Watch: ‘Amazing’ toy scanner eases children’s MRI anxiety
Children can test the new miniature replica of an MRI machine on different toys. Source link
Category: Health
Congo says number of confirmed Ebola cases rises to nearly 600
An aerial view from a UN helicopter shows residential settlements and dirt roads, as aid agencies intensify efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak involving the Bundibugyo strain in the outskirts of Mongbwalu, Djugu Territory of Ituri province which is the epicentre of the Ebola epidemic, Democratic Republic of Congo, June 9, 2026. — Reuters The…
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Study reveals hidden gut factor that may make some people more susceptible to sepsis
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Potentially deadly sepsis may be more likely in certain patients due to problems in the gut. Researchers from the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology’s Infectious Disease Research Center used female mouse models to investigate why sepsis outcomes can vary so dramatically. The study, published in…
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AstraZeneca CEO says AI is reshaping drug development — and helping boost the odds of success
AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot said artificial intelligence is helping drugmakers develop medicines faster and make smarter decisions throughout the research process. “The value of AI in our industry is productivity improvement,” Soriot said on CNBC’s “Mad Money” on Friday. “In the way you design a new medicine, a new drug, you can actually do it…
WHO scales back number of suspected Ebola cases in Congo, but front-line medics say major challenges remain
The United Nations’ World Health Organization significantly scaled back on Tuesday the number of suspected Ebola cases in central Africa, lowering it to 116 from more than 900, with 330 total cases confirmed. The WHO said that as of May 31, there were 116 suspected cases of the deadly virus registered in Democratic Republic of…
Frank Hayden, Who Led Global Growth of the Special Olympics, Dies at 96
Frank J. Hayden, whose research showing that intellectually disabled children benefited from athletics led members of the Kennedy family to ask for his help staging the first Special Olympics, and who then contributed to the Games’ astounding growth into a global movement, died on May 16 in Oakville, Ontario, near Toronto. He was 96. His…
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UK’s first rooftop intensive care ward opens at King’s College Hospital
The outdoor ward, at King’s College Hospital in London, will monitor how much it boosts the recovery of seriously ill patients. Source link
Social media as bad for children as smoking, say British doctors
Students from Ricards Lodge and Rutlish High Schools in Wimbledon look at their mobile phones during an interview and discussion with Reuters about their thoughts on a social media ban for under 16s, in London, Britain, February 23, 2026. — Reuters Social media ranks alongside smoking as a danger to children, senior British doctors said…
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Filtered water at specific ages could add months to your lifespan decades later, new study finds
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Drinking filtered water may extend a person’s life by several months, according to a new study. The research, published in the American Journal of Health Economics, reveals that being exposed to water filtration systems early in life can significantly increase longevity. By analyzing public health infrastructure shifts…
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert turns grief over son’s rare disease into search for a cure
There are several titles that Dan Gilbert can go by: entrepreneur, philanthropist, billionaire, NBA team owner. But of all the titles, the one Gilbert’s most proud of is that of father. Gilbert, who is the Chairman of the Board of Rocket Companies and is the majority owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, has five children. His…