WHO declares cruise ship hantavirus outbreak over The World Health Organization on Thursday declared an end to the deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that sparked international alarm, after the last person left quarantine. Jul 2, 2026 0 5
COVID's lingering shadow faded after omicron—but not for everyone Six years after the world first learned of COVID-19, the pandemic has faded into an unpleasant memory for many. For others, however, it never fully ended. A long-term study by Hiroshima University has found that while lingering ... Jul 2, 2026 0 14
'Drunk riding' behind almost half of fatal electric scooter crashes in Sweden In almost half of all fatal electric scooter crashes in Sweden, the rider has been under the influence of alcohol. These fatal crashes occur mainly in the evenings or at night, and in all cases, no helmet was worn. This is ... Jul 2, 2026 0 4
Dementia-causing substance turns into a therapeutic 'switch' with new Alzheimer's drug strategy A substance that worsens dementia has become a "switch" that initiates treatment. KAIST researchers have developed a new therapeutic approach that uses hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂), a reactive oxygen species that damages cells ... Jul 2, 2026 0 14
Cystic fibrosis doesn't just affect the lungs. It's a gut disease too For decades, lung disease has been the most visible and life-threatening part of cystic fibrosis. People might picture chronic (long-term) cough, breathlessness, recurrent chest infections and oxygen therapy. Jul 2, 2026 0 2
High fructose during pregnancy can impair stem cell function in the fetal brain Nutritional imbalance during pregnancy can have long-lasting effects on the health and disease susceptibility of offspring. As such, high fructose intake through sweetened food and beverages in pregnant women has been associated ... Jul 2, 2026 0 3
Vascular organoid patches offer new hope for coronary artery disease treatment Ischemic heart disease (IHD), also known as coronary artery disease, is a leading cause of death and morbidity in Western countries. IHD arises when blood vessels of the heart become clogged, blunting oxygen and nutrient ... Jul 2, 2026 0 1
Psychological stress alters gut microbes and ages blood stem cells, mouse study suggests Psychological stress is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for certain health conditions, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes, especially when paired with an impaired immune response. In a study in Cell Stem ... Jul 2, 2026 0 10
CBD reduces seizures in drug-resistant pediatric epilepsy, study finds A new study has found cannabidiol (medicinal cannabis) to be a promising treatment for several drug-resistant forms of pediatric epilepsy, offering renewed hope to families. Jul 2, 2026 0 4
Persistent vision and hearing health gap for Indigenous Australians A nationally representative Australian study published in The Lancet Global Health has found that vision impairment remains almost three times more prevalent among Indigenous Australians ages 50 and older than non-Indigenous ... Jul 2, 2026 0 3