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A terrifying new flu-like disease has killed 179 people — mostly teens — and health officials have no idea what it is New York Post WHO is investigating mystery illness behind 12 dozen deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Livescience.comDR Congo probes outbreak of deadly, mysterious flu-like illness University of Minnesota Twin CitiesMystery disease has killed dozens in Congo; experts arrive to try to ‘identify the problem’ OregonLive

Waterborne Disease Outbreaks Associated with Splash Pads — United States, 1997–2022 CDCSplash pads are fun but can spark waterborne-disease outbreaks, CDC finds The Washington PostSplash Pads Contaminated with Feces Linked to 10,000 Illnesses PEOPLEReport highlights danger of splash pads for waterborne diseases University of Minnesota Twin CitiesFan of splash pads?

Leaded Gas Exposure Linked to Mental Illness Neuroscience NewsResearch shows more than 150 million mental diagnoses may be linked to lead in gasoline CNNLeaded gas created a mental health crisis for this generation USA TODAYResearch estimates 151 million psychiatric cases from lead exposure in the US Medical XpressLead in gasoline linked to 150 million mental disorder cases in the US: Here's what to know The Times of India

'Spectacular' asteroid blazes over Siberia just hours after it was detected Livescience.comWatch: Asteroid Burns Bright Over Russia The Weather ChannelAsteroid nearly hits Earth in Siberia, with a 2nd massive asteroid passing this week ABC NewsAsteroid lights up sky over Russia's far east BBC.com

Nuclear Hearts Of NASA’s Voyager Probes Are Dying Taking The Crafts With Them JalopnikVoyager 1 is back online 15 billion miles away in interstellar space. But the end could be near CNNThe Voyager Probes Are Dying Yahoo! VoicesVoyagers Ready to Go Dark NautilusInterstellar Voyager 1 resumes operations after pause in communications with NASA Fox News

Ultra-processed foods fatten muscles even if not eaten in large amounts, study finds Financial TimesNow ultra-processed foods may give you bone disease — a change to your thighs is to blame New York Post How Ultra-processed Foods Drive Obesity, Metabolic Risks HealthlineDiets high in industrially produced foods impair muscle quality, associated with knee osteoarthritis UPI News