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Buffalo Sabres forward Jiri Kulich felt like a "ghost" on the ice before doctors discovered a life-threatening blood clot near his brain. After months of careful recovery and a successful procedure, the 22-year-old is back on skates and healthier than ever.
Federal health officials have successfully contained the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history, clearing all contaminated lettuce from store shelves. After nearly 13,000 cases, the swift response ensures Americans can safely enjoy their salads again.
A French court ruled that a flight attendant's breast cancer was caused by her job, a first for France's aviation industry. The decision opens doors for thousands of other cabin crew members facing similar health challenges.
Bollywood actor Emraan Hashmi's son Ayaan was diagnosed with kidney cancer at age three during a family brunch. After five years of treatment and regular testing, Ayaan is now cancer-free.
New York City has officially declared an end to a Legionnaires' disease outbreak after every single building owner complied with cleanup orders, showing how swift government action and community cooperation can protect public health. The outbreak led to 84 hospitalizations and seven deaths before officials traced the source and ordered remediation.
For the first time in history, fewer than 1 in 11 American adults now smoke cigarettes, marking a stunning public health victory. The 2025 smoking rate of 9% represents a dramatic fall from the 42% who smoked in the mid-1960s.
American adults are lighting up less than ever, with cigarette smoking falling to just 9% in 2025. This milestone represents a dramatic shift from 1960s levels and marks decades of public health victories.
Baseball Hall of Famer Wade Boggs has officially been declared cancer-free. The beloved Red Sox legend joins fellow baseball greats in celebrating this major victory after his health battle.
Hall of Famer Wade Boggs announced he's cancer-free after a two-year battle with prostate cancer, crediting early detection for saving his life. The beloved Red Sox player shared his victory at Fenway Park while urging men to get tested.