The World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced that five individuals have recovered from a rare form of Ebola. This highlights the importance of seeking treatment when symptoms appear. Although there is no approved treatment or vaccine for the Bundibugyo virus responsible for the outbreak, recovery remains possible, as these cases show. During […]
The world still needs human authors to generate wild ideas. May 31, 2026 at 7:00 a.m. EDT Illustration by Michelle Kondrich/The Washington Post; iStock Here are three facts about me: I stand 6 feet 2 inches tall. My laughter is distinctive and can be described as piercing. I also do not apologize to inanimate objects. […]
Dr. Zev Wainberg, a leading figure at UCLA Health’s GI Oncology Program, experienced firsthand how patients with advanced pancreatic cancer preferred experimental treatments over another round of chemotherapy. Wainberg directed a clinical trial of daraxonrasib, a new drug under investigation. Many participants had previously received chemotherapy that was proving ineffective. Wainberg said, “Statistically, only half […]
In Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital, a vibrant festival dedicated to the celebrated cold beet soup, known as šaltibarščiai, drew tens of thousands of visitors. The three-day event, dubbed Vilnius Pink Soup Fest, transformed the city into pink extravagance over the weekend. The event’s highlight was a coordinated ‘Pink Break’ lunch, where participants from around the world […]
Indictment and Initial Revelations Andrew Nguyen, identified as a minor player in an alleged illegal gambling ring in Northwest Indiana, faces restrictions on gambling due to his indictment. Alongside 21 others, he is forbidden from gambling as part of his release conditions. Nguyen’s lawyer argues for his client’s permission to resume professional video poker, revealing […]
Nearly a year after Congo and Rwanda signed a U.S.-backed peace agreement, efforts to bring peace to Africa’s Great Lakes region are stalled. To maintain the Washington Peace Accords, the U.S. must encourage its Congolese partners to fulfill their agreements. The U.S. has been critical of Rwanda and its M23 allies. Rwanda supported a military […]
Over 40 million people in the United States and Canada rely on the Great Lakes for their drinking water. Each treated glass from these lakes contains microplastics, small plastic fragments made from toxic chemicals associated with cancer and other serious illnesses. Fish, a key part of diets in the Midwest and among Indigenous tribes, immigrant […]
The discussion around health transparency in leadership gained attention with the recent article highlighting scrutiny over President Donald Trump’s health. The issue underscores a broader structural concern that spans beyond any individual president or political party. Reflections from a healthcare professional, who completed over 25 years in the Navy Medical Corps, including a tenure as […]
The outcomes of a significant clinical trial for the drug daraxonrasib have been released. This development offers a hopeful perspective for physicians dealing with a tenaciously lethal disease. Daraxonrasib is an experimental pill that has shown promising results in treating pancreatic cancer. The drug has achieved a noteworthy breakthrough by prolonging the lives of affected […]
Israeli forces have taken control of a strategic mountain featuring a historic Crusader castle in southern Lebanon. This marks the deepest incursion by Israel in over 25 years. The capture of Beaufort Castle near Nabatiyeh follows days of airstrikes and fierce combat with Hezbollah forces in nearby villages. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah started […]