Health

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Hantavirus countdown: U.S. cruise passengers settle in for 42 days of waiting

The hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has potentially exposed passengers to a deadly disease. Most returning Americans are now housed in Nebraska. Some may be cleared to quarantine at home.

NPR·May 15, 2026

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WHO confirms 10 global hantavirus cases, Hondius crew remain symptom-free

World Health Organization has reiterated that the risk of hantavirus spreading is 'low'.

Al Jazeera·May 15, 2026

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Ebola outbreak kills 65 people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

Uganda also reports outbreak and health officials say cases were caused by Bundibugyo strain of virusAn outbreak of Ebola has killed 65 people in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, health officials said.There have been 246 suspected cases of the haemorrhagic fever reported so far

The Guardian·May 15, 2026

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Ebola outbreak kills 65 people in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo

The Guardian·May 15, 2026

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Companies Keep Slashing Employees’ Benefits for the Worst Reasons

Workers are getting worse health care, parental leave, and retirement benefits, showing once and for all that your job doesn’t love you back.

Wired·May 15, 2026

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Mystery Grows Around Representative Thomas Kean Jr.’s Absence

Representative Thomas Kean Jr. last voted in Washington on March 5, citing a medical issue. An appearance planned for late May has been canceled.

NY Times·May 14, 2026

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Key excerpts from Streeting's resignation letter as he quits as health secretary

He quits as health secretary after days of speculation that he is preparing to launch a leadership challenge against Sir Keir Starmer.

BBC News·May 14, 2026

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The Papers: 'Wes, prime minister?' and 'My flare lady'

Health Secretary Wes Streeting dominates the front pages on Thursday, as Sir Keir Starmer tries to retain his premiership.

BBC News·May 14, 2026

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Australians from hantavirus cruise ship to fly out of Netherlands in full PPE after plane and crew secured

Health minister Mark Butler says six passengers who have tested negative for hantavirus will land in Western Australia on Friday<ul><li><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/may/14/budget-reply-angus-taylor-anthony-albanese-jim-chalmers-tax-reform-property-investmen

The Guardian·May 14, 2026

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Iran war live: Trump travels to China as conflict with Tehran looms large

Israeli attacks on Lebanon have killed 2,883 people and injured 8,787 since March 2, Lebanon's Health Ministry says.

Al Jazeera·May 13, 2026

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MAHA Keeps Being Weird as Hell About Fertility

RFK Jr. and Mehmet Oz’s comments about teen sperm count and “underbabied” Americans at a recent women’s health event underscore the White House’s pronatalist agenda.

Wired·May 12, 2026

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A Dying Son, His Detained Parents and a Race to Reunite Before the End

From his hospital bed in Chicago, Kevin Gonzalez had a final wish to see his parents. But they were in immigration detention in Arizona after illegally crossing to see their son.

NY Times·May 12, 2026

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