Canada cruise passenger 'presumptive positive' for hantavirus
Canadian public health officials said Saturday a "high-risk" passenger who was aboard the cruise ship MV Hondius tested "presumptive positive" for the Andes hantavirus.
May 17, 2026
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Canadian national health agency confirms 1 positive hantavirus test
Canada's national health agency Sunday confirmed that one of four Canadians who returned home from a cruise ship hit with a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus.
May 17, 2026
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Just two radiotherapy sessions given over eight days can treat prostate cancer without any extra side effects
Two larger doses of radiotherapy for prostate cancer cause no additional side effects compared to the standard five doses of radiotherapy, according to results presented at the Congress of the European Society for Radiotherapy ...
May 17, 2026
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What to know about the Ebola outbreak that the WHO has declared a global health emergency
The World Health Organization declared Sunday the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.
May 17, 2026
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Building a sustainable global health workforce: Pilot program to reduce early-career burnout
Nursing jobs are dominating hiring trends, and young people are paying attention. In the 2024–25 application cycle, applications to nursing programs jumped a staggering 24%, and The Wall Street Journal recently reinforced ...
May 17, 2026
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Public housing mold intervention program in New York reduces asthma-related emergency visits
The New York City Housing Authority developed Mold Busters, a mold-removal program, in response to a 2013 class-action lawsuit filed by residents suffering from asthma due to mold in their apartments. New research presented ...
May 17, 2026
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WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
The World Health Organization declared the Ebola disease outbreak caused by a rare virus in Congo and neighboring Uganda a public health emergency of international concern on Sunday, after more than 300 suspected cases and ...
May 17, 2026
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Pediatric pulmonary rehab improves exercise ability, quality of life
New research presented at the 2026 ATS International Conference shows that pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) significantly improves functioning and quality of life in children with chronic respiratory conditions, regardless of ...
May 17, 2026
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New CRISPR approach may open path to hepatitis E treatment by blocking viral RNA
Researchers at the Ruhr University Bochum have developed a novel antiviral concept: Using the CRISPR/Cas13 system, they were able to specifically suppress the replication of the hepatitis E virus in human cells. Hepatitis ...
May 17, 2026
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Pregnancy is a chance to reshape family eating habits before the baby arrives
Pregnancy is often regarded as a time to prepare the nursery, but it is also a useful moment to get the kitchen ready.
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