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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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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…

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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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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.

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New blood test could show if prostate cancer treatment is failing

The discovery could lead to personalised treatments for the disease

The Independent UK

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

The virus is highly contagious and often fatal

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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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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.

The Conversation

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.

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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.

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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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Recent Scientific Breakthroughs That Will Change Daily Life

From de-extinct dire wolves to gene-editing therapy, these recent scientific discoveries are set to transform medicine, technology, and daily life as we know it.

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5 Surprising Things Slowly Damaging Your Liver Every Day

The liver is one of the most important organs in the human body, responsible for filtering toxins, processing nutrients, regulating metabolism, and supporting digestion. What makes liver health especially concerning is that damage often develops silently over time, without obvious early symptoms. Conditions like fatty liver disease are now increasingly…

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Annexon Highlights Q4 Geographic Atrophy Data, GBS Filing Plans at BofA Conference

Annexon (NASDAQ:ANNX) President and CEO Doug Love outlined the company’s late-stage pipeline and regulatory plans during a presentation at the Bank of America Healthcare Conference, highlighting upcoming data in geographic atrophy and regulatory filings for Guillain-Barré syndrome. Love described A

The Guardian - UK

Rise in sickle cell disease prompts NHS call for more Black blood donors

Exclusive: Demand for blood to treat the rare disorder has soared by 132% in 10 years

MarketBeat

Allogene Therapeutics Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

Allogene Therapeutics (NASDAQ:ALLO) said its first quarter of 2026 was marked by early clinical progress for its lead allogeneic CAR-T programs and a strengthened cash position following an April financing. On the company’s quarterly conference call, President and Chief Executive Officer Dr. David

The Guardian - UK

NHS drugs go-ahead offers lifeline to children with rare muscle-wasting disease

Medicines watchdog approves two treatments for patients with spinal muscular atrophy

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9 Health Symptoms Older Adults Often Mistake for Normal Aging — But Shouldn’t

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shown that about 1 in 10 adults 45+ report experiencing worsening memory loss or confusion....

The Independent UK

Elk Refuge disease discovery calls for talk of reducing nation’s largest herd

Chronic wasting disease has been discovered in the National Elk Refuge in Wyoming

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