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The hantavirus quarantine is over. Here’s what cruise passengers and scientists learned.
The World Health Organization has officially ended the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius. The global event resulted in
topicTick-related emergency room visits surge across Virginia
Emergency room visits for tick bites are increasing across Virginia. Some regions of the U.S. are seeing the highest rates of such
topicWhat is The Healthiest Type of Olive Oil? The No. 1 Pick with the Most Benefits
Extra virgin olive oil is the top choice for health benefits. The most beneficial versions are organic and contain high levels of
topicVitamin D supplements not working? 3 common mistakes people make, heart surgeon reveals
Vitamin D deficiency affects between one billion and over one billion people worldwide. While widely used, some research suggests
topicOzempic users may be making a major weight-loss mistake, new study suggests
GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy are widely used for weight loss and diabetes management. Recent data suggests user
topicEbola patients flee treatment centres in Congo for food as hunger crisis deepens
An Ebola outbreak is spreading at unprecedented speed across the Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu provinces. The World Health Org
topicThe Best Diet For Brain Health Is Probably Not What You Think
Research indicates that specific eating patterns can lower the risk of cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease. A Harvard study
topicLouisiana Notches a Sickle Cell First
Daniel Cressy, a 23-year-old from the New Orleans area, is the first person in Louisiana to be functionally cured of sickle cell d
These Are the Medical Miracles Trump Could Take Away
Medical researchers warn that budget cuts and funding freezes under the Trump administration are limiting scientific inquiry. This
topicWhy weight-loss drugs don’t work for some people
GLP-1 receptor agonists like Ozempic and Wegovy mimic a hormone to slow digestion and increase insulin production. While some user
topicOne Specific Blood Protein Can Identify Dementia Risk Decades Before Diagnosis
Researchers found that the blood protein GDF15 can signal dementia risk decades before symptoms appear. Higher levels of this prot
topicSugar-Free Diets May Have a Hidden Side Effect, Study in Mice Suggests
Research presented at the Endocrine Society's ENDO 2026 meeting suggests eliminating sugar from low-fat diets can be counterproduc
topicThe alcohol damage you can reverse in midlife
A review in the Addiction journal links alcohol to over 60 health conditions. Experts state that quitting or reducing intake can s
topicAlzheimer's: Anti-inflammatory diet may help reduce risk by up to 29%
A 15-year study indicates that anti-inflammatory eating patterns may reduce dementia risk by 21% to 29%. This effect is observed e
topicLittle-known tick bite disease leaves man nonverbal
John Reagan, a 66-year-old outdoorsman, is hospitalized after a Powassan virus infection left him nonverbal and immobile. The rare
topicA Popular Joint Pain Supplement May Actually Speed Up Dementia Progression - Health: Trusted and Empathetic Health and Wellness Information
University of Florida researchers found an association between glucosamine use and a higher likelihood of progressing from mild co
topicI kept waking up at 3 a.m. until a doctor told me to stop making this common evening mistake
Many people experience recurring awakenings between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. due to stress, lifestyle habits, and hormonal shifts. These
topic42 babies die in Australia and cases of devastating STI spike in US
Syphilis is returning in developed nations after previously nearly being eradicated by penicillin. The infection has caused the de
topicCould the HPV vaccine eliminate cervical cancer deaths?
New research shows the HPV vaccine has reduced the risk of cervical cancer deaths to nearly zero for women under 30 in England. Th
topicMost Women Aren't Buying The Most Effective Drug For Period Pain, Study Suggests
Recent supermarket data indicates many women purchase pain relief that is less effective for period cramps. Experts emphasize that
topic4 Foods and Drinks With More Calcium Than Yogurt - Health: Trusted and Empathetic Health and Wellness Information
Certain foods and drinks provide higher calcium levels than yogurt. Other beverages offer more calcium than a standard glass of mi
topic5 Commonly Missed Signs Of Bowel Cancer
Colorectal cancer develops in the colon or rectum within the large intestine. Early detection is critical for treatment outcomes.
topicThis Is How Often To Move Your Body if You Want To Live Longer
Regular daily activity reduces disease risk and improves mental health. The volume and intensity of movement serve as better predi
topicStudy: Microbiome Is Shaped By Who We Live With, Couples Share More Than They Realize
Living with others influences the microorganisms in the human gut and mouth. Close social bonds, particularly among married couple