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The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on 1 December 2025 that the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has officially ended after 42 consecutive days with no new confirmed cases, meeting the criteria of two full incubation periods since the last patient tested negative and was discharged. This
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Living to 100 has always felt like something that happens to a lucky few, but stories of centenarians are starting to paint a different picture. More people than ever are reaching that milestone, and many of them are doing so with surprising strength. They’re staying active, staying sharp, and often avoiding the major health issues
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Lenacapavir represents a groundbreaking leap in the fight against HIV — a long-acting injectable that only needs to be given twice a year yet offers near-complete protection. After earning “breakthrough of the year” recognition and securing FDA approval, the drug is now being rolled out internationally. In a landmark step, Eswatini and Zambia have already
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In today’s fast-paced world, it’s easy to reach for convenience foods packed with sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats. But these daily choices add up—poor eating habits are one of the leading causes of chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes, and obesity. A diet high in processed foods and low in nutrients can lead to
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One of the most pressing public health challenges facing the U.S. today is the erosion of public health infrastructure and preparedness. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed how fragile local health systems can be, from underfunded health departments to overextended hospital networks. Since then, many jurisdictions have struggled to rebuild, with staffing shortages, limited disease surveillance, and
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Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory illnesses have quietly become the world’s leading killers, responsible for over 70% of global deaths each year. Unlike infectious outbreaks that grab headlines, these chronic conditions often progress slowly—fueled by unhealthy diets, physical inactivity, tobacco use, and alcohol consumption. As lifestyles shift toward
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The opioid epidemic in the United States has entered a dangerous new chapter, with fentanyl driving record numbers of overdoses. According to recent CDC reports, synthetic opioids are now the leading cause of overdose deaths nationwide. What makes fentanyl so deadly is its potency—it’s up to 50 times stronger than heroin and often mixed into
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The rise of counterfeit prescription drugs sold through illegal online pharmacies is quickly becoming a dangerous public health crisis. Many of these fake pills are marketed to look like legitimate medications, but instead contain highly potent and life-threatening substances such as fentanyl, methamphetamine, or other dangerous chemicals. Because they are often sold on websites that
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America’s teens are facing a crisis that can no longer be ignored. According to the CDC, over 80,000 Americans lost their lives to drug overdoses in 2024, and disturbingly, three out of four overdose deaths among youth ages 10–19 involved illegally manufactured fentanyl. At the same time, mental health challenges are surging: in 2023, 40%
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A recent salmonella outbreak in the U.S. has been linked to contaminated eggs produced by August Egg Company in Hilmar, California. Between February and May 2025, at least 134 people across 10 states fell ill from Salmonella Enteritidis, with 38 hospitalizations and one reported death. The CDC and FDA traced the outbreak to eggs sold
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