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Ebola responders say aid cuts by Western nations left them ill-equipped for outbreak - The Washington Post

Ebola responders say aid cuts by Western nations left them ill-equipped for outbreak - The Washington Post

The sweeping aid cuts have left the Democratic Republic of Congo struggling to contain an Ebola outbreak despite its extensive experience with the disease.

Air France flight to US diverted to Montreal due to Ebola travel restrictions - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

Air France flight to US diverted to Montreal due to Ebola travel restrictions - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

U.S. Customs and Border Protection said an Air France flight bound for Detroit was diverted to Montreal after a passenger from the Congo boarded “in error” amid flight restrictions tied to the Ebola outbreak

Scientists Finally Identified Why Mosquitoes Target Certain People Far More Than Others - Indian Defence Review

Scientists Finally Identified Why Mosquitoes Target Certain People Far More Than Others - Indian Defence Review

Some people walk outside covered in bites while others beside them escape untouched. Researchers now know why, and the answer is chemical.

An Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer's May Be Keeping Some Women Up at Night - ScienceAlert

An Early Warning Sign of Alzheimer's May Be Keeping Some Women Up at Night - ScienceAlert

Catching Alzheimer's early means a better opportunity for it to be studied and for treatments to be tried.

A Drugstore Secret for Treating Perimenopause and PMDD? - The Cut

A Drugstore Secret for Treating Perimenopause and PMDD? - The Cut

“Women will go to their doctors and say, ‘I take Allegra and Pepcid and my PMDD symptoms go away. It’s like magic.’’’ But does it really work, and why?

Marathons and ultramarathons may be linked to colon cancer. Here’s why. - The Washington Post

Marathons and ultramarathons may be linked to colon cancer. Here’s why. - The Washington Post

A small study found a surprisingly high incidence of precancerous polyps in young, extreme runners, sparking controversy and concern.

COVID is shaping Americans' reaction to Ebola and hantavirus - NPR

COVID is shaping Americans' reaction to Ebola and hantavirus - NPR

Some Americans seem to be extra-alarmed about Ebola and hantavirus in the wake of COVID-19. But public health experts say they don't expect another pandemic this time.

Researchers Discover the Body’s Hidden “Off Switch” for Inflammation - SciTechDaily

Researchers Discover the Body’s Hidden “Off Switch” for Inflammation - SciTechDaily

Scientists have uncovered a previously underexplored mechanism that may act as one of the body’s natural “off switches” for inflammation.

An Early Clue to Alzheimer's May Appear as Young as 45, Study Finds - ScienceAlert

An Early Clue to Alzheimer's May Appear as Young as 45, Study Finds - ScienceAlert

Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions worldwide, has a long preclinical stage.