WHO says hantavirus is 'not another COVID-19' and that the public health risk 'remains low'

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The MV Hondius, a cruise ship, faced an outbreak of hantavirus among its passengers.

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US military dogs died in poor kennel conditions as others fell ill, Pentagon watchdog says

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A new report found serious welfare concerns at military kennels across the country, leading to four deaths and dozens of illnesses.

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Veterans can buy the opioid medication naloxone at CVS but not the VA. A new, bipartisan bill aims to change that.

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I mingled with 10,000 doctors and scientists near CDC headquarters. It was like looking into a public-health crystal ball.

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The author at IDWeek on Atlanta, Georgia.

Julia Naftulin

A brief history of America's love affair with fluoridated water — and why it's now up for debate

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An employee of the Watford Water Board in England adds fluoride to the town's water supply circa 1965.

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I gave up my dream of being a doctor at a local hospital just one year out of medical school. That decision cost me close to half a million dollars, but it was worth it.

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Faith Choo sitting at her desk with a stethoscope strung over her neck.
Faith Choo, 27, left the public healthcare system just a year after graduating from medical school in Singapore. She is now working as a locum doctor.

Faith Choo

Rats, roaches, and other creatures are winning against climate change, and it's bad news for humans

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Rats are one of several species that will likely thrive in a warming world.

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There is no loneliness epidemic

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Is there really a loneliness epidemic?

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Support like child tax credits and basic income reduces child abuse, researchers found

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Financial assistance could limit rates of child abuse and neglect, a new study from doctors at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia finds.

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Feeling poor compared to your neighbors can harm your health

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