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Pope Leo XIV Recovers After Lung Cancer Surgery, Resumes Some Duties
The 71‑year‑old pontiff, who had the lower right lobe of his lung removed at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, is now eating, walking and celebrating Mass as he recovers.
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Universal Studios warns of measles exposure after infected guest
Visitors to Universal Studios Hollywood on July 26 may have been exposed to measles; health officials urge monitoring through Aug. 16.
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Sydney Towle, cancer-documenting creator, dies at 26
Sydney Towle, who documented her stage 4 bile duct cancer journey to over a million followers, has died at age 26.
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Germany: 11,900 Heat-Related Deaths in 2026 — Activists Call for Action
The RKI estimates that there have been about 11,900 heat-related deaths since the beginning of the year. Climate activists are criticizing the government's lack of response and calling for climate protection measures.
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Mother admits killing children, cites postpartum psychosis in trial
Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy faces murder charges after admitting to killing her three children in 2023, with her defense citing postpartum psychosis.
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DRC reports 4,000 Ebola cases as outbreak spreads rapidly
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have confirmed over 4,000 Ebola cases and 1,801 deaths, with the virus spreading faster than response efforts can contain it.
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FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine for adults 50+
The FDA has approved Moderna’s mRNA-1010 flu vaccine for adults 50 and older, with accelerated approval granted for those 65 and up.
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DR Congo: Ebola outbreak spreads uncontrollably
Médecins Sans Frontières and who report a rapid spread with over 1,700 deaths; international aid is urgently required.
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Robert Koch Institute corrects heat death number to 9,600
The Robert Koch Institute increases the estimate of heat-related deaths to 9,600 at the end of June. In Frankfurt, air-conditioned buses are used as cold islands for the homeless.
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Michigan reports first US cyclosporiasis deaths
The state's health department confirms two deaths linked to the intestinal infection, the first in the United States since an outbreak began in May.
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Florida toddler dies after head trapped in play kitchen set
A 3-year-old girl died four days after her head became stuck in a toy kitchen set at a babysitter's home in Boynton Beach.
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Chipotle removes jalapeños after salmonella outbreak sickens 110
Chipotle Mexican Grill pulled jalapeños from restaurants nationwide after health officials linked them to a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota that has sickened at least 110 people.
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DRC records 1,657 deaths from Ebola outbreak
The outbreak exceeds the health response capacity in the DRC, according to local authorities and the who.
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Michigan reports first Cyclospora deaths in outbreak
Michigan health officials confirm two deaths linked to a record-breaking Cyclospora outbreak affecting thousands.
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USA reports two deaths from cyclosporiasis in outbreak
Two deaths associated with intestinal parasite infection confirmed in nine US states. Mexican lettuce may be at the origin.
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Congo Ebola outbreak kills 1,700 as response lags
Eastern Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed 1,700 people and is spreading faster than any previous outbreak, while protests by response workers over unpaid salaries disrupt containment efforts.
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Michigan confirms first US cyclosporiasis deaths as cases top 11,200
Two Michigan residents have died from cyclosporiasis, the first US fatalities linked to the parasitic infection, as health officials investigate a surge in cases exceeding 11,200 statewide.
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Florida firm to pay $14.1M over Medicare fraud claims
Complete Health, a Florida-based firm, will pay $14.1 million to resolve allegations of submitting false diagnoses to inflate Medicare Advantage payments.