One Health

Health researchers report that Shigella, a drug-resistant intestinal infection transmitted through sex, is spreading among gay men in the UK, US and Australia. A Cambridge study found over 70% of sexually transmitted strains resisted at least one antibiotic, causing severe diarrhoea and leaving very few treatment options available.

A large-scale analysis of 500,000 electric vehicle battery health checks covering 20 different models has identified one car as a clear standout for battery condition. The findings give buyers a rare data-driven comparison of how well different EVs retain battery capacity over time, a key concern for used EV values and long-term ownership costs.

Russian pop star Alla Pugacheva has been seen in Cyprus with an arm injury, prompting widespread coverage in Russian media. Outlets report the singer sustained a new injury, with one doctor suggesting her age and fragile bones could be a contributing factor. Pugacheva, 75, has lived abroad since 2022, and her health and public appearances remain subjects of intense interest in Russia.

Intermountain Health, a large US health system, has selected Microsoft's PowerScribe One platform to modernise its radiology reporting. The system is intended to streamline how radiologists create and share imaging reports, improving workflow and consistency across the organisation's hospitals and clinics.

Health authorities report that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 8,700 confirmed and probable cases, with the death toll now exceeding 4,200. The figures underline one of the deadliest Ebola epidemics on record, as response teams continue vaccination and containment efforts in affected provinces while international agencies monitor the spread.

A new essay argues that mosquito-borne diseases like malaria and dengue could be dramatically reduced or eliminated with tools we already have, including gene-based mosquito population control and existing public-health methods. The piece frames the continued death toll as a policy failure rather than a scientific one, prompting debate about why proven interventions are not deployed more widely.

Denmark's royal family is drawing attention after Queen Margrethe, 86, made her first public appearance alongside King Frederik and Queen Mary one month after a health scare. The reunion of the Danish royats at a public event has been picked up widely in Spanish-language media, with readers following both the former queen's recovery and Mary's growing prominence as the country's new queen consort.

Brazilian TV star Xuxa Meneghel is drawing attention after speaking publicly about the benefits of not drinking or smoking as she lives through her sixties. She described the pressure of being a woman in her 60s under constant public scrutiny. Fans are discussing her comments on health, aging and the expectations placed on older women in the spotlight.

Lewis Hamilton reportedly fell unwell following the draining Singapore Grand Prix, where the extreme heat and humidity took a heavy physical toll on drivers. The race is widely considered one of the most demanding on the Formula 1 calendar, and Hamilton's condition after it is now drawing attention from fans and media.

German triathlon star Jan Frodeno has spoken publicly about suffering fainting spells, telling Bild he experienced his own blackout attacks, according to the report. The Olympic champion's disclosure about his health is drawing attention in Germany, where fans are reacting to the revelation about the condition of one of the country's best-known endurance athletes.

Singaporeans are searching for N95 masks after air quality in the west of the island deteriorated overnight, with one-hour PM2.5 readings hitting 171, within the unhealthy high range. The spike in pollution has prompted residents to seek protective masks and check air quality updates, amid concerns over haze affecting outdoor activity and health across the region.

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has published a look at what longtime nutrition researcher Walter Willett eats in a typical day. The piece offers a practical window into how one of the world's most influential voices on diet applies his own research, from his daily food choices to the eating habits he recommends for long-term health.

Italian health coverage on cholesterol is drawing attention from two angles. One report warns against pausing cholesterol pills during the summer, explaining the risks of interrupting treatment, while sports daily La Gazzetta dello Sport highlights a molecule said to reduce bad cholesterol more than others. Together the stories have sparked discussion about whether medication routines should change with the season and about new options for lowering LDL.

New reporting highlights estimates that roughly one in eight cancer cases worldwide are caused by infections, including viruses such as HPV and hepatitis B. Health experts say the figures underscore the value of vaccination and other preventive measures, noting many infection-related cancers could be avoided through wider vaccine coverage and screening programmes.

Dutch actor Vincent Croiset has given an interview to Libelle marking one year since his diagnosis, telling the magazine 'Ik knok door' ('I keep fighting'). The candid conversation about living with illness a year on is drawing attention in the Netherlands.

Pope Leo is set to have surgery after doctors found a lump on one of his lungs, the BBC reports. The announcement has propelled the pope to the top of search trends in the United States and into the top ten in the United Kingdom. Details on his condition and the planned procedure remain limited, with many awaiting further updates from the Vatican.

North Rhine-Westphalia's interior minister, Herbert Reul, has publicly acknowledged health problems following an operation. In a rare candid admission, the long-serving minister spoke openly about his recovery, drawing attention because politicians seldom discuss personal health matters so frankly. Commenters and media in Germany are discussing what this means for his continued role in state politics and his capacity to lead one of the country's largest interior portfolios.

North Carolina's State Health Plan has taken action to block a program run by Atrium Health, which state officials describe as an 'unlawful pricing scheme'. The move escalates a dispute between the state employee health plan and one of the region's largest hospital systems over how Atrium sets its prices, and it could affect coverage and costs for hundreds of thousands of plan members.

Nurses at Mass General Brigham have postponed their planned strike as contract negotiations with the hospital system continue. The decision averts an immediate work stoppage at one of Massachusetts' largest health care providers, where staffing and working conditions have been key points of dispute. Both sides remain at the bargaining table, and a strike could still go ahead if talks stall.

Singer-songwriter John Prine sits down with NPR to discuss his music, his experience with cancer, and his surprise at ever becoming a recording artist. Prine, who worked as a mailman in Chicago before his songwriting breakthrough, reflects on a career that took him from obscurity to one of America's most celebrated songwriters, while discussing his health openly.

A daily online poll is asking people a simple comparative question: think of the last person you interacted with and say how happy you are relative to them. The question is repeated every day to track how happy the community is over time, and the posts have drawn small but steady engagement. Respondents answer alongside hashtags on happiness, mental health and psychology, turning a one-line question into a running wellbeing gauge.

Brazilian entrepreneur Gustavo Oliva, known in padel circles, has publicly clarified his health condition after saying goodbye to loved ones sparked fears about his wellbeing. Speaking to HOLA, he stated that he is still alive, seeking to dispel confusion about reports concerning his illness. The remarks come amid growing speculation about his condition.

A new Five Nights at Freddy's fan animation, made in Source Filmmaker, shows a battle between the Ruin and Demented versions of Security Breach characters, complete with health bars in a video-game fighting style. It is drawing large engagement from the FNaF fan community, which regularly produces and follows such animated crossover fights.

A health education piece is drawing massive attention with the warning that people should stop taking seven vitamin supplements, claiming the most concerning one is linked to lung cancer. The message cautions against routine supplementation without evidence of deficiency, echoing ongoing research that high-dose beta-carotene supplements may raise lung cancer risk in smokers.