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  1. WHO Chief to Oversee Hantavirus Cruise Evacuation in Tenerife

    WHO Chief to Oversee Hantavirus Cruise Evacuation in Tenerife

    Dr. Tedros will personally supervise the evacuation of over 100 people from a cruise ship with a hantavirus outbreak. Three deaths have been reported, and 17 Americans are aboard.

    last mo. 1 min read
  2. The Hidden Cost of Not Having a Preference: A Survival Strategy from Childhood

    The Hidden Cost of Not Having a Preference: A Survival Strategy from Childhood

    The 'easygoing' adult who never picks the restaurant may be suppressing preferences learned in childhood for survival.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Retroactive Jealousy: When Your Partner’s Past Threatens Your Present

    Retroactive Jealousy: When Your Partner’s Past Threatens Your Present

    Retroactive jealousy can destroy relationships. Experts explain why it happens and how to stop it.

    last mo. 2 min read
  4. Hantavirus vs. COVID-19, Measles, RSV: How Contagious Is It?

    Hantavirus vs. COVID-19, Measles, RSV: How Contagious Is It?

    A WHO investigation is underway after a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship. Here's how the virus compares to other major public health threats.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. The Hidden Cost of 'It's Fine': Why Emotional Suppression Fails

    The Hidden Cost of 'It's Fine': Why Emotional Suppression Fails

    When 'I'm fine' is a reflex from outdated emotional math, relationships suffer. Learn how to update the calculation.

    last mo. 2 min read
  6. Postpartum Flares Surge in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients, French Study Finds

    Postpartum Flares Surge in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients, French Study Finds

    French GR2 cohort study reveals 62% of rheumatoid arthritis patients flare within 6 months after delivery, while spondyloarthritis activity remains stable.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. If Humans Are Getting Smarter, Why Are Our Brains Shrinking?

    If Humans Are Getting Smarter, Why Are Our Brains Shrinking?

    Exploring the evidence and theories behind the 10% reduction in human brain size over the past 11,700 years.

    last mo. 2 min read
  8. Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Children

    Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Higher Asthma Risk in Children

    Study of 691 Spanish children shows early consumption of UPFs may nearly quadruple asthma risk, with no link to other allergies.

    last mo. 1 min read