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'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely - BBC

'I buried my parents one day after the other' - Ebola mourners learn how to grieve safely - BBC

A cemetery at the epicentre of the outbreak is rapidly filling up, however large traditional funerals have been scrapped.

Humboldt Public Health Officials Confirm Local Whooping Cough Case, Warn of Potential Exposures in Arcata, McKinleyville and Fortuna - Lost Coast Outpost

Humboldt Public Health Officials Confirm Local Whooping Cough Case, Warn of Potential Exposures in Arcata, McKinleyville and Fortuna - Lost Coast Outpost

Most people think of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, as a disease from the past. Unfortunately, it is still a problem and tends to flare up every three to seven years in communities. Right now, staff from the Public Health Branch of the Departmen…

Study Reveals Optimal Number of Daily Steps to Offset Sitting Down - ScienceAlert

Study Reveals Optimal Number of Daily Steps to Offset Sitting Down - ScienceAlert

You've probably heard that adults should aim for 10,000 daily steps.

Cervical cancer deaths fall to zero in young women given vaccine - BBC

Cervical cancer deaths fall to zero in young women given vaccine - BBC

A new study finds that hundreds of lives have been saved since school-age girls were offered the HPV jab in 2008.

Lethal plague outbreaks in Lake Baikal hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago - Nature

Lethal plague outbreaks in Lake Baikal hunter-gatherers 5,500 years ago - Nature

Analyses of ancient DNA from hunter-gatherers near Lake Baikal in southeast Siberia around 5,500 years ago indicate that highly virulent Yersinia pestis emerged earlier than previously estimated, far from the next known cases of infection in La…

Cortical development dynamics across autism spectrum disorder mouse models - Nature

Cortical development dynamics across autism spectrum disorder mouse models - Nature

Using single-nucleus multi-omic sequencing, diverse autism spectrum disorder-linked gene mutations converge on transient, stage-specific disruptions in early brain development, and highlight sex-specific gene expression alterations.

New Research Pinpoints Hidden Brain Trigger That Causes Autism, Changing How We Understand The Condition - Bored Panda

New Research Pinpoints Hidden Brain Trigger That Causes Autism, Changing How We Understand The Condition - Bored Panda

“The autism diagnosis has dramatically increased. It's alarming,” a netizen said.

The Best Breakfast to Eat If You’re Trying to Lower Your LDL Cholesterol - EatingWell

The Best Breakfast to Eat If You’re Trying to Lower Your LDL Cholesterol - EatingWell

Banana overnight oats support healthy LDL cholesterol with soluble fiber, unsaturated fats and potassium. Plus, expert-backed tips for better cholesterol.

Binge-eating mystery affecting millions of women may finally be solved: study - New York Post

Binge-eating mystery affecting millions of women may finally be solved: study - New York Post

Researchers identify a medical connection tied to binge eating in women, shedding light on cravings and eating pattern behaviors.