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Melting Antarctic Ice Could Release More Mercury Into the Southern Ocean, Study Finds
A new study finds Antarctic glacier melt may be increasing mercury release into the Southern Ocean, raising concerns over toxic methylmercury, marine food chains and the impact of climate change on legacy pollution.
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WHO Says Uganda Ebola Outbreak Ends After 42 Days Without New Cases
WHO says Uganda’s latest Ebola outbreak has ended after 42 consecutive days without a new confirmed case. The 2026 outbreak recorded 20 confirmed cases, including 18 recoveries and two deaths.
Malaysia Sees Sharp Rise in Asthma and Respiratory Infections Amid Haze
Malaysia reports a 259% surge in asthma cases and a 124% rise in upper respiratory infections as haze pushes air pollution to unhealthy levels across several areas.
DR Congo Receives 70,000 Ervebo Vaccine Doses as Scientists Test Protection Against Bundibugyo Ebola
DR Congo will receive 70,000 Ervebo vaccine doses as WHO and Africa CDC launch efforts to assess whether the vaccine can protect against Bundibugyo Ebola, including a Phase 3 clinical trial involving 20,000 doses.
US Employers Brace for Biggest Healthcare Cost Increase in More Than 20 Years
US employers expect employee healthcare costs to surge 11.1% in 2027, the biggest increase in more than two decades, driven by higher medical prices, cancer treatments, healthcare utilization and growing use of GLP-1 drugs.
China’s ‘Caring Dads’ Medical Team Supports Mothers and Newborns in Jiangsu
More than 20 male doctors at Changzhou Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital in Jiangsu form the “Caring Dads Team,” helping provide professional care for mothers and newborns from pregnancy through childbirth.
Bloomberg Says ‘Nene Royal’ Could Boost Thailand Tourism as Teen Rocker Advances on America’s Got Talent
Thai teen rocker Nene Royal’s viral America’s Got Talent success is drawing global attention, with Bloomberg highlighting her potential to boost Thailand tourism, soft power and youth interest in music.