
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.

More than 220 people have died and there's no sign the spread is slowing.

The Dose: May 27

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…

Rotavirus can cause severe watery diarrhea and vomiting, especially among small children between the ages of 3 months to 3 years.

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.

Proponents say the drug can help with sleep and pain, but there’s little research surrounding potential long-term effects of daily use.

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 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…

Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia.