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Ebola, hantavirus, diphtheria: how distrust in health care is fuelling multiple outbreaks across the globe

The first half of 2026 has been marked by three different disease outbreaks: Ebola, hantavirus and, in Australia, diphtheria. Each has exposed vulnerabilities in how we detect, communicate and respond to infectious disease outbreaks.

The Conversation

FED:'Frugal Foodie' turns grief into MND hope

Frugal Foodie Stephanie de Sousa discusses losing her sister to MND, as Jai Arrow's diagnosis and Neale Daniher's death put the disease in sharp focus.

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'Frugal Foodie' turns grief into MND hope

Frugal Foodie Stephanie de Sousa discusses losing her sister to MND, as Jai Arrow's diagnosis and Neale Daniher's death put the disease in sharp focus.

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'Superstar' Canberra scientist's work draws $4.5m donation

The money will go towards research into complex autoimmune diseases.

The Canberra Times

How woodchips can help keep ticks off trails

After a cold Canadian winter, most of us look forward to the spring and summer months to get outside and experience the natural world, whether it’s hiking, biking, gardening or birdwatching.

The Conversation

CDC Issues New Yemen Malaria Travel Alert as Dangerous Parasite Spreads into Previously Low-Risk Areas: What Travelers and Aid Workers Need to Know

The CDC issued a new Level 2 Travel Health Notice for malaria in Yemen on June 11, 2026, as cases spread into previously low-risk areas. WHO EMRO confirmed 1.44 million cases tested in 2025. Yemen's malaria is almost exclusively Plasmodium falciparum — the deadliest species. Here is what travelers need…

Medical Daily

The Belly-Fat Pattern Doctors Say Is the Real Danger for Men

An expanding waistline does more than change how clothing fits; it often signals deeper health risks developing inside the body. Doctors focus heavily on fat distribution because the body stores fat in different ways, and some patterns create far greater danger than others. Men, in particular, tend to accumulate fat…

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Menarini Group Reports Data from the Phase 3 SENTRY Trial of Selinexor Plus Ruxolitinib in Myelofibrosis at The European Hematology Association (EHA) 2026 Congress

FLORENCE, Italy and NEW YORK, June 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Menarini Group ("Menarini"), a leading international pharmaceutical and diagnostics company, and Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. ("Stemline"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Menarini Group focused on bringing transformational oncology treatments to cancer patients, announced that new data related to the pivotal…

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Ebola one month on: will the latest outbreak in DRC become the most deadly yet?

With more than 670 confirmed cases and over 135 deaths, the disease has yet to be contained amid funding shortfalls, fear and disinformation

The Guardian - UK

Peppery perfection: 17 delicious ways with watercress – from soups and salads to sorbet and cake

It’s so full of nutrients that it tops the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s list of powerhouse vegetables. But this superfood is also surprisingly versatile

The Guardian - UK

India known as nation with world's largest healthcare programme: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India has made healthcare more affordable and accessible over the past 12 years through initiatives such as Ayushman Bharat and the PM Bharatiya Jan Aushadhi Pariyojana. He highlighted lower-cost medicines and medical devices, expanded medical education, and progress in tackling diseases like tuberculosis.

The Economic Times

New York City TV anchor to retire after revealing Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Bill Ritter, anchor on WABC since 2001, said he’s stepping down but will continue to report on the disease

The Guardian - US

Meningococcal Cases Reach Second-Highest Level in Over a Decade as Drug-Resistant Strain Disproportionately Hits Black Americans

CDC surveillance data (updated June 2026): 463 meningococcal disease cases in 2025 — the second-highest annual count since 2014. The dominant ST-1466 strain is drug resistant and disproportionately kills Black adults ages 30–60 and people with HIV. Here is the full picture.

Medical Daily

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Kills Within Days and Is Frequently Mistaken for Flu — Tick Season 2026 Is a Critical Window to Know the Warning Signs

Rocky Mountain spotted fever kills 5–10% of patients even with treatment and can be fatal within 3–5 days. Peak season runs May through August. A February 2026 CDC EID study documents 19.8% fatality in pediatric cases. Doxycycline must be started before test results. Here is the full warning.

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The Longevity Blueprint: 4 Everyday Signs You’re Tracked for a Longer Life

Planning for a long retirement is a high-stakes math problem. Check these 4 longevity green flags to see if you have the habits and the history to beat the averages.

The Guardian - UK

‘The present is all you have’: Lewis Moody on living with MND and joining the fight to find a cure

Rugby World Cup winner tells Donald McRae he feels like he is picking up the fundraising baton from people such as Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow

Medical Daily

CRISPR Gene Editing Achieves a Functional Cure for Sickle Cell Disease in 96 Percent of Patients — RUBY Trial Results in the New England Journal of Medicine Are Historic

The RUBY Trial (NEJM, April 2026): CRISPR-Cas12a gene editing therapy reni-cel (renizgamglogene autogedtemcel) achieved a functional cure in 27 of 28 (96%) severe sickle cell disease patients, with no painful crises for up to two years after treatment. Led by Dr. Rabi Hanna at Cleveland Clinic.

Medical Daily

Alzheimer's Disease Is No Longer Untreatable: A 2026 Guide to the Blood Tests, Drugs, and Prevention Strategies That Are Changing the Future for 7 Million Americans

A comprehensive June 2026 guide to Alzheimer's prevention and treatment: two FDA-approved disease-modifying drugs (lecanemab/Leqembi, donanemab/Kisunla), an FDA-cleared blood test (Lumipulse pTau217), and the lifestyle interventions with the strongest prevention evidence.

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The CDC Now Recognizes Chagas Disease as Endemic in the United States — and an Estimated 300,000 Americans May Have It Without Knowing

The CDC's September 2025 Emerging Infectious Diseases study confirms Chagas disease should be recognized as endemic in the U.S. with human cases in 8 states and kissing bugs in 32. An estimated 300,000 Americans are living with it — most undiagnosed. Here is what residents in the South and Southwest…

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Seven rescued wolf pups under treatment in Turkey

Seven wolf pups rescued by a man in southeast Turkey were brought to an animal rehabilitation center and were receiving treatment in hopes to return them to their natural habitat, said Elgin Orcum Uzunlu, head of the Wild Animal Disease and Ecology Department at Dicle University's School of Veterinary Medicine.…

The Independent UK

Ranching Could Soon Come To An End On Moloka‘i. Paniolo Blame TB Testing

Molokaʻi's only slaughterhouse is seeing fewer local cattle due to a quarantine on the Hawaiian island's cattle operations

The Independent UK

Weight loss drugs show signs of slowing biological aging, scientists discover

GLP-1 drugs help fight the harmful inflammation that raises the risk of chronic disease

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Climate concerns after worst dengue season in years

A conference has discussed multi-pronged responses to curtailing a debilitating mosquito-borne disease after an outbreak of over 20,000 cases.

Medical Daily

Eli Lilly's $2.75 Billion AI Bet on Anti-Aging Drugs Signals a Major Shift in Pharmaceutical Priorities

Eli Lilly's $2.75B AI deal with Insilico Medicine targets age-related diseases. How AI is transforming longevity drug discovery and what it means for patients.

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Global Heart Hub finds women delay seeking heart care by continuing to put others first

GALWAY, Ireland, June 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Heart Hub, the international alliance of heart patient organisations, has released insights from their latest patient-led qualitative research study exploring women's experiences with cardiovascular disease. The findings reveal that women are slow to seek medical help and there are ongoing gaps in…

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