict in Gaza. After losing her mother while...

NHS issues urgent egg safety advice amid Salmonella outbreak

Health officials are urging caution over egg consumption in the UK following a Salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs from...

NHS GP warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs

A significant Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to imported eggs has resulted in 207 confirmed cases, 34 hospitalisations, and one death...

Retailers push for clearer health claims on fibre to boost public understanding

Marks & Spencer (M&S) is leading a call for a review of stringent rules regarding health claims about dietary fibre,...

Call for clearer food labels as M&S tackles fibre claims confusion

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has taken a bold stance against stringent UK fiber labeling regulations, highlighting a disconnection between complex...

Households urged to check eggs amid salmonella outbreak

by Jade Anderson

Households in the UK are on high alert following a deadly salmonella outbreak linked to imported eggs. The UK Health...

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Surgeons express concerns over political priorities endangering patient safety

by Jade Anderson

Surgeons and healthcare professionals are sounding alarms over the increasing influence of political agendas on patient safety within the UK...

Egg buyers in UK urged to check for safety amid salmonella outbreak

Council officer pleads guilty to food safety fraud