Coronial inquest after Northern Beaches child with flu dies in hospital - Manly Observer

A Northern Beaches kindergartener has tragically died at Northern Beaches Hospital this week after contracting the influenza A (the flu). She had been discharged twice from Sydney Children's Hospital earlier that day.

Study finds eating fries weekly raises type 2 diabetes risk - BBC

Researchers say there is less of a risk for those who eat baked, boiled or mashed potatoes instead.

Malaria possibly contracted in WA, would be state’s first local case - The Seattle Times

A woman in Pierce County contracted malaria despite not having traveled out of state recently, according to the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.

China fights mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with drones, fines and nets - Politico

Thousands have fallen ill.

Forget 10,000 steps: Walking by this technique can reduce the risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and s - Times of India

Recent research indicates that even a modest number of daily steps can significantly reduce the risk of heart attacks, heart failure, and stroke in individuals with high blood pressure, challenging the 10,000-step myth.

Scientists say it may be possible to protect aging brains from Alzheimer’s with an old remedy — lithium - CNN

In a major new finding almost a decade in the making, researchers at Harvard Medical School say they’ve found a key that may unlock many of the mysteries of Alzheimer’s disease and brain aging — the humble metal lithium.

What to know about mRNA vaccines as Trump admin pulls funding - Axios

Messenger RNA (mRNA) was discovered in the early 1960s.

This Habit Has Been Considered "Healthy" For A Long Time, But Now Some Longevity Experts Are Warning Against It - BuzzFeed

You may want to think twice about this common type of protein.

Jefferson County on alert after cat tests positive and dies from plague - KUSA.com

Washington investigates possible first local malaria case - KING5.com

If confirmed, it would be Washington’s first locally acquired infection.

Bat found in Colorado Springs tests positive for rabies - KKTV

The bat, which tested positive for rabies on Tuesday, is the first animal in the county to test positive for the disease in 2025.

Walking further and faster linked to reduced risk of cardiovascular events in people with high blood pressure - Medical Xpress

An analysis of over 36,000 people with high blood pressure has shown that taking more steps, even below the recommended daily target of 10,000 steps, and walking faster, is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of major problems of the heart and…

Potatoes may increase risk of type 2 diabetes—depending on their preparation - Medical Xpress

In a study that tracked the diets of more than 205,000 adults over decades, French fries were associated with an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), while other forms of potatoes—including baked, boiled, and mashed—were not. The study, led by …

Woman’s uncontrollable orgasmic episodes apparently linked to dopamine imbalance - PsyPost

A case study from China details how antipsychotic medication helped a young woman overcome persistent, distressing orgasmic symptoms unrelated to sexual desire. The findings suggest a possible role for dopamine dysfunction in persistent genital arousal disord…

How many steps do you need to stay healthy? - NPR

Most of us have heard you need 10,000 steps a day to stave off health problems, but new research is finding that number is not necessary -- though more is always better.

Pierce County woman may have first locally transmitted case of malaria in Washington - KIRO 7 News Seattle

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department says it’s investigating after a local woman was recently infected with malaria.