Reusable catheters are a safe choice that could cut antibiotic use and NHS costs
Reusable catheters are just as safe for patients as single-use ones and do not increase the risk of urinary tract infections, a new study has found.
May 20, 2026
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Common illnesses & Prevention news
Why some anti-vaping campaigns miss the mark
Vaping education campaigns in Australia may be missing key opportunities to support behavior change, University of Queensland research has found. The paper is published in the journal Tobacco Control.
May 20, 2026
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What to know about new Ebola outbreak that has killed 65 people in Congo
Africa's top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province, the 17th since the disease first emerged in the country in 1976.
May 15, 2026
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A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
Africa's top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
May 15, 2026
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Why measles is spreading again and who faces the highest risk
Measles in adults and children in the last few months in California have brought home the fact that the extremely contagious virus is in our backyard. Once under control and even eradicated, measles is making a strong comeback, ...
May 14, 2026
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Call for coordinated action to close Africa's bone health gap
A new editorial appearing in Osteoporosis International, titled "Beyond the fracture: coordinated action for bone health equity in Africa," sets out a roadmap to address osteoporosis and fragility fractures across the continent. ...
May 12, 2026
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