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Multiple long-term health conditions linked to pregnancy complications

Multiple long-term health conditions linked to pregnancy complications

Multiple long-term health conditions linked to pregnancy complications

Health ·21 Aug 2026, 16:04 ·Lina Park 5 min read
Indonesian fishers discover first neonatal whale shark in Saleh Bay

Indonesian fishers discover first neonatal whale shark in Saleh Bay

Local fishers in Indonesia's Saleh Bay discovered a rare neonatal whale shark, offering scientists a vital clue into the endangered species' reproductive cycle.

Health ·18 Aug 2026, 12:05 ·Lina Park 4 min read
Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history

Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history

Surpassing the 2018-2020 epidemic, the current Ebola crisis in the DRC has recorded 4,945 cases and 2,325 deaths amid a lack of approved vaccines for the circulating strain.

Health ·17 Aug 2026, 16:21 ·Lina Park 4 min read
Scotland's seabird populations have halved since the 1980s

Scotland's seabird populations have halved since the 1980s

A new federal rule prohibits the use of federal dollars for gender-affirming care for children, prompting some states to backfill funding to maintain access.

Health ·17 Aug 2026, 07:37 ·Lina Park 5 min read
DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 2,325 to become deadliest in country's history

DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 2,325 to become deadliest in country's history

The current epidemic is spreading faster than previous outbreaks, with fatality rates surging as weak infrastructure and community resistance delay case detection.

Health ·17 Aug 2026, 07:06 ·Lina Park 4 min read
Blountsville Historical Park Preserves Early Alabama Settlement History

Blountsville Historical Park Preserves Early Alabama Settlement History

Situated in north-central Alabama, the admission-free outdoor history destination features timber architecture and the white wooden Society Chapel.

Health ·13 Aug 2026, 10:20 ·Lina Park 4 min read
Australia starts H5N1 bird flu vaccine rollout for captive native species

Australia starts H5N1 bird flu vaccine rollout for captive native species

With confirmed H5N1 cases exceeding 230 and a mass wildlife mortality event recorded, federal officials have secured 1,500 vaccine vials to protect vulnerable captive native birds.

Health ·11 Aug 2026, 10:04 ·Lina Park 4 min read
Australia faces mass wildlife deaths as bird flu reaches mainland

Australia faces mass wildlife deaths as bird flu reaches mainland

Confirmed cases in Greater Crested Terns and mass deaths on the Limestone Coast signal the arrival of a pathogen that has already killed many subantarctic seal pups.

Health ·10 Aug 2026, 03:04 ·Lina Park 4 min read
Measles exposure reported at Universal Studios Hollywood

Measles exposure reported at Universal Studios Hollywood

Measles exposure reported at Universal Studios Hollywood

Health ·6 Aug 2026, 19:26 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Ucl Researcher Warns Autism Spectrum Has Become Too Broad

Ucl Researcher Warns Autism Spectrum Has Become Too Broad

Clinical scientists argue that consolidating diverse conditions into a single diagnostic umbrella risks obscuring biological realities and diluting support.

Health ·5 Aug 2026, 09:35 ·Lina Park 4 min read
Michigan reports first cyclosporiasis deaths, cases pass 11,000

Michigan reports first cyclosporiasis deaths, cases pass 11,000

The deaths coincide with a surge in infections linked to iceberg lettuce from Mexico, while critics argue federal budget cuts are hindering the response.

Health ·4 Aug 2026, 02:41 ·Lina Park 4 min read
DRC Ebola outbreak largest on record, warns WHO

DRC Ebola outbreak largest on record, warns WHO

A lack of vaccines for the Bundibugyo strain and widespread fear of isolation have caused prenatal clinic visits to plummet as maternal deaths nearly double in Ituri province.

Health ·3 Aug 2026, 09:25 ·Lina Park 5 min read
Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu mass mortality in seabirds

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu mass mortality in seabirds

The detection of H5N1 in silver gulls and greater crested terns suggests a shift from sporadic migratory arrivals to environmental spread across five states.

Health ·3 Aug 2026, 08:09 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Johns Hopkins study reveals how brain regions drive mental fatigue decisions

Johns Hopkins study reveals how brain regions drive mental fatigue decisions

New neuroscientific research reveals how mental exhaustion alters human decision-making by mapping the specific brain circuits responsible for turning people away from demanding tasks.

Health ·28 Jul 2026, 20:01 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Bill Oddie dies at 85 as tributes pour in for wildlife presenter

Bill Oddie dies at 85 as tributes pour in for wildlife presenter

Naturalist and broadcaster Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, while a new study reveals potential cognitive benefits from time-restricted eating.

Health ·27 Jul 2026, 12:01 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Is it time to double your protein intake? Experts weigh in on longevity benefits

Is it time to double your protein intake? Experts weigh in on longevity benefits

New research suggests doubling standard daily protein recommendations to support longevity and muscle health, but experts warn that individual needs vary.

Health ·26 Jul 2026, 15:05 ·Lina Park 4 min read
Oxford University begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

Oxford University begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

Researchers are testing the ChAdOx BDBV vaccine on 50 volunteers to address the Bundibugyo ebolavirus strain currently spreading in the DRC.

Health ·24 Jul 2026, 21:35 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Kyushu University researchers identify LASSS compound to boost muscle repair

Kyushu University researchers identify LASSS compound to boost muscle repair

Researchers found that lipoic acid trisulfide (LASSS) helps stabilize hepatocyte growth factor to promote muscle repair in experimental animal models. This discovery occurs amid ongoing regulatory debates regarding the clinical safety and availability of various peptide-based therapies.

Health ·24 Jul 2026, 18:32 ·Lina Park 3 min read
Why air travel can be so hard on the body

Why air travel can be so hard on the body

In-flight medical emergencies have risen over the last decade, with cabin pressure and oxygen levels posing challenges for passengers.

Health ·23 Jul 2026, 20:31 ·Lina Park 4 min read
NHS rolls out ‘life-changing’ pill to help MS patients walk more easily

NHS rolls out ‘life-changing’ pill to help MS patients walk more easily

Thousands of multiple sclerosis patients across England can now access fampridine, a twice-daily pill designed to improve mobility and walking.

Health ·23 Jul 2026, 16:34 ·Lina Park 4 min read