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Oldest known plague victims found in a 5,500-year-old burial ground in Siberia — and many of them were children

The oldest known evidence of the plague killing people has been found in Siberia, and it carried a gene that may have made it particularly deadly for children.

LiveScience

Liver cancer deaths are rapidly increasing – tackling preventable causes would save lives

Liver cancer is one of the fastest rising causes of cancer-related deaths in the UK, and the third leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.

The Conversation

Ancient DNA rewrites plague history after deadly outbreaks found in Siberia 5,500 years ago

Scientists say the find could provide clues on how pathogens may emerge in the future

The Independent UK

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Ancient DNA provides evidence of earliest known plague outbreak

Discovery in Siberia suggests bacterium from raw marmots devastated hunter-gatherer tribes about 5,500 years ago

The Guardian - UK

FIFA World Cup 2026 Health Risks: Heat Illness, Infectious Disease, and Food Safety Warnings Across 16 Host Cities

PAHO issued major health warnings for FIFA World Cup 2026: heat illness, infectious disease, and food safety risks across 16 U.S., Canada, and Mexico host cities.

Medical Daily

Singapore COVID-19 Wave Driven by NB.1.8.1 Variant as Weekly Cases Surge 60 Percent, Travelers Urged to Stay Alert

Singapore's CDA reports 12,700 COVID cases in one week — a nearly 60% surge — driven by NB.1.8.1. WHO flags the variant; hospitals still coping. Here's the full picture.

Medical Daily

Copper Compound Cu(ATSM) Cleared 42% of Alzheimer's Toxic Proteins and Restored Memory in Lab — ACS Chemical Neuroscience June 2026

Monash University: Cu(ATSM) increased brain's P-gp pumps 24%, cut amyloid-beta 42%, improved spatial memory 44% in Alzheimer's models. ACS Chemical Neuroscience, June 15, 2026.

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Bunia Locals Reveal How Ebola Fear Is Destroying Livelihoods as Bars Empty and Incomes Collapse in Congo's Outbreak Zone

The Ebola outbreak in Bunia, DRC, is causing economic hardship as residents avoid crowded places, impacting businesses and daily routines

International Business Times UK

Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer news – 5 things men over 60 need to know about the disease

Prostate cancer is very common but is shrouded in misconceptions.

The Independent UK

Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer diagnosis in Clarkson’s Farm

The star said the disease was ‘aggressive’, but had been discovered early.

Evening Standard

7 Neck Symptoms That Could Point to Thyroid Cancer

What if your body was trying to warn you about a serious health problem, but the signs were so subtle that you brushed them off as everyday issues? That is exactly why thyroid cancer is often called a silent disease. It rarely causes dramatic symptoms in the beginning. Instead, it…

MyLifeXP

Night Owls Have 79% Higher Risk of Poor Heart Health and 16% Higher Risk of Heart Attack, Per 300,000-Person Study

A 300,000-person study in JAHA found night owls had 79% higher risk of poor heart health and 16% higher heart attack and stroke risk. Here's what it means and what to do.

Medical Daily

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Can Kill Within Days, Yet 2026 CDC Study Highlights Persistent Delays in Treatment

RMSF kills 5–10% of patients even with treatment. A 2026 CDC study confirms delayed doxycycline is the top predictor of death. What patients and doctors must know this summer.

Medical Daily

Home-Delivered Medically Tailored Meals Cut Hospitalizations by 31% in Medicaid Patients — and Saved Money Too

Nature Medicine study: medically tailored home meals cut Medicaid hospitalizations 31%, ER visits 20%, saving $3,433 per patient. At least 12 states are now expanding this.

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A World War II-era drug just helped patients go from 7 bathroom trips a night to just one

Mayo Clinic researchers found a new way kidneys manage water. This discovery uses an old drug, probenecid, to reveal a pathway independent of vasopressin. This could lead to better treatments for polycystic kidney disease. The drug reduced urine volume in trials, improving patient quality of life. Scientists now aim to…

International Business Times UK

How Did Jenna Anne Johnson Die? TikToker Dies Aged 23 After Rare Condition Leaves Doctors Baffled

TikTok creator Jenna Anne Johnson has died aged 23 after a rare form of cervical cancer spread rapidly through her body, leaving doctors 'absolutely baffled' by her case.

The Conversation

Our eyes age too: Here’s how to reduce the risks of four common eye conditions

As an optometrist, I see how aging affects my patients every day. Their eyes are no exception. Losing their vision, and consequently, their independence, is one of the greatest fears older people have. Those who lose their vision are severely affected by it psychologically.

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Could a Simple Blood Test Stop Lung Cancer Early?

What if a simple blood test could tell you that lung cancer might develop years before it actually appears? It sounds like science fiction, but researchers believe it could soon become reality. A groundbreaking study has identified a unique set of proteins in the blood that may reveal a person's…

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World Cup 2026: Six million fans, three countries and a team racing to stop outbreaks

As six million fans travel across North America for the 2026 World Cup, health authorities are on alert for any sign of an infectious disease outbreak.

The Conversation

Does paraquat cause Parkinson’s? Here’s what the evidence says about this common weed killer

Paraquat is one of the world’s most widely used herbicides. It’s also highly toxic and some research points to a link with Parkinson’s disease.

Medical Daily

Human Metapneumovirus Is Elevated Nationally This Week — and Most Emergency Room Doctors Are Not Testing for the Respiratory Virus That Hospitalizes 200,000 Americans Every Year

CDC's Respiratory Illnesses Data Channel (June 12, 2026) confirms human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is elevated nationally. HMPV hospitalizes 200,000 Americans annually, disproportionately affects older adults and immunocompromised patients, and is routinely missed because most clinicians test only for flu and RSV.

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7 Vaccines Doctors Recommend for Adults Over 50

Turning 50 often comes with new priorities, and protecting your health moves higher on the list. While many people focus on exercise, diet, and preventive...

The Independent UK

Photos of a rare veterinary clinic still open in war-battered Gaza

Pet owners in war-battered Gaza are struggling to feed their animals and protect them from disease as a small number of veterinary clinics contend with severe shortages of medicines, vaccines and other supplies.

The Guardian - UK

‘The genie is out of the bottle’: parents react to UK under-16s social media ban

Some feel it is a concrete step to protect children, but others argue it is ‘trying to fix the symptoms and not the disease’

The Conversation

Women report poor sleep despite a good night’s rest — while men overestimate their own sleep quality

Disturbed sleep is a common problem — and one that has many serious consequences beyond feeling tired the next day. Research has linked insomnia and poor sleep to early mortality and diseases including diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

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