Ward: Environment

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Doctors warn of ‘super flu’ variant in hot spots like New York

Ahead of the holiday tourist rush, city health officials in New York City reported nearly 14,000 flu cases in the first week of December.

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How many flu cases are there in your local hospital? Use our tool to check

Use our interactive tool to explore the latest flu numbers in your area

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The gear meant to protect firefighters may carry hidden dangers

Firefighter turnout gear is designed to shield first responders from extreme heat and danger, but new research suggests it may also introduce chemical exposures. A U.S. study found that brominated flame retardants are present across multiple layers of firefighter gear, including newer equipment mark…

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This Everyday Food Was Linked to Better Brain Health

That slice of full-fat cheese might not just be indulgent—it could be linked to a healthier brain. A large new study suggests that people who regularly eat high-fat cheese and cream may have a lower risk of developing dementia later in life. High-fat cheeses are defined as containing more than 20% f…

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STAT+: Hospitals owned by real estate investors more likely to close or go bankrupt

Hospitals owned by real estate investors more likely to close or go bankrupt, new study finds.

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As gambling addiction spreads, one scientist’s work reveals timely insights

Psychiatrist Robert Custer spent his life convincing doctors that compulsive gambling was not an impulse control problem. Today, his research is foundational for diagnosis and treatment.

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Cheese Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in 25-Year Study

Not just any cheese though.

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15 Best Greens Powders (2025) Researched, Taste-Tested & Reviewed

We did the research (and taste-testing) to find the best greens powders worth your money. The Bloom Nutrition Superfood Greens Powder is our tried-and-true pick.

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New Texas HIE agreement aims to end decades of data silos

A historic pact between Texas HIEs establishes bidirectional admission, discharge and transfer data exchange.

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A Critical Perspective on Finite Sample Conformal Prediction Theory in Medical Applications

arXiv:2512.14727v1 Announce Type: new
Abstract: Machine learning (ML) is transforming healthcare, but safe clinical decisions demand reliable uncertainty estimates that standard ML models fail to provide. Conformal prediction (CP) is a popular tool that allows users to turn heuristic uncertainty es…

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New Pill Could Finally Treat Sleep Apnea Without a Mask

Sulthiame reduced breathing interruptions in sleep apnea patients, pointing toward a viable drug treatment. A European clinical trial has found that the drug sulthiame can reduce breathing pauses and improve sleep quality in people with obstructive sleep apnea, with researchers from the University o…

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A flesh-eating fly once eradicated is moving back toward the U.S.

California researchers are preparing for the possible return of the New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that feeds on living flesh and once devastated U.S. livestock. By monitoring traps and educating veterinarians and farmers, they hope to stop the pest before it gains a foothold.

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Cheddar Lovers, Rejoice: Eating High-Fat Cheese May Lower Dementia Risk

Cheese can be part of a brain-healthy diet and might even help lower dementia risk, researchers in Sweden have concluded.

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The New Flu Variant Could Spread Widely This Year. Here’s What to Know.

Scientists have expressed alarm about the dominant version of the virus that’s circulating now.

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Finland gave two groups identical payments – one saw better mental health

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Take our quiz on the year in health and biotechnology

In just a couple of weeks, we’ll be bidding farewell to 2025. And what a year it has been! Artificial intelligence is being incorporated into more aspects of our lives, weight-loss drugs have expanded in scope, and there have been some real “omg” biotech stories from the fields of gene therapy, IVF,…

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This Brutal Mosquito-Borne Disease May Have a Cure—But There’s a Catch

This story was originally published by Vox and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. There’s a reason dengue infections are also called “breakbone fever.” Along with a mild fever, symptoms of the mosquito-borne illness include bone-deep, aching pain in the joints and behind t…

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