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Digital therapeutics summer school opens call for participation
The 2nd UMZH Precision Digital Therapeutics Summer School runs 17-21 August 2026 in Zurich. Organizers seek participants to work with clinicians and patients.
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18 Americans in quarantine as global hantavirus monitoring continues
Health officials worldwide are tracking cruise passengers over hantavirus exposure. Eighteen Americans are in quarantine in the U.S. as monitoring continues.
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Saskatchewan's paramedic shortage strains ambulance services as call volumes surge
A paramedic shortage across Saskatchewan is leaving ambulance services stretched thin as call volumes continue to climb, according to a CTV News report.
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This Hormone is Worse Than Cortisol for Belly Fat (Exercise Makes It Worse)
A new video claims FGF21 may be more harmful than cortisol for belly fat, and that exercise could worsen its effects. Here's what we know from the source.
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WHOOP 5.0 Review 2026: 5 Features I Actually Use (WHOOP 5.0 Peak Tips)
A new WHOOP 5.0 review breaks down five features worth using and offers tips for the free Peak membership trial. Here's what you need to know.
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Your mitochondria are begging you for this (more than diet)
Near-infrared light may boost mitochondrial ATP production by 60-80%, more than diet alone. A new wearable device aims to bring clinic-grade light therapy home.
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CTV Your Morning airs Tuesday, May 12, 2026 episode
CTV Your Morning broadcast its Tuesday episode on May 12, 2026. Viewers can watch the full show on the CTV News YouTube channel.
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American passengers quarantined after returning from ship hit by hantavirus
American passengers returning from a ship struck by hantavirus are in quarantine at medical centers, according to a May 12 news report.
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Baystate Health to acquire Mercy Medical Center by November 2026
Baystate Health has reached an agreement with Trinity Health of New England to acquire Mercy Medical Center and its entities, with a target closing date of November 2026.
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Milford Health Department launches 2026 mosquito control program
The Milford Health Department began its 2026 mosquito control program on Tuesday, aiming to reduce disease risk and nuisance biting. The program's specific details were not disclosed.
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Is the Hume Health Body Pod worth the hype? A skeptical look at the 2026 smart scale
A new smart scale called the Hume Health Body Pod is circulating with a big discount code. But without specs or reviews, the hype is thin. Here's what we know.
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Muscatine group brings month-long mental health focus with self-care activities
The Make It ok; Muscatine group is spotlighting Mental Health Awareness Month with several ways of supporting self-care through a full month of activities.