Hunt for the origins of an influenza pandemic

Nature Microbiology, Published online: 09 November 2026; doi:10.1038/s41564-026-02531-zMartha Nelson revisits the emergence of the 2009 swine flu pandemic and considers what it can teach us about animal movements, viral evolution and prevention of future pandemics.

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How marine particles shaped microbial evolution over Earth’s history

Nature Microbiology, Published online: 09 November 2026; doi:10.1038/s41564-026-02535-9We argue that shifts in the abundance and composition of marine particles impacted horizontal gene transfer, consequently shaping the evolutionary landscape of the oceans throughout Earth’s history. We focus on two pivotal transitions — the emergence of cyanobacteria and the rise of eukaryotic algae.

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Nebraska rushed Medicaid work rules. Then a cancer patient was told he'd lost coverage

Health clinics and organizations advocating for poor and working-class Nebraskans say the rollout of Medicaid work requirements has been rife with problems.

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Does an early flu season mean a bad flu season?

Flu activity has picked up earlier than usual. What’s more, a mutated version of one of the circulating strains may make teens and young adults more vulnerable than before.

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The physical aftermath of sexual assault is often dismissed — even by doctors — The 19th News

Lauren Weingarten says that the time period after she was raped was a blur; she felt like she was in a new body as her mind processed what had been done to her. She doesn’t remember when the shooting ...

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LUGANO trial fails to meet noninferiority endpoint in wet AMD

NEW ORLEANS — In this video, David A. Eichenbaum, MD, FASRS, said a phase 3 trial that assessed Duravyu for wet age-related macular degeneration “did not meet the primary endpoint of noninferiority in visual acuity.” In the LUGANO trial, presented at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting, patients with wet AMD received either Duravyu (vorolanib intravitreal insert, EyePoint Pharmaceuticals) every 6 months or Eylea (aflibercept 2 mg, Regeneron) every 8 weeks. Nine patients who received Duravyu, formerly known as EYP-1901, experienced vision loss unrelated to macular drying, but when

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Aspirin does not prevent recurrence after treatment for colorectal cancer liver metastases

Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers in Norway, which also has one of the highest incidence rates in the world.

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In China’s fierce race for success, mental health struggles are starting earlier

While competition once centred on getting into college, teenagers are increasingly under pressure to get a higher secondary place.

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CAR T-cell therapy shows promise for difficult-to-treat lupus

A type of cellular therapy originally developed to treat cancer is showing promise as a potential treatment for people with difficult-to-treat lupus, according to a new study from researchers at Hospi...

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UAE becomes world's first country to approve a new vitiligo treatment

The United Arab Emirates has become the first country to approve a new oral medication for the treatment of vitiligo. The therapy was officially launched in Dubai on the sidelines of the 10th Annual D...

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New CAR-T Cell Therapy Shows Promise in Fighting Aggressive Childhood Brain Cancer - SSBCrack News

Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have made a groundbreaking advancement in immune cell therapy with the development of a new

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Mpox alert: Thailand records 470 cases, three deaths in 2026

BANGKOK – Thailand has recorded 470 cases of mpox and three deaths so far this year, prompting Bangkok authorities to tighten screening and disease surveillance measures at hospitals across the capita...

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Walkers crisps and Rubicon drink recalled from UK supermarket shelves

Check affected Rubicon drink and Walkers snack box batches, allergy risks and refund advice from the Food Standards Agency.

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Ice cream recall upgraded to highest risk level over Listeria concerns

Gelato sold in nine states and Washington, DC, has been recalled and upgraded to the highest risk level because of Listeria contamination.

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Baxters issues soup recall over fears cans could burst

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) issued a food alert on Friday, November 6.

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Shoppers urged to toss Wise Wife ground cinnamon sold in 14 states over possible lead contamination

Shoppers in 14 states are urged to stop using Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon over concerns about excessive lead contamination ahead of the holiday baking season.

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Biscuit sandwiches recalled because of Listeria risk

Fresh & Ready Foods LLC of Renton, WA, is recalling 2,414 of Fresh To You Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Sandwiches because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes The r...

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Macleods Pharma recalls 3,744 bottles of medication

Macleods Pharma is recalling 3,744 bottles of blood pressure medication nationwide after the FDA identified dissolution failures.

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Qatar recalls all shipments of iron deficiency medicine Ferinject

Ferinject is an intravenous iron replacement medication used to treat iron-deficiency anemia when oral iron supplements are ineffective

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Health Literacy and Body Image Shape Eating Habits in Japanese Adults

A cross-sectional study of 1,641 Japanese adults found that functional health literacy is associated with healthier eating behaviors across all body image distortion subgroups, while the effects of

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More Czechs turning to AI for health advice; doctors warn against relying on chatbots

More people in Czechia are turning to artificial intelligence for health advice.  A new guide aims to help patients use the technology safely.

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Experts share concerns over AI use in health care

The use of artificial intelligence has grown rapidly over the last few years, and it's no surprise it has made its way into health care.

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An Uncommon Case of Streptococcus constellatus Associated Lemierre's Syndrome

Lemierre’s syndrome is a rare but life-threatening complication of oropharyngeal infection characterized by the spread of infection from the pharynx to the internal jugular vein, leading to septic thr...

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US May Lose Measles Elimination Status This Week

This week, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) will evaluate whether the US and Mexico have lost their measles elimination status.

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How an Intern and a Biologist Rescued an Orphaned Walrus in Alaska

An injured five-month-old walrus was found huddled next to carcasses in remote Alaska after it became separated from its mother. Its rescue took days and lots of patience.

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An 11-Day-Old Baby Couldn’t Stop Bleeding. For Hours, the ER Didn’t Provide a Critical Vitamin Shot.

As more parents reject a long-standard shot for babies, hospitals are seeing cases of vitamin K deficiency bleeding — once considered virtually eliminated. Doctors don’t always recognize or know how t...

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Research report: Outcomes of carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii

A multicenter retrospective study of 393 intensive care unit patients found that colistin-based regimens significantly improved survival in carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii bloodstream

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