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Why Cruise Ship Passengers Are Being ISOLATED for a Deadly Virus

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

Healthline·Health·13h ago

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The Political CHAOS That Could Give Britain Its Sixth Leader

The promise of Keir Starmer’s Labour Party in 2024 was renewed stability — but that now appears to be under threat.

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The New Weight Loss Drug That OUTPERFORMS Everything Else

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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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

Healthline·Health·13h ago

The Simple Food SWAPS 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

Healthline·Health·13h ago

The Breast Treatment That REDUCES 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

Healthline·Health·13h ago

The Hidden Syndrome That MULTIPLIES Your 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·13h ago

The Exercise Trick 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·13h ago

What Your Dreams Reveal About Your WAKING Life

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·13h ago

The Office Air Secret Your Skin DOESN'T Want You To Know

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·13h ago

How She's THRIVING 30 Years After 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

Healthline·Health·13h ago

The ICU 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

Healthline·Health·13h ago
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The AI Disclosure Standard That Could Change HOLLYWOOD

London-based The Mise En Scène Company has unveiled Human Provenance in Film, a no-cost AI disclosure standard for the film and TV industry, opening consultation at the Cannes Film Market and inviting participation from producers and distributors through to insurers, platforms, and exhibitors, with a deadline of Oct. 31. The taxonomy groups AI use into […]

Variety·Entertainment·14h ago

The Health News Dolly Parton Just REVEALED

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·13h ago

The Queer Romeo and Juliet Remake You NEED to See

London-based sales and impact outfit Together Films has picked up international rights to the Swedish love drama “Lisa & Lilly,” produced by Fifth Season’s Scandi production powerhouse Nordic Drama Queens. The project, due to start lensing in August, marks the feature length debut of helmer Julia Lindström, credited for Netflix’ “Young Royals” Season 3, “The […]

Variety·Entertainment·13h ago

The Horror Films That Will TERRIFY Cannes

The Cannes Film Festival’s Blood Window Showcase has announced its lineup of eight feature films representing among the best of contemporary Ibero-American genre cinema. Set to unspool on May 14 at the Cannes Film Festival’s Marché du Film and staged in collaboration with the Fantastic Pavilion, the Showcase has established itself as a pivotal platform […]

Variety·Entertainment·13h ago

The A24 Project From 'Babygirl' Director That's ALREADY Buzzing

“Babygirl” writer/director Halina Reijn is continuing to expand the cast for her next film with A24, this time adding a BAFTA winner into the mix. David Jonsson, who won the BAFTA Rising Star award in 2025 for his breakout turns in “Rye Lane” and “Alien: Romulus,” has joined “Please,” which reunites Reijn with A24 for […]

Variety·Entertainment·14h ago

The Ip Man Spinoff That Brings Back a FAN FAVORITE

Dennis To will reprise his role as the legendary Wing Chun grandmaster in “Ip Man: Kung Fu Legacy,” the next installment of the martial arts franchise. All Rights Entertainment has launched presales at the Cannes Film Market for the new feature. Production is scheduled to begin in October, with the film expected to be completed […]

Variety·Entertainment·15h ago

The Thriller That Just Landed a MAJOR Distribution Deal

L.A.-based Myriad Pictures has snapped up “A Silent Death,” the latest psychological crime thriller from Sebastian Schindel. The deal, hammered out between Myriad’s Kirk D’Amico and FilmSharks’ Guido Rud and Federico Pascua, targets a North American release in the third quarter of 2026. Set in ‘80s Patagonia, the drama follows a hunting guide who uncovers […]

Variety·Entertainment·15h ago

The Film That Makes You EMPATHIZE With Androids

Japanese auteur Kore-eda Hirokazu returns to competition at Cannes with “Sheep in the Box,” a thorny yet sensitive meditation on the encroachment of AI on our ability to let go of those who are no longer with us. In the film, Otone (Ayase Haruka) and Kensuke (Yamamoto Daigo) adopt a humanoid android (Kuwaki Rimu) who […]

Variety·Entertainment·15h ago

The 'Perfect Strangers' Director's Film That's SELLING Fast

Italy’s RAI Cinema Intl. Distribution has scored a batch of sales on “The Sound of Something New,” the new film by “Perfect Strangers” director Paolo Genovese, which is being sold at the Cannes Marché du Film. “Something New,” which is produced by Lotus Production, a Leone Film Group company, in tandem with RAI Cinema, and […]

Variety·Entertainment·15h ago
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