Health
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LA County Reports Record-High Flea-Borne Typhus Surge
Los Angeles County has reached a record 220 cases of flea-borne typhus in 2025, prompting urgent health warnings as hospitalizations spike.
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Global Health Pivot: AI Tech Targets TB in Populated Regions
New AI-assisted diagnostic tools are being deployed to address the massive global imaging gap, specifically targeting tuberculosis detection in underserved populations.
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UK Reviews MenB Vaccine Eligibility After Student Deaths
Following the tragic death of an 18-year-old student and a broader outbreak in Kent, the UK government has ordered a review of meningitis B vaccine eligibility for young adults.
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Singapore Reports First Local Clade 1b Mpox Cases
Singapore health authorities have confirmed the first instance of community transmission of the Clade 1b mpox variant, prompting immediate contact tracing.
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New Research Links Plastic Chemicals to 2 Million Preterm Births
Research highlights a link between plastic-derived chemicals and 2 million preterm births annually, raising concerns about endocrine disruptors.
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World Autism Awareness Day 2026: Bridging the Gap in Care
Global health leaders stress the need for neuroinclusive systems as barriers to care persist for 1 in 127 people diagnosed with autism worldwide.
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New ‘Cicada’ COVID Variant: What We Know About the BA.3.2 Strain
Public health officials are tracking a highly mutated COVID-19 subvariant dubbed ‘Cicada’ (BA.3.2) as it emerges across 25 U.S. states and multiple countries.
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Ireland Faces ‘Cicada’ Covid Surge Amid Preparedness Warnings
As the highly mutated ‘Cicada’ (BA.3.2) variant becomes the dominant strain in Ireland, health experts warn that the nation remains critically underprepared for future pandemics.
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Olivia Munn credits John Mulaney’s humor in cancer recovery
Actress Olivia Munn reveals how her husband’s comedic approach and presence at medical appointments were vital during her cancer journey.
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What We Know About the ‘Cicada’ COVID Variant Now
Global health authorities are monitoring the BA.3.2 ‘Cicada’ COVID-19 variant after its detection in 22 countries, noting a high mutation count and increased immune evasion potential.
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Quebec Overhauls Health Access, Adopts School Board Model
Quebec is restructuring its primary health care system, assigning residents to local CLSCs based on their residence in a move to reduce emergency room pressure.
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Why Modern Calorie Counting Fails Amid Metabolic Shifts
New health analysis reveals why traditional calorie-counting apps often trigger biological survival mechanisms, leading to weight regain instead of long-term health improvements.
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BA.3.2 ‘Cicada’ Variant Raises Concerns Over Global Spread
The ‘Cicada’ variant is spreading globally, with cases reported in 25 US states and 23 countries. Vaccines still protect against severe outcomes.
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Scientists urge action on Nipah virus in South Asia
Recent Nipah virus cases in India highlight the risk of wider outbreaks. Experts call for sustained surveillance and improved health measures.
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Breakthrough: Metformin’s Brain Mechanism Discovered
Scientists uncover how metformin impacts brain pathways to regulate blood sugar, opening doors to new diabetes treatments and aging research.