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Cruise ship operator says Dutch to repatriate two ill passengers

Cruise ship operator says Dutch to repatriate two ill passengers

Dutch authorities will attempt to repatriate two sick people from a cruise ship battling a suspected outbreak of hantavirus that has already claimed three lives, the vessel's operator said Monday. In its first statement on the crisis, Oceanwide Expeditions confirmed it was dealing with "a serious medical

Three die on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus: WHO

Three die on Atlantic cruise ship from suspected hantavirus: WHO

Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said Sunday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus -- an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents. The outbreak occurred on the MV Hondius, travelling from Ushuaia in Argentina to Cape Verde. "To date, one case of

More than 140,000 Americans die from COPD each year – here’s why survival depends on more than avoiding smoking

More than 140,000 Americans die from COPD each year – here’s why survival depends on more than avoiding smoking

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, caused 141,733 deaths in the United States in 2023 – the latest data that has been reported. That number reflects not just the effects of smoking, but a broader set of medical and social factors that shape who survives. As of early 2026, COPD

How the concept of ‘medical freedom’ is reshaping the military’s decades-long stance on the flu vaccine mandate − and endangering troops’ readiness

How the concept of ‘medical freedom’ is reshaping the military’s decades-long stance on the flu vaccine mandate − and endangering troops’ readiness

For the first time in almost 80 years, U.S. service members will no longer be mandated to receive the annual influenza vaccine. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the change on April 22, 2026. Citing medical autonomy and religious freedom, he described the requirement as “overly broad and not rational,

Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decades

Rotavirus cases in children are rising – but a highly effective vaccine has slashed hospitalizations from the virus by 80% in 2 decades

(LOS ANGELES) Rotavirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads easily and can make babies and young children very sick. This year, doctors have been seeing more cases earlier in the season than usual. Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that almost 8 in 100 people

Why am I always cold? Possible causes, explained

Why am I always cold? Possible causes, explained

Why am I always cold? Possible causes, explained Feeling cold more often than others is not just uncomfortable; it can be a sign that your body is struggling to maintain its normal temperature. Everyone experiences chills or cold sensations occasionally, but if you find yourself consistently cold, it is worth

Christina Applegate’s Rep Responds to Report of Actress’ Hospitalization

Christina Applegate, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in 2021, has reportedly been hospitalized in Los Angeles. TMZ reported on April 16 that the actress was admitted to the hospital in late March, and her rep responded to the story with a vague statement. “I have no comment on