HEALTH

May 18 2026HEALTH

How the U. S. is stepping up to fight Ebola in Africa

Health officials in the U. S. are ramping up efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in Central Africa after international health authorities raised alarms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending more experts to Congo and Uganda to help track cases and stop the virus from spreading

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May 18 2026HEALTH

When should women start mammograms? The confusing rules explained

Doctors don't agree on when women should start regular mammograms. Some say 40, others say 45 or 50. Even the frequency is debated—yearly or every two years? This confusion comes from guidelines that focus on women with average risk, not considering that breast cancer isn’t just one disease. About

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May 18 2026LIFESTYLE

Riding for a cause: yearly event unites bikers over men’s health challenges

Every September, classic motorcycles roll down roads worldwide under one banner: men’s health matters. What began as a small gathering in Sydney now spans cities from London to Los Angeles, uniting riders in sharp suits and polished vintage bikes. The numbers tell a story—over sixty million dollars

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May 18 2026HEALTH

Caregivers in home hospice often struggle in silence

More than half of family members caring for elderly patients at home during their final months report feeling overwhelmed. A recent study found that most are juggling daily medical tasks while watching their loved ones slowly decline. Many admit to constant worry about whether they're doing enough,

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May 18 2026CELEBRITIES

Jessica Alba shows off fitness routine after hitting the gym

At 45, Jessica Alba is still breaking a sweat and sharing the results. The actress and entrepreneur posted a gym selfie right after a tough workout, looking tired but proud. She wore her usual gym gear – a gray sports bra with white trim and matching leggings – and stood against a simple backdrop. H

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May 18 2026HEALTH

Better Medicines for Rare Diseases: Fighting Hidden Bias in Health Decisions

How are life-saving treatments chosen? When governments decide which medicines to evaluate, they often overlook rare diseases. Most health plans focus on treatments that help large groups, leaving small patient communities behind. Rare disease drugs, called orphan medicinal products, rarely get fair

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May 18 2026HEALTH

How AI is changing the way doctors plan cancer treatments

AI isn’t replacing doctors, but it’s becoming a helpful tool in cancer care. A big study looked at how AI helps with something called "organ at risk contouring" – basically drawing clear maps around healthy parts of the body that shouldn’t get too much radiation during treatment. These maps are cruc

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May 17 2026HEALTH

Ticks on the Rise: Why You Should Check Your Body After a Hike

The number of people rushing to emergency rooms because of tick bites has climbed higher than it’s been in any year since 2017. The spike is most noticeable in the Northeast and Midwest, where warmer weather has let ticks thrive. Around 476, 000 Americans receive treatment for Lyme disease each year

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May 17 2026HEALTH

A Tiny Trip Turns into a Huge Measles Crisis

A nine‑year‑old boy’s holiday to a small Texas town sparked the most serious measles outbreak in the U. S. in over thirty years, and then crossed the border into Mexico where it spread even more widely. The chain of events began when the child, who had not received the standard two doses of the MMR

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May 17 2026CELEBRITIES

Alex Cooper Shares Baby News Amid Social Media Cheers

Alex Cooper and her husband Matt Kaplan announced they are expecting their first child, posting a photo of the couple with a glowing belly and a caption that simply read “our family. ” The couple, married in 2024, received an outpouring of well‑wishes from friends and fans who celebrated the new add

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