HealthScience
Ketamine Infusion Rapidly Eases Depression, Study Finds
A JAMA Psychiatry meta-analysis finds a single ketamine infusion relieves severe depression within hours and reduces suicidal thoughts for up to a month.
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SocietyHealth
Hangzhou Raids Illegal IVF Lab in Residential Villa
Hangzhou authorities raid illegal IVF lab in residential villa, seize equipment and embryos. Undercover reporter assaulted during investigation.
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HealthSocial Issues
Kasper's €315,000 CAR-T Fight: A Lifeline Out of Reach
Four-year-old Kasper needs €315,000 CAR-T therapy in Rome, not reimbursed in Belgium. His family's crowdfunding highlights gaps in cancer care.
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HealthScience
First Male IUD (STEOM) in Development, Expected by 2033
The world's first male IUD is in development at CHU de Lille. Named STEOM, it is non-hormonal, reversible, and expected by 2033.
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HealthConsumer Protection
Belgium's Supplement Market: Who Will Intervene?
A De Morgen investigation exposes gaps in Belgium's supplement regulation, sparking debate over enforcement, influencer marketing, and consumer protection.
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HealthMedical Breakthrough
'Forgotten Heart Valve' Implanted Without Open-Heart Surgery
AZ Sint-Jan Brugge becomes first in Europe to implant a tricuspid heart valve via the jugular vein, offering hope for patients too frail for surgery.
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HealthEconomy
8% of Americans Uninsured in 2025 as Policy Changes Loom
CDC data shows 8% of Americans lacked health insurance in 2025, but Medicaid cuts and expired ACA subsidies could drive millions more uninsured.
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HealthScience
Breakthrough Drug Offers Functional Cure for Hepatitis B
Phase III trials show bepirovirsen achieves functional cure in 19% of chronic hepatitis B patients, marking a major treatment advance.
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HealthPolitics
US to Send Ebola-Exposed Americans to Kenya in Policy Shift
Trump administration plans to quarantine and treat Ebola-exposed Americans in Kenya instead of repatriating them, breaking decades of established protocol.
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HealthMedicine
ACS Adds Blood Test to Colorectal Cancer Screening Options
American Cancer Society updates guidelines to include Guardant Health's Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening, aiming to reach millions.
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PoliticsHealth
Pam Bondi Diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer, Gets AI Role
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer after leaving DOJ. She is recovering and appointed to Trump's AI advisory council.
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InternationalHealth
Ebola Epidemic Expands: New Cases in Uganda, EU Aid Arrives
Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda escalates with new cases in Kampala. EU dispatches 100 tons of aid as WHO warns outbreak is outpacing response efforts.
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TechnologyHealth
AI Therapy Notes: Efficiency Tool or Breach of Trust?
Therapists use AI to record sessions and generate notes. Patients and experts raise concerns about privacy, consent, and trust.
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Human InterestHealth
Elizabeth Smart Reclaims Her Body Through Bodybuilding
Kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart, 38, has taken up competitive bodybuilding to reclaim her body after trauma, winning first place at a Utah competition.
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HealthSports
Ice Bath Units Deployed for First Time at 20km of Brussels
Belgian Red Cross deploys ice bath units for the first time at the 20km of Brussels to treat exertional hyperthermia among 50,000 runners.
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HealthScience
Gene Therapy and Gamified Insurance Reshape Health Care
A single infusion of CRISPR gene therapy slashes cholesterol by 60%, while John Hancock gamifies health insurance with rewards for healthy habits.
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HealthLifestyle
Elizabeth Smart: Reclaiming Her Body Through Bodybuilding
Elizabeth Smart, kidnapping survivor and advocate, shares how competitive bodybuilding helped her reclaim confidence and celebrate her body.
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HealthScience
CRISPR Gene Therapy Slashes Cholesterol in Early Trial
A single infusion of CRISPR therapy CTX310 reduced LDL cholesterol by nearly 50% in a Phase 1 trial, raising hopes for a one-time heart disease cure.
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HealthInsurance
How John Hancock Turns Healthy Habits Into a Game
John Hancock's Vitality program uses gamification, prize wheels, and premium discounts to incentivize healthy habits, reshaping life insurance.
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HealthEnvironment
1 in 5 Flemish Families Distrust Tap Water, Survey Reveals
A Gezinsbond survey finds 10% of Flemish families consider tap water unsafe, while 9% filter it first. Recent contamination scandals fuel growing distrust.
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HealthGlobal Health
China CDC Issues Ebola Alert After WHO Declares Emergency
China CDC issues Ebola prevention alert after WHO declares DRC outbreak a global health emergency, requiring 21-day monitoring for travelers.
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HealthSociety
4 in 10 Belgians Suffer Social Burnout, Psychologist Warns
A new report reveals 40% of Belgians experience social burnout. Clinical psychologist Yeter Yesilgöz explains warning signs and how to set boundaries.
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HealthPolitics
US Expands Ebola Entry Ban to Green Card Holders
The US expands its Ebola entry ban to green card holders as WHO warns of Bundibugyo strain spread in DRC and Uganda, sparking debate.
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EnvironmentHealth
One in Five Walloons Hit by Road Noise, Probe Reveals
RTBF investigation reveals 660,000 Walloons suffer dangerous road noise. WHO guidelines clash with Wallonia's 70 dB limit as new anti-noise plan looms.
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HealthPolitics
US Aid Cuts May Have Delayed Ebola Detection, Experts Warn
U.S. foreign aid cuts weakened disease surveillance in Africa, potentially delaying detection of the Ebola outbreak that has killed over 130 people.
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HealthPolitics
Gaps in Trump's $50B Rural Health Fund Leave Rural Gaps
Trump's $50B rural health fund cannot help Martin County, NC reopen its only hospital. Critics say structural gaps leave vulnerable communities behind.
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HealthPolitics
Passenger 'Betrayed' by Federal Hantavirus Quarantine Order
An American cruise passenger was ordered into mandatory federal quarantine after a hantavirus outbreak, sparking a legal debate over public health powers.
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SocietyHealth
Belgium's Social Crisis: Sextortion, Burnout, Safety Fears
Sextortion targeting youth surges 143% in Belgium, 40% face social burnout, and women report widespread safety fears on public transport.
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HealthPolitics
Hantavirus Passenger Calls Nebraska Quarantine a 'Prison'
A New York man quarantined in Nebraska after a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship says the isolation center feels like a prison.
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HealthBelgium
E-Scooter Accidents Surge 60% as ER Doctors Demand Night Ban
Emergency doctors in Antwerp report a 60% surge in e-scooter accident victims and demand a night-time ban, citing severe alcohol-related injuries.
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HealthPolitics
Belgium Ends Homeopathy Reimbursement in Health Overhaul
Belgian Health Minister Vandenbroucke unveils sweeping health insurance reforms, ending homeopathy and acupuncture reimbursement.
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Health
American Doctor with Ebola Evacuated to Germany for Care
An American surgeon contracted Ebola while operating on a patient in Congo. He was evacuated to Berlin as the WHO warns of nearly 600 suspected cases.
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HealthPolitics
ACA Enrollment Plunges by 5 Million as Subsidies Expire
KFF analysis finds ACA marketplace enrollment could drop by 5 million in 2026 after enhanced premium tax credits expired, with costs soaring.
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EducationHealth
25 States Sue Over Student Loan Limits on Nursing Degrees
A coalition of 25 states sues the Education Department over loan limits that exclude nursing and healthcare graduate programs from higher borrowing caps.
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HealthPolitics
Belgium's Health Minister Unveils Major Insurance Overhaul
Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke proposes major reform of mutual health insurance funds, targeting 250 million euros in savings by 2029.
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HealthPolitics
Health Concerns: Measles, Caffeine Pouches, Kennedy Firings
A measles outbreak in Bangladesh raises World Cup concerns, caffeine pouches surge among youth, and RFK Jr. fires preventive health task force leaders.
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HealthSociety
576,000 Belgians on Long-Term Sick Leave: A Nation in Crisis
Over 576,000 Belgians are now on long-term sick leave. A new demographic analysis reveals who they are, what ails them, and why the crisis is deepening.
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HealthFood Safety
Cereulide-Tainted Infant Milk Quietly Removed in EU
Investigation reveals Nestlé and Danone quietly removed cereulide-contaminated infant formula from shelves before public recalls.
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HealthEurope
Foodwatch Urges EU to Act on Banned Pesticides in Imports
Foodwatch reveals 76% of tested imported foods contain banned pesticide residues, calling on the EU to close regulatory loopholes and halt toxic trade.
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HealthEducation
Experts Urge Teaching Girls About Vulvas From Kindergarten
Medical experts in Flanders call for teaching girls about vulvas from kindergarten age to improve health, reduce stigma, and empower children.
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HealthSociety
Dirk De Wachter: Youth Are Doing Well, Emotional Dips Normal
Belgian psychiatrist Dirk De Wachter reassures that emotional dips in young adulthood are normal and not a cause for panic, citing new survey data.
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HealthWorld
Ebola Outbreak: US Travel Restrictions as American Infected
An American missionary tests positive for Ebola in Congo as the US announces travel restrictions amid a growing outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain.
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HealthPolitics
Belgium to End Homeopathy and Acupuncture Reimbursement
Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke proposes ending reimbursement for homeopathy and acupuncture, shifting funds toward evidence-based care.
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HealthInternational
DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Kills 80, No Vaccine Available
DR Congo faces its 17th Ebola outbreak with at least 80 deaths from the Bundibugyo strain, for which no vaccine or specific treatment exists.
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