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U.S. Overdose Deaths Drop for Third Year

U.S. overdose deaths fell by about 14% in 2025 to approximately 70,000 , marking the third consecutive year of decline and returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to preliminary government data released Wednesday. The declines were seen across various drug types, including fentanyl, cocaine, and

May 13, 7:33 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Grows to 11 Cases

The hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has grown to 11 confirmed cases, including three deaths among passengers and crew members. According to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, there is no sign of a larger outbreak, but more cases may emerge due to the virus's long incu

May 13, 4:52 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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NSW Warns Thousands on Dentist's Virus Exposure

Australian health authorities have issued an urgent warning to thousands of patients of a retired Sydney dentist, advising them to test for bloodborne viruses due to poor infection control practices at the clinic. According to BBC , The Guardian , and Daily Mail , Dr. William Tam's practice in Strat

May 13, 3:03 AM ET Est. Read: 1 Mins

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PCOS Renamed PMOS for Better Diagnosis

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a hormonal disorder affecting more than 170 million women worldwide, has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) by patients and medical organizations. According to The Lancet , the name change aims to better reflect the condition's wide-ranging

May 12, 5:07 PM ET·1 min read

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UK NHS Faces Scrutiny Over Palantir Data Access

The UK's National Health Service (NHS) has come under scrutiny after granting contractors from Palantir Technologies unlimited access to identifiable patient data on its Federated Data Platform (FDP), according to a report by the Financial Times. This move, which aims to improve healthcare services

May 12, 7:08 AM ET·2 min read

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18 Passengers Quarantined After Andes Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship

Eighteen passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship were flown back to the United States and placed in quarantine after an outbreak of Andes hantavirus. The CDC is monitoring 41 people across the U.S., including those who had been aboard the expedition cruise ship linked to several cases of the viru

May 11, 3:21 PM ET·2 min read

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Hantavirus Outbreak: MV Hondius Evacuation Complete

The evacuation of all passengers from the Dutch-flagged luxury cruise ship MV Hondius, which was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, was completed on Monday. Flights from Australia and the Netherlands transported remaining passengers to their home countries. According to Spanish health officials ci

May 11, 2:58 AM ET·2 min read

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Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship Passengers Repatriated

Passengers and crew of the MV Hondius , a cruise ship hit by hantavirus, are being repatriated from Spain’s Canary Islands. Up to 150 people have started flying home aboard military and government planes, according to multiple reports. The complex operation involves passengers wearing blue medical s

May 11, 1:02 AM ET·3 min read

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Hantavirus Outbreak: Cruise Evacuations Complete

The last two evacuation planes carrying passengers and crew from the MV Hondius , a cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak, have landed in the Netherlands. The final group of evacuees included six passengers and 19 crew members, according to the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The evac

May 10, 4:07 PM ET·2 min read

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UK Paratroopers Aid Tristan da Cunha in Hantavirus Response

British paratroopers parachuted onto Tristan da Cunha, the world's most remote inhabited island, to deliver critical medical supplies in response to a suspected case of hantavirus . This marked the first time UK military personnel were deployed via parachute for humanitarian aid. A team from 16 Air

May 10, 12:16 PM ET·2 min read

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Hantavirus Outbreak Confirmed on Dutch Cruise Ship

The MV Hondius, a Dutch cruise ship with approximately 150 passengers , is currently en route to the Canary Islands after evacuating three ill passengers for treatment. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed a hantavirus outbreak on May 4, noting seven infections and three deaths since early

May 9, 5:21 PM ET·2 min read

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Policy

Makary Resigns as FDA Chief Amid Turmoil

Marty Makary has resigned from his position as Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), concluding a tumultuous 13-month tenure marked by controversy and internal strife. According to multiple sources, including The Guardian , Reuters , and CBS News , Makary's departure follows clashe

May 9, 3:14 PM ET·2 min read

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Outbreaks

CDC Criticized for Minimal Role in Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has faced widespread criticism for its minimal involvement in addressing a hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship traveling from Argentina to Antarctica. The outbreak began when a 70-year-old Dutch man fell ill and died aboard, with add

May 9, 3:14 PM ET·2 min read

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US Evacuates Cruise Passengers Amid Hantavirus Outbreak

The United States is evacuating 18 American passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship following a hantavirus outbreak that has killed three people. The luxury cruise, operated by Oceanwide Expeditions and departed from Ushuaia, Argentina on April 1st, docked early Sunday at Tenerife in Spain's Cana

May 8, 7:03 PM ET·4 min read

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Argentina Investigates Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship

Argentina is investigating whether it was the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship that has claimed three lives. The MV Hondius cruise ship, which departed from Ushuaia for Antarctica, is now anchored off Cape Verde after being given permission to continue its journey to

May 6, 11:14 PM ET·2 min read

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Spain Prepares for Hantavirus Cruise Ship Evacuation

The MV Hondius cruise ship, carrying over 140 passengers and crew members from 23 countries, is expected to arrive in Tenerife on Sunday morning. The vessel has been hit by a deadly outbreak of the Andes strain of hantavirus, which has resulted in three deaths and several confirmed cases. According

May 6, 4:52 PM ET·3 min read

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Policy

FDA Blocks Studies on COVID-19 Vaccine Safety

The FDA has blocked the publication of studies that found COVID-19 and shingles vaccines to be safe, according to multiple reports. These studies were conducted by agency scientists using millions of patient records. According to The New York Times , two studies on COVID-19 vaccines were accepted fo

May 6, 2:42 PM ET·1 min read

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Alito Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill Mifepristone

Justice Samuel Alito issued a temporary order on Monday restoring nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone through telehealth, mail, and pharmacies. This decision comes after a federal appeals court ruling last week had imposed new restrictions, requiring in-person prescriptions for the d

May 4, 2:21 PM ET·2 min read

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NHS Introduces Rapid Cancer Immunotherapy Jab

The NHS has introduced a rapid injectable form of pembrolizumab (Keytruda), an immunotherapy treatment that significantly reduces the time cancer patients spend in hospital. The new jab, which takes just one or two minutes to administer depending on the frequency, replaces the previous intravenous i

May 4, 1:14 AM ET·2 min read

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Giuliani Leaves ICU but Remains Hospitalized

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani , a prominent ally of former President Donald Trump, has been moved out of intensive care but remains hospitalized at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. He is now breathing on his own without mechanical ventilation and is reported to b

May 3, 9:30 PM ET·2 min read

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Hantavirus Outbreak Kills Three on Cruise Ship

A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius , operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, has resulted in three deaths and seven confirmed or suspected infections. The vessel is currently anchored off Praia, Cape Verde, where authorities have denied permission for passengers to di

May 3, 5:44 PM ET·3 min read

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Martha's Rule Saves Hundreds in England

Martha’s Rule, a patient safety initiative introduced in England in 2024, has potentially saved more than 500 lives by allowing patients and their families to demand urgent second opinions when they fear conditions are deteriorating. According to Daily Mail , the rule was implemented following the t

May 1, 1:31 PM ET·2 min read

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Trump Replaces Means with Saphier as Surgeon General Nominee

President Donald Trump withdrew his controversial nominee Dr. Casey Means for the position of U.S. Surgeon General on April 30, 2024, replacing her with Dr. Nicole Saphier. The decision to withdraw Dr. Means' nomination came after months of delay in the Senate due to questions about her experience a

Apr 30, 7:42 PM ET·2 min read

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FDA Proposes Excluding Weight-Loss Drugs From Compounding List

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed excluding semaglutide, tirzepatide, and liraglutide—the active ingredients in popular weight-loss drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, and Mounjaro—from its 503B bulks list. The agency cited the availability of FDA-approved versions of these medi

Apr 30, 5:34 PM ET·2 min read

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U.S. Overdose Deaths Drop for Third Year

Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Grows to 11 Cases