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What is hantavirus, the infection that killed Gene Hackman's wife, Betsy Arakawa?

Hantavirus — blamed in the death of Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa — is a rare virus spread by contact with rodents or their urine or feces

The Independent UK

Gene Hackman’s wife was killed by hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. What is it?

The rare and potentially deadly disease needs to be treated early before severe symptoms develop

The Independent UK

Gene Hackman died of natural causes days after wife died of rare respiratory virus

Cause of Betsy Arakawa’s death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome while Hackman died of heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease contributing

The Guardian - US

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Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa's cause of death revealed

Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a week after his wife Betsy Arakawa died of a rare infectious disease at their home, a pathologist has said.

The National (Scotland)

The Future Queen of Norway's Duties Will Change as Her Disease Has "Progressed"

The Norwegian royal house made a major announcement about Crown Princess Mette-Marit's health.

Marie Claire

Doctors worry about spring break as measles cases spread: Not ‘dealing with business-as-usual’

Roughly 173 million Americans are expected to take to the skies in March and April this year

The Independent UK

Why increasing rates of tuberculosis in the UK and US should concern everyone

With one of the largest tuberculosis (TB) outbreaks in US history, Kansas has more to worry about than its recent Super Bowl defeat. During the past year, 67 people with TB have been detected. This comes on the back of increasing rates of TB in the US year on year…

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Alzheimer’s without symptoms? Unbelievable case of US woman leaves doctors stumped

Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most common forms of dementia and can lead to decline in memory loss and thinking skills, eventually resulting in loss of independence. However, in a rare case, a US woman with Down syndrome remained mentally sharp and fully independent until her death, even though…

The Times of India

Nearly 100 people died of cholera in less than a month in Sudan's White Nile State

Nearly 100 people have died of cholera in two weeks since the waterborne disease outbreak began in Sudan’s White Nile State

The Independent UK

Fighting a disease and a health care system - Roll Call

“Transplant: A Memoir” author Bernardine Watson joins Equal Time to talk about kidney failure, racial disparities and her own journey.

Roll Call

‘Pac-Man with a ponytail’ proteins regulate everything from night vision to heartbeats – studying what GRKs look like could improve an array of drugs

Each cell in your body relies on precise communication with other cells to function properly. At the center of this process are the molecular switches that turn communication signals in the body on and off. These molecules are key players in health and disease. One such molecular switch is G…

The Conversation

These are the seven things women’s health experts wish everybody knew

Women’s health is misunderstood. Here’s the things experts wish everyone knew

The Independent UK

Make this one dietary change to lower your risk of cancer and heart disease

Prioritizing healthy fats in your diet can have a dramatic effect on your overall health and mortality risk.

Fortune

Ebola cases in Uganda rise to 14 as new cluster emerges, posing a challenge to health workers

Africa’s top public health agency says that Uganda’s Ebola caseload increased to 14 in the last week with a new cluster emerging from a 4-year-old child who recently died of the infectious disease

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Doctor reveals 4 hidden signs of ovarian cancer - including a surprising one at mealtime

Ovarian cancer is often called the 'silent killer' due to its subtle symptoms that are easy to dismiss and frequently mistaken for other health issues like bloating, indigestion, or general fatigue. Yet, this disease claims thousands of lives each year and is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths…

The Independent UK

Visitor backlash after popular zoo closes farm over unnamed disease risk

Visitors of Drusillas Park in Alfriston, East Sussex, slammed the move as a ‘huge loss’ and ‘shortsighted’

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Heartbreaking: Two-Year-Old Diagnosed With Ultra-Rare Disease – Parents Fight for a Miracle

A two-year-old girl from Melbourne, Australia, has been diagnosed with an ultra-rare genetic disease that has left her parents devastated.

The Conversation

As tuberculosis cases rise in the US and worldwide, health officials puzzle over the resurgence of a disease once in decline

An outbreak of tuberculosis, or TB – a lung disease that is often accompanied by a hacking cough – began in January 2024 in Kansas City, Kansas, and two nearby counties and continues as of early March 2025. To date, 147 people have been reportedly diagnosed with TB in the…

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The rare genetic disorder that causes severe itchiness and liver failure

Patients with PFIC develop liver failure as a result of a buildup of a digestive fluid known as bile.

Salon

Where did U.S. public health go wrong?

The field’s failure to integrate medical services in the mid-20th century set the stage for its current troubles

The Times of India

Every sexually active individual should NOT ignore these 5 symptoms that can be STD

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are more common than many people realize, and they often go unnoticed due to their subtle or mild symptoms. While some infections may resolve on their own, many can lead to severe complications if left untreated. Early detection and treatment are crucial to prevent long-term health…

The Independent UK

Scientists discover new part of the immune system - and it could help solve our antibiotics crisis

Experts say the findings have the potential to transform the treatment of infectious diseases

The Times of India

The link between menopause and heart health: Why it matters

Perimenopause is the time frame preceding the menopause. Even if your periods have not ended, you may begin to experience menopausal symptoms during perimenopause. Usually, your estrogen levels begin to decline prior to the cessation of your periods.

The Guardian - UK

Nearly half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030 – study

Stigma, lack of treatment and disproportionate rise of the disease in women draws comparisons with HIV epidemic

The Independent UK

Parkinson’s cases could top 25 million worldwide by 2050, study suggests

The research suggests cases in the UK could climb to 307,000 by 2050.

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