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Number of UES buildings with positive Legionella tests more than doubles since preliminary findings - Gothamist

Number of UES buildings with positive Legionella tests more than doubles since preliminary findings - Gothamist

One of these buildings is likely responsible for an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease that has sickened 60 people so far, city health officials say.

Cyclosporiasis live updates: Diarrhea cases rise as officials hunt for source - USA Today

Cyclosporiasis live updates: Diarrhea cases rise as officials hunt for source - USA Today

Hundreds of cases of cyclosporiasis, the stomach-churning parasitic infection, have been confirmed and are under investigation.

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths - AP News

More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo exceed 2,000, including 754 deaths - AP News

Ebola cases in Congo have reached 2,011, with 754 deaths, according to government data. Health workers at Bunia General Hospital went on strike on Wednesday over unpaid wages. Many health professionals say they're working under difficult conditions without ad…

Alzheimer's blood test may predict who's likely to develop symptoms in 5 to 10 years - CBS News

Alzheimer's blood test may predict who's likely to develop symptoms in 5 to 10 years - CBS News

A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.

Going to Museums and Movies May Slow Aging, Study Finds - StudyFinds

Going to Museums and Movies May Slow Aging, Study Finds - StudyFinds

Older adults who took in more culture aged more slowly, a study finds, an effect researchers compare to regular exercise.