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Health15h ago

Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Reaches 11 Cases, Passengers in Quarantine

A hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship MV Hondius has infected 11 people and killed three, with passengers now quarantined across multiple countries.

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Health15h ago

Trump Administration Halts Medicare Enrollments, Withholds $1.4B in Anti-Fraud Effort

The Trump administration suspended new Medicare enrollments for home healthcare and hospice providers while withholding $1.4 billion as part of an anti-fraud crackdown.

14 sources
Health14h ago

US Drug Overdose Deaths Drop 14% in 2025, Marking Third Consecutive Annual Decline

Preliminary data shows about 70,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2025, continuing a three-year downward trend despite concerns about new drugs and policy changes.

8 sources
Health3h ago

US Education and Health Rankings Show Concerning Trends in National Performance

Recent assessments reveal declining academic performance among American students and a drop to 33rd place globally in health rankings.

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Health15h ago

Americans Quarantined in Nebraska After Hantavirus Exposure on Cruise Ship

Fifteen Americans are being monitored at a Nebraska medical facility after potential hantavirus exposure during a cruise aboard the MV Hondius.

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Health23h ago

Ivermectin Prescriptions for Cancer Patients Rise 250% Following Celebrity Endorsement

Cancer patient prescriptions for ivermectin increased sharply after actor Mel Gibson claimed the drug cured friends of cancer, raising medical concerns.

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Health8h ago

Survey Finds Most Women Hide Discomfort, Campaign Aims to Address Issue

A new survey reveals 96% of women regularly say they're fine when experiencing discomfort, prompting advocacy efforts to address women's health challenges.

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Health11h ago

Connecticut Confirms First Clade I Mpox Case in U.S.

Connecticut health officials confirmed the first case of clade I mpox in the United States after a patient traveled to Western Europe.

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Health15h ago

Brother of Nottingham triple killer testifies at public inquiry

Elias Calocane testified about his brother Valdo's mental health struggles and cryptic messages before the 2023 killings.

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Health1d ago

Trump Administration Plans to Rescind 2024 Toxic Gas Emission Regulations

The Trump administration plans to roll back 2024 EPA regulations on ethylene oxide emissions that required 90% cuts in toxic pollution.

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Health1d ago

Health Experts Debate Cholesterol Testing Methods and Dietary Fat Guidelines

Medical professionals are discussing improved cholesterol testing approaches while debating new dietary guidelines on saturated fats.

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Health1d ago

Lawsuit Filed Over Alabama Jail's Treatment of Woman During Labor

A lawsuit alleges Alabama jail staff failed to assist a woman who went into labor while in custody, forcing other inmates to help.

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Health2d ago

British Army deploys specialist team to remote island for suspected hantavirus case

Military personnel parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha to treat a British citizen with suspected hantavirus infection on the remote Atlantic island.

15 sources
Health2d ago

BBC Investigation Highlights Concerns Over Baby Sleep Advice and Maternity Care

BBC investigation reveals sleep experts giving advice contrary to NHS guidelines while couple shares stillbirth experience ahead of maternity review.

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Health1d ago

Study finds 7 million children live with loaded, unlocked guns at home

New research published in JAMA Network Open reveals millions of children have access to unsecured firearms in their households.

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