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Sara Lindqvist

Sara Lindqvist edits Health for Global Pulse, summarizing medicine and public-health developments carefully and without hype.

Australia detects H5 avian flu in multiple wild birds

Australia detects H5 avian flu in multiple wild birds

The arrival of H5N1 avian influenza on the Australian mainland has prompted biosecurity measures to protect endangered species and the poultry industry.

Health ·27 Jun 2026, 09:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Ebola epidemic deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo

Ebola epidemic deaths exceed 300 in DR Congo

A deadly Ebola epidemic driven by the rare Bundibugyo strain has claimed over 300 lives in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Response efforts are hindered by regional conflict and the absence of approved vaccines or treatments.

Health ·27 Jun 2026, 05:03 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Serious statin muscle side effects are rare for most people, new calculator shows

Serious statin muscle side effects are rare for most people, new calculator shows

A new clinical prediction model reveals that severe muscle side effects from statins are rare for most people, aiming to help bridge a significant treatment gap.

Health ·26 Jun 2026, 19:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Childhood sugary drink intake linked to adult hypertension risk

Childhood sugary drink intake linked to adult hypertension risk

A long-term study of over 25,000 participants suggests that sugary beverages consumed during youth can lead to high blood pressure in adulthood.

Health ·26 Jun 2026, 12:05 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read
Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in DRC and Uganda exceeds 1,100 cases

Ebola Bundibugyo outbreak in DRC and Uganda exceeds 1,100 cases

Health officials are battling the largest Bundibugyo strain outbreak to date, facing critical challenges in diagnostics and a lack of licensed vaccines.

Health ·26 Jun 2026, 08:01 ·Sara Lindqvist 3 min read