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Hantavirus: spread by rodents, potentially fatal, with no specific cure

Hantavirus: spread by rodents, potentially fatal, with no specific cure

Hantavirus, being linked to deaths on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, circulates in rodents and can be deadly when transmitted to humans. Dutch cruise operator Oceanwide Expeditions confirmed Monday it was dealing with "a serious medical situation" on board the MV Hondius, travelling from Argentina to

What is hantavirus, and can it spread between humans?

What is hantavirus, and can it spread between humans?

Three people have died after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus on board a cruise ship sailing between Argentina and Cape Verde. So far, one case of the potentially deadly virus has been confirmed, according to the World Health Organization, which stressed that the risk to the public remains low. However,

Rudy Giuliani Hospitalized in Critical Condition With Pneumonia

UPDATE (5/04/2026 at 1:10 p.m. ET): Rudy Giuliani was hospitalized to treat pneumonia on May 3, the symptoms of which were worsened by a condition called restrictive airway disease. Giuliani was hospitalized on Sunday, according to spokesperson Ted Goodman. Today, Goodman revealed the nature of his

59% of Americans worry about sunscreen chemicals. Only 32% understand how sunscreen works.

59% of Americans worry about sunscreen chemicals. Only 32% understand how sunscreen works.

59% of Americans worry about sunscreen chemicals. Only 32% understand how sunscreen works. Many Americans think of sunscreen at the beach. Fewer consider wearing it for the drive there. And many are questioning if they should wear sunscreen at all. These trends, uncovered in a new national survey from the

Biological age tests reveal what slows or hastens aging – but they’re useful only for researchers, not consumers

Imagine receiving a test result that tells you your body is biologically five years older than your chronological age. You exercise regularly, get good sleep, eat healthy meals and have a happy personal life. What have you been doing wrong? Can this test be trusted? Dozens of companies are marketing

'Low' risk to public of hantavirus after cruise ship deaths, WHO says

'Low' risk to public of hantavirus after cruise ship deaths, WHO says

A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship, on which three people have died, presents a low risk to the public, the WHO Europe said Monday, as Dutch authorities planned to repatriate two sick people. "The risk to the wider public remains low. There is no need for

Watchdog says healthcare providers may be misrepresenting child gender treatments as routine care

(The Center Square) – Healthcare providers may be able to misrepresent transgender treatments for minors as routine care that is unrelated to gender-affirming treatments, a new report from medical watchdog Do No Harm revealed. Chief medical officer at Do No Harm Dr. Kurt Miceli told The Center Square: “We suspect