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DR Congo Ebola outbreak: How dangerous is it and should you worry?
Dubai: A new Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has triggered growing global concern after spreading undetected for weeks in a region torn by conflict and displacement. Nearly 250 suspected cases and around 80 deaths have already been reported, while neighbouring Uganda has confirmed infections linked to the outbreak. The virus involved is the rare Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which there are no approved vaccines or targeted treatments, making containme...
Religious anti-abortion center finds opportunity in town without OB-GYNs
HealthWatch Religious anti-abortion center finds opportunity in town without OB-GYNs .chip { background-image: url('/fly/bundles/cbsnewscore/images/chip-bgd/chip-bgd-healthwatch.jpg'); } By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez May 18, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / KFF Health News Add CBS News on Google Sandpoint, Idaho — An anti-abortion pregnancy center on the outskirts of this Idaho Panhandle town greets visitors with an abridged Bible verse painted on the wall of its waiting area: "Come to me & I will give you res...
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship arrives in Netherlands, ending long and deadly voyage
Health newsHantavirus-hit cruise ship docks in the Netherlands after long, deadly voyageThe MV Hondius docked in Rotterdam early Monday for disinfection after a deadly outbreak of the rare disease that put authorities across the world on alert.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleCDC Says There Are Now No Known Hantavirus Cases in the US02:21Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 18, 2026, 4:43 AM EDTBy Patrick SmithThe hantavirus-stricken cruise s...
CDC to Get Some Americans Out of Ebola Region in Congo
US authorities are working to extract a small number of Americans from the Democratic Republic of Congo, where a deadly Ebola outbreak caused by the Bundibugyo strain is spreading. On Sunday, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Bloomberg's Jennifer Zabasajja reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
There’s An Ebola Outbreak. Here’s What Could Happen Next, From A Doctor
InnovationHealthcareThere’s An Ebola Outbreak. Here’s What Could Happen Next, From A DoctorByJesse Pines,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jesse Pines is an expert in healthcare innovation and wellness.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 04:00am EDTA colorized electron microscope image of the Ebola virus. The WHO has declared the Bundibugyo strain — for which no approved vaccine or treatment exists — a global health emergency after cases emerged in the Demo...
Reasons Why Popular AI Is Suddenly And Unexpectedly Telling People To Consider Sleeping Or Getting Some Rest
InnovationAIReasons Why Popular AI Is Suddenly And Unexpectedly Telling People To Consider Sleeping Or Getting Some RestByLance Eliot,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Lance B. Eliot is a world-renowned AI scientist and consultant.Follow AuthorMay 18, 2026, 03:15am EDTPeople are reporting that a popular AI is unexpectedly telling them to get rest or some sleep — here's what's going on.gettyIn today’s column, I examine a rather mysterious trend...
DWP reveals 12 health conditions most likely to secure long-term PIP awards worth up to £748 a month
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has revealed the 12 health conditions most likely to secure long‑term Personal Independence Payment (PIP) awards lasting five years or more.Visual disease tops the list, with 68 per cent of claimants receiving extended awards, while neurological conditions rank second at 55 per cent.PIP provides financial support for people living with long‑term physical or mental health conditions, disabilities or learning difficulties, helping claimants manage additio...
HIIT isn’t a quick fix for fat loss: UAE trainers explain injury risks and what you should do instead
You scroll YouTube. A HIIT workout pops up. You press play.Ten minutes later, you’re sweating, breathless, shaky, and convinced it’s working. The Fitbit agrees: 100 calories burned for the win. Except you’re also exhausted… and somehow injured by the end of the week.HIIT now dominates fitness culture. It's everywhere, and yet it stopped being a training method and started becoming a feeling: sweat, breathlessness, and collapse.Hannah Lucy, nutritionist and strength trainer, breaks it down: “HIIT...
Medic with hantavirus symptoms treated at London hospital after nine Britons exposed to disease arrive in UK
A medic who developed hantavirus symptoms after returning from a remote British overseas territory is being treated in a London hospital. Nine other Britons connected with the MV Hondius ship outbreak were also expected to arrive in the UK on Sunday evening. The nine people, who arrived from St Helena and Ascension Island, both British overseas territories, may have been exposed to hantavirus but are not currently experiencing symptoms.The UK Health Security Agency confirmed that the Britons wer...
Inside India’s suicide crisis, where metros lead in deaths of despair
India's major cities face alarming mental health strain, with Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai reporting high suicide numbers and rates according to NCRB 2024 data. Family stress, unemployment, and emotional pressures are identified as leading causes, highlighting an urgent need for improved mental health infrastructure and support systems.
More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure
More than 100 maternity staff sue NHS over gas exposure2 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleRobbie KalusandMatt PreceyPA MediaThe staff, including midwives, claim they were exposed to hazardous levels of nitrous oxideMore than 100 maternity staff are taking legal action against a hospital trust after being exposed to what they say were "hazardous" levels of nitrous oxide.The staff, who include midwives and healthcare assistants, all worked at Basildon Hospital in Essex between 2018 and...
After Twisha Sharma, another Noida woman dies by suicide over 'dowry harassment'
A 24-year-old woman allegedly died by suicide in Greater Noida after jumping from her roof, with her family accusing her husband and in-laws of dowry harassment. The incident occurred Sunday night, and police have registered an FIR and arrested the husband and father-in-law. Investigations are ongoing.
Two-thirds of NHS nurses believe lack of staff is putting patients at risk, survey finds
Union to urge ministers to bring in mandatory minimum staffing, as ageing population increases demand for careAlmost two-thirds of nurses believe there are too few of them working in the NHS to keep patients safe and give them proper care, a survey has revealed.Understaffing and the increasingly complex medical needs posed by an ageing population are creating a “deadly mix” for patients, the Royal College of Nursing warned on Monday.64% expected to cut services this year.83% feared financial con...
Birding may hold key to keeping your brain sharp in old age, new study suggests
New research suggests birding may be good for the brain. There's evidence it could help guard the brain against dementia and age related cognitive decline. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Enfield Royal Clinic Dubai achieves major milestone of serving 500 international patients
Enfield Royal Clinic Dubai has announced a significant operational milestone, confirming that the clinic has served over 500 international patients through its Dubai facility. The milestone reflects the clinic's growing role as a global destination for medical aesthetics and surgical services, attracting patients from across multiple continents.The international patient base spans a wide geographic range, including patients from Gulf Cooperation Council countries, Europe, North America, South As...
Rays’ Taylor Walls Is A Sub-.200 Career Hitter Who Thrives With The Bases Loaded
BusinessSportsMoneyRays’ Taylor Walls Is A Sub-.200 Career Hitter Who Thrives With The Bases LoadedByTom Layberger,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about college football and sports in the Tampa Bay region.Follow AuthorMay 17, 2026, 10:30pm EDTST. PETERSBURG, FL - Taylor Walls of the Tampa Bay Rays hits a bases-loaded triple against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Tropicana Field on May 17, 2026 in St. Pete...
Ebola outbreak declared a global health emergency by WHO
Outbreaks of the deadly Ebola virus in two African countries have prompted the World Health Organization to declare a global health emergency. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
Nine-year-old Sydney girl dies after rare brain bleed as family shares heartbreaking story
Nine-year-old Sydney girl dies after rare brain bleed as family shares heartbreaking story Hannah died from a rare condition You can support Hannah's family hereBy KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 02:36, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 02:36, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Parents' fears after plan to move homeless shelter a block from school in upscale town loved by the Kennedys
Parents' fears after plan to move homeless shelter a block from school in upscale town loved by the KennedysBy WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 02:21, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 02:21, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say
U.S. At least 6 Americans in Congo were exposed to Ebola virus, sources say By Dr. Céline Gounder Dr. Céline Gounder Medical Correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder, an internist, epidemiologist and infectious disease specialist, is a CBS News medical correspondent as well as senior fellow and editor-at-large for public health at KFF Health News. Read Full Bio Dr. Céline Gounder May 17, 2026 / 8:40 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google At least six Americans were exposed to Ebola virus in the Democr...