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Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Rises To 131, WHO ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Spread (Live Updates) - Forbes

Ebola Outbreak Death Toll Rises To 131, WHO ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Spread (Live Updates) - Forbes

The head of the WHO said he was "deeply concerned by the scale and speed of the epidemic."

Surprising drug combo could reshape treatment for suicide risk - The Washington Post

Surprising drug combo could reshape treatment for suicide risk - The Washington Post

A new study suggests a single ketamine infusion followed by low-dose buprenorphine significantly sustained reductions in suicidal ideation in adults with major depressive disorder.

A critical window to stop hantavirus is opening. Not all countries are managing exposed travelers the same way - CNN

A critical window to stop hantavirus is opening. Not all countries are managing exposed travelers the same way - CNN

The hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius arrived at its last stop Monday. Now, the waiting begins.

Allegheny County residents warned of increased risk for ticks and Lyme disease - TribLIVE.com

Allegheny County residents warned of increased risk for ticks and Lyme disease - TribLIVE.com

As Allegheny County residents step outside to enjoy near-record heat this week, local health experts are warning about the dangers of Lyme disease after an unusually high number of tick bites reported across the country. In April, the Centers for Disease Cont…

'No season anymore': Viruses are running amok in Northern California - SFGATE

'No season anymore': Viruses are running amok in Northern California - SFGATE

Wastewater data shows that RSV has a moderate presence in multiple Northern California regions, even though it's most common from October to March.

Some people lose far more weight than others on GLP-1s like Wegovy. Here’s why. - MarketWatch

Some people lose far more weight than others on GLP-1s like Wegovy. Here’s why. - MarketWatch

Emerging research shows there are ‘super-responders’ to GLP-1 drugs, and others who don’t respond at all.

Britain gets experimental drug from Japan to bolster hantavirus response - Yahoo

Britain gets experimental drug from Japan to bolster hantavirus response - Yahoo

LONDON, May 18 (Reuters) - Britain has received supplies of the antiviral drug favipiravir from Japan as part of its ongoing response to a deadly ‌hantavirus ...

Column | Head and neck cancers are on the rise. Here’s how to reduce your risk. - The Washington Post

Column | Head and neck cancers are on the rise. Here’s how to reduce your risk. - The Washington Post

A few major factors are driving new cases of head and neck cancers. Luckily, they are things you can control.

Scientists Accidentally Found a Weird New Way to Stop Mosquitoes From Mating - VICE

Scientists Accidentally Found a Weird New Way to Stop Mosquitoes From Mating - VICE

A Yale study found that garlic triggered a taste receptor that made some insects lose interest in mating and laying eggs.