Ebola Cases Top 1,000 As Outbreak Rages In Congo (Live Updates) - Forbes
More than 220 people have died and there's no sign the spread is slowing.
Ebola, chemical plants and health, hantavirus, common colds, heat and more - Your Local Epidemiologist
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Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says - NBC News
GENEVA — The number of cases of Hantavirus linked to a cruise ship at the centre of an outbreak has increased to 13, the head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday.“Spain reported a new case among the passengers who are in quarantine, which bring…
Northern California is enduring a 'late-spring surge' of rotavirus - SFGATE
Rotavirus can cause severe watery diarrhea and vomiting, especially among small children between the ages of 3 months to 3 years.
Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer - CNN
The American Cancer Society is adding some new testing options to its screening guideline for colorectal cancers – and for the first time, that includes a blood test.
5 ways daily cannabis use can affect your body and mind - The Washington Post
Proponents say the drug can help with sleep and pain, but there’s little research surrounding potential long-term effects of daily use.
‘Complicated’ circumstances test public health playbook for World Cup preparations - CNN
Although rare diseases like Ebola are concerning, experts say that most public health preparation for the World Cup has been focused on familiar issues – but ramped up to match the scale of the event.
Scientists create supercharged vitamin K that helps the brain heal itself - ScienceDaily
Scientists in Japan have created powerful new vitamin K-based compounds that may help the brain regenerate lost neurons — a breakthrough that could one day change how diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s are treated. By combining vitamin K with component…
Are Your Hobbies Reducing Your Dementia Risk? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself - ScienceAlert
Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia.