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Hantavirus Cruise Ship Outbreak 2026: 3 Dead, 10 Americans Still in Quarantine After M/V Hondius Outbreak
The M/V Hondius cruise ship hantavirus (Andes virus) outbreak killed 3 passengers. 18 U.S. passengers quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta. As of June 11, 10 remain at UNMC. All remain symptom-free.
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America's 18 Million Cancer Survivors Are Struggling Mentally Long After Treatment Ends — and Most Get No Help
NPR/KFF June 9, 2026: America's 18 million cancer survivors face persistent post-treatment anxiety and depression — mostly unaddressed. Projected to grow to 22 million by 2035. Here's what the research shows.
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Ultra-Processed Foods and Dementia Risk 2026: New Research Links Daily Packaged Food Habits to Brain Shrinkage and Cognitive Decline
A 2026 systematic review and Australian brain study found every 10% increase in ultra-processed food intake reduces attention and raises dementia risk. High UPF diets linked to 37% higher dementia risk and gray matter loss.
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