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Africa CDC confirms Marburg case in Uganda as Ebola outbreak rages - Ars Technica

Africa CDC confirms Marburg case in Uganda as Ebola outbreak rages - Ars Technica

Early reports indicate there may be another case, but spread is thought to be localized.

He thought it was just a rash. He nearly died of AIDS. - USA Today

He thought it was just a rash. He nearly died of AIDS. - USA Today

He had no idea he was infected with HIV. It progressed to AIDS, and he nearly died before learning the truth.

Woman’s hip replacement disintegrates, causing severe metal poisoning - Ars Technica

Woman’s hip replacement disintegrates, causing severe metal poisoning - Ars Technica

Doctors find grey fluid and dead, metallic flesh inside poisoned woman's hip.

What is cyclosporiasis? Know the signs, prevention as Michigan health officials investigate outbreak - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

What is cyclosporiasis? Know the signs, prevention as Michigan health officials investigate outbreak - ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4

Michigan health officials are investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis across the state after at least 170 cases were reported within days.

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations - The Conversation

Alcohol is one of the most dangerous drugs, yet its presence is ubiquitous in social settings and celebrations - The Conversation

Despite growing evidence of alcohol’s harms, it remains deeply embedded in social norms and cultural rituals, both in the US and abroad.

Cheap Daily Supplements May Boost Brain Functions in Older People - ScienceAlert

Cheap Daily Supplements May Boost Brain Functions in Older People - ScienceAlert

Cheap daily supplements are changing how scientists view the gut and its connection to the brain.

Beachgoers warned of flesh-eating bacteria ahead of July 4 - NewsNation

Beachgoers warned of flesh-eating bacteria ahead of July 4 - NewsNation

The bacteria can enter the body through open wounds or by consuming raw oysters.

5 of America's greatest medical breakthroughs revealed as the nation marks 250 years - Fox News

5 of America's greatest medical breakthroughs revealed as the nation marks 250 years - Fox News

From joint replacement and Deep TMS for depression to targeted therapy for cancer, experts highlight top U.S. medical breakthroughs over 250 years.

Another Thing for Millennial Women to Stress Over - The Cut

Another Thing for Millennial Women to Stress Over - The Cut

Shingles cases are rising sharply among 30-to-50-year-olds, especially women, Claire Trageser writes for The Cut. Our stressful lives are to blame.