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3 evacuated off cruise ship with suspected hantavirus cluster, WHO says
A hantavirus is a virus found in the urine, saliva or excrement of deer mice and certain other infected wild rodents (Icy Macload/Getty Images)(LONDON...
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'Some human-to-human transmission' possible in suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard cruise ship: WHO official
The logo of the WHO is seen on panel in front of the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO) on January 23, 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. (...
May 05, 2026
FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer's disease
The Food and Drug Administration headquarters is shown in White Oak, Md. (Al Drago/CQ Roll Call via Getty Images, FILE)(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug...
May 01, 2026
After nearly 1,000 cases, here's how South Carolina officials beat back a measles outbreak
A sign outside a mobile clinic offering measles and flu vaccinations on February 6, 2026 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images)(N...
May 01, 2026
CDC warns additional measles cases in US are expected amid upcoming travel season
Signs point the way to measles testing in the parking lot of the Seminole Hospital District across from Wigwam Stadium on February 27, 2025 in Seminol...
Apr 29, 2026
As heart, kidney and metabolic health worsen, cancer risk may rise: Study
Stock image of doctor and patient. (Westend61/Getty Images)(NEW YORK) -- As heart, kidney and metabolic problems progress to more advanced stages, a p...
Apr 27, 2026
FDA issues vouchers to 3 companies to help fast track review of potential psychedelic medications
Psilocybin mushrooms stand ready for harvest in a humidified "fruiting chamber" in the basement of a private home on July 28, 2023 in Fairfi...
Apr 24, 2026
Acting AG Todd Blanche signs order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as less dangerous drug
Close up of senior woman using cannabis at home (Getty/Emilija Manevska)(WASHINGTON) -- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order on Thursd...
Apr 23, 2026
Wyoming abortion bills, including 'heartbeat ban,' advancing through legislature
Abortion rights protesters chant slogans during a gathering to protest the Supreme Court's decision in the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health case on June...
Feb 20, 2026
Texas court to hear appeal in case of midwife accused of violating state abortion ban
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton attends the executive order signing ceremony to reduce the size and scope of the Education Department in the East Ro...
Feb 19, 2026