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  1. Landfill Stop Eyed as Origin of Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak on Luxury Cruise

    Landfill Stop Eyed as Origin of Deadly Hantavirus Outbreak on Luxury Cruise

    Argentine investigators believe a Dutch couple contracted hantavirus during a bird-watching tour in Ushuaia before boarding the MV Hondius, leading to a deadly outbreak.

    last mo. 2 min read
  2. Common Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise Against Deadly MRSA Superbug

    Common Blood Pressure Drug Shows Promise Against Deadly MRSA Superbug

    A widely used blood pressure medication, Candesartan cilexetil, has been found to kill MRSA in lab and animal studies, offering a new weapon against antibiotic-resistant infections.

    last mo. 1 min read
  3. Falls After 40 Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Major Study Finds

    Falls After 40 Linked to Higher Dementia Risk, Major Study Finds

    A new meta-analysis of nearly 3 million people finds a single fall after age 40 is linked to a 20% higher dementia risk; multiple falls raise the risk by 74%.

    last mo. 1 min read
  4. Trump Admin Blocked FDA Vaccine Studies Showing Benefits

    Trump Admin Blocked FDA Vaccine Studies Showing Benefits

    Trump officials censored FDA studies that confirmed the benefits of COVID and shingles vaccines, raising questions about political interference.

    last mo. 1 min read
  5. Brain's Memory Center Is 'Prewired,' Not a Blank Slate, Study Finds

    Brain's Memory Center Is 'Prewired,' Not a Blank Slate, Study Finds

    A new study in mice suggests the hippocampus is densely wired at birth, with neural connections pruning and sharpening over time, challenging the blank-slate theory of memory.

    last mo. 2 min read
  6. Strong Glutes Key to Reducing Knee and Back Pain, Experts Say

    Strong Glutes Key to Reducing Knee and Back Pain, Experts Say

    Learn how strengthening gluteal muscles can alleviate knee and lower back pain with targeted exercises and expert advice.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: Experts Explain Risks

    Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship: Experts Explain Risks

    A deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship leaves three dead. Experts discuss transmission risks, symptoms, and public safety concerns.

    last mo. 3 min read
  8. FDA Authorizes First Fruit-Flavored Vapes with Age-Gating Tech

    FDA Authorizes First Fruit-Flavored Vapes with Age-Gating Tech

    The FDA has approved fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for the first time, using Bluetooth age-verification to prevent youth access.

    last mo. 1 min read