The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has reached 1,000 fatalities, marking it as the fastest-growing epidemic on record. Efforts to contain the Bundibugyo strain are struggling against regional conflict and widespread community mistrust.

A new American Heart Association scientific statement suggests that moderate coffee consumption is not inherently harmful to heart health for most adults. Researchers emphasize the importance of limiting added sweeteners and considering individual factors like genetics.

New York City health officials have confirmed a fourth fatality linked to an Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster as remediation efforts continue.

Jean Kaseya argues that Uganda no longer warrants travel measures as the country observes a 42-day countdown toward being declared Ebola-free.

Overcrowding in displacement camps in Ituri has increased Ebola transmission risks, while maternal mortality rates have doubled amid a collapse in healthcare.

A modelling study indicates that a 20 percent tax on sugary drinks could prevent hundreds of thousands of cases of obesity and diabetes in Egypt over 25 years. This measure is positioned as a cost-effective strategy to address the rising burden of non-communicable diseases.

Regulators have authorized Takeda’s Qdenga vaccine for use in India, offering a new two-dose, tetravalent tool to combat the country's dengue challenges.

Escalating violence against health workers and medical facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is threatening efforts to contain an Ebola outbreak. The response is further strained by community mistrust, staff strikes, and regional instability.

Researchers found that a blood biomarker could help identify Alzheimer’s risk in cognitively healthy adults, though experts advise against routine screening.

Scientific research is investigating whether adopting a biphasic sleep pattern can help night shift workers manage the health impacts of circadian disruption.

A study in the European Heart Journal reveals a strong link between microplastics in the bloodstream and an increased risk of acute cardiovascular events. Researchers suggest that air pollution and smoking may facilitate the entry of these particles into the body.

University of Houston researchers are using advanced imaging to track CTR1 protein dynamics, identifying how cellular copper regulation may influence neurodegenerative disease.

Researchers at Eastern Michigan University are using virtual reality simulations to help patients overcome flight anxiety through controlled exposure therapy.

A study of 27,375 participants reveals that metabolic syndrome markers are linked to accelerated brain ageing, with severity increasing per component.

High cholesterol can silently damage arteries for years, often causing life-threatening events as the first sign of illness. Experts recommend routine lipid panel screenings to detect and manage risks early.

Recent studies suggest that frequent television viewing during midlife is associated with smaller brain structures, while cognitively stimulating sedentary tasks do not show the same negative effects.

A study reveals that environmental factors exert a cumulative influence on the cardiovascular system, as measured by coronary artery calcification. Experts suggest these neighborhood social determinants are as predictive of future health as personal health history.

Humanitarian efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo are being challenged by widespread violence and displacement that complicate access to treatment.

New artificial womb and placenta technologies seek to provide a transitional bridge for extremely premature infants to mature organs before entering traditional NICU care.

Health authorities in Niger State are investigating a fatal illness in a household where children had partial immunization. Diphtheria is among the possible causes being considered.