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Russia Denies Reports of Mystery Virus Causing Victims to Cough Up Blood

Newsweek – Russian authorities have dismissed growing speculation over reports of an unidentified virus that causes patients to cough up blood and suffer from prolonged high fever, saying no new pathogens have been detected. The rumors, which originated on the Telegram channel SHOT and were amplified by local media, centered on patients exhibiting severe respiratory symptoms but testing negative for influenza and COVID-19. Officials now attribute the cases to common respiratory infections, including Mycoplasma pneumoniae. Rospotrebnadzor, a...

Pentagon Eliminates Lower Fitness Standards for Women in Combat Roles

Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, mandated that physical fitness requirements for combat jobs be “sex-neutral,” a move that is likely to significantly reduce the number of women who qualify.

Medics recommend ancient spring tradition for huge mental health boost

Spring cleaning, the tradition of deep cleaning homes to welcome in the new season, can provide a big boost to mental health as it helps us gain a sense of control, according to experts

What scientists learned from the world’s first genetically modified pig liver transplant

Scientists hope the practice could eventually help meet the demand for organs among the thousands of people who die each year waiting for a donor.

Michigan patient dies of rabies from a transplanted kidney

The same donor provided corneal grafts for three patients, the CDC said. Those patients have been given shots to prevent rabies and are currently healthy.

The top F.D.A. vaccine official resigns, citing Kennedy’s ‘misinformation and lies.’

Marks resigned after he was summoned to HHS offices Friday afternoon and told that he could either quit or be fired.

RFK Jr. Announces Mass Terminations, Major Restructuring at HHS

Approximately a quarter of Department of Health and Human Services staff members are being laid off.

He Had Short-Term Health Insurance. His Colonoscopy Bill: $7,000

"Stunned that he owed more than $7,000 for his colonoscopy, Winard contacted his insurance company, Companion Life Insurance of Columbia, South Carolina."

Why Dogs Act Weird Before Storms

Dogs have long been observed exhibiting unusual behaviors before storms, prompting curiosity about their ability to sense impending weather changes.

Will Jay Bhattacharya Get Gain-of-Function Research Under Control?

Also in January, The Wall Street Journal reported that the Trump administration was preparing to issue a pause on gain-of-function research.

Is Rotisserie Chicken Healthy? The Truth from a Dietitian

Rotisserie chicken is often a staple for busy people looking for a quick and convenient meal. But is rotisserie chicken healthy?

Dog Drowned At Airport By Passeger (Orlando Sentinel)

Online court records showed no attorney listed for the woman from Kenner, Louisiana.

Gut health study of world’s oldest person reveals lifestyle key to longevity

THE INDEPENDENT – Scientists have discovered a “blueprint” for long life by decoding the genome, gut health and lifestyle of the world’s oldest person who died last year at 117. Maria Branyas Morera, an American-Catalan Caucasian woman, was born in March 1907 in San Francisco, US, and died in August 2024. While centenarians are becoming more common thanks to advances in health care, supercentenarians aged over 110 are still extremely rare. Morera exceeded the average life expectancy...

FDA Investigation Finds Problems At Indian Drug Factory Tied To Recalls

The generic drug manufacturer was linked to the death of eight people last year, and was responsible for an outsized share of recalls for pills that didn’t dissolve properly and could harm people. Other news includes drug reimbursements, Medicare price negotiations, and more.ProPublica: FDA Found Problems At Indian Drug Factory Linked To U.S. DeathsThe Food and Drug Administration has found problems at an Indian factory that makes generic drugs for American patients, including one...

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