
What is Havana syndrome? The mysterious disease that could be caused by chemicals, panic or something more sinister
ABCFor many of those afflicted with the mysterious disease, it starts with a strange noise. In 2018, a US Government study recently obtained by BuzzFeed News concluded that eight of the original Havana syndrome cases in Cuba were triggered by crickets. However, three years later, another US Government report concluded that the cause appears to be "consistent with the effects of directed, pulsed radio frequency energy". Loading YouTube content While some experts have called the microwave theory "science fiction," MRIs performed on 40 Havana syndrome sufferers showed tangible changes to their brains. Ultimately, the mysterious nature of Havana syndrome just makes things worse for patients, according to Dr Jeffrey Staab, who served on the committee that published the government report.
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The government is hiding something about the “Havana syndrome”
Salon
US defense official had ‘Havana syndrome’ symptoms during a 2023 NATO summit, the Pentagon confirms
Associated Press
Pentagon reveals senior official reported symptoms of ‘Havana Syndrome’
Al Jazeera
Govt to investigate ‘Havana syndrome’ in India. Know all about the mystery illness
Hindustan Times
Centre to investigate Havana Syndrome: What’s the mysterious illness plaguing US officials since 2016?
Firstpost
Exclusive: Declassified report suggests "Havana syndrome" could result from energy weapon
Salon
US government is trying to give ferrets Havana Syndrome to figure out what mystery illness is
The Independent
Explained: The truth behind mysterious ailment Havana Syndrome afflicting US officials and spies since 2016
Firstpost
No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome': US intelligence agencies
Firstpost
US intelligence agencies rule out foreign attack as cause of 'Havana syndrome'
ABC
Intel Agencies: No Sign Adversaries Behind 'Havana Syndrome'
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Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome'
The Independent
Report finds no evidence foreign powers behind ‘Havana Syndrome’
Al Jazeera
Intelligence agencies say there’s no sign U.S. adversaries were behind ‘Havana syndrome’
LA Times
Explained | What is the ‘Havana Syndrome’ that has afflicted many American diplomats around the world?
The Hindu
Havana Syndrome: New US intelligence report reveals likely cause of mysterious illness
The Independent
U.S. intelligence finds likely source of Havana Syndrome
The Hindu
Experts: Energy attacks could be behind some 'Havana' cases
The Independent
Directed energy may cause mysterious ‘Havana syndrome’: US panel
Al Jazeera
'Havana syndrome' unlikely to be caused by Russian attacks, CIA finds
ABC
CIA: Most ‘Havana syndrome’ cases not linked to US adversary
Associated Press
CIA Says Most 'Havana Syndrome' Cases Likely Not Caused By Foreign Powers
Huff Post
‘Havana Syndrome’ not a foreign campaign: report
The Hindu
'Havana Syndrome' is not a foreign power campaign, concludes CIA
Firstpost
'Havana Syndrome' is Not Foreign Power Campaign, Says CIA But Not Everyone is Convinced
News 18
CIA finds most Havana Syndrome cases not work of enemies: Report
Al Jazeera
Most ‘Havana syndrome’ cases not linked to U.S. adversary, CIA says
LA Times
Havana Syndrome: New Cases Reported In Europe, US Yet To Find Answers
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Havana Syndrome: an act of war or just an act?
Al Jazeera
Tackling ‘Havana Syndrome’ is ‘urgent priority’ for US: Blinken
Al Jazeera
Long before Havana Syndrome, the U.S. reported microwaves beamed at an embassy
NPR
Colombia to Leave 'Havana Syndrome' Embassy Probe to US After 5 Families Show Symptoms
News 18
Havana syndrome reported among US embassy staff in Colombia
ABC
Havana Syndrome: Berlin police probe new cases at US embassy in Germany Social: Berlin police probe new cases of ‘Havana Syndrome’ at US embassy in Germany
The Independent
Mystery of 'Havana syndrome' fits the bill of mass psychogenic illness, but that doesn't mean symptoms aren't real
Firstpost
Crickets named as cause of mysterious ‘Havana syndrome’
The Independent
Officer accompanying CIA chief develops ‘Havana’ symptoms
Associated Press
What is Havana syndrome?
The Independent
Has Havana Syndrome Reached India? Decoding the Mystery Illness That's Affecting Spies, Baffling Doctors
News 18
'Havana Syndrome': What we know about the puzzling illness plaguing US officials since 2016
Firstpost
CIA officer reports Havana syndrome symptoms on India trip: Reports
The Hindu
'No One is Safe': Member of CIA Chief's Team Reported Havana Syndrome Symptoms on Recent India Trip
News 18
Havana syndrome: Member of CIA chief’s team reported symptoms on recent trip to India
CNN
What is Havana syndrome? A secret weapon or an unknown illness?
India Today
Possible ‘Havana Syndrome’ incidents probed in Harris delay
Associated Press
What is Havana syndrome and what are its symptoms?
Live Mint
US diplomats stationed in Germany fall ill with mysterious Havana Syndrome
The Telegraph
Diplomats like me are becoming increasingly scared of Havana Syndrome
The Independent
Congress to assist brain-injury victims of mysterious ‘Havana syndrome’
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