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Ebola Outbreak Reaches 598 Confirmed Cases and 115 Deaths in DRC — U.S. Pledges $220 Million as WHO Emergency Escalates
The 2026 Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak hit 598 confirmed cases and 115 deaths in DRC as of June 8. WHO declared a global emergency. U.S. pledged $220M+ and activated airport screening. No U.S. cases.
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Microplastics Are Accumulating in Human Brains at Alarming Levels — And the Link to Dementia and Heart Disease Is Growing Clearer
A May 2026 study found microplastics in human brains at 7–30x levels vs. other organs, with a 50% rise since 2016. Dementia patients had the highest levels. Arterial plaque microplastics linked to 4x heart attack risk.
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Screen Time and Kids' Mental Health 2026: New Research on Anxiety, Depression, and What Parents Should Actually Do
A 50,231-child 2026 study links 4+ hours of daily screen time to 45% higher anxiety and 61% higher depression risk. But a 25,000-teen study complicates the picture. Here's what parents need to know.
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