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Ebola outbreak in Congo spreads to a 7th province
The Ebola outbreak has reached Sud-Ubangi province in Congo, marking its first appearance in a western zone with the rare Bundibugyo strain.
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Lina Park
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Drinking very hot tea and coffee can triple your risk of cancer, Oxford study finds
Drinking very hot tea and coffee can triple your risk of cancer, Oxford study finds
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Very hot drinks increase oesophageal cancer risk, UK study finds
Researchers analyzing data from approximately 980,000 adults found that beverage temperature impacts the risk of squamous cell carcinoma, with no obvious impact on adenocarcinoma.
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Taiwan opposition pushes reconciliation with China amid dwindling US trust
Taiwan's Nationalist opposition pursues reconciliation with Beijing amidst a warm diplomatic overture from Chinese President Xi Jinping and growing skepticism of U.S. security guarantees.
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Plateau orders closure of schools over diphtheria outbreak
The shutdown comes as health officials manage suspected cases across four Local Government Areas amid low vaccination rates and a national antitoxin shortage.
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Weight Loss Drugs Linked to Men's Hair Loss
New academic studies from Penn Medicine and NYU Langone Health quantify the unlisted hair loss risks associated with blockbuster GLP-1 medications.
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Brazil confirms four West Nile fever cases and one death
Health authorities in São Paulo and Santa Catarina have confirmed rare human infections, including the first fatality in the latter state's history.
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Louisiana girl Lillian Smart dies from brain-eating amoeba in Lake Claiborne
The tragedy marks only the fourth recorded death from primary amoebic meningoencephalitis in Louisiana since 2011. Experts suggest the climate crisis may be contributing to the amoeba appearing in new regions.
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New Rare Disease Pathway Transforms Infant's Life
By collapsing traditional medical approval stages into a single process, doctors delivered a precision medication to an eight-month-old in six weeks.
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Multiple long-term health conditions linked to pregnancy complications
Multiple long-term health conditions linked to pregnancy complications
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Indonesian fishers discover first neonatal whale shark in Saleh Bay
Local fishers in Indonesia's Saleh Bay discovered a rare neonatal whale shark, offering scientists a vital clue into the endangered species' reproductive cycle.
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Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo now deadliest in country’s history
Surpassing the 2018-2020 epidemic, the current Ebola crisis in the DRC has recorded 4,945 cases and 2,325 deaths amid a lack of approved vaccines for the circulating strain.
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Scotland's seabird populations have halved since the 1980s
A new federal rule prohibits the use of federal dollars for gender-affirming care for children, prompting some states to backfill funding to maintain access.
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DR Congo Ebola outbreak kills 2,325 to become deadliest in country's history
The current epidemic is spreading faster than previous outbreaks, with fatality rates surging as weak infrastructure and community resistance delay case detection.
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Blountsville Historical Park Preserves Early Alabama Settlement History
Situated in north-central Alabama, the admission-free outdoor history destination features timber architecture and the white wooden Society Chapel.
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Australia starts H5N1 bird flu vaccine rollout for captive native species
With confirmed H5N1 cases exceeding 230 and a mass wildlife mortality event recorded, federal officials have secured 1,500 vaccine vials to protect vulnerable captive native birds.
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Australia faces mass wildlife deaths as bird flu reaches mainland
Confirmed cases in Greater Crested Terns and mass deaths on the Limestone Coast signal the arrival of a pathogen that has already killed many subantarctic seal pups.
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Measles exposure reported at Universal Studios Hollywood
Measles exposure reported at Universal Studios Hollywood
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Ucl Researcher Warns Autism Spectrum Has Become Too Broad
Clinical scientists argue that consolidating diverse conditions into a single diagnostic umbrella risks obscuring biological realities and diluting support.
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Michigan reports first cyclosporiasis deaths, cases pass 11,000
The deaths coincide with a surge in infections linked to iceberg lettuce from Mexico, while critics argue federal budget cuts are hindering the response.