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Global measles resurgence and US reporting disputes

121 clusters · 941 sources · last updated

Latest: Bangladesh malaria epidemic causes over 1,200 deaths

The 2026 global measles resurgence continues to escalate. In Bangladesh, the death toll has risen to over 1,200, with more than 220,000 recorded cases since mid-March. Experts describe the epidemic as one of the deadlies

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Health and cognitive impacts of sleep deprivation

13 clusters · 33 sources · last updated

Latest: Sleep experts warn against weekend sleep debt repayment

Research continues to highlight the severe cognitive and physiological impacts of sleep deprivation. Beyond impaired reaction times and emotional regulation, experts note that insufficient sleep—defined as less than seve

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Health impacts of sleep quality and duration

16 clusters · 66 sources · last updated

Latest: Medical experts warn of morning habits that may reduce longevity

Medical experts emphasize that sleep is a critical biological repair process. For adults, achieving 7 to 9 hours of uninterrupted, quality sleep is a physiological necessity for maintaining brain health and physical func

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Human microbiome and health influences

3 clusters · 18 sources · last updated

Latest: Gut microbiota and the role of probiotics in health

The human microbiome, comprising trillions of microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, plays a critical role in digestion, immunity, metabolism, and mental health. Research indicates that microbial genes in the intesti

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U.S. adult fatigue prevalence trends

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Human exhaustion rises amid climate crisis and AI advancement

A report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) National Center for Health Statistics indicates that fatigue is a widespread issue in the United States. Based on a 2024 survey of approximately 27,000

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FCC halts Verizon copper landline phase-out proposal

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: FCC halts Verizon plan to end legacy landline service

Verizon filed a petition with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to phase out its legacy “plain old telephone service” (POTS) across approximately a dozen states and Washington, D.C. The company cited the high c

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