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The Cruise Ship Outbreak That Has WHO Sounding the ALARM

Three passengers have died and several others have fallen ill aboard a cruise ship in a deadly hantavirus outbreak. AFP via Getty Images A cluster of three deaths among passengers aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has been linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Human-to-human transmission of hantavirus is rare, but it appears to have spread among passengers, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). A suspected total of 7 cases has been identified, and investigators are wor

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The Apple Display That Could Have Changed EVERYTHING

The Studio Display looks great next to a MacBook, but its aging display technology holds it back. | Photo by John Higgins / The Verge For the better part of 12 years, Apple owned the 5K monitor world - primarily because it made basically the only options. LG's 5K UltraFine was a solid, if bland choice, but many people bought a 27-inch iMac from 2014 for its 5K screen alone. Then in 2022, Apple finally gave the people what they wanted by releasing the $1,599 Studio Display (which was essentiall

The Verge·Tech·9h ago
Business

What Lyft's CEO Learned From His First JOB

I mowed a lot of lawns and cleaned a lot of gutters as a kid, but my first consistent job was delivering newspapers. Today that sounds quaint, but it was a rite of passage back in the day. I grew up in Chevy Chase, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C., raised primarily by my mom and in the most modest house of anyone I knew. She used to say we were never poor– we just didn’t have a lot of money. So at age 15 when I heard that a Washington Post delivery route paid $100/month, I jumped at the c

Fast Company·Business·10h ago
Politics
International

The Uncontacted Tribe That Just Got Their Land Back After 27 YEARS

Demarcation of 410,000 hectares of territory is intended to protect the Amazonian community from farming, illegal mining and logging More than 25 years after the existence of one of the Amazon’s most vulnerable nomadic hunter-gatherer communities was confirmed, the Brazilian government has begun demarcating the Pardo River Kawahiva Indigenous territory, giving greater protection to the uncontacted people. The demarcation of the 410,000-hectare (1m-acre) territorylocated between the states of Mat

The Guardian·International·9h ago
Health

Why the FDA Just BLOCKED Scientists From Sharing Vaccine Data

The FDA has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies. What does this mean for public health? Image credit: Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto via Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has blocked the publication of COVID-19 and shingles vaccine safety studies, citing concerns over their conclusions. Experts question the decision to withdraw the studies, since both vaccines have substantial evidence supporting their safety and effectiveness. Some experts say

Healthline·Health·9h ago

The NEW Weight Loss Drug Making Ozempic Look OUTDATED

A new GLP-1 drug shows promise for improving metabolic health and treating obesity-related diseases like liver disease. camacho9999/Getty Images A new weight loss drug called survodutide has shown promising results in a phase 3 clinical trial. The drug, which stimulates GLP-1 and glucagon receptors, led to a 16.6% drop in body weight. Survodutide also reduced waist circumference, an indicator of metabolic health. Experts hope the drug will be useful for both obesity and liver disease; howeve

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The Foods Secretly Destroying Your HEART (And the Simple Swaps That Could Save It)

European scientists are advocating for more education on the health harms of ultra-processed foods. Trinette Reed/Stocksy European scientists say ultra-processed foods increase the risks of a variety of health ailments, particularly heart disease. They recommend that medical professionals discuss the health dangers of ultra-processed foods with their patients. Experts agree that doctors should advise their patients on how to identify ultra-processed foods and reduce them in their daily diets

Healthline·Health·9h ago

Why Dense Breasts Just Got a SAFER Treatment Option

New research found that the drug endoxifen reduced mammographic breast density with fewer side effects. praetorianphoto/Getty Images A study has found promising results with the breast cancer prevention drug (Z)-endoxifen. The drug reduced breast density safely and with fewer side effects than tamoxifen. It also had fewer troublesome side effects than this standard preventive treatment. Experts say that if further research confirms these findings, the endoxifen could help increase compliance

Healthline·Health·9h ago

The Hidden Connection Between Your Heart and CANCER Risk

New research indicates that cancer prevention should be part of the treatment protocol for people with CKM syndrome. Sean Locke/Stocksy Researchers say people with cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome have a higher risk of developing cancer. They note that the cancer risk rises as the severity of CKM syndrome increases, ranging from a 3% higher risk at stage 1 to a 30% higher risk at stage 4. Experts say people can lower their cancer risk by maintaining a healthy diet, getting regu

Healthline·Health·9h ago

She Was Given a DEATH Sentence in 1996. Here's Why She's Still THRIVING at 74

Barbara Roberts has lived with HIV for 30 years. Now, a new FDA-approved medication is changing how she manages it at the age of 74. Barbara Roberts (pictured above) was diagnosed with HIV at the age of 44. Today, at 74, she continues thriving with the help of a new FDA-approved medication. In 1996, Barbara Roberts thought she had a bad case of the flu that wouldn’t go away. After several days of experiencing a high fever and sweating, she decided to go to the emergency room, where she wa

Healthline·Health·9h ago

Why This Couple Said 'I Do' in the ICU With DEATH at the Door

Daniel Phan was in heart failure and days from undergoing lifesaving surgery when he and his girlfriend, Julia, decided to get married — in the ICU. Daniel and Julia Phan on their wedding day in the ICU. Daniel Phan Daniel and Julia Phan met when they were kids after Daniel’s parents hired Julia’s mom to work at their nail salon. “We were the same age. I went to her house when I was, like, eight years old, not knowing she was going to be my future wife,” Daniel told Healthline. While the t

Healthline·Health·9h ago

The Dreams You Had Last Night Just Predicted Your ENTIRE Day

Research shows that your dreams may affect your morning mood. Image Credit: Studio Firma/Stocksy A recent study has found that your dreams can affect your mood in the morning.  The study showed that those who experienced fear in their dreams were more likely to have a low mood upon waking.  The researchers suggest that dreams may help you process emotions.  Sleep is an important part of overall health, but the impacts of your dreams are less well understood. A study recently published in Sle

Healthline·Health·9h ago

The Lazy Person's Guide to Building MUSCLE Without the Grind

Eccentric exercise may help build muscle strength with less strain on the body, which may benefit older individuals. DragonImages/Getty Images A lesser-known type of exercise can build strength and improve fitness while remaining accessible to less active individuals. Eccentric exercises like lowering weights or walking downhill can generate more force with less energy while supporting muscle, heart, and even brain health. Whether you’re an advanced athlete or just beginning, eccentric exerc

Healthline·Health·9h ago

Why Your Office Air Might Be AGING You Faster

A new viral theory circulating on social media platforms claims ‘office air’ can negatively affect the health and appearance of your skin and hair. Mihajlo Ckovric/Stocksy “Office Air Theory” is trending on social media, with claims that office environments can negatively impact skin and hair throughout the day. Experts say there is some truth to the trend, as low humidity and dry indoor air can dehydrate skin. Stress, screen time, hormones, and hygiene habits can also play a role. Staying h

Healthline·Health·9h ago
Entertainment

What Dolly Parton Just Revealed About Her HEALTH

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 06: Dolly Parton speaks onstage during Kicking Off CMA Fest: A Special Conversation With Dolly Parton Hosted By Rachel Smith at Music City Center on June 06, 2024 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/WireImage) Dolly Parton shared a new health update with fans in an Instagram video. Though she didn’t specify exactly what health issues she’s facing, Parton noted previous challenges with her kidney health as well as weakened immune and digestive systems. T

Healthline·Entertainment·9h ago

Why Peter Jackson Says AI Is Blocking Andy Serkis From an OSCAR

“Lord of the Rings” filmmaker Peter Jackson doesn’t “dislike” AI being used in film — but he thinks it’s a shame that the debate surrounding it is partly why Andy Serkis will never win awards for his motion-capture performance as Gollum. Speaking at a Cannes Film Festival masterclass the day after he was bestowed an […]

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Disney's 'Pirates' Experience Is Coming to LIFE in the UK

An immersive theatrical experience based on “Pirates of the Caribbean” is coming to the U.K. Produced by Secret Cinema and TodayTix, and licensed via Disney Theatrical Group, “Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Immersive Adventure” will sail into London in Feb. 2027 with an initial 10-week run. Described as an “all hands on deck experience,” […]

Variety·Entertainment·10h ago

The War-Torn Coming-of-Age Story That Can't Escape Its PAST

A coming-of-age drama that gradually turns morose, Blerta Basholli’s sophomore feature “Dua” follows up her Sundance-winning 2021 debut “Hive” as a reflection of Kosovan women in the late 1990s. This time, however, the director draws from her own experiences as a girl who came of age in the shadow of the Kosovo War. The conflict […]

Variety·Entertainment·9h ago

The Platform That's Disrupting How Films Reach FESTIVALS

Ahead of this year’s Marché du Film in Cannes, former festival distributor Moritz Schneider is launching Miralot, a data-driven film festival matching and submission platform aimed at helping filmmakers navigate the increasingly fragmented global festival landscape more strategically. The Berlin-based platform, founded by Schneider and Justus Timm, is backed by Roger Crotti, former Disney chief […]

Variety·Entertainment·10h ago
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