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Arizona toddler found alive in hospital morgue after declared dead from drowning

After he was discovered to still be alive, the 18-month-old was flown to another hospital and survived.

Kate Middleton Speaks About 'Enjoying the Process' of Three Peaks Challenge in Unfiltered Chat at Wimbledon

While at Wimbledon last week, Kate Middletongot to chatting with her seat mates about her recently completing the UK's Three Peaks Challenge.Sat between two former renowned British...

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NPR Health•1h ago

The 2026 Emmy nominations are underway

Liza Colón-Zayas and Jeff Hiller are presenting the nominees Wednesday morning. Winners will be announced at the 78th Emmy Awards on September 14.

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Yahoo Sports•2h ago

England's Jordan Henderson has surgery on wrist injury, set to stay

Jordan Henderson has undergone successful surgery in Kansas City after he suffered a wrist injury in the aftermath of England’s World Cup win against Mexico.The 36-year-old sustain...

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NPR Health•2h ago

Greetings from a Syrian church, infused with a mix of sweet fruit and diverse faiths

Syria's Mar Musa monastery provides the tastiest mulberries, and its services draw from Eastern Orthodox Christian and Sufi customs.

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Greetings from a Syrian church, infused with a mix of sweet fruit and diverse faiths

Guardian World•2h ago

Australians with cancer are living longer but diagnosis rates on the rise for younger people, report reveals

Flagship health report also shows vaccine rates for children are falling, prompting concern from expertsGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians with...

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Australians with cancer are living longer but diagnosis rates on the rise for younger people, report reveals

Parade Magazine•2h ago

Here's Exactly What Happens to Your Cholesterol When You Eat Avocado

Do you know what your cholesterol numbers are? If you don’t, it’s worth asking your doctor at your next appointment. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, ro...

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Yahoo Sports•2h ago

Patti LaBelle, Boyz II Men to perform during All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park will feature some homegrown star power.RELATED: MLB, Phillies release 2026 All-Star week schedule of events in PhiladelphiaMajor Le...

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Yahoo Sports•2h ago

Top of the Morning, July 8, 2026

Jul. 8—On Wednesdays, we'll chop it up with our Golfer of the Week. Email nominations to .Just like the Masters, the winning team at the fifth annual Bret Bielema Invitational rece...

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The Hill•2h ago

Gene therapy for children with sickle cell disease approved by FDA

A new treatment for children aged 2 or older with sickle cell disease has been approved by the U.S. Food Drug Administration.

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Gene therapy for children with sickle cell disease approved by FDA

The Hill•2h ago

Beshear requests McConnell health update

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) sent a letter to Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)’s office on Wednesday, asking for a health update on the senator after he was admitted to the hospital...

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Beshear requests McConnell health update

CNBC Top News•3h ago

Kentucky Gov. Beshear presses McConnell to provide health update as speculation grows

McConnell, the former longtime Senate leader who declined to seek an eighth term following a series of health scares, was admitted to a hospital on June 14.

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South China Morning Post Lifestyle•4h ago

Berlin court sentences ‘serial killer’ doctor to life in prison for 15 murders

A German palliative care doctor was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday for murdering 15 people with lethal doses of sedatives, and he remains under investigation for dozens m...

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Berlin court sentences ‘serial killer’ doctor to life in prison for 15 murders

Al Jazeera Features•4h ago

UN inquiry urges release of Palestinian doctor jailed by Israel

The inquiry commission urges Israel to release Hussam Abu Safia, citing credible reports he has suffered severe abuse.

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Fast Company•4h ago

Your company’s well-being survey has the same flaw as a bad doctor

A good doctor doesn't start with a scan. She starts with a conversation. What hurts, since when, does it get worse at night, has anything like this happened before, have other fami...

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Your company’s well-being survey has the same flaw as a bad doctor

Stereogum•4h ago

Title Fight Reunite (For Acoustic Wedding Performance)

The Title Fight reunion already happened, and you missed it. Title Fight, the Pennsylvania post-hardcore greats, played their last show in 2018. They never announced a breakup or a...

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Title Fight Reunite (For Acoustic Wedding Performance)

Guardian Science•5h ago

Progress against cancer not shared by poorer countries, WHO report finds

‘Persistent’ inequities found to exist in access to prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care, annual global review says Remarkable scientific progress against cancer has changed v...

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Progress against cancer not shared by poorer countries, WHO report finds

Inc Magazine•5h ago

The U.S. Doctor Shortage Is Worse Than You Think. This Surgeon Has a Radical Fix

As the U.S. faces a catastrophic doctor shortage, a top surgeon is teaming up with a surprising partner to offer a solution.

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The U.S. Doctor Shortage Is Worse Than You Think. This Surgeon Has a Radical Fix

Bored Panda•7h ago

‘Looksmaxxer’ Loses His Life At 32 After Alleged Bizarre Incident

Reports claiming that fitness influencer Connor Murphy has passed away at the age of 32 have sent shockwaves across social media, with fellow creators mourning the YouTuber. The al...

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‘Looksmaxxer’ Loses His Life At 32 After Alleged Bizarre Incident

South China Morning Post Lifestyle•7h ago

Hong Kong records surge in disciplinary cases among intern and resident doctors

The number of disciplinary cases involving intern and resident doctors in Hong Kong’s public hospitals has nearly tripled over four years, with lawmakers calling for stronger safeg...

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Hong Kong records surge in disciplinary cases among intern and resident doctors

Guardian US News•7h ago

Republican leaders seek to quell Mitch McConnell speculation as rebellion grows

John Thune says he spoke to McConnell on phone as secrecy over 84-year-old’s health prompts Maga backlashRepublican leaders have moved to quash speculation about Mitch McConnell, t...

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Republican leaders seek to quell Mitch McConnell speculation as rebellion grows

Phys.org•7h ago

Peru Amazon highway tied to 400% dengue surge within 5 kilometers of road

New roads bring changes to the regions they traverse. They can enable job opportunities, access to medicine and health care, and electricity. But they also disrupt local ecosystems...

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Peru Amazon highway tied to 400% dengue surge within 5 kilometers of road

Fast Company•7h ago

CDC warns of rising parasite infections with a horrifying symptom: 2026 cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads

Here's something you don't see every day: Health officials are warning Americans to be on the lookout for cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes “explosive” diarrhea—yes...

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CDC warns of rising parasite infections with a horrifying symptom: 2026 cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads

Mongabay•7h ago

Clinical trials begin in DRC epicenter of Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

Clinical trials for treatments targeting the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus disease began on July 2 in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The goal is to develop a standard tre...

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Clinical trials begin in DRC epicenter of Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

Deutsche Welle•7h ago

Germany news: Doctor sentenced to life over patient murders

A Berlin court has handed Germany's maximum sentence to a doctor accused of murdering 15 seriously ill patients. Meanwhile, lawmakers are debating plans to expand digital investiga...

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Fast Company•7h ago

The world is designed for men, which makes it dangerous for women. It doesn’t have to be that way

By trade, I am an industrial designer. I have been a designer for the majority of my life. I have navigated the world as a woman for the entirety of my life. Every day, I inhabit a...

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The world is designed for men, which makes it dangerous for women. It doesn’t have to be that way

Bored Panda•10h ago

29 Haunting Last Words Medical Professionals Heard From Their Patients

If you’re lucky enough to be by a loved one’s side during their last moments on Earth, it can be extremely special to hear what they have to say. It might not make sense and it may...

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29 Haunting Last Words Medical Professionals Heard From Their Patients

Bored Panda•10h ago

27 People Share Flexes They’re Proud Of But Too Embarrassed To Show Off

Humans are incredible creatures. When we really push ourselves, we can cure diseases, run ultramarathons and create amazing pieces of artwork. But we can't all be exceptional. For...

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27 People Share Flexes They’re Proud Of But Too Embarrassed To Show Off

Google News Health•15h ago

New York City Adopts Measures to Slow Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak - The New York Times

New York City Adopts Measures to Slow Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak The New York TimesNYC investigating severe pneumonia cluster on Upper East Side: What to know NBC New YorkNYC's...

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Nature News•17h ago

Aneuploidy selects for the acquisition of driver genes in breast cancer

Nature, Published online: 08 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10752-9Screening of chromosome arm-level aneuploidies uncovers that these alterations select for specific basal-like...

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