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The Andes strain identified in this outbreak is unusual in that it can be transmitted from human to human.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

"We hope that our findings will provide the first, but not the last, example of how longevity adaptations from a long-lived species can be adapted to benefit human longevity and health."

From Science Daily • May 10, 2026

The consequences for workers can be deadly, with regular reports of fatigue, dizziness and nausea -- signs of heat stress, when the body's natural cooling systems are overwhelmed.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

In the photo, PC Victor Jones can be seen carrying eight-year-old Susan Maybank to safety.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

I keep telling my legs to move faster so I can be done sooner, but they refuse.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison