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Ebola outbreak in the DRC: four reasons it will be hard to contain

By the second week of the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo it was already clear that containing the spread of the haemorrhagic disease was proving to be difficult.

The Conversation

How scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away

An elderly British man had arrived at a private hospital in Johannesburg seriously ill, but health workers weren’t sure of the underlying cause

The Independent UK

Natasha Hamilton hits back at cruel trolls

Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton has hit back at cruel trolls “hating” on her appearance as she battles Hashimoto's disease.

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WHO says Ebola risk now 'very high' in DR Congo

WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday that the global risk from the disease remained low.

Euronews

Is Hantavirus a threat to Europe? Climate change and habitat destruction are increasing the risk

Hantavirus has circulated in Europe long before the MV Hondius outbreak, but is climate change increasing future risk?

Euronews

‘Every health facility said they were full’: alarm over rapid spread of Ebola in DRC

New strain of virus, aid cuts, and cultural norms around burials and touch add to difficulties in stemming outbreak

The Guardian - UK

Health workers struggle with Ebola outbreak as WHO declares highest risk level in DR Congo

First, with at least 160 lives already feared lost, health workers in the DRC are racing against time to contain a deadly disease that spreads as fast as it kills. Also, a diplomatic rift with the European Union is widening over security funding in Mozambique. The foreign ministry has criticised…

France 24

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GLP-1 Drugs Could Soon Treat Heart Failure and Peripheral Artery Disease—FDA Approvals Coming

GLP-1 drugs are no longer just weight-loss and diabetes medications. Researchers are now studying whether these blockbuster treatments can help people living with heart failure and peripheral artery disease (PAD), two serious conditions affecting millions of Americans. That shift could reshape how doctors manage cardiovascular disease in the coming years.…

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The ‘Sweet’ Habit Researchers Say Could Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk

Many people think of sugary snacks as harmless comfort foods, especially during stressful days or late-night cravings. However, growing research suggests that regularly consuming large...

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What is immunotherapy and how does it treat cancer and other conditions?

From infections and allergies to brain diseases and autoimmune disorders, a wave of trials offers hope

The Guardian - UK

Thailand steps up screening for Ebola

Thailand has stepped up health screening and laboratory preparedness after designating the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as Ebola virus disease risk zones.

Bangkok Post

Dutton Ranch episode 3 recap: an affair begins, an old romance is rekindled, a shock past is exposed and a dangerous disease breaks out in Taylor Sheridan's Yellowstone spinoff this week

After its two-episode premiere, the latest Yellowstone spinoff is now making a name for itself — and Dutton Ranch episode 3 wastes no time making Rip and Beth's lives even harder.

TechRadar

Medicare Could Lower Some Seniors’ Prescription Costs by Thousands in 2026

Big changes are lining up for Medicare in 2026, and they could reshape how much seniors pay at the pharmacy counter in a very real way. Prescription drugs often drain retirement budgets faster than many other healthcare expenses, especially for people managing chronic conditions like diabetes, arthritis, or heart disease.…

The Free Financial Advisor

Hantavirus and the lessons of Covid: Screening the EU's public health response

In this episode we explore how the EU deals with outbreaks of disease. The latest scare for Europeans has been the hantavirus, detected on cruise ship the MV Hondius, which subsequently docked in Spain. Experts have stressed that this virus is not like Covid-19 and is much less infectious. Nevertheless,…

France 24

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Biogen Stock Slides After Trial Miss, But Analysts Stay Bullish

Biogen’s Alzheimer’s drug candidate showed promising tau-targeting results despite missing a primary endpoint, reinforcing long-term optimism for BIIB stock

MarketBeat

CorMedix Eyes REZZAYO Expansion as DefenCath Reimbursement Shift Looms

CorMedix (NASDAQ:CRMD) CEO Joe said the company is preparing for several potential commercial and regulatory catalysts across its infectious disease and dialysis-related portfolio, including a possible expansion of REZZAYO into fungal infection prophylaxis and continued work to sustain DefenCath uti

AAP

NT:Government accused of slow response to disease outbreak

Vaccine hesitancy, health staff shortages and overcrowding in remote communities could all be causes of a diphtheria outbreak, the federal health minister says.

The Conversation

Why does motor neurone disease take so long to diagnose? And can it be treated?

Rugby league player Jai Arrow’s recently announced diagnosis of motor neurone disease has again brought this devastating disease to public attention.

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Government accused of slow response to disease outbreak

Vaccine hesitancy, health staff shortages and overcrowding in remote communities could all be causes of a diphtheria outbreak, the federal health minister says.

The Economic Times

Insurer denies Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim over diabetes non-disclosure; woman fights back and wins; here’s why

A Delhi woman's Rs 20 lakh life insurance claim, denied due to alleged non-disclosure of diabetes and kidney diseases, was upheld by the State Consumer Commission. The insurer failed to provide sufficient proof of deliberate concealment, leading to a ruling in favor of the policyholder.

International Business Times UK

Ebola Outbreak 2026 Update: Former CDC Director Warns It Could 'Become a Very Significant Pandemic'

The 2026 Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is raising global alarm, with experts warning of potential international spread. Urgent measures are needed to prevent a pandemic.

The Independent UK

Toys sold at Walmart are under recall for asbestos exposure

Asbestos exposure can remain undetected for years because fibers cause no immediate symptoms, but over time they can lead to inflammation, scarring and deadly diseases like asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma

The Independent UK

Common food preservatives linked to high blood pressure and increased cardiovascular disease risk

The American diet is 70 percent ultraprocessed, according to years of research

The Independent UK

Warning issued as walker falls ill from rare disease from tick bite

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Ebola case confirmed in rebel-held area of DR Congo

A rebel-held area of the Democratic Republic of Congo - hundreds of kilometres from an Ebola outbreak's epicentre - has recorded a fatal case of ‌the disease.

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