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10 Deadliest Creatures Hidden Inside Ordinary Homes

Most people think of danger as something that exists far away in jungles, oceans, deserts, or isolated wilderness. Yet some of the world’s most dangerous creatures quietly live much closer than humans realize. Hidden in attics, basements, mattresses, drains, garages, shoes, kitchens, and dark corners, certain animals and insects inside…

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From medieval plague ships to hantavirus: How outbreaks at sea helped to shape the international public health system

Cruise ships are convenient floating hotels by which to see far-flung parts of the world – but as an epidemiologist, I know they are also everything an infectious pathogen could want: thousands of strangers packed into enclosed spaces for days or weeks, sharing dining rooms and high-touch surfaces such as…

The Conversation

What to know about new Ebola outbreak that has killed 65 people in Congo

Africa’s top public health body has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo’s Ituri province

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Ebola outbreak declared in eastern DR Congo as regional alert raised

Africa’s top public health body has declared a new Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s eastern Ituri province, raising concerns over cross-border spread in a region already affected by conflict and frequent population movements.

Radio France Internationale

New Ebola outbreak confirmed in the Congo with 65 deaths and hundreds of infections

The virus is highly contagious and often fatal

The Independent UK

Parts of California are seeing an ‘unprecedented’ rise in mushroom poisonings. Experts think they know why

Since November there have been 47 cases of severe poisonings and four deaths reported statewide, according to the Napa County Public Health Officer

The Independent UK

What the 2026 World Cup means for measles risk in Vancouver

With less than five weeks until kickoff, and hundreds of thousands of visitors expected, Vancouver is preparing for the FIFA World Cup 2026 following British Columbia’s worst measles outbreak in years.

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Hantavirus Outbreak Update: 41 People Monitored Across US; Find Out If Your State Is at Risk

Health officials in the US are monitoring 41 potential hantavirus cases across 12 states, prompting federal response and public health warnings.

International Business Times UK

A man’s been convicted for spreading genital herpes. Here’s why that might backfire

In an Australian first, a Canberra man has been convicted for giving genital herpes to a sexual partner.

The Conversation

Three more people sick in California amid ‘unprecedented outbreak’ due to toxic mushrooms

Since November, state has seen 47 cases of people accidentally ingesting poisonous wild mushrooms

The Guardian - US

What Is Norovirus? Symptoms and Is It Deadly Explained After Cruise Outbreak Forces Emergency Passenger Disembarkation

A norovirus outbreak on the British cruise ship Ambition in Bordeaux led to passenger confinement and a public health investigation after an elderly passenger's death.

International Business Times UK

Jon Stewart dons a hazmat suit to mock cable news’ hantavirus frenzy then drops the one question they refused to answer

Jon Stewart just called out cable news for its hantavirus panic-fest, and he did it in a partial hazmat suit. On the Monday (May 11, 2026), episode of The Daily Show, the late-night host tore into networks for turning a limited public health threat into a week-long “non-pandemic” spectacle, complete…

The Mary Sue

FDA chief's resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation's health department

Dr. Marty Makary's resignation from his post atop the Food and Drug Administration is widening a leadership gap that already existed at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Independent UK

Demi Moore's Cannes 2026 Red Carpet Appearance Sparks Fan Concern: 'Looks Like A Skeleton'

Demi Moore's appearance at the Cannes Film Festival sparked online concern over her health, with fans and critics debating the portrayal of her physique and its impact on public health standards.

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Hantavirus has people worried, but these outbreaks could become even more common. This is why

Findings highlight urgent need for coordinated climate-adaptive public health policies

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Your New Medical Problem: Where Are All These New Diseases Coming From?

With the latest outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship, many people have been left wondering where all these new diseases are coming from. After...

Reason

San Francisco's Outdoor Smoking Ban Won't Improve Public Health, but It Will Hurt the City's Bars and Taverns

Bar owners warn that the proposed smoking ban could force closures, threaten jobs, and damage San Francisco’s nightlife.

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on public health and the arts: the all-singing, all-dancing science of ageing

Editorial: New research showing that a rich cultural life brings brings similar benefits to exercise shows human creativity in a new light

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The Guardian - UK

The hantavirus outbreak has been well-handled – but there are still dangerous days ahead

All the protocols that health experts like me look for have been followed. But outbreaks on cruise ships are notoriously hard to control, says public health expert Devi Sridhar

The Guardian - US

Trump’s rollback of toxic gas rules limits EPA’s authority to protect public health, analysis says

Ethylene oxide (EtO) is about 60 times more carcinogenic than believed in 2006, research finds

The Independent UK

Public health alert issued for deli meat due to listeria risk

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Iodine deficiency is creeping back. Vegans, vegetarians and pregnant women are most at risk

Iodine deficiency is often seen as a problem of the past, but this isn’t entirely true. During the 20th century, the iodisation of salt became one of the most effective public health interventions for preventing conditions caused by a lack of this mineral, including goiter (enlargement of the thyroid gland)…

International Business Times UK

Will There Be a HantaVirus Outbreak? A 2022 Twitter Post Sparks 'Scripted Pandemic' Claims Predicting '2023 Corona Ended, 2026 HantaVirus'

Viral 2022 tweet resurfaces after hantavirus outbreak reports, sparking 'scripted pandemic' conspiracy claims and online debate worldwide.

The Economic Times

Eli Lilly halts India obesity awareness campaign after regulatory scrutiny, seeks rules clarity

Eli Lilly halted its obesity awareness campaign in India. The nation's drug regulator cautioned the company about potential violations. The campaign aimed to reframe obesity as a chronic disease. It featured various media without naming specific products. Lilly cited regulatory uncertainty and conflicting guidance. The regulator's advisory prohibited indirect promotion…

The Independent UK

‘This is not Covid’: CDC boss reassures concerned public over hantavirus outbreak as US cruise passengers taken to Nebraska quarantine facility

CDC Director says hantavirus is ‘not like Covid’ amid concerns about outbreak

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