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IDPH investigating possible hantavirus in Winnebago Co. not linked to cruise

Local News Illinois health officials investigating possible hantavirus case in Winnebago County not linked to cruise ship By Sara Tenenbaum, Sara Tenenbaum Senior Web Producer, CBS Chicago Sara Tenenbaum is the Senior Digital Producer for CBS News Chicago, overseeing editorial operations and social media, and covering breaking, local and community news. Read Full Bio Sara Tenenbaum, Marissa Sulek Marissa Sulek Reporter Marissa Sulek joined CBS News Chicago in January 2025. Before Chicago, Mariss...

WHO chief says hantavirus 'will spread' as Brits flown 5,000 miles to isolate

WHO chief says hantavirus will spread as Brits flown 5,000 miles to isolate

Hantavirus outbreak: French woman critically ill, placed on artificial lung support

A French woman is in critical condition with hantavirus from a cruise ship outbreak. She is being treated with an artificial lung in Paris. The outbreak has caused multiple infections and deaths. Investigations are underway to find the source of the virus. The cruise ship is returning to the Netherlands for cleaning.

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Saudi Arabia mandates meningococcal vaccine for all Hajj workers

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health said all personnel participating in the 2026 Hajj season must receive the meningococcal vaccine before starting work, as authorities step up preventive measures ahead of the annual pilgrimage.Health Ministry spokesman Abdulaziz Abdulbaqi said the requirement was introduced under directives from the Supreme Hajj Committee to limit the spread of infectious diseases in crowded areas and protect both workers and pilgrims.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the...

Why health officials expect hantavirus cases to continue rising

Global health officials are warning that hantavirus cases stemming from a cruise ship outbreak could continue to rise. Dr. Abraar Karan, with Stanford University's division of infectious diseases, joins CBS News to discuss.

Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer

U.S. Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, dies at 47 from brain cancer Updated on: May 12, 2026 / 7:57 PM EDT / CBS/AP Add CBS News on Google Jason Collins, the NBA's first openly gay player, who went on to become a pioneer for inclusion and an ambassador for the league, has died, the NBA announced. He was 47.Collins spent 13 years as a player in the league for six different franchises. He revealed in 2013 that he was gay, an announcement that came toward the end of his playing care...

Jason Collins, former NBA player, dies at 47 after cancer battle

Jason Collins former NBA player dies at after cancer battle

Potential hantavirus case in Illinois not linked to cruise ship and originated from separate exposure to rat droppings

Potential hantavirus case in Illinois not linked to cruise ship and originated from separate exposure to rat droppingsBy JAMES CIRRONE, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 00:34, 13 May 2026 | Updated: 00:39, 13 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Woman celebrating her 105th birthday says secret to a long life is a 'good cup of tea with friends'

Woman celebrating her 105th birthday says secret to a long life is a 'good cup of tea with friends'Get your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy ED HOLT Published: 00:33, 13 May 2026 | Updated: 00:34, 13 May 2026 e-mail View comments

At least 13 people killed in Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon — health ministry

14 people were injured

Daily pill to help keep weight off after stopping obesity jabs

The tablet - orforglipron - is available in the US and could soon launch in the UK.

Older people risk mental decline if they do long hours of caring, UK study shows

Researchers find 50+ hours a week can be detrimental to health but lighter responsibilities have positive effectThe stresses and strains of caring for someone for 50 hours or more a week leads to “accelerated cognitive decline” in middle-aged and older people, research shows.However, providing care for only five to nine hours a week has the opposite effect, boosting brain health so much that the benefits last until older age. Continue reading...

Older people being targeted in courier frauds, TSB warns

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Jason Collins, the first openly gay NBA player, dies at 47 from brain cancer

Jason Collins, a longtime NBA center who became the first openly gay male to play in any of America’s four leading professional sports leagues, died Tuesday following months of treatment for glioblastoma.

Jason Collins, first openly gay player in NBA history, dead at 47

The NBA announced former veteran center Jason Collins has passed away at the age of 47. The league released a statement on behalf of the family of Collins, who spent 13 seasons in the NBA.“We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother and uncle, has died after a valiant fight with glioblastoma.”Advertisement

Health officials monitoring Americans from hantavirus cruise outbreak

International health officials say the number of confirmed or suspected hantavirus cases stemming from the cruise ship outbreak has climbed to 11, including the three people who died. CBS News' Ian Lee and Dr. Céline Gounder have more.

Lift safety 'compromised' as capacity for maximum number of passengers 'out of date' amid obesity crisis

Lift safety 'compromised' as capacity for maximum number of passengers 'out of date' amid obesity crisisBy SHAUN WOOLLER, EXECUTIVE HEALTH EDITOR Published: 23:25, 12 May 2026 | Updated: 23:25, 12 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Strictly hopeful Emma Willis reveals she has started therapy after failing to deal with her mental health problems

Strictly hopeful Emma Willis reveals she has started therapy after failing to deal with her mental health problems Sign up for our Spotlight newsletter, direct from our Showbiz expert Katie Hind - and we'll also send you an eye-opening exclusive article revealing the 20 rudest celebrities she's ever met. Get it HEREBy BETHAN EDWARDS, SHOWBUSINESS REPORTER Published: 20:15, 12 May 2026 | Updated: 23:24, 12 May 2026 e-mail 183 View comments