Health & Wellness
06/12/2026 · Spruce Pine
Overdose cases linked to GLP-1 weight loss drugs prompt scrutiny
NBC News correspondent Anne Thompson reported findings from an investigation into overdose cases associated with GLP-1 drugs used for weight loss. The report, conducted in partnership with KFF Health News, documents a rise in such incidents.
Injectable Immunotherapy Offers Faster Cancer Treatment Option
A new injectable form of immunotherapy could significantly decrease treatment time for thousands of cancer patients. The new method reduces administration time from hours to minutes.
06/13/2026
Hantavirus Suspected in Cruise Ship Deaths
Three people aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean died after a suspected hantavirus outbreak. Health organizations are investigating the incident, which also left others sickened.
06/13/2026
Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Kills Three, WHO Reports
The World Health Organization reported three deaths linked to a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. Hantaviruses spread through contact with infected rodents. The infections, while rare, can cause severe respiratory illness.
06/13/2026
FDA Releases Results of Infant Formula Contaminant Testing
The Food and Drug Administration published findings from its most extensive analysis of chemical contaminants in infant formula sold in the United States. The study examined a range of products available to consumers. The agency plans to use the data to inform future regulatory decisions.
06/13/2026
CDC to Brief Public on Swine Influenza Investigation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will hold a briefing to update the public on its investigation into human cases of swine influenza. The briefing is scheduled for Thursday, April 30, 2009, at 11:30 a.m. ET.
06/13/2026
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