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HealthJun 6

U.S. Measles Cases Reach 2,030 This Year, CDC Reports

The CDC reported 2,030 measles cases in the U.S. as of Friday, with 93% linked to outbreaks, approaching last year's annual total.

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HealthMay 26

WHO reports fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo

The World Health Organization warns of a rapidly spreading Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo that is outpacing response efforts.

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HealthMay 15

Trump Administration Halts Medicare Enrollments, Withholds $1.4B in Anti-Fraud Effort

The Trump administration suspended new Medicare enrollments for home healthcare and hospice providers while withholding $1.4 billion as part of an anti-fraud crackdown.

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HealthJun 10

Three family members found dead after falling from London tower block balcony

A man, woman and child were found dead after falling from the 36th floor of a high-rise building in south London last Wednesday.

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HealthMay 9

Hantavirus cases confirmed on cruise ship as passengers return home

Five hantavirus cases confirmed among passengers from MV Hondius cruise ship, with travelers now monitored across multiple countries.

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HealthMay 5

Three Dead, Six Cases of Hantavirus Suspected on Atlantic Cruise Ship

Three passengers died and six cases of hantavirus are suspected aboard a cruise ship sailing from Argentina to Cape Verde, the WHO confirmed.

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HealthJun 12

Toronto Police Officer Shot During Raid Linked to US Consulate Attack

A Toronto police officer was shot while executing a search warrant at an apartment connected to a March attack on the US consulate.

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HealthJun 8

Texas Reports First Screwworm Cases in Decades, USDA Says Food Supply Safe

Two confirmed cases of New World screwworm found in South Texas cattle, prompting USDA response while officials maintain food supply remains secure.

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HealthMay 14

US Drug Overdose Deaths Drop 14% in 2025, Marking Third Consecutive Annual Decline

Preliminary data shows about 70,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in 2025, continuing a three-year downward trend despite concerns about new drugs and policy changes.

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HealthMay 10

Health Officials Monitor Hantavirus Cases Linked to Antarctic Cruise Ship

Health authorities are tracking potential hantavirus cases after an outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, with passengers returning to multiple countries.

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HealthMay 5

Federal court restricts telemedicine access to abortion drug mifepristone

A federal appeals court ruling has temporarily limited nationwide telemedicine access to the abortion medication mifepristone.

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HealthMay 13

Passengers Return Home After Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills Three

A hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people, with passengers now being quarantined as they return to their home countries.

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HealthJun 10

FDA approves first new sunscreen ingredient in over 20 years

The FDA has approved bemotrizinol, a sunscreen ingredient widely used overseas, marking the first addition to permitted ingredients since the late 1990s.

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HealthMay 12

Health officials reassure public as passengers evacuated from hantavirus-affected cruise ship

Passengers are being evacuated from a cruise ship following a hantavirus outbreak, with health officials emphasizing the virus won't spread like COVID-19.

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HealthMay 23

U.S. Doctor Infected with Ebola in Congo Amid Warnings of Pandemic Potential

A U.S. missionary doctor contracted Ebola while working in Congo, as health officials warn the outbreak could escalate significantly.

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