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Dr. Jon LaPook breaks down hantavirus and its risks

Five U.S. states are tracking passengers returning from a cruise ship hit with a deadly outbreak of hantavirus. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook explains the risk level to Americans.

Kyle Rittenhouse hospitalized after nasty venomous spider bite: 'I'll be damned if I let a brown recluse take me out'

Kyle Rittenhouse hospitalized after nasty venomous spider bite: 'I'll be damned if I let a brown recluse take me out'By STEPHEN M. LEPORE, US SENIOR REPORTER Published: 22:49, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 22:49, 7 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Bonnie Tyler put in induced coma after emergency intestinal surgery

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Britain’s biggest doctors’ union drops opposition to Cass Review - but still backs puberty blockers

Britain's biggest doctors’ union has backed down in the row over child gender medicine after admitting the evidence behind prescribing puberty blockers and cross-sex hormones for children is marked by “substantial uncertainty”.The British Medical Association - which previously voted to “oppose the implementation” of the Cass Review - today accepted that much of Baroness Dr Hilary Cass’s landmark report is supported by evidence.However the doctors’ union believes medics should still have the auto...

‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ Singer Bonnie Tyler Hospitalized and ‘Recuperating’ After Emergency Surgery in Portugal 

Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh singer behind 1980s hits like “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Holding Out for a Hero,” has been hospitalized in Portugal.  A statement was shared to the 74-year-old singer’s Facebook and website on Wednesday breaking the news to fans and acknowledging the situation.  “We are very sorry to announce that Bonnie […]

The Hidden Mental Toll Of A Cluttered Home

InnovationHealthcareThe Hidden Mental Toll Of A Cluttered HomeByDaryl Austin,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Daryl Austin is a Utah-based reporter who covers health and wellness.Follow AuthorMay 07, 2026, 05:21pm EDTMay 07, 2026, 05:22pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Laundry, clothes and woman on sofa frustrated, angry and upset from cleaning, housework an...

Hantavirus on the rise in Argentina, where a stricken cruise ship began its journey

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina: Officials and experts in Argentina are scrambling to determine if their country is the source of a deadly hantavirus outbreak that has gripped an Atlantic cruise.The health emergency aboard the ship that's moored across the ocean comes as Argentina sees a surge of hantavirus cases that many local public health researchers attribute to the recently accelerating effects of climate change. WHO: Contact tracing underway as rare 'Andes' Hantavirus strain confirmed in cruise s...

Elanco Animal Health Boosts Full Year Forecast

Elanco Animal Health boosted its adjusted earnings per share forecast for the full year. Jeff Simmons, President and CEO at Elanco Animal Health joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss their company earnings and how the pet care market is doing. (Source: Bloomberg)

My husband crashed his bike and was rushed to hospital with a shattered pelvis... but it saved his life

My husband crashed his bike and was rushed to hospital with a shattered pelvis... but it saved his lifeGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy ISABELLA MACHIN, REPORTER Published: 20:21, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 21:53, 7 May 2026 e-mail 16 View comments

Is hantavirus the next COVID? Is the U.S. response on point? An outbreak update

The outbreak began in early April on a cruise ship. Now health authorities around the world are working to contain it. Here's what infectious disease experts have to say.(Image credit: Alfred Pasieka/Science Photo Library)

Confused about the abortion pill news? Here's where things stand

The courts are considering ending telemedicine access to mifepristone, one of the two pills used in a medication abortion. Here's what's happened this week and what's to come.(Image credit: Jonathan Bachman)

Coverage for more than 200,000 patients could be impacted as Michigan’s hospital standoff with insurer nears deadline

NewsWorldAmericasCoverage for more than 200,000 patients could be impacted as Michigan’s hospital standoff with insurer nears deadlineMichigan Medicine and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan have until June 30 to reach a dealRachel Dobkin in New York Thursday 07 May 2026 21:28 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmar...

Tennessee governor met with protests after signing GOP-backed House redistricting into law

NewsWorldAmericasUS politicsTennessee governor met with protests after signing GOP-backed House redistricting into lawTennessee is the first state to enact new congressional districts since a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling significantly weakened federal Voting Rights Act protections for minoritiesBy Travis Loller Thursday 07 May 2026 21:20 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":...

OpenAI introduces new ‘Trusted Contact’ safeguard for cases of possible self-harm

On Thursday OpenAI announced a new feature called Trusted Contact, designed to alert a trusted third-party if ideations of self-harm are expressed within a conversation. The feature allows an adult ChatGPT user to designate another person as a trusted contact within their account, such as a friend or family member. In cases where a conversation may turn to self-harm, OpenAI will now encourage the user to reach out to that contact. It also sends an automated alert to the contact, encouraging them...

Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency surgery

Bonnie Tyler in induced coma after emergency surgery5 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLeigh BoobyerBBC WalesGetty ImagesBonnie Tyler was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery in Portugal on WednesdaySinger Bonnie Tyler has been placed into an induced coma to aid her recovery after emergency intestinal surgery, a spokesman for the star has said.It was revealed the 74-year-old from Skewen, Wales, had been rushed to a hospital near her home in Faro, Portugal, on Wednesday for the p...

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Hospital forced to cancel slew of surgeries after it was invaded by army of ANTS

Hospital forced to cancel slew of surgeries after it was invaded by army of ANTSSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories By ELIOT FORCE, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 20:26, 7 May 2026 | Updated: 20:26, 7 May 2026 e-mail View comments

No, Ivermectin Is Not Proven To Treat Hantavirus

BreakingBusinessNo, Ivermectin Is Not Proven To Treat HantavirusByMary Whitfill Roeloffs,Forbes Staff. Mary Roeloffs is a Forbes breaking news reporter covering pop culture.Follow AuthorMay 07, 2026, 03:23pm EDTMay 07, 2026, 03:23pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplineDoctors and public health experts are warning against a viral claim that the anti-parasitic drug ivermectin could treat hantavirus, the di...

Two Britons evacuated from hantavirus-hit ship ‘improving’ in hospital

Man, 69, is in intensive care in Johannesburg, while expedition guide Martin Anstee, 56, receiving care in NetherlandsWhat is hantavirus?Two Britons who were medically evacuated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are improving, global health officials have said.A British passenger, understood to be a 69-year-old man, was taken to South Africa on 27 April and is receiving care at a private health facility in Sandton, Johannesburg. Continue reading...