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Attackers kill nurse, injure health worker responding to DRC Ebola case - Al Jazeera

Attackers kill nurse, injure health worker responding to DRC Ebola case - Al Jazeera

The attack in eastern Dr Congo is the latest on health workers and responders to the deadly Ebola outbreak.

U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads - NPR

U.S. measles cases more than double what they were last year as outbreak spreads - NPR

Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

Sharpen memory and fight brain fog with simple 60-second trick from a neurologist - Fox News

Sharpen memory and fight brain fog with simple 60-second trick from a neurologist - Fox News

Dr. Rhonda Voskuhl explains why crosswords and sudoku miss the mark for brain fog and which timed word games actually target verbal memory loss.

‘I was doing all the right things': What one survivor's diagnosis reveals about breast cancer risk - NBC 6 South Florida

‘I was doing all the right things': What one survivor's diagnosis reveals about breast cancer risk - NBC 6 South Florida

A new survey and a survivor's experience reveal a gap between what women think puts them at risk and what actually does.

The One Drink Dietitians Recommend Before Bed for Better Sleep - Real Simple

The One Drink Dietitians Recommend Before Bed for Better Sleep - Real Simple

We asked registered dietitians what to eat or drink before bed to fall asleep quickly, and they all agreed on one surprising answer. Here’s why it works.

How hot you drink your tea may affect heart health - USA Today

How hot you drink your tea may affect heart health - USA Today

A study of more than 485,000 adults in China found links between tea-drinking habits, tea temperature and the risk of heart and blood vessel disease.

A surprising supplement may give babies an IQ boost and social skills: study - New York Post

A surprising supplement may give babies an IQ boost and social skills: study - New York Post

Pregnant women who took the nutritional supplement found in several common foods saw an 8-Point IQ jump in kids by age 4.

'Circadian' depression may be the reason why you can't sleep - New York Post

'Circadian' depression may be the reason why you can't sleep - New York Post

Recent research identified a new subtype that may be driven by the body’s internal clock, disrupting sleep and creating a perpetual state of jet lag.

These hobbies can boost your mood and brain health - The Washington Post

These hobbies can boost your mood and brain health - The Washington Post

Knitters and other crafters say busy hands quiet their minds. But experts say there are also benefits for cognition.