HEALTHUltrahuman says hackers accessed customers’ wellness data via internal toolThe breach at wearable ring maker Ultrahuman stemmed from credentials stolen from a malware-infected employee laptop.TechCrunch·June 3, 2026
HEALTHDRC Ebola outbreak could have begun as early as January, WHO chief says<p>Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says the virus ‘had a big head start’ but that the response was catching up</p><p>The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could have begun as early as January, the head of the World Health Organization said, giving the virus “a big head start”.</p><pThe Guardian·June 3, 2026
HEALTHRubio Suggests U.S. Return to Global Vaccine Program in Rebuke of KennedySecretary of State Marco Rubio indicated in pointed testimony to senators that he was reclaiming control of the U.S. relationship with Gavi, an international vaccine alliance.NY Times·June 2, 2026
HEALTHThe Return of Blaming and Shaming in Public HealthFor years, medicine has tried to eliminate stigma. Now, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is bringing back the language of personal responsibility.NY Times·June 2, 2026
HEALTHHow health workers in DR Congo are treating Ebola and staying safeThere are currently no approved drugs that target Bundibugyo - the species of Ebola responsible for this outbreak.BBC News·June 1, 2026
HEALTHWhat to Know About the Ebola OutbreakAid agencies are racing to help health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The virus is known to have killed at least 43, but the true toll may be far higher.NY Times·June 1, 2026
HEALTHEmma Barnett: We can't ignore this disease that leaves one in 10 women like me in agonyWomen tell the BBC presenter how endometriosis affects their lives, as she challenges ministers to take action.BBC News·June 1, 2026
HEALTHThree-year-old boy dies in Melbourne house fire with father badly burned during rescue attempt<p>Preschooler Jordan Dashwood killed in Werribee blaze with father now in a coma in hospital</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jun/01/australia-news-live-one-nation-labor-poll-free-public-transport-victoria-pauline-hanson-anthony-albanese">Follow our AustraThe Guardian·June 1, 2026
HEALTHHow Nigeria’s ‘algorithmic apothecary’ fuels a surge in risky herbal curesUnverified herbal remedies promoted on social media are driving rising health risks and delayed treatment in Nigeria.Al Jazeera·May 31, 2026
HEALTHCuba’s blackouts leave high-rise residents with constant uncertaintyWill Grant spoke to a 70-year-old widow who says the inability to use her building's elevator during a power outage trapped her and her husband when he needed medical care.BBC News·May 31, 2026
HEALTHWhat to Know About the Ebola OutbreakAid agencies are racing to help underequipped health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. More than 245 people are now suspected to have died from the virus.NY Times·May 30, 2026
HEALTHEbola spread in DR Congo 'deeply alarming', MSF warnsThe medical charity's comments come as the head of the World Health Organization visits the region worst-hit by the virus outbreak.BBC News·May 30, 2026
