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France reports first human Shamonda virus case

PARIS:  French ​health authorities said they had detected the Shamonda virus usually affecting livestock in a human for the first ⁠time in a patient who ⁠later died, while adding that they saw no risk to the...

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A pill for sleep apnea could be on the horizon

A woman sleeps in Brooklyn, March 1, 2024. (Laila Stevens/The New York Times)

Do you need to drink electrolytes?

Electrolytes are in sports drinks, powders and tablets. But do they really help with hydration? (Sean Dong/The New York Times)

Liver cancer to double worldwide, but preventable: Study

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How can I build muscle as I age?

A hand grasps a beige hand weight in New York on July 18, 2025. (Eric Helgas/The New York Times)

This test can see a heart attack in your future

Coronary artery calcium testing can reveal plaque in arteries, offering a more precise estimate of a patients risk. Yet the test remains underused. (Michelle Perez/The New York Times)

Here’s what you need to know about cancer screening

Screening can be a powerful weapon against cancer, helping catch some tumors months, or even years, before a person would feel sick enough to see a doctor. (Kristian Thacker/The New York Times)

I’m losing my memory. Why is my husband being insensitive about it?

When experiencing worsening recall, Its not wrong to ask to be treated more gently, especially because losing your memory can be scary and disorienting. (Marta Monteiro/The New York Times)

What makes someone cool? A new study offers clues

Six traits can determine your it factor, according to researchers who measured coolness around the globe. (Kimberly Elliott/The New York Times)

My brother and I haven’t spoken in 4 years. Can we reconcile?

Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who wants to reconnect with his sibling after they fell out over money. (Marta Monteiro/The New York Times)

'Significant declines' in some species after deep-sea mining: research

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Study: World has three years left to stay below 1.5 degrees warming

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What experts want you to know about microplastics

We asked experts how to minimize your exposure to microplastics, and how worried you should be about the health effects. (Tim Lenzen/The New York Times)

New studies dismiss signs of life on distant planet

An artist's impression of the exoplanet K2-18b, 120 light-years from Earth, whose atmosphere has been creating a stir in astronomical circles. (European Space Agency via The New York Times)

Is ‘Reef Safe’ sunscreen better?

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How to manage your blood sugar with exercise

Movement can be a powerful medicine for people with diabetes and other forms of insulin resistance. But intensity and timing can make a difference. (Jiaqi Wang/The New York Times)
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