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The Age of Diagnosis by Suzanne O’Sullivan review – are we really getting sicker?
A neurologist discusses the dangers of overdiagnosing conditions from Lyme disease to ADHD in an era where technology meets pathology. For many years, people living in Lyme, Connecticut, were ...The Guardian - 2d -
Kennedy Wants to Cure Chronic Disease. Here’s What He’s Up Against.
Ending chronic disease requires major social change.The New York Times - 2d -
What Is Hantavirus, the Disease That Killed Gene Hackman’s Wife?
Ms. Arakawa, the wife of the actor Gene Hackman, died from the effects of a disease often caused by contact with droppings from infected rodents.The New York Times - 3d -
Gene Hackman died of heart disease, his wife died of hantavirus about 1 week prior, authorities say
Authorities have revealed that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease and showed severe signs of Alzheimer’s disease a full week after his wife died of hantavirus in their homeABC News - 4d -
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disease
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg died at 22 after years of struggling with the rare mitochondrial disease PolG, according to a statement issued by his parents, Prince Robert and Princess Julie, on ...NBC News - 1d -
At Loewe, Serious Intrigue and Great Clothes
There was mystery. There was Jamie Dornan. And there were great clothes.The New York Times - 16h -
Aging Women’s Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies
Researchers identified a gene that seems to help slow brain aging in women, and studied links between hormone therapy, menopause and Alzheimer’s.The New York Times - 6d -
UFC star Alex Pereira and the mystery of punching power
The UFC's light heavyweight king, Alex Pereira, may hold the key to unlocking enormous punching power.ESPN - 3d -
A Young Prince of Luxembourg Dies of a Rare Genetic Disease
Prince Frederik, 22, was a founder and the creative director of a foundation that raised awareness of POLG disorder.The New York Times - 1d -
Investigation advances into Gene Hackman's mysterious death, with update by New Mexico authorities
Authorities are preparing to reveal more information about the investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy ArakawaABC News - 4d -
How Foreign Aid Cuts Are Setting the Stage for Disease Outbreaks
Organizations funded by the United States helped keep dangerous pathogens in check around the world. Now many safeguards are gone, and Americans may pay the price.The New York Times - 2d -
Late Night Takes Stock of Trump’s Effect on the Markets
“In the first Trump term, it took a disease to destroy the economy,” Stephen Colbert said. “This time, he’s the disease.”The New York Times - 18h -
With Raiders trading for Geno Smith, Shedeur Sanders is now the biggest mystery of the 2025 NFL Draft
“I wouldn’t cross the Raiders off yet,” a high-ranking AFC executive told Yahoo Sports. It reflects a new reality for quarterback-desperate NFL teams — and the resultant white-hot spotlight that's ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
After Amy Gleason’s sudden rise to prominence, mystery surrounds DOGE acting administrator
Amy Gleason, a nurse turned health care technology consultant, was recently named the acting administrator for DOGE. How much control she has at DOGE is unclear.NBC News - 2d -
Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis dealing with mystery 'viral illness,' misses sixth consecutive game
Porzingis last suited up on Feb. 26 due to an illness the Celtics "haven't been able to fully identify"CBS Sports - 23h -
5 years later, long Covid is still a medical mystery. Here's what scientists have learned.
What causes long Covid? Scientists don't fully understand why some develop disabling chronic complications after recovering from the virus. Clues are emerging.NBC News - 14h -
No disease is deadlier in Africa than malaria. Trump's US aid cuts weaken the fight against it
Malaria season begins this month in a large part of AfricaABC News - 2d -
60 Minutes reports on drone invasions
Next Sunday, 60 Minutes correspondent Bill Whitaker reports on an investigation into mysterious drone invasions over restricted U.S. military sites.CBS News - 1d -
As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials Fear
Two more people are reported dead from the disease, and dozens are in isolation, as the outbreak grows.The New York Times - 4d -
'Living in a reel': How Alzheimer's left Gene Hackman alone in his final days
The actor may not have known his wife was dead inside the home he was living in because of the disease.BBC News - 23h -
Gene Hackman died of natural causes days after wife died of rare respiratory virus
Cause of Betsy Arakawa’s death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome while Hackman died of heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease contributing. The actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes ...The Guardian - 4d -
CDC to study vaccines and autism, despite several studies already finding no link
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will study whether vaccines cause autism, despite numerous existing studies already showing there is no link.ABC News - 3d -
Africa Received Billions in U.S. Aid. Here’s What It Will Lose.
The United States spent decades responding to conflicts and disease in Africa. The continent is now expected to be the hardest hit by the Trump administration’s aid cuts.The New York Times - 2d -
Prince Frederik of Luxembourg dies at 22 from rare mitochondrial disorder
Frederik de Nassau died on March 1, in Paris, a day after internationally recognized Rare Disease Day, which takes place on the last day of February.CBS News - 2d -
Tuberculosis Resurgent as Trump Funding Cut Disrupts Treatment Globally
The United States was the major funder of tuberculosis programs. Now hundreds of thousands of sick patients can’t find tests or drugs, and risk spreading the disease.The New York Times - 1h -
Where will Russell Wilson cook? These 6 NFL teams need a starting QB
Russell Wilson still has plenty of cooking left to do in the NFL. Where he ends up is a mystery heading into free agency next week. Wilson seemingly had found a home in Pittsburgh until a five-game ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
What to know about deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife as authorities release causes
Authorities revealed new information on Friday about the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa. Hackman died of heart disease, officials said, and Arakawa was killed by ...CBS News - 1d -
Alzheimer’s research centers face Trump-imposed $65m funding delay across the US
Researchers report difficulties retaining staff as White House cost-cutting stresses US medical research system. Major Alzheimer’s disease research centers across the country face a $65m funding ...The Guardian - 1d -
5 years since WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic
Five years ago Tuesday, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 as a global pandemic. Dr. Bob Lahita, director of the St. Joseph's Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Disease, joined CBS ...CBS News - 11h -
Most still trust CDC, NIH five years after COVID pandemic declaration: Survey
Most Americans still trust information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and National Institute of Health (NIH) five years after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Tuesday study from ...The Hill - 11h