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The Cruise Ship Outbreak That Has WHO Issuing URGENT Warnings

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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Sony's Phone Redesign That Took WAY Too Long

Sony’s new flagship doesn’t look much like its predecessors. | Image: Sony / The Verge Sony's Xperia 1 flagships have looked more or less the same since 2020, but that's finally changing with the Xperia 1 VIII, which moves to a chunky square camera island. The phone also boasts what should be a substantially improved telephoto camera, along with an AI camera assistant that looks like an improved version of Google's Camera Coach. While every previous Xperia 1 phone has had three vertical camera

The Verge·Tech·18h ago
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What Kash Patel Just Called a 'Total FARCE' in Senate Hearing

Kash Patel denies excessive drinking allegations as ‘total farce’ in Senate hearing  The Guardian Takeaways from FBI Director Kash Patel’s defensive Hill testimony  CNN Patel, Van Hollen trade barbs over 'slinging margaritas' in heated Senate clash  Fox News Kash Patel and Democratic senator trade alcohol-related allegations at congressional hearing  NBC News Patel agrees to take alcohol test after heated exchange with Van Hollen  The Hill

Google News·Politics·20h ago
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Scientists Just CRACKED the Code on Nature's Rarest Cancer Fighter

Scientists at UBC Okanagan have uncovered how plants produce mitraphylline, a rare natural compound with promising anti cancer potential. The team identified two enzymes that work together to build the molecule’s unusual twisted structure, solving a mystery that had puzzled researchers for years. Because mitraphylline appears only in tiny amounts in tropical plants like kratom and cat’s claw, the discovery could make it far easier to produce sustainably in the future.

Science Daily·Science·19h ago
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The Weakness Every Cold Virus SHARES — And Why It Matters

Scientists at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, have uncovered a crucial trick used by enteroviruses—the group behind diseases like polio, myocarditis, encephalitis, and even the common cold—to reproduce inside human cells. The team captured, in unprecedented detail, how viral RNA recruits both viral and human proteins to assemble the machinery needed for replication, acting almost like a molecular “on-off switch” that controls whether the virus copies itself or makes proteins.

Science Daily·Science·19h ago
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Why FDA Just BLOCKED Scientists From Telling You 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

Healthline·Health·18h ago
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The New Weight Loss Drug That Makes Zepbound Look OBSOLETE

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 Destroying Your Heart — And the 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·18h ago
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The Breast Treatment That Could Make Cancer Risk PLUMMET

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·18h ago
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The Hidden Syndrome That Could Be Your BIGGEST 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·18h ago
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The Exercise Hack That Builds Muscle With LESS Work

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·18h ago
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Why What You Dream About Could RUIN 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·18h ago
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She Got HIV in 1996 — What She's Doing at 74 Will SHOCK You

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·18h ago
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Why Your Office Air Might Be DESTROYING Your Appearance

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·18h ago
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The ICU Wedding That Proves Love Conquers EVERYTHING

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·18h ago
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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

Healthline·Entertainment·18h ago
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Why Michael Che REFUSED to Roast Kevin Hart

Michael Che is roasting the “Roast of Kevin Hart.” The comedian and “Saturday Night Live” star was originally slated to perform at the live Netflix event on Sunday, two sources involved in the production tell Variety, but he ended up pulling out due to scheduling difficulties with “SNL.” (Che was not alone — sources say […]

Variety·Entertainment·19h ago
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Marvel Just Released Its Most VIOLENT Project Ever

“Punisher: One Last Kill” is anything but. To put it plainly, Jon Bernthal’s anti-hero Punisher does a lot of killing in his Marvel Special Presentation. A whole lot. But layered into the over-the-top violence is a powerful character study of a PTSD-addled veteran who has lost nearly everything. Bernthal’s vengeance-fueled performance as Frank Castle has […]

Variety·Entertainment·19h ago
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The LGBTQ+ Films Everyone Will Be Talking About This Year

Gregg Araki’s “I Want Your Sex,” Hayley Kiyoko’s “Girls Like Girls” and Adrian Chiarella’s “Leviticus” are among the titles set to screen during the San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline50), Frameline announced Tuesday. The festival will take place June 17 through 27 across venues in San Francisco, Berkeley and Oakland. Framline50 will open with […]

Variety·Entertainment·20h ago
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The Company Behind America's Deadliest Bridge COLLAPSE Just Got Charged

Justice Dept. charges shipping company in deadly Key Bridge collapse  The Washington Post Maryland reaches $2.25 billion settlement on Key Bridge collapse as Justice Dept. files charges against operator, employee  WTOP A timeline of the Baltimore Key Bridge collapse that killed 6 people  CBS News Ship operator and employee are charged in crash that caused the deadly collapse of Baltimore bridge  Yahoo Dali ship operator, foreign employee charged in Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, unsealed ind

Google News·Other·20h ago