A fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has health workers rushing…
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Ebola outbreak follows hunger and displacement crisis in DR Congo
A day after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic…
WHO sounds alarm over nicotine pouches targeting young people
Brightly coloured nicotine pouches promoted through social media influencers, music festivals and youth-oriented advertising are driving…
WHO says hantavirus ship operation completed, monitoring to continue
A complex international operation to disembark and repatriate passengers from the hantavirus-hit MV Hondius has concluded…
‘You are not alone’: WHO chief vows to stand with DR Congo through Ebola outbreak
Community trust will be decisive in bringing the rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic…
WHO chief calls for ceasefire amid DR Congo Ebola outbreak
The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) headed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo…
International airlines urged to stick to safety measures in wake of Ebola outbreak
As a deadly Ebola strain continues to spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC),…
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…