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Health news • May 21

Passenger from Congo boards flight ‘in error’, prompting diversion to Canada amid Ebola outbreak

An Air France flight headed to Detroit, Michigan, was redirected to Canada on Wednesday after it was determined that a passenger from the Democratic...

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Health news • May 21

The benefits—and dangers—of optimism

Research shows optimists enjoy better health, career success and resilience, but excessive optimism can lead to poor decisions and project failures in...

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Health news • May 21

The exercise hormone irisin has neuroprotective effects in a mouse model of multiple sclerosis

Aerobic exercise is a disease-modifying intervention in multiple sclerosis (MS) that ameliorates several progressive neurological symptoms in people with MS...

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Health news • May 21

Gonorrhoea and syphilis hit record levels in Europe, data shows

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including gonorrhoea and syphilis have hit record levels in Europe, according to new data.

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Health news • May 21

DHS directs flights to US from Ebola affected countries to Dulles International Airport

DULLES, Va. - The Secretary of Homeland Security is ordering all U.S.-bound flights carrying travelers who were in the Democratic Republic of the Congo,...

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Health news • May 21

7 Medical Tests and Treatments You Might Be Smart to Skip After 65

Here's something your doctor probably won't tell you at your next checkup: A lot of the tests and treatments seniors get routinely don't help them.

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Health news • May 21

A Drugstore Secret for Treating Perimenopause and PMDD?

Women will go to their doctors and say, 'I take Allegra and Pepcid and my PMDD symptoms go away. It's like magic.''' But does it really work, and why?

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Health news • May 21

The Best Time to Eat Walnuts for Maximum Omega-3 Absorption, According to Dietitians

Walnuts may be small, but they bring a lot to the table. They're convenient pantry staples and are packed with nutrients like fiber, protein, magnesium and...

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Health news • May 21

Bangladesh: Situation Report #4 - Measles Outbreak (21 May 2026)

Situation Report in English on Bangladesh about Coordination, Education, Epidemic and more; published on 21 May 2026 by UN RC Bangladesh.

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Health news • May 21

Passenger on Paris to Detroit flight diverted due to Ebola entry restrictions details what happened

A flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Airport was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from a country currently affected...

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Health news • May 21

COVID is shaping Americans' reaction to Ebola and hantavirus

Some Americans seem to be extra-alarmed about Ebola and hantavirus in the wake of COVID-19. But public health experts say they don't expect another pandemic...

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Health news • May 21

What Ebola and hantavirus are revealing about America’s public health system

Public health experts say neither virus poses an immediate threat to most Americans. But the trust deficit the viruses are exposing could be catastrophic...

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Health news • May 21

U.S. aid cuts may have delayed detecting this Ebola outbreak

The Ebola outbreak in Africa was announced last week, then quickly declared an emergency. It's likely that cuts in U.S. aid contributed to a delay in...

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Health news • May 21

Oral AD109 improves sleep apnea severity but tolerability remains a challenge

A phase 3 trial suggests AD109 could offer a long-sought oral option for obstructive sleep apnea, improving breathing and oxygenation during sleep, but side...

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Health news • May 21

How the Ebola outbreak affects Dulles: Travelers who left 3 African nations to land in Virginia

A draft DHS memo directs commercial airline passengers who traveled to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, South Sudan or Uganda in the past 21 days to...

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Health news • May 21

An Early Clue to Alzheimer's May Appear as Young as 45, Study Finds

Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions worldwide, has a long preclinical stage.

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Health news • May 21

These Popular Supplements Are Sold With Anti-Aging Claims. Here's What Science Says.

As more people look for ways to stay younger for longer, the supplement industry has moved beyond creams and cosmetic fixes to something more ambitious:...

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Health news • May 21

Genetic analysis of circulating metabolic traits in 619,372 individuals

Interpreting the association of genetic variants with complex traits can be improved by gaining a greater understanding of the molecular consequences of...

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Health news • May 21

4 Things to Do Before 10 A.M. to Reduce Dementia Risk

Some morning habits may help reduce dementia risk. Learn what brain experts recommend doing before 10 a.m. for cognitive health.

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Health news • May 21

White House resisted letting doctor with Ebola return to U.S.

The administration's reluctance to bring an infected American back to U.S. soil marked a sharp contrast with the 2014 West Africa Ebola outbreak.

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