The number of cases of meningitis being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) in Kent has risen to 20, up from 15 previously, the body said on Wednesday. Thousands of students in Kent are to be offered vaccines in the coming days as health chiefs deal with an “unprecedented” and “explosive” outbreak of…
NAIROBI, Kenya — It started with a casual lunch conversation between a county governor and his cabinet ministers about a colleague’s menstrual pain. The discussion led to a first in Kenya: The right for female employees to take menstrual leave. The new policy took effect in December 2025. It grants county government employees in the…
Over the weekend, news emerged of an outbreak of meningitis among university and school students in Kent in south-east England. The outbreak has killed two young people and left several others seriously ill. Health officials confirmed that the meningitis B strain has been identified in some of the cases. To find out what we know…
Published: March 18, 2026, 12:05 am The FDA has just released a report on outbreak investigations for 2024 and it shows vegetables were the most frequent cause of foodborne illnesses. The annual report from the Food and Drug Administration details some of the activities of the agency’s Office of Coordinated Outbreak Response, Evaluation, & Emergency…
We asked readers to channel their inner Carolyn Hax and answer this question. Some of the best responses are below. Hi Carolyn: My husband started a consulting business in 2020. As you may imagine, it was rough going for a couple of years. (I work full-time, so the mortgage was always covered.) Since then, he’s…
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NIH Director — and CDC Acting Director — Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, had little trouble Tuesday responding to questions from House members during an oversight hearing. “While the promise of the NIH is strong, we must reflect upon policies and evolve with changing technology,” Bhattacharya told members of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health…
Democracy Dies in Darkness Start Cooking Comment on this storyReviews Add to your saved recipes Save By Aaron Hutcherson This air fryer meal for two with chicken thighs, potatoes and Brussels sprouts is suitable for any occasion, including a casual weeknight or a small-scale holiday dinner. It’s seasoned with herbes de Provence, a blend of…
Physicians don’t receive enough training in nutrition. This has become a flashpoint in Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) and healthcare circles. Fair-minded people can disagree about how much training physicians should have in any particular area, but increasing the amount of nutrition education seems like an unobjectionable idea. However, the devil is in the details…
Democracy Dies in Darkness Start Cooking Comment on this storyReviews Add to your saved recipes Save By Joe Yonan This recipe turns the cookout staple of three-bean salad into simple, satisfying sandwiches. Use a can of three-bean medley, mash the beans slightly with a tangy-sweet dressing, and layer it on bread with spreadable cheese, sweet…
