Ebola figures appear to offer hope as case numbers drop in DR Congo but it's not that simple - BBC
There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.
South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls - NPR
A new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection could transform South Africa's fight against the epidemic — but U.S. aid cuts and limited doses threaten to slow its impact.
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This Vitamin May Lower Your Stroke Risk by 17%, According to Research - EatingWell
Learn what a narrative review found regarding vitamin D and heart disease. Plus, how to ensure you get enough of the sunshine vitamin.
Innovation in medicine is having a breakthrough moment - Axios
Recent weeks have featured a series of positive developments.
A healthier gut may be key to cancer care - CNN
Dubbed “the next frontier of cancer prevention and care,” the microbiome appears to be especially critical when it comes to immunotherapy.
The World Cup vs. bugs, germs and heat: Here's the game plan - NPR
Despite a diminished federal presence, public health departments are preparing for common ailments that could afflict fans who gather for the event — and are keeping an eye on the Ebola outbreak, too.
Heart transplant gives Hays teen a new lease on life; GoFundMe - Hays Post
Kaylee Stuart of Hays with her sister on May 21, days after her heart transplant at C
My Husband Has Just Two Years to Live. He Wants Us to Lie to His Children About the Details - Slate Magazine
I don't like lying.
Blueprint of a cure: The rare people who are invulnerable to HIV - BBC
Scientists are studying the few extraordinary individuals whose bodies seem able to naturally defend themselves from HIV in the hope of finding new cures.