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Popular mommy blogger dies at 48 two years after devastating cancer diagnosis
Jill Smokler, founder of Scary Mommy, has died at age 48 after a battle with glioblastoma,…
Ebola in DR Congo: One month on, scaled up response remains insufficient
One month after the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak was declared in the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
Dad jokes may be good for your brain in one surprising way, experts say
“My neighbor tiled my roof for free. He said it was on the house.”While that dad…
Popular weight-loss drugs linked to unexpected male fertility benefit
Taking a GLP-1 medication for weight loss may improve male fertility, according to experts.Research presented this…
DR Congo: Efforts ramp up as Ebola outbreak accelerates beyond borders
The spread of Ebola is accelerating in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) amid…
Poison centers link growing Benadryl abuse among teens to dangerous social media trends
America’s youth have been increasingly abusing common over-the-counter medications, according to poison center records.A health advisory…
Weight-loss drugs linked to ‘Ozempic ears’ and other cosmetic complaints, surgeons say
As the popularity of GLP-1 drugs continues to climb, significant weight loss associated with the medications…
Secret to weight loss may be hiding in your gut, new study suggests
A specific gut microbe could help with long-term weight loss goals.New research published in the journal…
WHO commends Uganda’s Ebola response, urges vigilance and regional cooperation
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has praised Uganda’s response to an Ebola outbreak…
Common vitamin may influence brain aging in ways scientists didn’t expect
Higher levels of vitamin C were linked to healthier brain structure in older adults, suggesting a…
WHO and Brazil urge world leaders to finalise Pandemic Agreement to prevent future global health crises
Global officials are calling on world leaders to finalise a crucial international agreement aimed at preventing…
One muscle protein may hold the key to staying stronger as you age, study finds
A newly identified muscle protein may help explain why people who stay active as they age…
Weekly weightlifting sweet spot may be linked to longer life, study finds
Sticking to a resistance or strength training routine for a certain amount of time may extend…
‘Rare, untreatable strain’: Ebola toll mounts in eastern DR Congo
The top UN aid official in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is in Ituri…
DR Congo Ebola outbreak: Nurses discharged after full recovery
Four nurses who fell ill with Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have…
AI-designed ‘universal vaccine’ passes first human clinical trial, could prevent future pandemics
A vaccine created using artificial intelligence that could potentially provide broader protection against multiple coronaviruses and…
TV news anchorman reveals he has Alzheimer’s during final night helming broadcast
Veteran New York news anchor Bill Ritter revealed Friday that he has been diagnosed with early-stage…
‘A disease you get when you care for someone’: WHO on the Ebola frontline
Two weeks into the latest deadly Ebola outbreak, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates there are…
Ebola risk is high inside DR Congo but it’s no pandemic emergency: WHO
The deadly Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda does not represent…