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The Cruise Ship Outbreak That Has WHO ALARMED

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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What the FDA Is HIDING About Vaccine Safety

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

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The Weight Loss Drug That Makes Zepbound Look OUTDATED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 Breast Treatment That Could ELIMINATE Cancer Risk

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

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Why Doctors Just RENAMED a Condition Affecting Millions

After years of debate, global experts announced that PCOS will now be called PMOS to better reflect the multisystem effects it has on the body. Image Credit: ruizluquepaz/GettyImages Global experts have officially announced a change in name for polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).  The condition will now be known as polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS).  This name change was made to reflect the multisystem effects the condition has on the body.  In a culmination of more than 10 years

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The Food Swap That Could SAVE Your Heart

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

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How She's THRIVING 30 Years After Her HIV Diagnosis

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

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The Wedding That Heart Failure Couldn't STOP

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

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Why Your Dreams Could CONTROL Your Morning Mood

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

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The Office Air That's Secretly AGING Your Skin

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

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America's Top Hospitals for Patient EXPERIENCE Revealed

Healthgrades has announced the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards. Healthgrades recently announced the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Awards. The awards recognize hospitals that excel at delivering top-quality care while ensuring a positive patient experience. The 2026 recipients include 373 hospitals from 46 states and represent the top 15% of hospitals nationwide for patient experience. Healthgrades has announced the recipients of the 2026 O

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Why Musk Is ATTACKING Christopher Nolan's Epic

Elon Musk has doubled down on dissing Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” via new X posts and replies that mock the upcoming tentpole for casting Lupita Nyong’o and Elliot Page, the latter of whom previously worked with Nolan on “Inception.” Musk already came out swinging against “The Odyssey” in February amid rumors that Nyong’o would be […]

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Why Japan Is DOMINATING This Year's Cannes

Japan has not had three directors simultaneously in the running for the Palme d’Or since 2001 – and as Hamaguchi Ryusuke, Kore-eda Hirokazu and Fukada Koji bring that once-in-a-generation confluence to the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Japan is celebrated as the Cannes Marché’s Country of Honor. A delegation of 10 Japanese producers, who will be […]

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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

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The AI Rules That Will RESHAPE Casting Forever

The International Casting Directors Association (ICDA) officially launched its new guidelines on the use of AI in casting. They were announced during the Cannes Film Festival, to address the growing ethical, creative, and professional challenges posed by the increasing use of AI within the casting industry. The ICDA seeks to create a framework that protects […]

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Why This Director Was TERRIFIED of Her Own Film

Phuong Mai Nguyen is opening Cannes Critics’ Week with the animated film “In Waves,” about shy teenager AJ who falls in love with Kristen. She loves to surf, and slowly, AJ starts to appreciate it as well. But “In Waves” isn’t just about surfing.  “Before making this film, I didn’t have much of a connection […]

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The WWII Letters That Andrew Scott Just Unveiled

For the first time, the USO is opening its archives to share a curated collection of intimate World War II letters, written by service members between 1942 and 1944 from the frontlines in Europe to the loved ones waiting at home. Andrew Scott, who stars in the Focus Features film “Pressure,” which explores the critical […]

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How The Simpsons Just Got SAVED in Quebec

Beloved animated series will return for 36th season in the fall after telecoms giant Bell Media reaches deal with Disney Fans of Les Simpson have a message for anyone who doubted the future of the beloved and long-running Québécois version of the animated satirical show: Mange de la crotte. Les Simpson will return for its 36th season in the fall after telecoms giant Bell Media said it had reached an agreement with Disney for the rights to air and dub the show. The deal caps nearly a year of unce

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The 'Ellison in the Room' Moment Warner Bros. ADDRESSED

Warner Bros. Discovery opened its annual upfronts presentation to advertisers Wednesday with a tribute to the late, great Ted Turner led by CNN’s Anderson Cooper. Following a sizzle promoting every modern WBD property from James Gunn’s new “Superman” movie to HBO’s upcoming “Harry Potter” TV series, WBD’s presidents of U.S. advertising Ryan Gould and Bobby Voltaggio took […]

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Steve Earle and Buscemi's Love Letter to NEW YORK

Veteran singer-songwriter-actor Steve Earle and veteran actor-director Steve Buscemi are two people who would seem to have known each other for ages. Their work, whether it’s Earle’s vast catalog of songs (“Copperhead Road,” “Guitar Town”) and acting roles (“The Wire,” “Treme,” “Leaves of Grass”), or Buscemi’s formidable history of acting and directing (“Fargo,” “Reservoir Dogs,” […]