Cruise passengers stranded after hantavirus outbreak
Passengers on the MV Hondius are facing days at sea as officials warn of a potential hantavirus outbreak. The situation is calm on board, but concerns remain about the spread of the disease....
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How should we talk about our emotions?
Clinical psychologist Dr Emma Hepburn discusses managing and regulating emotions with guest Kimberley....
Analysts criticized for downplaying Lilly’s liver toxicity case, says STAT+
STAT+ argues that industry analysts may be too quick to minimise the significance of a liver toxicity case involving Eli Lilly’s drug pipeline. The commentary calls for more rigorous scrutiny of safety data to protect pu...
French children face rising birth defects linked to prenatal pesticide exposure
A France 24 investigative report highlights a surge in cancers, birth defects and cognitive disorders among French children, attributing the trend to in‑utero exposure to pesticides. Since 2020, affected families can see...
Germany: BioNTech shutting down COVID vaccine production entirely
BioNTech is halting production of its COVID-19 vaccine, with partner Pfizer taking over, and plans to restructure to focus on cancer research....
Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship
Two cases of hantavirus have been confirmed on a cruise ship, with three people dead and seven more suspected cases. The World Health Organization suspects human-to-human transmission may be occurring....
Two hantavirus cases confirmed on stranded cruise ship
Three people have died and one is critically ill among seven suspected cases of hantavirus on a cruise ship....
Starmer says he's 'not going to yield' to Trump on Iran war
Keir Starmer refused to back down under pressure from Donald Trump over a potential war with Iran....
Pharmalittle: RFK Jr. targets antidepressants and J&J pushes IBD drug
A roundup of news in the pharmaceutical industry....
What you need to know about hantavirus (don’t panic)
A health care worker shares their experiences with hantavirus, a rare but deadly disease....
Cytokinetics drug Myqorzo meets twin efficacy goals in study
Myqorzo significantly improved heart failure symptoms and cardiovascular fitness in patients with genetic heart disease....
Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak: Passengers Stranded
A hantavirus outbreak has killed three passengers and sickened seven on a cruise ship anchored off Cape Verde. Reuters reports that the ship is being held in quarantine, while Stat News states that passengers cannot dise...
Cruise Ship Hantavirus Outbreak: WHO Coordinates Response
A hantavirus outbreak has killed three passengers and sickened seven on a cruise ship anchored off Cape Verde. The World Health Organization is coordinating the response....
Top lawmaker takes aim at doctor lobby, linking AMA’s billing codes to fraud fight
A top Republican has linked the American Medical Association's billing codes to a fight against healthcare fraud....
Heat-driven skin disease surge threatens Gaza refugee camps
Healthcare workers in Gaza’s refugee camps report a sharp rise in skin conditions as temperatures climb toward summer. The increase strains limited medical resources and raises concerns about long‑term public‑health impa...
Do viruses spread more easily on cruise ships?
Experts weigh in on the infection risks associated with cruising, discussing factors that contribute to the potential for viral transmission aboard ships. No specific evidence of increased risk is cited....
'I went undercover to expose dangerous advice given to parents'
Alison Scott-Wright, also known as 'The Magic Sleep Fairy', has been criticized for giving questionable advice on improving baby sleep....
Johnson & Johnson advances IBD therapy, despite trial miss
Johnson & Johnson's DUET study showed the company's therapy for inflammatory bowel disease did not meet statistical significance. However, the company will advance the drug into late-stage testing....
Scientists say travel could slow aging and boost your health
Researchers found that positive travel experiences can help the body stay balanced and resilient. Activities like exploring new places, staying active, and connecting with others can boost immunity, metabolism, and stres...
French regulator fines Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly $2 million for misleading weight‑loss drug ads
France’s medicines authority imposed fines totaling roughly $2 million on Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly for alleged misleading advertising of their obesity treatments Wegovy and Mounjaro. The penalties reflect growing regul...