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Building trust and lab testing at the heart of DRC Ebola response: WHO
In Ebola-stricken eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) a massive push for early testing and…
Faith, fear and trust: Inside DR Congo’s fight against Ebola
In a village in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), health workers arrived a few…
Unsafe food kills 1.5 million people each year; children most at risk: WHO
Unsafe food causes an estimated 866 million illnesses and 1.5 million deaths every year worldwide, highlighting…
Regional health agency issues measles alert for World Cup
As World Cup fever rises in the Americas, countries are urged to strengthen measles surveillance and…
Diabetes drug could slash risk of fatal heart condition in one group, scientists reveal
A diabetes drug called dapagliflozin may help prevent heart failure in people with genetic variants linked…
Why do some people get sepsis while others don’t? Scientists point to the gut
A healthy gut microbiome may protect against severe sepsis, experts say, as new research links certain…
Study reveals hidden gut factor that may make some people more susceptible to sepsis
A healthy gut microbiome may protect against severe sepsis, experts say, as new research links certain…
This exercise habit may slash dementia risk and help you live longer, study finds
A Harvard study of over 147,000 adults found that 90 to 119 minutes of weekly strength…
Flying with cannabis? TSA’s new guidance comes with a major health warning
The TSA has updated medical marijuana guidelines, but experts warn against using cannabis on flights due…
Drinking alcohol may influence cravings for certain foods in a surprising way, study suggests
University of Sydney researchers suggest alcohol may increase a hormone that drives savory-food cravings, leading to…
‘I thought I had the flu’: Mom nearly died after dismissing deadly sepsis symptoms
Virginia Beach mother Audrey Wiggins shares her harrowing sepsis survival story to raise awareness after NASCAR…
Sleep doctor reveals the brutal health downside of daylight saving time
Dr. Wendy Troxel says permanent daylight saving time is not supported by science and could harm…
People taking common sleep drug may not realize they’re too impaired to drive, study finds
A study found quetiapine reduced obstructive sleep apnea events but tripled attention lapses and impaired driving…
One extra serving of processed meat a day linked to higher cancer risk
Processed meat consumption may be linked to an increased risk of stomach and esophageal cancer, according…
Cancer survivors saw major improvements in sleep and well-being with one weekly practice
A new study found that a structured yoga program helped cancer survivors experience major improvements in…
Veterans face surprising threat after cancer diagnosis, study reveals
A new JAMA Oncology study finds veterans with cancer face elevated suicide risk that can persist…
Quitting smoking could offer a major benefit beyond heart and lung health, study finds
New research analyzing over 32,000 adults over 25 years suggests quitting smoking may reduce dementia risk…
5 common walking mistakes that could hurt your progress, according to an expert
Walking has many proven health benefits, but common mistakes like scrolling and wearing the wrong shoes…