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Record-breaking Ebola outbreak: phone data reconstruct first weeks of spread
Phone data reconstructs the first weeks of a record-breaking Ebola outbreak, according to coverage from Nature.
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Study Reveals What a Lifetime of Exposure to Fluoride in Drinking Water Does to Cognition
A major Irish study finds no cognitive decline linked to lifetime exposure to fluoridated drinking water, addressing decades of public debate.
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Manosphere obsession is linked to 18% higher risk of dying from cancer
New research links low testosterone to an 18% higher risk of cancer death, sparking debate about manosphere health narratives.
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Aggressive cancer type linked to common chemical exposure in new study
NIH study links higher blood levels of two legacy PFAS chemicals to nearly double the rate of aggressive ER-negative breast cancer in women.
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Third St. Louis County measles case confirmed in connection with train exposure
11 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Study of Nearly 88,000 Adults Finds a Surprising Exercise Benefit as You Get Older
A massive study shows exercise cuts older adults’ diabetes risk even more sharply, reshaping prevention advice.
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Drug-resistant ringworm fungus has spread to 29 countries: Study
A drug-resistant ringworm fungus has been confirmed across 29 countries, prompting warnings of rising infections and treatment challenges.
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Scientists discover new tick-borne virus after testing thousands of patients with mysterious illnesses
Scientists uncover a new tick-borne virus in China after analyzing thousands of patients presenting with mysterious illnesses.
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Scientists Studied Lung Cancer Patients—A Troubling Pattern Emerged
New scientific research indicates a concerning link between the presence and quantity of microplastics in the lungs and lung cancer diagnoses.
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Ga. doctors see COVID spike with new stomach-related symptoms
10 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record
The Democratic Republic of Congo reports 2,000 deaths in an Ebola outbreak described as the fastest growing on record.
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The dire warnings of doctors as RFK Jr’s agenda sees measles surge back
4 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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Risk of Parkinson’s disease may increase with prolonged exposure to road traffic noise
New research suggests a link between prolonged exposure to road traffic noise and an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease.
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Where You Live May Shape Your Dementia Risk More Than Scientists Realized
New research indicates a strong correlation between geographic location and dementia risk, suggesting that zip codes may predict cognitive health outcomes.
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Adiposity and cancer: epidemiology, mechanisms and future perspectives
6 news sources are covering this Health story right now — PULSE is tracking how fast it spreads.
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The infectious diseases that experts worry could spread during the World Cup
Public health officials are intensifying surveillance as the 2026 FIFA World Cup prompts concerns regarding the potential international spread of infectious disease.