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Health news • May 27

Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says

The number of cases of hantavirus linked to a cruise ship at the center of an outbreak has increased to 13, the head of the World Health Organization said.

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Health news • May 27

Veracyte genomic test identifies breast cancer patients who can skip chemo

May 27 (Reuters) - Today we feature studies to be presented at the year's most important cancer conference, the upcoming American Society of Clinical...

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Health news • May 27

Northern California is enduring a 'late-spring surge' of rotavirus

Rates of rotavirus, a highly contagious illness that can cause severe stomach flu symptoms among small children and leads to infant hospitalization,...

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Health news • May 27

8 rumors involving disease-spreading ticks we've investigated

As climate change allows the blood-sucking arachnids to proliferate, so do tick-borne diseases and related conspiracy theories.

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Health news • May 27

A Strange Pattern Could Explain The Mysterious Origins of Brain Cancer

Not every region of your brain is equally susceptible to cancer.

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Health news • May 27

Blood test added to colorectal cancer screening options by cancer group

For the first time, a blood test has been added to the list of the American Cancer Society's recommended screenings for colorectal cancer.

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Health news • May 27

Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer

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...

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Health news • May 27

3 new low-cost ways to check for colon cancer — that only take 5 minutes

Colonoscopies are still the gold standard, but experts now endorse a high-tech stool test and a blood draw amid rising rates of young colon cancer.

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Health news • May 27

The 7 Hilarious (and Expensive) Realities of Living With a Great Dane

Owning a Great Dane can be one of the most rewarding things in life, but it can also be a bit pricy (and hilarious). Here's what to know before owning one.

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Health news • May 27

Parental mental health — not medication — drives autism correlation, new study finds

A new study finds no evidence that antidepressant medications cause autism.

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Health news • May 27

Diagnostic dilemma: Whiplike rashes appeared on a woman's back after she ate shiitake mushrooms

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.

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Health news • May 27

This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook

(CNN) — The FIFA World Cup is now just a few weeks away, but Dr. Rebecca Katz has been worrying about the public health threats it poses for years.

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Health news • May 27

Canada joins U.S. in imposing Ebola-linked travel restrictions on three African countries ahead of World Cup 2026

Canada has moved to block thousands of travellers from three African countries as fears over a worsening Ebola outbreak trigger a fresh wave of global...

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Health news • May 27

Under 50 and living with colorectal cancer, two Mass. patients strive to help others

The American Cancer Society estimates there will be 159000 new cases of colorectal cancer in the U.S. this year. While rates have dropped overall due to...

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Health news • May 27

Can bioengineered chewing gum help prevent oral, head and neck cancers? Penn researchers are hopeful

The gum is made from a bean plant and contains antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It's being tested against HPV, influenza and other...

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Health news • May 27

I’m a psychotherapist with ADHD and insomnia. Here’s how to fix poor sleep

Having spent years helping neurodivergent people sleep better, I've come to realise just how much they can teach everyone else about it.

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Health news • May 27

Donald Trump Administration Blocks Disease Experts From WHO Ebola Talks — Report

President Donald Trump's administration has barred top federal health experts from joining World Health Organization (WHO) discussions on Ebola.

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Health news • May 27

In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water

There is one handwashing station and one infrared thermometer to fight the Ebola epidemic in this camp for 10000 displaced people in Bunia, a city at the...

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Health news • May 27

Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says

GENEVA, May 27 (Reuters) - 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...

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Health news • May 27

Ebola disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda

On 17 May 2026, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Ebola virus disease outbreak caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the...

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