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As state funding stalls, medical researchers in Japan pivot to crowdfunding
Medical campaigns have surged, particularly since the pandemic, when the acute shortage of resources at some hospitals became widely known.
Russia downplays 'plague' reports, says no evidence of pathogens found as Trump offers help
Irkutsk regional Governor said that expert commission inspection in the region had found that “the cause of death was pneumonia of undeterm…
Cancer rates rising more quickly among younger people, international study finds
Researchers, who looked at UK, US and Dutch data, say lifestyle choices are costing thousands of lives a yearCases of seven types of cancer…
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A tiny stinging ant hitched a ride to Hawaii on nursery plants. Its connected nests act like one supercolony, but the harm to native wildli…
Suspected Plague in Siberia: Concern Grows Over Russian Official Statements
Russian authorities state that the death of a laboratory employee in Siberia was not caused by the plague bacillus, but concerns are growin…
Judith Lucy announces breast cancer diagnosis: ‘I’m in shock, but I’m OK’
Comedian reveals cancer in a joke-packed video, saying she will undergo a double mastectomy and ‘I’ll be keeping you abreast of everything,…
Data on 130,000 students and teachers possibly exposed, Osaka university says
Data that may have been exposed includes the names, addresses and email addresses of people linked to the institution, it said.
U.S. measles outbreak worst in 35 years
The U.S. has reported nearly 3,900 measles cases this year, the most severe outbreak since 1991. Pennsylvania has surpassed 1,000 cases.
Greece: Famous singer dies during rejuvenation treatment
A famous singer in Greece died of a heart attack during treatment at a rejuvenation clinic. The government pledged a clear institutional fr…
U.S. sees worst measles outbreak in 35 years, New York declares state of emergency
The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles outbreak since 1991, with nearly 3,900 cases nationwide. The governor of New York has declared a…
Russia Tries to Contain Siberia Plague Speculation
Russia is attempting to contain speculation surrounding a plague outbreak in Siberia. Authorities are monitoring the situation.
Dozens quarantined in Siberia after plague institute lab worker dies
The death has sparked public health fears on social media, but the authorities said on Monday the situation was under control.
Russia dismisses plague fears after researcher's death, says situation under control
Russian authorities sought to quell concerns after the death of a researcher at a plague institute in Siberia, stating that no signs of the…
Dozens quarantined in Siberia after plague institute lab worker dies
The World Health Organization said that based on available information, "the public health risk to the general population appears to be low…
What to know about pneumonic plague after Russian lab worker's death
The U.S. is closely monitoring a potential case of pneumonic plague in Russia after a laboratory worker who studied the disease fell ill an…
As GLP-1s reshape America, questions and new uses emerge
Hailed by some as miracle drugs, GLP-1s have surged in popularity in the past few years. An estimated one out of every eight Americans is n…
What to know about a Russian lab worker's death and speculation about pneumonic plague
Local officials have confirmed the illness and death of a lab worker at an anti-plague research institute in Russia.
Suspected plague death at Russian lab, U.S. monitoring
The U.S. is closely monitoring a reported accident at a plague research facility in Siberia, Russia, which resulted in the death of one lab…
Mexico and the US FDA offer conflicting accounts of last summer’s cyclospora outbreak
The FDA confirmed that the source of the contamination was a Guanajuato farm, but offered no final determination on how the lettuce became …
Pennsylvania faces largest measles outbreak in decades as case count rises to 1,000
Neighboring states are also reporting hundreds of cases, with over 3,800 recorded across the countryPennsylvania has surpassed 1,000 measle…
Women experience more intense whole-body pain than men, study finds
Women tend to experience more intense pain throughout their bodies than men, according to a new study.
Rubio: U.S. closely monitoring researcher's death at Russian plague lab
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio stated that the United States is closely monitoring the death of a researcher at a Russian plague laboratory.
Florida's dengue outbreak is largest in continental U.S. in decades
Experts warn that local dengue outbreaks could become more frequent due to persistent mosquito populations and climate conditions.
Florida high schooler and one other killed in school bus rollover crash
Authorities say crash in Winter Haven involved three vehicles, including bus filled with dozens of high schoolersA high school student and …
Russian lab researcher dies after suspected plague infection
A researcher at a laboratory in Russia has died of pneumonia following a suspected plague infection.
After plague death reports at Siberia lab, Russia says ‘situation under control’
Moscow on Monday downplayed reports that a laboratory technician had died of plague, stressing that postmortem tests had not detected the d…
France Pledges to Follow Health Recommendations on Cadmium
The French government has pledged to follow public health authority recommendations on cadmium levels in fertilizers after years of inactio…