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Locals near epicenter of the Ebola crisis express fear and concerns about misinformation - CNN

Locals near epicenter of the Ebola crisis express fear and concerns about misinformation - CNN

Hélène Akilimali says she’s taking every precaution against contracting Ebola, including always wearing a face mask in public. But her work as a cocoa seller in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) - the epicenter of the latest outbreak - brings her int…

Your Blood Type Affects Risk of Early Stroke, Study Reveals - ScienceAlert

Your Blood Type Affects Risk of Early Stroke, Study Reveals - ScienceAlert

You might not think your blood type has much to do with your health, but research suggests that it can have an effect.

Stray cat tests positive for rabies after biting man - WJAR

Stray cat tests positive for rabies after biting man - WJAR

A stray cat in Burrillville has tested positive for rabies after biting a person in the area of Whipple Road, according to the Rhode Island Department of Health

We Were Wrong About Fasting, Massive Study Finds - ScienceAlert

We Were Wrong About Fasting, Massive Study Finds - ScienceAlert

As effective as fasting can be for weight loss, it's often thought that depriving the body of sustenance might have a negative impact on brainpower.

The 5 Best Foods to Eat After 5 P.M. for Better Blood Sugar - EatingWell

The 5 Best Foods to Eat After 5 P.M. for Better Blood Sugar - EatingWell

Discover the best foods to eat after 5 p.m. for better blood sugar control, including expert tips and dietitian-approved dinner ideas.

What to know about sepsis: Life-threatening but hard to spot - WRAL

What to know about sepsis: Life-threatening but hard to spot - WRAL

Consider sepsis an invisible threat. It kills about 350,000 Americans a year and may cause nearly one-fifth of deaths globally. But you won’t find it on any “leading causes of death” lists.

A change in his hands sent this Leechburg drummer to the doctor — and toward new treatment for amyloidosis - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A change in his hands sent this Leechburg drummer to the doctor — and toward new treatment for amyloidosis - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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Scientists Warn: America’s Most Popular Cooking Oil May Be Harming Your Intestines - SciTechDaily

Scientists Warn: America’s Most Popular Cooking Oil May Be Harming Your Intestines - SciTechDaily

New research suggests that heavy soybean oil intake may disrupt the gut in ways scientists are only beginning to understand.

U.S. adds Atlanta area airport for Ebola screening, CDC says - CNBC

U.S. adds Atlanta area airport for Ebola screening, CDC says - CNBC

Washington's Dulles International Airport was designated this week to screen returning citizens for the Ebola virus.