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First Ebola Case Outside Africa in 2026 Outbreak Confirmed
France has identified its first patient of the 2026 Ebola outbreak, a doctor who returned from the Democratic Republic of the Cong
topicAs Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak rages, knowledge gaps still challenge response
An Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo virus is affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The WHO declared th
topic21 Dangerous Wellness Trends Health Experts Say People Need To Stop Falling For
Medical professionals are identifying a variety of risky wellness trends that lead to hospitalizations. Experts have highlighted 2
topicA Deadly Outbreak of Plague, Nearly 5,000 Years Before the Black Death
Yersinia pestis caused deadly outbreaks among hunter-gatherers near Lake Baikal 5,500 years ago. These basal strains killed childr
topicAlzheimer’s Disease Symptoms Women Over 50 Should Never Ignore—Plus Risks You Can Lower Today
Alzheimer's disease causes a slow decline in reasoning, thinking, and memory skills. Early diagnosis allows families to plan for s
topicCIDRAP Op-Ed: Call it what it is—the US has lost its hold on measles elimination
The United States has seen a significant surge in measles cases in 2026. CIDRAP infectious disease experts declared on June 24 tha
topicDeadly parasite linked to cancer-like tumors detected in the Pacific Northwest
Researchers discovered a tapeworm previously unseen in the Pacific Northwest. The parasite was present in more than a third of tes
topicEating Eggs Every Day Is Healthy
Dietitians suggest eating eggs daily can be healthy if specific guidelines are followed. However, other reports warn that excessiv
4 Things to Avoid Every Day If You’re Watching Your Cholesterol
Maintaining cholesterol levels requires avoiding specific foods and drinks. Experts suggest combining these nutritional changes wi
topicA traveler with measles passed through LAX. Officials urge caution amid World Cup crowds
A traveler with measles passed through LAX on a transpacific flight and stayed at a nearby Hilton hotel on June 11. This incident
topicHunter-gatherers in Siberia died of a plague outbreak 5,500 years ago
Prehistoric graves near Lake Baikal show a deadly plague targeted families and children. These outbreaks occurred among hunter-gat
topicFlesh-eating bacteria left Cambridgeshire mother in two-week coma
Deaths from Vibrio vulnificus and group A streptococcus are increasing across Asia, Europe, and the US. Warming seas have pushed V
topicYounger Adults May Be Aging Faster Than Previous Generations
Recent reports indicate that younger adults, including Millennials, are aging biologically faster than previous generations. This
topicWiggling Your Pinky Helps Prevent Alzheimer's, TikTok Says. Here's The Truth.
A viral TikTok trend called Pinky Time suggests a brief finger exercise can reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and cognitive decline.
topicBrain, heart, liver: How your sleep affects your health
Adults generally require 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night for optimal health. Lack of restorative deep sleep can cause blood pressu
topicTop supplements Americans use are shifting from multivitamins to targeted health fixes
Dietary supplement use among US adults increased from 51% to 60% over a 25-year period. Consumers are moving away from multivitami
topicHantavirus Quarantine Ends for 18 Americans Exposed on a Cruise Ship
The CDC has concluded its response to a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius. The last eight American passengers have left a spec
topicEffects of exercise and liraglutide on vascular health and inflammation during weight loss maintenance: a prespecified secondary analysis of the S-LiTE trial
A secondary analysis of the S-LiTE trial found that exercise reduces carotid intima-media thickness and systemic pro-inflammatory
topicMen face many health crises in midlife. How can they avoid them and age well?
Men are encouraged to take a proactive approach to their physical and mental well-being. Routine screenings and regular consultati
topicWhat’s driving New England’s tick boom? Here are key moments that led to the surge.
Winter snow cover is contributing to an increase in tick populations. The Powassan virus is spreading across the US and can cause
topicMourners bury a 6-month-old Ebola victim, marking third orphanage death as Congo outbreak spreads
The World Health Organization designated the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a Public Health Eme
topicDoctor warning for those taking sertraline, citalopram, escitalopram or fluoxetine
The UK Health Security Agency has advised people taking citalopram, fluoxetine, or sertraline to exercise extra caution. This warn
topicHow To Keep Ticks Out Of Your Yard This Summer
Tick populations are increasing in North Carolina and across the United States. Backyards, particularly cool and shady areas, serv
topicThis exercise 'sweet spot' is linked to greater longevity
A Harvard meta-analysis of adults over 30 years shows a specific window of strength training reduces mortality. The data suggests