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Cancer-related brain fog may improve with 2 simple treatments, scientists say
Health · May 15, 2026

Cancer-related brain fog may improve with 2 simple treatments, scientists say

Low-dose ibuprofen combined with home exercise could help cancer patients manage chemo brain, according to a new University of Rochester study finds.

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Hantavirus fears spark COVID flashbacks, but experts say there’s one major difference
Health · May 14, 2026

Hantavirus fears spark COVID flashbacks, but experts say there’s one major difference

Amid concerns of hantavirus cases, Dr. Marc Siegel says there is 'no comparison' between hantavirus and COVID-19 pandemic concerns.

Experimental obesity drug outperforms traditional weight-loss treatments in early research
Health · May 14, 2026

Experimental obesity drug outperforms traditional weight-loss treatments in early research

An experimental weight loss drug tested in mice targets five receptor systems and may reduce side effects, according to a study published in Nature.

First clade I mpox case confirmed in Connecticut after patient traveled to Western Europe
Health · May 14, 2026

First clade I mpox case confirmed in Connecticut after patient traveled to Western Europe

A clade I mpox case is confirmed in Connecticut as global health officials also monitor newly reported hantavirus cases in Spain and France.

Reported hantavirus protocol breach at hospital forces 12 employees into 6-week quarantine
Health · May 13, 2026

Reported hantavirus protocol breach at hospital forces 12 employees into 6-week quarantine

A Dutch hospital quarantined a dozen staffers after officials said strict hantavirus protocols were not followed for a patient from a cruise ship outbreak.

Joe Rogan podcast appearance tied to rise in demand for alternative cancer treatment
Health · May 13, 2026

Joe Rogan podcast appearance tied to rise in demand for alternative cancer treatment

Ivermectin prescriptions spiked among cancer patients after Mel Gibson endorsed antiparasitic drugs on Joe Rogan's podcast, a new JAMA study reports.

The everyday places Americans could be exposed to hantavirus — without knowing it
Health · May 13, 2026

The everyday places Americans could be exposed to hantavirus — without knowing it

From sheds to storage units, health experts reveal the everyday places where hantavirus can lurk and how to safely clean rodent-contaminated areas.

Cruise passenger shows life inside Nebraska quarantine after hantavirus exposure scare
Health · May 13, 2026

Cruise passenger shows life inside Nebraska quarantine after hantavirus exposure scare

MV Hondius cruise ship passenger documents his quarantine experience at a Nebraska medical facility as officials monitor a hantavirus outbreak on board.

New option available for Alzheimer’s patients as FDA approves expanded drug use
Health · May 12, 2026

New option available for Alzheimer’s patients as FDA approves expanded drug use

The FDA has approved Auvelity as the first non-antipsychotic treatment for agitation in Alzheimer's disease, marking a major milestone for patients.

Name of common medical condition could be misleading patients, experts warn
Health · May 12, 2026

Name of common medical condition could be misleading patients, experts warn

Women's health experts rename PCOS to polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome, or PMOS, in a landmark paper published in The Lancet medical journal.

Alzheimer’s drugs slammed as ‘ineffective’ in major review, but critics push back
Health · May 12, 2026

Alzheimer’s drugs slammed as ‘ineffective’ in major review, but critics push back

Cochrane review says amyloid-targeting Alzheimer's drugs are ineffective, but the Alzheimer's Association and drug makers dispute the findings.

Two Maryland residents monitored for hantavirus after sharing flight with infected cruise ship passenger
Health · May 12, 2026

Two Maryland residents monitored for hantavirus after sharing flight with infected cruise ship passenger

Maryland monitors two residents for hantavirus exposure after they flew with a passenger infected with the Andes virus from the MV Hondius cruise ship.

Andes virus linked to cruise ship deaths raises concern over human-to-human spread
Health · May 11, 2026

Andes virus linked to cruise ship deaths raises concern over human-to-human spread

The Andes virus strain linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak is the only hantavirus capable of spreading person to person, the WHO says.

Passengers from hantavirus-linked ship may leave Nebraska under certain conditions, officials say
Health · May 11, 2026

Passengers from hantavirus-linked ship may leave Nebraska under certain conditions, officials say

Cruise ship passengers under hantavirus monitoring in Nebraska may leave before the 42-day period ends, a public health official noted during a press conference.

Pediatricians group stands up for kids' rapidly shrinking recess time: 'Very powerful benefit'
Health · May 11, 2026

Pediatricians group stands up for kids' rapidly shrinking recess time: 'Very powerful benefit'

The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidance urging schools to protect recess, citing benefits for kids' health, learning and behavior.

Simple body movement could help the brain 'clean itself,' researchers find
Health · May 11, 2026

Simple body movement could help the brain 'clean itself,' researchers find

Penn State researchers found that abdominal muscle contractions during movement push cerebrospinal fluid through the brain, flushing out waste.

American evacuated from cruise ship tests positive for hantavirus, another has symptoms, HHS confirms
Health · May 11, 2026

American evacuated from cruise ship tests positive for hantavirus, another has symptoms, HHS confirms

One of 17 American citizens repatriated from the MV Hondius cruise ship tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus hantavirus variant.

Celebrity chef reveals No. 1 mistake sabotaging your weight loss: 'Fuzzy math'
Health · May 10, 2026

Celebrity chef reveals No. 1 mistake sabotaging your weight loss: 'Fuzzy math'

Rocco DiSpirito reveals the No. 1 mistake people make with healthy eating and weight loss, saying there is no one fix or cure that works for everyone.

Cruise ship linked to deadly Hantavirus outbreak arrives off Tenerife as passenger evacuation begins
Health · May 10, 2026

Cruise ship linked to deadly Hantavirus outbreak arrives off Tenerife as passenger evacuation begins

The cruise ship linked to a deadly Hantavirus outbreak arrived off Tenerife, where Spanish health authorities are testing and evacuating passengers to their home countries.

Single workout cuts cravings, offering new hope for smokers trying to quit
Health · May 9, 2026

Single workout cuts cravings, offering new hope for smokers trying to quit

High-intensity aerobic exercise is most effective at reducing cigarette cravings immediately and up to 30 minutes post-workout, study finds.

Americans to be evacuated from Hantavirus cruise ship as global health chief travels to quarantine island
Health · May 9, 2026

Americans to be evacuated from Hantavirus cruise ship as global health chief travels to quarantine island

The M/V Hondius cruise ship carrying 150 passengers, including 17 Americans, heads to Spain's Canary Islands amid a deadly Hantavirus outbreak at sea.

Fitness expert visits gyms nationwide, shouts out 4 clubs for 'getting it right’
Health · May 9, 2026

Fitness expert visits gyms nationwide, shouts out 4 clubs for 'getting it right’

New York City-based fitness expert Kenny Santucci reveals his favorite gyms across the U.S., and explains what makes a great workout space beyond bells and whistles.

CDC spells out next steps after Americans exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship
Health · May 9, 2026

CDC spells out next steps after Americans exposed to hantavirus on cruise ship

The U.S. government plans to evacuate Americans from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak and quarantine them at a Nebraska facility.

Deadly cruise virus timeline shows how hantavirus spread among passengers
Health · May 8, 2026

Deadly cruise virus timeline shows how hantavirus spread among passengers

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