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Atlanta area airport now added for Ebola screening, CDC says
Atlanta area airport now added for Ebola screening, CDC says

Nearly 177 suspected deaths ​and almost 750 suspected cases has been confirmed due to the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola

Rapid weight loss may outperform gradual dieting, new study finds
Rapid weight loss may outperform gradual dieting, new study finds

Findings challenge long-standing belief that gradual weight loss is necessary to avoid regaining weight later, experts say

WHO upgrades risk assessment as Ebola outbreak rapidly spreads in Congo
WHO upgrades risk assessment as Ebola outbreak rapidly spreads in Congo

Nearly 750 suspected cases of Ebola virus have been reported in Congo, with 177 people died

Health officials accused US of not failing to stop Ebola outbreak
Health officials accused US of not failing to stop Ebola outbreak

Ebola virus transmits direct contact with infected body fluids such as blood, sweat, vomit, urine, saliva, or semen

Diphtheria outbreak in australia: Health experts warns to combat ‘biggest ever’ variant
Diphtheria outbreak in australia: Health experts warns to combat ‘biggest ever’ variant

Diphtheria symptoms include fever, sore throat, and challenges in breathing

Health officials issues warning about ongoing rare strain of Ebola virus
Health officials issues warning about ongoing rare strain of Ebola virus

Ebola ‘Bundibugyo strain’s’ vaccine is unavailable; however, international agencies are evaluating potential treatments

WHO declares DR Congo Ebola outbreak global emergency as cases climb past 300
WHO declares DR Congo Ebola outbreak global emergency as cases climb past 300

US evacuates Americans from Congo as Ebola outbreak declared global emergency

Ebola virus: Symptoms, transmission, treatment, and prevention
Ebola virus: Symptoms, transmission, treatment, and prevention

Early detection and timely medical care is the perfect key to manage Ebola virus effectively

WHO categories Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda as health emergency, highlights global risks
WHO categories Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda as health emergency, highlights global risks

The recent Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda has been declared a public health emergency after 88 deaths

FDA clears Johns Hopkins AI system that predicts sepsis early, boosting survival rates
FDA clears Johns Hopkins AI system that predicts sepsis early, boosting survival rates

The advanced AI tool analyzes patients’ electronic health records in real time and can detect warning signs within 48 hours

Thailand imposes strict 42-day quarantine rules after Hantavirus alert
Thailand imposes strict 42-day quarantine rules after Hantavirus alert

People with recent rodent exposure or travel history are strongly advised to seek immediate medical attention

FDA recalls MG217 eczema cream over Potential Staph contamination
FDA recalls MG217 eczema cream over Potential Staph contamination

Pharmacal said it has not received any reports of illnesses or adverse reactions associated with the product so far

Norovirus outbreak: 49 passengers affected British cruise ship docked in France
Norovirus outbreak: 49 passengers affected British cruise ship docked in France

Norovirus causes a common condition, gastrointestinal sickness such as diarrhoea and vomiting

Illinois reports isolated Hantavirus case separate from cruise ship outbreak
Illinois reports isolated Hantavirus case separate from cruise ship outbreak

Hantavirus symptoms are quite similar to COVID-19 symptoms and didn’t need hospitalisation

PCOS renamed PMOS in landmark shift to reflect multisystem nature of disease
PCOS renamed PMOS in landmark shift to reflect multisystem nature of disease

The significant update aims to reflect the condition as a multisystem disorder, which is not specially a gynecological disease

How dangerous is Hantavirus? Everything to know about it
How dangerous is Hantavirus? Everything to know about it

Experts stated Hantavirus spreads far less easily in contrast to other diseases such as Covid-19 or influenza

Hantavirus Explained: What is the ‘Andes’ strain on the MV Hondius cruise ship
Hantavirus Explained: What is the ‘Andes’ strain on the MV Hondius cruise ship

Hantavirus is a rare but severe respiratory illness typically spread by rodents, says WHO

National Nurses day 2026: Restaurants offer deep discounts and deals for Nurses
National Nurses day 2026: Restaurants offer deep discounts and deals for Nurses

Celebrate Nurses Appreciation Day starts with a range of bargains at participating locations via your staff IDs

Colorectal cancer deaths rising among young adults, experts warn
Colorectal cancer deaths rising among young adults, experts warn

Colorectal cancer symptoms include rectal bleeding or bowel changes are often dismissed as minor issues, contributing to late detection

‘Significant’ Poliovirus identified in one Western Australian wastewater
‘Significant’ Poliovirus identified in one Western Australian wastewater

Poliovirus is a highly contagious viral disease that may cause immobility issues and may even lead to death

11 types of cancers significantly rising in people under 50, study finds
11 types of cancers significantly rising in people under 50, study finds

11 types of cancer include bowel, breast, thyroid, liver, pancreatic, ovarian, and others, with bowel and breast cancers being the most common

Common antidepressant got ‘precautionary recall’ in UK: Here’s why
Common antidepressant got ‘precautionary recall’ in UK: Here’s why

The recall comes after patient complaint who consumed Sertraline 100 mg film-coated tablets and rather discovered a strip of Citalopram

New study finds association between metabolic syndrome and cancer risk
New study finds association between metabolic syndrome and cancer risk

Metabolic syndrome, which is a cluster of five diseases, including hypertension, obesity, dyslipidemia, diabetes, and more

Sanofi's Tzield receives FDA approval to treat Type 1 diabetes in children
Sanofi's Tzield receives FDA approval to treat Type 1 diabetes in children

FDA is currently reviewing Tzield for use in patients eight years and over recently diagnosed with stage 3 T1D to prevent the progression of disease

Serotonin associated with Tinnitus severity, study finds
Serotonin associated with Tinnitus severity, study finds

Serotonin is a neurotransmitter known for regulating moods may play a pivotal role in tinnitus

What everyday habits secretly damage your health?
What everyday habits secretly damage your health?

Here are some common habits that you may want to rethink to stay healthy and prevent a range of disease

CDC issues warning for significantly increasing cases of Shigella infections in US
CDC issues warning for significantly increasing cases of Shigella infections in US

The drug-resistant Shigella symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, nausea, and a continuous urge to pass stool

Do you have high blood pressure? Here's what to do following your diagnosis
Do you have high blood pressure? Here's what to do following your diagnosis

Health officials issued a warning that people suffering from high blood pressure should not ignore regular urine tests

FDA recalls popular Anxiety drug Xanax nationwide
FDA recalls popular Anxiety drug Xanax nationwide

Xanax recall occurred due to 'failed dissolution specifications,' meaning extended-release tablets may not deliver drugs at intended rate

GLP-1 resistance tied to genetic variants, affecting diabetes treatment, study
GLP-1 resistance tied to genetic variants, affecting diabetes treatment, study

Specific generic versions associated with the PAM enzyme can lead to a phenomenon called GLP-1 resistance, as per study