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A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded

Africa CDC has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province. Hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths have been recorded. The virus is highly contagious and can be fatal. This outbreak raises concerns due to population movement and insecurity. Health authorities are convening an urgent meeting to…

The Economic Times

CRISPR Therapeutics Enters 'Second Phase' as CASGEVY Momentum Builds, Pipeline Data Looms

CRISPR Therapeutics (NASDAQ:CRSP) Chief Executive Officer Sam Kulkarni said the company is entering a “second phase” as it moves beyond the initial launch of CASGEVY and prepares for data from multiple pipeline programs over the next 12 to 18 months. Speaking at a Bank of America fireside chat host

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Trump's Hantavirus Official Appointment Criticised: Penile Expert's Insufficient Public Health Experience Questioned

The Trump administration faces criticism for appointing a urologist, Dr Brian Christine, to lead the hantavirus response, sparking concerns over qualifications and public trust amid the outbreak.

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Meningitis outbreak in Berkshire causes panic in three schools

A student's death from meningitis at Henley College has prompted health officials to investigate links to Reading Blue Coat and Highdown Secondary schools. While the Berkshire strain differs from the Kent outbreak, authorities are providing precautionary treatment to close contacts. Experts emphasize the disease requires close contact to spread, with…

The Times of India

A look at major Ebola outbreaks and when the disease was first identified

African health officials say there is a new outbreak of the Ebola disease in the Central African country of Congo, with at least 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths

The Independent UK

The CDC says America’s sleep crisis is getting worse. So travelers are checking into retreats run by ‘dream experts’

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just confirmed what most of us already know – America’s sleep crisis is getting worse. Now, travelers are fighting back by booking retreats run by so-called “dream experts,” turning rest into the main event of their vacations. According to Us Weekly, sleep…

The Mary Sue

What we know about Congo's new Ebola outbreak

Congo’s new Ebola outbreak has caused 65 deaths and 246 suspected cases so far.

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UK student dies of Meningitis as expert warns disease can be ‘very lethal’

A college student in the UK has died from meningitis while two others are receiving treatment, health officials said as reported by BBC.

The Times of India

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…

Times Pets

A fungal disease, along with climate change, threatens Colorado’s prized peaches

In western Colorado, home to the treasured Palisade peach, cytospora canker is one of the most economically consequential fungal diseases faced by growers.

The Conversation

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

The Independent UK

New Ebola outbreak in remote Congo province leaves 65 dead, 246 infected

Congo is suffering a new Ebola outbreak with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far, according to the Africa CDC.

Euronews

New blood test could show if prostate cancer treatment is failing

The discovery could lead to personalised treatments for the disease

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

The virus is highly contagious and often fatal

The Guardian - UK

Prostate cancer screening can save lives but ‘absolute benefit is small’, study says

Although blood test reduces deaths by two for every 1,000 men screened, many could face unnecessary treatment

MarketBeat

Biogen Conference: Lupus, Kidney Programs Take Center Stage in Immunology Push

Biogen (NASDAQ:BIIB) is continuing to position immunology as a larger part of its strategy, with late-stage lupus and kidney disease programs expected to shape the company’s next phase of growth, Adam Meyers, head of the company’s immunology and new disease areas franchise, said at Bank of America’s

The Conversation

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: A cruise ship, a deer mouse and the fictional line between human and animal health

In February 2025, the classical pianist Betsy Arakawa died in her New Mexico home from a virus most people had never heard of. Her husband, the actor Gene Hackman, died a week later of heart disease. The pathogen that killed her was hantavirus, almost certainly picked up from deer mouse…

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Woman transported to 2020 after boarding flight from Anchorage to Tennessee: ‘They’re preparing’

Airlines aren't taking chances.

LiveScience

A pill can stop people from developing COVID after being exposed to the virus, trial finds

A pill called ensitrelvir is the first drug shown to effectively reduce infection after exposure to SARS-CoV-2.

MarketBeat

Invivyd Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Invivyd (NASDAQ:IVVD) said its first quarter of 2026 was marked by continued progress in its pivotal COVID-19 antibody program, year-over-year growth for PEMGARDA and elevated clinical spending tied to its VYD2311 development efforts. On the company’s earnings call, Chairman Marc Elia said Invivyd’

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Doctors Warn: The Drinking Pattern That Causes Male Death Rates to Spike Before 75

Friday happy hours, backyard barbecues, football Sundays, and “just one more round” culture often make heavy drinking look harmless, especially for men who juggle stressful jobs and packed schedules. Doctors across the United States continue to sound the alarm because one specific drinking pattern keeps showing up in early deaths…

The Independent UK

CDC boosts staff working on containing hantavirus outbreak from 3 to 100 as agency seeks to avoid Covid measures: report

Some infectious disease experts said the CDC did not respond to the outbreak as quickly as it typically would

Medical Daily

Malaria Symptoms, Malaria Treatment, and Malaria Prevention: What You Need to Know

Malaria symptoms can range from fever and chills to severe complications. Here's what to know about malaria treatment, malaria prevention, and early warning signs.

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