Health

MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak: A Luxury Expedition Cruise Boom and New World of Remote Travel Risks

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MV Hondius Hantavirus Outbreak: A Luxury Expedition Cruise Boom and New World of Remote Travel Risks

Remote expedition cruises to destinations like Antarctica and the Arctic are booming, but the deadly hantavirus aboard MV Hondius is a reminder of unique risks.

6 months ago

She gave up on a dream of growing her family after a terminal diagnosis. Then her husband "flipped a light switch."

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She gave up on a dream of growing her family after a terminal diagnosis. Then her husband "flipped a light switch."

Maralee Lellio was surprised to be diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer at 29, but she knew what her next steps would be. Her disease was treatable. Her oncologist recommended chemotherapy and surgery.

6 months ago

Understanding Our Mothers

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Understanding Our Mothers

As we grow older, many of us begin to see our moms as people, not just parents.

6 months ago

Admit It, That Protein Shake Is Basically Soylent

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Admit It, That Protein Shake Is Basically Soylent

The post-food future is here.

6 months ago

‘The FDA is a complete mess’: Trump makes fate of agency chief unclear as public trust plummets

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‘The FDA is a complete mess’: Trump makes fate of agency chief unclear as public trust plummets

Food and Drug Administration commissioner’s decisions have hurt staff morale and put his job in crosshairs

6 months ago

Deflating the controversy over Medicaid work requirements

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Deflating the controversy over Medicaid work requirements

Earlier this month, Nebraska became the first state to implement the Medicaid work requirements established by last year’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act — now renamed by Republicans as the working families tax cuts. Dozens of others are scrambling to follow suit before the January deadline.

6 months ago

Tuppence Middleton: ‘My guiltiest pleasure? Watching Naked Attraction when my partner is out’

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Tuppence Middleton: ‘My guiltiest pleasure? Watching Naked Attraction when my partner is out’

The actor on her Dua Lipa faux pas, restless legs syndrome, and a shock realisation at a housewarming party

6 months ago

‘It could have been a second Great Fire’: how east London blaze showed scale of UK wildfire threat

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‘It could have been a second Great Fire’: how east London blaze showed scale of UK wildfire threat

In record 40C heat on 19 July 2022, 18 homes were lost in village of Wennington – a signal for firefighters to adapt, but UK response remains fragmented

6 months ago

Ideal Family Size Often Changes. Just Ask the Vances.

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Ideal Family Size Often Changes. Just Ask the Vances.

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6 months ago

Ah, ah, ah, ah

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Ah, ah, ah, ah

When my father collapsed suddenly, an episode of the US comedy in which Steve Carell does CPR to the tune of Stayin’ Alive sprung miraculously to mind

6 months ago

Infected, at sea: how the deadly hantavirus turned a dream cruise into tragedy

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Infected, at sea: how the deadly hantavirus turned a dream cruise into tragedy

The world has watched the news of deaths and evacuations anxiously, and those still onboard MV Hondius face a wary reception in the Canary Islands

6 months ago

Arizona man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, says recent outbreak is "hard" to process

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Arizona man who survived hantavirus 24 years ago, but lost mom and sister, says recent outbreak is "hard" to process

Updated on: May 8, 2026 / 9:55 PM EDT / CBS News

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