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Why a deadly, massive measles outbreak in Bangladesh has some U.S. health experts concerned

Updated on: May 20, 2026 / 11:31 AM EDT / CBS News

Post-hantavirus outbreak, infectious disease experts share how to cruise safely—and assess the health risks

A hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has brought some health and safety questions about cruises back into the public eye. Here's what doctors say.

Here are the top 3 ways Americans deal with loneliness—none of them involve reaching out to other people

More than half of adults turn to TV, movies and music when they feel lonely. Here's what experts think are the best coping mechanisms.

Have I been drying myself all wrong? My investigation into absolutely massive ‘bath sheets’

The F-150 of towels promises more drying capacity than the pathetic cotton rag in your bathroom could ever provide. Are they any good?

2 humpback whales swam record-breaking distance between breeding grounds, photos reveal

A pair of humpback whales swam between the eastern shores of Australia and breeding grounds in Brazil, research published on Wednesday found. The distances of the journeys are the greatest ever recorded.

I've studied friendship for 10 years: Use 5 phrases to befriend anyone—you'll 'spark meaningful connections'

"Modern Friendship" Anna Goldfarb shares the most effective questions that you can ask to build the foundation of an enduring friendship.

US doctor who contracted Ebola in DRC flown to Germany for treatment

Dr Peter Stafford’s wife and four children are also being monitored for symptoms amid Ebola outbreak in Congo

Vaccine to tackle Ebola outbreak will take six to nine months, says WHO

The response to the current wave of the disease, which has caused 139 deaths in central Africa to date, has been hampered by security concerns

How to turn leftover cooked new potatoes into a spicy Indian snack

Leftover new potatoes – if there are any – are a gift of the season. Try them in these samosas

At least 80% responsibility for ill health in old age down to individual, study says

UK report argues people have greater control over longevity than widely understood, but others say claim is simplistic

WHO says Ebola not a "pandemic emergency," and U.S. criticism over response may be down to "misunderstanding"

Geneva — The World Health Organization on Wednesday said the risk of the Democratic Republic of Congo's deadly Ebola outbreak was currently high at the national and regional levels but low worldwide.

Art Cure by Daisy Fancourt review

A professor of psychobiology argues that art – from painting to theatre – has a measurable impact on our health