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Ebola in DR Congo: first month of outbreak sees record number of cases – UN humanitarians
Ebola has been spreading at unprecedented speed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),…
Global Ebola cases top 1,000 as UN races to reach DR Congo’s most vulnerable
As global confirmed Ebola cases reach 1,000, nearly three million children and adolescents are at risk…
Your resting heart rate could reveal more about your health than you think, doctors say
The simple act of noting how fast your heart is beating while you’re at rest may…
New cholera outbreak alert for Sudan’s war-weary communities
In war-torn Sudan, a deadly new cholera outbreak has already claimed more than 100 lives, heightening…
Parasitic infection causing ‘explosive’ stomach illness exceeds 1,000 cases in northern state
Cases of cyclosporiasis infections are rising across America, with more than 1,000 people diagnosed in Michigan…
Dr Oz links obesity to chronic disease surge, says GLP-1s can ‘jumpstart’ better health
GLP-1 weight-loss drugs have become a prevalent part of American healthcare, and the current administration is…
Restoring dignity: Senegalese surgeon and Burundian foundation win reproductive health awards
A Senegalese surgeon who has dedicated his career to restoring the health and dignity of women…
July 4 heat delays America 250 celebration as State Fair guests share love of USA
The Great American State Fair was postponed Saturday after multiple people reportedly fainted the day before,…
One walking habit could signal a healthier brain after 80, scientists say
Older adults identified as “super movers” are about half as likely to develop cognitive impairment than…
Mystery parasite leaves Americans battling ‘explosive’ illness as CDC investigates
Federal health officials are attempting to track down the source of a microscopic parasite that triggers…
‘Some question if Ebola is real’: How trust is central in fighting DRC outbreak
In Ebola-stricken Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), winning the race against the disease requires earning…
Ebola continues to spread in DRC as death toll passes 500, WHO warns
The outbreak of the deadly Bundibugyo species of Ebola in the eastern Democratic Republic of the…
Common gym supplement could help fight depression, new research suggests
Creatine, the common muscle-building supplement, may help improve depression symptoms, new research suggests.A systematic review, published…
Experimental vaccine shows promise against dangerous intestinal illness
A decades-long effort to develop a vaccine against one of the world’s leading causes of severe…
America’s national parks could add years to your life — here’s how they boost health
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, many Americans are taking extra notice of all…
Doctors say 8 forgotten habits could help fight stress, obesity and chronic disease
Rates of chronic disease, obesity and stress continue to rise across America.Experts warn that some of…
Americans are giving up multivitamins for a different daily health habit, study finds
Americans are popping more supplements – and fewer multivitamins – than ever before, a new study…
How a 93-year-old soccer referee credits wartime rations and discipline for his longevity
At 93, sprightly referee Frank Foster is still brandishing red and yellow cards and running the…
Rare tick-borne virus turns deadly fast as US cases reach record high, experts warn
A rare and potentially fatal tick-borne illness currently spreading across the United States can be traced…
The ‘1776 Diet’: What Americans really ate during the nation’s founding
Many of the American colonists’ eating habits have made a comeback in recent years. They ate…