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Nearly 8 out of 10 young adults participants, with an average age of 23 years, met criteria for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome stages 1 through 3, according to … Read more
The World Health Organization has warned that an Ebola outbreak caused by the rare Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is growing exponentially, … Read more
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is growing exponentially and has surpassed 2,500 deaths, according to United Nations officials. UN senior Ebola … Read more
Congo’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record surpassed 5,000 cases in August 2026, driven by the rare Bundibugyo virus. As fatalities exceed 2,400, international humanitarian agencies warn … Read more
The World Health Organization and partners allocated 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to combat its largest and fastest-spreading … Read more
A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to imported jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people and hospitalized 57 across 32 states, federal health officials reported on Wednesday, August … Read more
Alpha-gal syndrome, also known as red meat allergy or tick bite meat allergy, is a serious and potentially life-threatening condition linked to tick bites. Unlike bacterial … Read more
Prolonged inactivity and medical procedures significantly heighten the risk of venous thromboembolism, a dangerous condition where blood clots form in deep veins and potentially migrate to … Read more
Elevated levels of manganese in the blood are associated with an increased risk for specific head and neck cancers, including oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma and … Read more
GLP-1 weight-loss medications are rapidly transforming beyond clinical treatments into disruptive economic forces, driving a 34% drop in bariatric surgeries from 2022 to 2024 while simultaneously … Read more
Scientists have identified genes in immune cells that link Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) to multiple sclerosis (MS) risk, while a genetic variant increases MS susceptibility after EBV … Read more
Bexar County confirmed its first dog rabies case in over a decade on August 18, 2026, after a Husky mix displayed concerning behavioral and neurological symptoms … Read more