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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection - AP News

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection - AP News

A cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection. The MV Hondius reached Rotterdam on Monday morning, carrying 25 crew members and two medical personnel. All passengers had disembarked already. The c…

Five minutes of exercise a day could help millions of people live longer - BBC

Five minutes of exercise a day could help millions of people live longer - BBC

Small increases in physical activity as part of our daily lives can bring long-term benefits to our health.

The 'fibermaxxing' trend has health benefits worth the hype - NPR

The 'fibermaxxing' trend has health benefits worth the hype - NPR

There are a lot of wellness trends that make health experts roll their eyes in skepticism. But there is one big trend that many experts can get behind – with a few caveats: fibermaxxing.

Argentina’s icy outpost at the end of the world fears the hantavirus will chill tourism - AP News

Argentina’s icy outpost at the end of the world fears the hantavirus will chill tourism - AP News

Remote Ushuaia in Argentina, known as the southernmost city on earth, has found itself at the center of a global media storm involving the deadly hantavirus outbreak. Local tourism operators and officials are scrambling to stem the reputational fallout that t…

Americans may have been exposed in Congo Ebola outbreak - The Washington Post

Americans may have been exposed in Congo Ebola outbreak - The Washington Post

The WHO declared the outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.

The 6 High-Fiber Ingredients Dietitians Recommend Adding to Your Salads - EatingWell

The 6 High-Fiber Ingredients Dietitians Recommend Adding to Your Salads - EatingWell

Trying to hit your fiber goals for the day? Dietitians recommend adding these toppings to your salad for a fiber boost.

Scientists Discover Over 1,700 'Dark' Proteins Hidden in Human Cells - ScienceAlert

Scientists Discover Over 1,700 'Dark' Proteins Hidden in Human Cells - ScienceAlert

A new study has revealed a previously hidden layer of the human genome.

There is a moment near death, documented in EEG recordings of dying patients, when the brain produces a coordinated burst of gamma wave activity more intense than anything measured in waking life — and no one knows what it is, what it's for, or what the - Space Daily

There is a moment near death, documented in EEG recordings of dying patients, when the brain produces a coordinated burst of gamma wave activity more intense than anything measured in waking life — and no one knows what it is, what it's for, or what the - Space Daily

In the final minutes of life, the dying brain has been observed producing a synchronized surge of high-frequency electrical activity that exceeds anything recorded in healthy, waking humans — and the scientific literature still cannot say what it means.

Humans Age Faster at 2 Sharp Peaks, Research Shows - ScienceAlert

Humans Age Faster at 2 Sharp Peaks, Research Shows - ScienceAlert

Getting older might seem like a slow, gradual process – but research suggests that this is not always the case.