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Viral outbreaks are always on the horizon – here are the viruses an infectious disease expert is watching in 2026 - The Conversation
Viral infections are on the rise and spreading across the globe.
2 people exposed to rabies in South Carolina, 2 animals test positive - WLOS
South Carolina's Department of Public Health (DPH) reports rabies cases in at least two animals, with at least two people also being exposed.

Owain's Law: Wife takes campaign for brain tumour tissue changes to parliament - BBC
Ellie James said her husband wasn't told freezing more of his brain tumour tissue could be used for a vaccine before he died.

THIS Is The Color Bell Pepper To Eat If You Want Maximum Immune Support - HuffPost
The nutritional benefits of bell peppers vary, depending on the color. Here’s what to know.

CDC staff ‘blindsided’ as child vaccine schedule unilaterally overhauled - The Washington Post
The Trump administration took unprecedented steps to recommend fewer vaccines for children without extensive consultations with career scientists.

Flu cases spike in Pa., packing emergency rooms and leading to dozens of deaths - PennLive.com
Health experts are categorizing the current flu season one of the most severe in years, with some 11 million Americans sickened by the viral infection. The outbreak in Pennsylvania has claimed 42 lives and is expected to get worse.
College Graduate Dismisses 'Annoying Pain' in Her Shoulder. At 23, She Was Diagnosed with Cancer (Exclusive) - Yahoo News Canada
Allie Reece has shared her cancer journey on TikTok, where she has built a supportive community of thousands of followers
Video: Golden Retriever Has a Unique Rule for Guests To Pet Him - Yahoo
Forget the idea of a quiet catch-up over coffee when you’re visiting this particular house in Austin. And that’s because Jake has a very different itinerary ...

'Super flu' spikes Idaho hospital visits, three Ada County deaths related to the flu - KTVB
Ada County hospitals see quadrupled flu cases as 'super flu' variant sweeps Idaho. Three deaths from the flu have been reported since Christmas Eve.
5 things for parents to know about changes to kids' vaccine schedule - ABC News

Allyn B Maffee - nashuatelegraph.com
New London, NH – Allyn B Maffee, 76, passed away peacefully on December 31 at the Jack Byrne Center in Lebanon with his daughter at his side after a brief illness. Born August 25,1949 in Nashua, New Hampshire, he was the son of the late John “Nick” Maffee and…

Potential Anti-Cancer Fungal Compound Finally Synthesized After 55 Years - ScienceAlert
The fungal compound verticillin A, discovered more than 50 years ago, has long been regarded for its potential cancer-fighting capabilities.

No more cold clamps: How you can do your own pap smear at home - WTOP
The Teal Wand is an FDA-approved device for at-home cervical cancer screening. It works like a tampon, allowing women to collect their own sample.

How to lose weight safely and successfully - Escape Collective
In the second and final part of this series, dietitian Dr Alan McCubbin offers a bunch of practical advice.
Mass. restaurant shuts down after staff sickened with flu, cases spike across state - WCVB
The team at Teddy Gallagher's made the call to shut down, even on the restaurant's busy Trivia Tuesday, when the head chef and another chef were sickened with the flu.

10-Minute Bursts of Exercise Can Trigger Anti-Cancer Signals in The Body - ScienceAlert
Evidence suggests regular exercise can help tackle cancer, and a new study finds that cancer-fighting biological changes can be triggered in the body after just 10 minutes of intense cycling.

Health officials report first local case of measles for 2026 - East Idaho News
REXBURG – Eastern Idaho Public Health reports an unvaccinated child who lives in Madison County recently contracted measles. In a news release Tuesday afternoon, the agency says it happened during a trip to an area with an ongoing outbreak. The child, whose n…

Flu cases surge across Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware as officials urge vaccinations - 6abc Philadelphia
The CDC reports flu cases in Pennsylvania and Delaware are in the "high" category, while New Jersey is seeing "very high" numbers as the virus spreads nationwide.

What parents need to know about the overhauled childhood vaccine schedule - CNN
After the Trump administration announced sweeping changes to the US childhood vaccine schedule this week, parents and pediatricians are trying to make sense of what’s driving the change and how it will affect families.

Owain's Law: Wife takes campaign for brain tumour tissue changes to Parliament - BBC
Ellie James said her husband wasn't told freezing more of his brain tumour tissue could be used for a vaccine before he died.