False Ebola claims run wild as Congo outbreak worsens - The Washington Post
Distrust and violence flare in the Democratic Republic of Congo as false claims spread that the outbreak — and the disease itself — is a hoax.
Published At: 2026-05-27
A Disease Once Confined to the Tropics Just Saw a 359% Surge in the US - Gizmodo
Cases of the viral disease skyrocketed in 2024, new CDC data shows.
Published At: 2026-05-27
Europe beefs up Ebola detection as Congo epidemic surges - politico.eu
The bloc isn’t taking any risks as the virus spreads faster than health workers can contain it.
Published At: 2026-05-27
They had major medical crises. Doctors called them panic attacks - USA Today
In the ER, Christy Kirk was told her symptoms were anxiety. They weren’t – she had a hole in her heart that had gone undetected, leading to a stroke.
Published At: 2026-05-27
Ebola, chemical plants and health, hantavirus, common colds, heat and more - Your Local Epidemiologist
The Dose: May 27
Published At: 2026-05-27
Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says - NBC News
GENEVA — The number of cases of Hantavirus linked to a cruise ship at the centre of an outbreak has increased to 13, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.“Spain reported a new case among the passengers who are in quarantine, which bring…
Published At: 2026-05-27
Northern California is enduring a 'late-spring surge' of rotavirus - SFGATE
Rotavirus can cause severe watery diarrhea and vomiting, especially among small children between the ages of 3 months to 3 years.
Published At: 2026-05-27
Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer - CNN
The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for the first time, that includes a blood test.
Published At: 2026-05-27
Wonder Whether You Get Enough Sleep? Science Says Just Answer These 6 Simple Questions - inc.com
Published At: 2026-05-27
5 ways daily cannabis use can affect your body and mind - The Washington Post
Proponents say the drug can help with sleep and pain, but there’s little research surrounding potential long-term effects of daily use.
Published At: 2026-05-27
Diagnostic dilemma: Whiplike rashes appeared on a woman's back after she ate shiitake mushrooms - Live Science
A woman developed bright-red rashes on her back that looked like marks from a whip, and at first, it wasn't clear what caused them.
Published At: 2026-05-27
Donald Trump Administration Blocks Disease Experts From WHO Ebola Talks — Report - Yahoo
President Donald Trump‘s administration has barred top federal health experts from joining World Health Organization (WHO) discussions on Ebola. The United...
Published At: 2026-05-27
Scientists create supercharged vitamin K that helps the brain heal itself - ScienceDaily
Scientists in Japan have created powerful new vitamin K-based compounds that may help the brain regenerate lost neurons — a breakthrough that could one day change how diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are treated. By combining vitamin K with component…
Published At: 2026-05-27
Are Your Hobbies Reducing Your Dementia Risk? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself - ScienceAlert
Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia.
Published At: 2026-05-27
Pacific Crest Trail hikers hit by sudden stomach illness in California - San Francisco Chronicle
Pacific Crest Trail hikers have reported gastrointestinal illness in California, but county health officials have not publicly confirmed a broader outbreak
Published At: 2026-05-27
New High Cholesterol Guidelines for Women and How To Bring Your Levels Down - AOL.com
If your doctor has ever told you to "keep an eye on your numbers," here's good news: The rules around what’s considered high cholesterol have gotten clearer—...
Published At: 2026-05-26
20 foods that support brain health and function - qz.com
The research on nutrition and brain health is more nuanced than most headlines suggest, and these 20 foods have the strongest evidence behind them
Published At: 2026-05-26
Elsevier retracts study tying sudden infant death syndrome to vaccinations - Retraction Watch
Elsevier has retracted a 2021 study claiming sudden infant death syndrome is linked to vaccines over concerns the paper might influence patient care. The single-author study, by longtim…
Published At: 2026-05-26