Cause of death revealed for man who died after riding Universal’s Epic Universe roller coaster
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Medical examiner rules death an accident from blunt impact injuries; investigation continues as Universal cooperates.
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Rochdale grooming gang victim dies by suicide at 33, inquest hears
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Charlotte Tetley, named as a victim of the Rochdale child-sex abuse ring, struggled with a complex mental health history and gaps in care before her death.
Queensland measles outbreak: second alert issued as cases rise on Gold Coast and in Cairns
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Health authorities link new infections to overseas travel; exposure sites identified and vaccination urged as authorities monitor spread
CDC panel votes to separate MMR and varicella vaccines for children under four
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Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices approves plan to drop the combined MMRV for under-4s; decision awaits CDC director approval amid wider debate over vaccine schedules.
Texas cheerleader dies after backyard fire; suspect pleads guilty to negligent homicide
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A 17-year-old Madison Lewis succumbed to burn injuries weeks after a backyard incident. Sebastian Lindsey pleaded guilty to negligent homicide in a case that drew national attention.
Oral microbiome linked to pancreatic cancer risk, study finds
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New NYU-led study ties mouth bacteria and a common yeast to higher pancreatic cancer risk; researchers urge caution over causation and seek screening implications.
Ebola outbreak in DRC surges 63% in deaths as lockdowns persist
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WHO reports 48 confirmed or probable cases and 31 deaths; Kasai vaccination rollout under way; U.S. risk remains low
GLP-1 drug shows promise for youths with Type 2 diabetes
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A 99-patient trial of tirzepatide (Zepbound/Mounjaro) in children ages 10 to 17 produced meaningful reductions in A1C and BMI, raising potential for expanded approval beyond adults.
College student has legs amputated after her ‘freshers’ flu’ was actually deadly meningitis
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A 19-year-old student at De Montfort University underwent the amputation of both legs and all fingers after meningococcal septicemia developed from what was first thought to be freshers’ flu.