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Contact tracing could be key in halting the spread of hantavirus. Here's how it works
HEALTH

Contact tracing could be key in halting the spread of hantavirus. Here's how it works

More than two dozen passengers left the cruise ship before the outbreak was identified. The race is on to connect with them to monitor their health — and the health of those they've interacted with.

NPR·3d ago
Health Officials Race to Track Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak but Predict ‘Limited’ Spread
HEALTH

Health Officials Race to Track Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak but Predict ‘Limited’ Spread

A Dutch flight attendant and French national were among the latest to be tested in connection with a deadly outbreak on a cruise ship. But an analysis in South Africa showed no mutations in viral samples.

NY Times·4d ago
Is hantavirus the next COVID? Is the U.S. response on point? An outbreak update
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Is hantavirus the next COVID? Is the U.S. response on point? An outbreak update

The outbreak began in early April on a cruise ship. Now health authorities around the world are working to contain it. Here's what infectious disease experts have to say.

NPR·4d ago
Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency surgery
HEALTH

Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency surgery

The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in Portugal on Wednesday.

BBC News·4d ago
DHS blames funding lapse for shutdown of internal detention oversight
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DHS blames funding lapse for shutdown of internal detention oversight

The office investigates detainee deaths and access to medical care, among other issues. It's being wound down, even as the number of detention deaths and length of detention stays has grown.

NPR·4d ago
ChatGPT’s ‘Trusted Contact’ will alert loved ones of safety concerns
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ChatGPT’s ‘Trusted Contact’ will alert loved ones of safety concerns

OpenAI is launching an optional safety feature for ChatGPT that allows adult users to assign an emergency contact for mental health and safety concerns. Friends, family members, or caregivers designated as a "Trusted Contact" will be notified if OpenAI detects that a person may have discussed topics

The Verge·4d ago
Diabetes Detection Needs Better Tools. They’re on the Way
HEALTH

Diabetes Detection Needs Better Tools. They’re on the Way

Blood glucose levels can be a reliable indicator of diabetes risk. But in some populations, it's not enough to catch the disease early.

Wired·4d ago
Giuliani Seeks to Have Health Care Covered by 9/11 Program
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Giuliani Seeks to Have Health Care Covered by 9/11 Program

The former New York City mayor, who is improving after a serious case of pneumonia, suffers from a respiratory condition linked to his exposure to toxins at ground zero, his spokesman says.

NY Times·5d ago
Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands
HEALTH

Cruise ship with hantavirus outbreak to sail to Canary Islands

Spain's health ministry said the MV Hondius is expected to arrive within three to four days.

BBC News·6d ago
Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak
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Cruise passengers tell of life on board stranded ship after hantavirus outbreak

While passengers onboard the MV Hondius say the situation is calm, they face days at sea as officials warn the disease may have spread.

BBC News·6d ago
What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
HEALTH

What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship

Three passengers of the MV Hondius died after showing symptoms of the rare disease. Health authorities confirmed two cases and are investigating four others.

NY Times·1w ago
Victorian budget 2026: state records first post-pandemic surplus but financial health uncertain as debt nears $200bn
HEALTH

Victorian budget 2026: state records first post-pandemic surplus but financial health uncertain as debt nears $200bn

<p>Labor’s 2026-27 budget shows $727m operating surplus for this financial year as debt forecast to soar by decade’s end</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/may/05/victoria-budget-2026-labor-winners-losers">Winners and losers: Victoria’s 2026 budget cuts transport

The Guardian·1w ago
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