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Micro and nanoplastics in blood linked to higher heart attack risk

Micro and nanoplastics in blood linked to higher heart attack risk

A study of patients undergoing coronary angiography reveals that microplastic particles are significantly more prevalent in the blood of heart attack victims. These findings suggest that environmental pollution may be an underestimated contributor to cardiovascular disease.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 23:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Ebola cases in Congo top 2,000 as health workers strike over unpaid wages

Ebola cases in Congo top 2,000 as health workers strike over unpaid wages

The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces its fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record as labor strikes at major hospitals disrupt critical containment efforts.

Health ·15 Jul 2026, 18:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
DRC Ebola cases emerge from unknown transmission chains as outbreak grows

DRC Ebola cases emerge from unknown transmission chains as outbreak grows

The Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has become the fastest-growing on record, as health officials struggle to track untraceable transmission chains. With cases spreading into five provinces, the WHO is warning that the true scale of the epidemic remains significantly underreported.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Idaho enacted a broad ban on vaccine mandates as activists seek a nation…

Idaho enacted a broad ban on vaccine mandates as activists seek a nation…

Idaho has enacted sweeping legislation prohibiting vaccine mandates across schools, businesses, and government agencies, sparking a national debate.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 16:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Vaping and smoking reduce fitness in young adults by 15 percent

Vaping and smoking reduce fitness in young adults by 15 percent

A study of young adults shows that vaping is just as damaging to physical fitness and blood vessel function as cigarette smoking. Researchers warn that e-cigarettes are not harmless alternatives and pose significant long-term health risks.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 12:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Workers at an Ebola treatment center in Congo strike over unpaid salarie…

Workers at an Ebola treatment center in Congo strike over unpaid salarie…

Frontline medical staff at an Ituri treatment center have halted operations, citing two months of missing wages as the Ebola crisis continues to spread across the region.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 07:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Common oral decongestant phenylephrine found ineffective for nasal relief

Common oral decongestant phenylephrine found ineffective for nasal relief

Federal regulators are moving to pull oral phenylephrine from shelves after data confirmed the drug fails to relieve nasal congestion when ingested.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 06:32 ·Sara Lindqvist 5 min read
Michigan officials link lettuce to Cyclospora outbreak of 2,640 cases

Michigan officials link lettuce to Cyclospora outbreak of 2,640 cases

Michigan health authorities have linked leafy greens to a widespread Cyclospora parasite outbreak affecting thousands. Ongoing investigations are struggling with surveillance gaps and complex distribution networks.

Health ·14 Jul 2026, 03:33 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Long COVID study links cognitive symptoms to dopamine system damage

Long COVID study links cognitive symptoms to dopamine system damage

A study using PET imaging has identified reduced dopamine nerve terminal density in long COVID patients, providing a potential pathway for new medical treatments.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 15:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Nirsevimab proves up to 89% effective at preventing severe RSV in infants

Nirsevimab proves up to 89% effective at preventing severe RSV in infants

New research confirms that nirsevimab significantly lowers the risk of severe respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) complications and hospitalizations in infants. Public health initiatives are now working to address remaining distribution disparities.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 12:32 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Thames swan census begins as officials hope for recovery despite bird flu

Thames swan census begins as officials hope for recovery despite bird flu

Conservationists are conducting the centuries-old Thames swan count while battling high mortality rates linked to the ongoing bird flu crisis.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 11:33 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits 31 states as federal officials track source

Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits 31 states as federal officials track source

CDC investigators are working to identify the source of a parasite outbreak affecting 31 states. Health authorities recommend careful produce handling to prevent further infections.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 06:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to five provinces as death toll hits 672

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreads to five provinces as death toll hits 672

The Bundibugyo Ebola strain has expanded across five provinces in the DR Congo, threatening to overwhelm healthcare capacity. Health officials are struggling to contain the rapid transmission amidst conflict and resource shortages.

Health ·13 Jul 2026, 05:33 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Long-term HIV survivors face unique challenges from aging and trauma

Long-term HIV survivors face unique challenges from aging and trauma

Decades after their initial diagnosis, long-term HIV survivors continue to face systemic gaps in care, the lasting trauma of the early epidemic, and new aging-related health complications.

Health ·12 Jul 2026, 12:32 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Men's average testosterone levels fell 54 percent since 1972, study finds

Men's average testosterone levels fell 54 percent since 1972, study finds

New research suggests a major decline in male testosterone levels over five decades, pointing to a mix of metabolic and environmental factors. Experts are now debating how lifestyle changes and chemical exposure impact global reproductive health.

Health ·12 Jul 2026, 06:33 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Guggenheim among 31 NYC buildings testing positive for Legionella bacteria

Guggenheim among 31 NYC buildings testing positive for Legionella bacteria

Health officials are investigating 46 cases of Legionnaires’ disease in the Upper East Side. The Guggenheim Museum is among the sites undergoing remediation.

Health ·12 Jul 2026, 02:30 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
US citizen working for humanitarian group in Congo tests positive for Ebola

US citizen working for humanitarian group in Congo tests positive for Ebola

CDC officials are working to trace contacts after a second American humanitarian worker contracted the deadly Bundibugyo virus in the DRC. The incident highlights the growing challenges in containing the region's fastest-growing Ebola epidemic.

Health ·12 Jul 2026, 01:33 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Radiation clinic closures in rural areas threaten patient access to care

Radiation clinic closures in rural areas threaten patient access to care

New research shows that rural radiation oncology clinics are disappearing, forcing cancer patients to travel long distances for essential, time-sensitive treatment.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 22:32 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading undetected as WHO warns of wider scale

DR Congo Ebola outbreak spreading undetected as WHO warns of wider scale

Health officials report that the Bundibugyo Ebola strain is outpacing containment efforts, with community transmission significantly higher than confirmed data suggests.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 10:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read
Mosquitoes target individuals based on body heat, CO2, and skin microbes

Mosquitoes target individuals based on body heat, CO2, and skin microbes

Scientific studies show that mosquitoes use a complex combination of sensory cues to select hosts, ranging from carbon dioxide emissions to unique skin microbiome signatures.

Health ·11 Jul 2026, 09:31 ·Sara Lindqvist 4 min read