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Strait of Hormuz crisis: How danger and uncertainty can affect the mental health of seafarers

As instability in the Strait of Hormuz disrupts shipping, public discussion tends to focus on fuel prices and supplies. Less attention is paid to the people working on the ships.

Strait of Hormuz crisis: How danger and uncertainty can affect the mental health of seafarers

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Cancer cases among 9/11 survivors surge nearly 25 years later - report

First responders and other New Yorkers who were near Ground Zero that day have also reported a range of other conditions, including respiratory illnesses, mental health impacts, and dementia.

  • Cancer cases among 9/11 survivors surged to 27,300 in 2026.
  • Cancer became most common health issue for WTCHP patients.
  • FDNY members with cancer in WTCHP had higher survival rates.

Eating only 8 hours a day may help control Type 1 diabetes

Eating only between noon and 8 p.m. improved blood sugar control in a small study of adults with Type 1 diabetes and obesity, while avoiding an increase in serious complications. The promising findings offer the first evidence that time restricted eating could become another tool for managing the condition.

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