Stadium Hotel Workers Threaten Strike Over Wages and ICE Protections
Hospitality workers in multiple U.S. cities hosting World Cup games are preparing for potential strikes as the tournament begins on 11 June, according to The Guardian.
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Bondi Beach Shooting Hero Charged with Assault
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man who disarmed an alleged perpetrator during the deadly Bondi Beach shooting, has been charged with domestic assault, according to BBC reports.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Spreads with No Approved Vaccine
A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is spreading across borders, with no approved vaccine or treatment for this strain, according to Al Jazeera.
Five Ebola Patients Recover in DR Congo
Five patients who had recovered from Ebola were discharged from a hospital in the Democratic Republic of Congo, according to health authorities.
Daily Pill Doubles Survival Time for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
A daily pill has nearly doubled survival time for patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, according to a clinical trial presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting. The drug, daraxonrasib, marks one of the biggest breakthroughs in decades, experts say.
Weight-Loss Drugs May Cut Breast Cancer Risk by 30%
Weight-loss drugs could reduce the risk of developing or dying from cancer by up to 30%, according to a series of studies presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting.
Groundbreaking Genomic Test Could Spare Millions from Chemotherapy
A groundbreaking genomic test could spare millions of breast cancer patients chemotherapy, according to trial results that may transform global healthcare guidelines. The findings will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting in Chicago.
Anger Over Decision Not to Extradite Canadian Suicide Kit Supplier
Bereaved families in the UK have expressed anger and frustration over the decision not to extradite a Canadian man who supplied suicide kits to victims in the UK, according to The Guardian.
Blood Test and Admissions Policy Changes Highlight ‘Test’ Trends
The American Cancer Society has added a blood test to colorectal cancer screening options, offering a new approach for people who avoid traditional methods. Meanwhile, Yale University is updating its testing requirements for applicants.
Kylie Minogue reveals cancer battles, motherhood dreams in Netflix doc
In a deeply personal moment during her Netflix documentary, Kylie Minogue disclosed her second cancer diagnosis in 2021, which she had kept secret for five years. She also revealed a heartfelt letter she wrote to a future child during IVF attempts after her first diagnosis in 2005.
UK Scientists Developing Ebola Vaccine for Trials in Months
UK scientists are developing an Ebola vaccine that could be ready for clinical trials within two to three months, according to BBC.
WHO: 12th hantavirus case confirmed in the Netherlands
The World Health Organization has confirmed the 12th case of hantavirus in the Netherlands, with the infected individual currently hospitalized in isolation, according to the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM).
UK Melanoma Cases Rise to Record 26,500 Annually
Melanoma skin cancer cases in the UK are projected to reach a record 26,500 new diagnoses annually by 2040, according to a recent analysis by Cancer Research UK.
Whale to be removed from Danish island after failed German rescue
Danish environment officials are planning to remove the carcass of a humpback whale from the island of Anholt, as concerns are raised of a potential health risk, according to the BBC.
US Doctor Contracted Ebola in DRC Flown to Germany
An American doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has been flown to Germany for treatment, according to The Guardian.