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11 years for thug who left four-month-old girl with car-crash like brain injuries

A man who violently shook a baby leaving her with a car crash-like brain injury has been jailed.

Major update as 1,700 stranded on cruise in gastroenteritis outbreak after man dies

French officials have stopped passengers leaving the Ambition cruise ship after dozens onboard fell ill and a 92-year-old man died following a gastroenteritis outbreak

Why rising temperatures are triggering more snakebite incidents across India

As summer heat intensifies, India faces a surge in deadly snakebite incidents, with states like Karnataka and Kerala reporting significant increases. Experts attribute this rise to snakes seeking cooler temperatures and escaping monsoon floods, leading to more human encounters. Delayed treatment and reliance on myths tragically cost lives, underscoring the urgent need for immediate medical attention and preventative measures.

Geothermal startup Fervo Energy pops 33% in IPO debut fueled by AI data center demand

Fervo Energy, the geothermal energy startup, saw its market valuation surpass $10 billion in its public market debut, an increase driven by demand for AI data centers — and the energy that can power them. Fervo had raised $1.89 billion in an upsized initial public offering on Wednesday, which initially valued the company at around $7.6 billion. Demand for Fervo stock was so great that the company and its bankers upsized the offering several times, selling an additional 14.6 million shares while...

Baby boy 'sexually abused and murdered' by teacher who was adopting him had human bite mark on his body in the weeks before he died, court hears

Baby boy 'sexually abused and murdered' by teacher who was adopting him had human bite mark on his body in the weeks before he died, court hears See more Daily Mail on Google – save us as a Preferred SourceBy LIZ HULL, NORTHERN CORRESPONDENT Published: 18:36, 13 May 2026 | Updated: 18:36, 13 May 2026 e-mail View comments

‘Full and inclusive’ review of Sussex maternity failings welcomed by families

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Six from hantavirus cruise ship leave Arrowe Park hospital to isolate at home

Passengers will now continue their 45 days of isolation at home, with health officials confirming they remain asymptomaticSix people who were on the cruise ship linked to an outbreak of hantavirus have left Arrowe Park hospital in Wirral to isolate at home, health officials have said.Passengers from the MV Hondius were taken to the Merseyside facility for checks by specialists. Continue reading...

New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak

Local News New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak: "Trying to stay positive" By Alexa Herrera Alexa Herrera Digital Producer, CBS News New York Alexa Herrera is a digital producer with the CBS News New York web team. She previously worked with WUFT and WTSP in Florida as a digital producer. She's a Long Island native. Read Full Bio Alexa Herrera Updated on: May 13, 2026 / 1:19 PM EDT / CBS New York Add CBS News on Google A New York native is among 16 Ame...

Wiffen 'motivated' by mum's recovery from cancer

Wiffen 'motivated' by mum's recovery from cancerImage source, InphoImage caption, Daniel Wiffen with his parents Rachel and JonathanByNigel RinglandBBC Sport NI senior journalistPublished49 minutes agoOlympic swimming champion Daniel Wiffen says he will use his mother's recovery from cancer as "motivation" as he prepares for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow in July.Rachel Wiffen was diagnosed with leukaemia last November, but as she attended the Northern Ireland squad announcement for this summ...

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Pakistan, WHO launch Prime Minister's Hepatitis C Elimination Programme

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation (WHO) on Wednesday launched the Prime Minister’s Hepatitis C Elimination Programme, aiming to end the disease by 2030, according to a press release issued by the ministry. “Pakistan and the WHO today launched the Prime Minister’s Hepatitis C Elimination Programme in Islamabad with the goal of reaching 1.6 million people in the area over the next 6 months, and over 164 million across the country in subsequent phases.” “The main g...

Skin cancer 'set to surge by 2050' with cases of deadly melanoma and other forms rising worldwide, major study warns

Skin cancer ‘set to surge by 2050’ with cases of deadly melanoma and other forms rising worldwide, major study warnsREAD MORE: How rude are the staff at YOUR local GP surgery? By CIARAN FOREMAN, REPORTER Published: 16:00, 13 May 2026 | Updated: 17:19, 13 May 2026 e-mail 20 View comments

Overdose deaths fall for 3rd straight year, CDC data shows

HealthWatch Overdose deaths fall for 3rd straight year amid a changing drug supply and funding cuts .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-healthwatch.jpg'); } May 13, 2026 / 12:13 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google About 70,000 Americans died of drug overdoses last year — about 14% fewer than the previous year, according to preliminary government data.It was the third straight annual drop, making it the longest decline in decades, according to feder...

Utah woman who published book on grief after husband’s death to be sentenced for his murder

Kouri Richins was convicted for lacing her husband’s cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanylSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA Utah mother who published a children’s book about grief after the death of her husband and was later found guilty of killing him will now receive her prison sentence.Kouri Richins was convicted in March of aggravated murder for lacing her husband’s cocktail with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl at their home near Park City in 2022. Cont...

Trump administration pauses Medicare enrollments for hospice providers

Politics Trump administration pauses Medicare enrollments for hospice providers amid fraud investigations By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson May 13, 2026 / 12:10 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it would be put a six-month moratorium on new Medicare enrollments by hospice and home health agencies to target fra...

Father launches High Court fight over NHS hormone treatment for transgender teen

A father has launched a High Court challenge against GP partnership WellBN after his transgender child was prescribed cross sex hormones through the NHS.The father, known only as ATN, is seeking to continue legal action against the Sussex based partnership over what his lawyers described as an “unlawful” prescribing policy for under 18s.Strict reporting restrictions mean neither the teenager nor family can be identified.The case was heard before Mr Justice MacDonald at the Royal Courts of Justic...

One in seven prefer consulting AI chatbots to seeing a doctor, UK study shows

Exclusive: Doctors say ‘highly concerning’ poll highlights risk to patients of turning to AI for medical adviceOne in seven people are using AI chatbots for health advice instead of seeing their GP, a UK study has found.The poll of more than 2,000 people found that – of the 15% turning to chatbots – one in four had done so because of long NHS waiting lists. Continue reading...

'I'm a doctor and one of the best exercises for weight loss is the one most people ignore'

Walking stands as one of the most thoroughly researched approaches for tackling visceral fat, according to medical experts examining the latest clinical evidence.Dr Blen Tesfu, a physician and Medical Advisor at Welzo who specialises in preventive health and lifestyle medicine, confirms substantial scientific literature backs walking as a safe intervention for reducing abdominal fat, particularly among those with sedentary lifestyles.The gradual decrease in belly fat achieved through consistent...

France confines over 1,700 passengers on cruise ship over gastroenteritis

The British ship docked in the southwestern French city of Bordeaux reports 49 suspected cases.

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