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California has higher rates of TB than the rest of the country

Pancreatic cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer deaths in the UK, according to the NHS

In Brownsville, Texas, three members of the Galvan family died after a malfunctioning air conditioner left them exposed to extreme heat. Aged between 60 and 82, all three had chronic health conditions, including diabetes and heart disease. This makes it harder for the body to regulate temperature and increases vulnerability…

While leaving won't immediately change things, healthcare costs could potentially change for many Americans -- find out more.

Most budgets promise relief. Very few actually change what you pay in real life. Budget 2026 is one of those rare ones that works quietly. There were no dramatic tax cuts, no loud announcements, and no instant price drops flashed across screens. Yet, beneath the fine print, the government made…

Thousands who fled the advance of M23 rebels now face the threat of disease and shortages in Burundi’s overcrowded refugee camps

You lovingly nurture your compost bin like it’s a pet—tossing kitchen scraps and yard waste with dreams of rich soil to feed your garden. But imagine your compost quietly turning into an unwelcome incubator for fungi that could wipe out your fragile seedlings before they even get a chance to…

Your backyard bird feeder probably feels like a wholesome little oasis of nature, a peaceful place where goldfinches, cardinals, sparrows, and chickadees gather like regulars at a neighborhood café. For many people, feeding birds is relaxing, joyful, and deeply satisfying, especially when those familiar wings return year after year.

“We want to really double down” on AI-powered biomedical research, Mark Zuckerberg said.

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Public health officials are closely monitoring this year’s flu season as new data reveals a shift in the dominant virus strain. While many Americans have already received their annual shot, a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) highlights a challenge: the circulating H3N2 strain has…