England Rolls Out At-Home HPV Testing Kits to Boost Cervical Screening
Millions of women and people with a cervix in England who are overdue for routine checks will receive free at-home human papillomavirus testing kits.
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DRC Ebola Outbreak: 5,000+ Infected as Crisis Accelerates After 100 Days
Marking one hundred days since the Democratic Republic of Congo declared its 17th Ebola outbreak, international health officials warn that the crisis is accelerating rapidly.
Illicit Fentanyl Use More Than Double Medical Use in US Study
A study published on August 14, 2026, in eClinicalMedicine reveals that illicit fentanyl use in the United States is more than double medical use, accounting for 71.1% of…
Heart-Healthy Drinks: How Green Tea and Juices May Help Lower Cholesterol
Cardiovascular disease remains a leading public health challenge, with about one in four male deaths attributed to cardiovascular causes.
Kawasaki Disease Treatment Linked to Delayed Aseptic Meningitis in Boy
A 12-year-old boy in April 2026 developed aseptic meningitis seven days after receiving high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin for Kawasaki disease.
SIU Researchers Turn Plastic Bottles Into Protein-Rich 3D-Printed Cookies
Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale have engineered specialized microbes that transform discarded plastic bottles and agricultural waste into protein-rich…
European Commission Approves Pembrolizumab and Sacituzumab Govitecan Combination for Frontline mTNBC
The European Commission’s (EC) approval of sacituzumab govitecan plus pembrolizumab for PD-L1-positive metastatic triple-negative breast cancer (mTNBC) hinges on findings from the…
Ethiopia Faces Malaria Crisis as Resistant Parasites Spread
Over 10 million malaria cases were reported in Ethiopia in 2024, driven by rising drug- and diagnostic-resistant parasites, according to a study published in JAMA.
LGBTQIA+ Community Finds Safe Space for Open Discussions
On June 29, 2015, the Literotica Discussion Board launched a thread titled LGBTQIA+ Personals, featuring personal ads for users seeking connections, as documented in the forum’s…
Trichotillomania Linked to Boredom and Tiredness, Not Emotional Distress
A new study reveals that trichotillomania, a condition causing compulsive hair-pulling, is strongly linked to boredom and tiredness rather than just emotional distress, according…
Uganda Declaration of Polio Outbreak Status
Uganda and four other African countries have been cleared of recent polio outbreaks after independent assessments found no evidence that the virus is still spreading.
Congo Ebola Cases Top 5,500, Pope Calls for Global Action
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached 5,515 confirmed cases and 2,642 deaths, according to the latest government figures.