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Ebola Comes to Houston's Front Door: Bush Intercontinental Airport Begins Emergency Screening as Bundibugyo Strain Spreads Across Central Africa

Starting tonight at 11:59 PM EDT, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, will begin receiving travelers who have been present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, or South Sudan within the last 21 days, directing them toward enhanced federal health screening. The CDC expansion, announced Saturday…

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Houston on High Alert as Texas Confirms First West Nile Neuroinvasive Case of 2026 — and Mosquito Season Is Just Getting Started

Texas health officials are sounding an early alarm this mosquito season. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has confirmed the state's first human case of West Nile virus for 2026 — and it's a severe one.

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Tuberculosis Is Surging in Chicago — A Disease the World Thought It Had Under Control

Illinois recorded 353 active tuberculosis cases in 2023, with 154 concentrated in Chicago alone. Experts call what's happening now a "rebound effect" from COVID-era disruptions — and preliminary data suggests 2025 case counts may have climbed another 10 to 20 percent nationally. The question is why city and state officials…

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NHS watchdog launches inspection of troubled trust after The Independent exposed failures

Exclusive: Cancer patients were among dozens harmed at Royal Salford Hospital, a review of the care of hundreds of women found – now the regulator has been called in

The Independent UK

Doctors compare social media harms for kids to smoking

Britain is consulting on restricting ‌children's access to social media, including a ban for under-16s, curfews, time limits and curbs on addictive features.

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Simple Walking Adjustment May Ease Knee Arthritis Pain and Slow Joint Damage, Study Finds

According to recent clinical studies, a simple change in the way you walk may not only provide meaningful relief but also potentially reduce long-term pain and slow the progression of osteoarthritis.

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Spinach-Inspired Eye Drops May Offer New Hope for Treating Common Vision Condition

Spinach is best known as a leafy green staple in many kitchens. But what if it could also help treat dry eyes?

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This equipment-free workout is designed to be done at your desk to build strength and muscle

This workout was created for the army, but is surprisingly beginner-friendly

Fit & Well

NT:Fatality confirmed, disease rate dropping amid outbreak

The rate of diphtheria cases is dropping in a territory caught in the middle of a national outbreak after health authorities confirmed its first fatality.

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Fatality confirmed, disease rate dropping amid outbreak

The rate of diphtheria cases is dropping in a territory caught in the middle of a national outbreak after health authorities confirmed its first fatality.

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World Digestive Health Day 2026 Highlights Gut Health Advances, Disease Awareness

On May 29 each year, healthcare organizations around the world observe World Digestive Health Day (WDHD). Led by the World Gastroenterology Organisation, the global campaign aims to raise awareness about gastrointestinal health and the prevention of digestive diseases.

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Metallica urge UK fans to give blood ahead of Britain tour dates

The metal veterans are calling on their followers to donate blood and plasma.

Evening Standard

New ‘innovative’ urine test that can detect cancer early could be on NHS within years

Scientists, funded by Cancer Research UK, have now passed another hurdle, bringing the test closer to patient use

The Independent UK

This new drug candidate is effective against measles and other viruses, researchers say

America has seen close to 2,000 cases of measles this year

The Independent UK

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Why grip strength matters for longevity and five kettlebell exercises to improve it

Try this kettlebell circuit to challenge your grip strength and stability

The Independent UK

Hantavirus ‘stable for now,’ WHO leader says

There have been 12 confirmed cases and three deaths from a recent cruise boat outbreak

The Independent UK

New cell therapy offers ‘real hope’ for liver disease patients

Researchers hope the findings could reduce the need for liver transplants.

Evening Standard

New cell therapy has been a godsend for me, says liver disease sufferer

Sandra Watson suffers from primary biliary cholangitis which causes chronic itching and can lead to liver failure.

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Why Adding Bananas to Your Smoothie May Reduce Its Health Benefits, Study Finds

While bananas are considered among the healthiest fruits on the planet—packed with essential nutrients, dietary fiber, and minerals—a new study suggests they may be undermining berry-based smoothies and significantly reducing the body's ability to absorb flavanols, plant compounds linked to heart and brain health.

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Dozens in hospital after substance sprayed in Tokyo

Dozens of people have been taken to hospital in Tokyo after complaining of suddenly developing throat pain near the Ginza Six shopping complex.

Newcastle Herald

'It was all through my body': tradie's blunt message for outdoor workers

A big work and safety issue that needs more understanding.

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Ultradian Rhythms and Their Role in Hormonal Health, Sleep, and Energy Cycles

Explore ultradian rhythms and how they regulate hormones, sleep, and energy cycles, shaping focus, productivity, and overall health throughout the day.

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Inside The Inflammatory Response How Inflammation Cytokines And Immunity Work Together For Resolution

Explore how inflammation begins, the role of cytokines in immunity, and how a healthy inflammatory response leads to effective resolution of inflammation and tissue repair.

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Can’t do a lunge? Try this exercise to boost your single-leg stability and strength

Step-ups are a functional way to improve leg strength

The Independent UK

Supermarket lung cancer checks find 10,000 cases in England

The initiative forms part of the NHS Lung Cancer Screening Programme which began in 2019

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