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A Dying Son, His Detained Parents and a Race to Reunite Before the End

From his hospital bed in Chicago, Kevin Gonzalez had a final wish to see his parents. But they were in immigration detention in Arizona after illegally crossing to see their son.

NY Times·2w ago

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All Your Hantavirus Questions, Answered by an Infectious Disease Expert

Here’s what you need to know, from why the cruise ship outbreak won’t spark the next pandemic to how hantavirus spreads.

Wired·2w ago

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Baby loss couple: We were told we'd picked a bad day to give birth

A couple whose baby was stillborn in hospital hope a maternity review will lead to improvements.

BBC News·2w ago

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Testing for ‘Bad Cholesterol’ Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

There’s a more accurate way of measuring who’s at risk for cholesterol-related health issues. So why don’t more doctors use it?

Wired·2w ago

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A New Hantavirus Vaccine Is in the Works

Since 2023, Moderna and Korea University have been developing a new mRNA vaccine for hantavirus. The work has been promising so far, but a finished product isn't likely coming any time soon.

Wired·2w ago

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Embiid feels 'confident' about knee going forward

Joel Embiid, who was limited to just 38 games this season, said he is as "confident as I've ever been" with his health and isn't thinking about his injured knee anymore.

ESPN·2w ago

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Gaza documentary dropped by the BBC wins BAFTA

A documentary exposing Israel's attacks on Gaza's health system and personnel won Best Current Affairs at the BAFTAs.

Al Jazeera·2w ago

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U.S. cruise passengers fly back for hantavirus monitoring, as one tests positive

Passengers are returning to their home countries after weeks on the ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak. Most of the Americans aboard are headed for Nebraska to be evaluated by health officials.

NPR·2w ago

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Ailing Iran Nobel laureate given bail and hospital transfer

Iranian authorities granted human rights activist Narges Mohammadi bail amid growing concern over her poor health in prison.

BBC News·2w ago

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British passengers from hantavirus-hit cruise ship isolating in hospital

The passengers landed in the UK on Sunday and none have reported symptoms, but they will will be monitored in hospital for 72 hours.

BBC News·2w ago

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Gaza volunteers plant olive trees at devastated al-Shifa Hospital

Volunteers at al-Shifa Hospital cleared rubble and planted olive trees in the courtyard as a symbol of hope.

Al Jazeera·2w ago

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Hantavirus Vaccines and Treatments Are in the Pipeline

But it has been hard to attract interest in medical interventions for viruses that have not been considered a top public health priority, scientists say.

NY Times·2w ago

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