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Fiji declares HIV emergency. One in 60 people now have the virus as drug crisis fuels outbreak - CNN

Fiji declares HIV emergency. One in 60 people now have the virus as drug crisis fuels outbreak - CNN

The small Pacific nation of Fiji has declared a national HIV emergency as it grapples with surging case numbers, partly driven by a growing methamphetamine problem.

Durham water feature found as likely source of ‘brain-eating’ amoeba infection that killed teen - WRAL

Durham water feature found as likely source of ‘brain-eating’ amoeba infection that killed teen - WRAL

A state investigation identified a water feature at El Futuro in Durham as the most likely source of a rare “brain-eating” amoeba infection that killed a teen.

Fourth Florida resident dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters - Yahoo

Fourth Florida resident dies after contracting flesh-eating bacteria linked to oysters - Yahoo

Florida reports fourth Vibrio vulnificus death in 2026 as health officials warn about raw oysters, contaminated water and severe infections.

Nasal Spray Derived From Human Placenta Protects Against Alzheimer's Decline, Study in Mice Shows - ScienceAlert

Nasal Spray Derived From Human Placenta Protects Against Alzheimer's Decline, Study in Mice Shows - ScienceAlert

The sticky proteins amyloid-beta and tau are hallmark features of Alzheimer's disease, but they're not the only contributors to the condition.

Common antibiotic linked to higher risk of death in adults, major study finds - Fox News

Common antibiotic linked to higher risk of death in adults, major study finds - Fox News

A study of 110 clinical trials links the antibiotic cefepime to a 94.4% higher probability of all-cause mortality compared to other beta-lactam drugs.

18-year-old dies in Pennsylvania's 4th measles-associated death - PBS

18-year-old dies in Pennsylvania's 4th measles-associated death - PBS

The U.S. is experiencing its worst measles year since 1991, with seven deaths in two years.

You should probably be eating more whole grains. Here’s what to do - CNN

You should probably be eating more whole grains. Here’s what to do - CNN

Eating four to six servings of whole grains a day reduces your risk of cardiovascular diseases, a new study suggests. But one dietary swap can’t do it all.

Harvard scientists predicted 75% of suicide attempts a week before they occurred - New York Post

Harvard scientists predicted 75% of suicide attempts a week before they occurred - New York Post

The warning signs may be hiding in plain sight.

Feeling tired? You're not alone, new CDC report says - USA Today

Feeling tired? You're not alone, new CDC report says - USA Today

Fatigue is "generally defined as physical or mental tiredness or exhaustion that does not improve with additional sleep or rest."