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Children keep dying in a country that made huge progress on measles
TodayLucid summary: Bangladesh is facing a surge in measles cases, with over 120,000 reported. Hospitals are overwhelmed, and children continue to die despite previous progress in combating the disease.
MenB vaccine offers men no protection from gonorrhoea, claims major study
TodayLucid summary: A major study claims the Meningitis B vaccine offers no protection against gonorrhoea, even when given to men at higher risk of infection. Scientists state the vaccine is ineffective for this purpose.
Amber heat-health alerts in effect as UK set for one of longest-lasting heatwaves since 1976
TodayLucid summary: Amber heat-health alerts are active across the UK as the country anticipates a prolonged heatwave, with temperatures potentially reaching 36C (97F) in southern England.
Michigan sees explosive outbreak of diarrheal parasite with over 700 cases
TodayLucid summary: Michigan is experiencing a rapid increase in diarrheal parasite cases, with over 700 reported. Officials are actively investigating to pinpoint a common source for the outbreak.