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Protecting Older Adults from Identity Theft

Protecting Older Adults from Identity Theft

The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center reported that Americans aged 60 and over lodged 201,266 complaints in 2025, with losses amounting to $7.7 billion. This age group faced the highest financial impact from scams. The Federal Trade Commission’s report to Congress in December 2025 showed that fraud costs for older adults ranged between $10.1 billion...

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U.S. Airports Begin Enhanced Health Screenings for Ebola

U.S. Airports Begin Enhanced Health Screenings for Ebola

The U.S. is rerouting travelers from the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan, and Uganda to specific airports for enhanced health screenings. This aims to identify potential Ebola exposures. Starting after 11:59 p.m. Thursday, John F. Kennedy International Airport will implement these screenings. It joins Washington Dulles, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta, and George Bush Intercontinental airports in...

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WHO Director Visits Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak

WHO Director Visits Congo Amid Ebola Outbreak

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) visited Bunia in eastern Congo, where a rare Ebola strain is spreading rapidly. Despite improved health facilities and new aid, the virus is outpacing response efforts. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus plans to visit a treatment center, meeting local leaders, health workers, and families affected. The best way to...

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WHO Responds to Rapid Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo

WHO Responds to Rapid Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo

The World Health Organization (WHO) chief visited Bunia in eastern Congo, an area facing a rapid Ebola outbreak. The virus is spreading despite organized health efforts and new aid supplies. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus planned to visit local treatment centers and speak with health workers and affected families. He emphasized the need for substantial...

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Jill Biden Expresses Alarm Over Joe Biden’s 2024 Debate Performance

Jill Biden Expresses Alarm Over Joe Biden’s 2024 Debate Performance

Former First Lady Jill Biden recently expressed her alarm regarding former President Joe Biden’s health during his 2024 debate performance, fearing he experienced a stroke. Her latest comments offer a stark contrast to her prior affirmations of his debate performance. In an interview with CBS, Jill Biden recounted her concerns, stating, “I don’t know what...

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Cruise Ship Quarantined Passengers Face Extended Monitoring

Cruise Ship Quarantined Passengers Face Extended Monitoring

Officials from the Trump administration are requiring local health authorities to closely monitor 18 passengers for an additional three weeks. This measure surpasses standard protocols commonly used during previous virus outbreaks. These individuals spent almost three weeks in federal quarantine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The cruise ship they were on became the...

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Trump Endorses Vaccine Study Recommending Changes in Childhood Immunizations

Trump Endorses Vaccine Study Recommending Changes in Childhood Immunizations

President Donald Trump endorsed a January study by the Department of Health and Human Services proposing a reduction in the number of vaccines recommended for American children. An executive order from Trump directs federal agencies to align policies with the study, which suggests changes long supported by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The study...

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U.S. Adult Smoking Rates Reach Record Low

U.S. Adult Smoking Rates Reach Record Low

The cigarette smoking rate among U.S. adults has reached a new record low, with 1 in 11 adults identifying as current smokers, according to recent government survey data. Cigarette smoking is linked to significant health risks like lung cancer, heart disease, and stroke, and is a leading cause of preventable death. Survey Details The Centers...

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Ebola Care Strategy for Americans in Africa

Ebola Care Strategy for Americans in Africa

Senior administration officials announced a new approach for treating Americans who contract Ebola. Instead of bringing them to the U.S., those needing advanced medical care will be sent to Europe. This decision aligns with ongoing efforts to prevent bringing infected individuals into the U.S., amid an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A...

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U.S. Expands Airport Entry for Travelers from Ebola-Affected Regions

U.S. Expands Airport Entry for Travelers from Ebola-Affected Regions

The U.S. government has increased the number of airports for travelers arriving from Ebola-affected countries due to concerns from global health officials about a potentially deadly outbreak. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is now one of the entry points, along with three other key...