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A Village Chief In Congo Works To Overcome Ebola Prejudice Even As The Disease Kills His Relatives
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo surpasses ten thousand cases amid mistrust and violence hampering response efforts.
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Africa CDC Calls An Ebola Crisis Summit As Nigeria Records Its First Case
African health ministers will meet virtually to coordinate response after Nigeria's first Ebola case linked to a traveler from Uganda.
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Scientists Trace How Cancer Spread Between Identical Twins Before Birth
Scientists have used DNA analysis to trace how a rare soft tissue cancer spread from one identical twin to her sister before birth.
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Salmonella Contamination: How This Foodborne Germ Spreads So Easily
Salmonella contamination can spread through food, pets and surfaces. Here is how Salmonella infections occur and expert-backed tips to prevent foodborne illness and stay safe.
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Can You Catch Pink Eye At The Office? Doctors Explain How Conjunctivitis Spreads
Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis are highly contagious and often spread through contaminated hands, shared objects, or eye secretions. While most cases are mild and recover with proper treatment, an infected employee can unintentionally expose several colleagues
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Ebola Outbreak Alert: Nations Strengthen Travel Restrictions
The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and said there was a high risk it could spread to neighbouring countries.
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Food Authority Sends Notice To Heritage Paneer Over Misleading 'Fresh', 'Healthy' Claims
Three brands have been pulled up by FSSAI for misleading claims on their labels, such as Fresh, Healthy, 100% Organic, Vegan, All-Natural, etc.
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La Casa, Cipzer Under FSSAI Radar For Misleading Claims On Hazelnut Spread, Immunity Boosting Capsules
The food safety regulator has flagged misleading label claims on a hazelnut chocolate spread and a nutraceutical juice capsule, giving both companies seven days to explain why action shouldn't be initiated against them.
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Reaches 4th Province: Key Risks Explained
A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a fourth province and this has exposed the population to significant health risks.
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Ebola Cases Increase Almost 40% In A Week As Deaths Cross 200
The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed more than 200 lives in its first month and is the worst known outbreak at this stage.
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Congo's Ebola Outbreak Spreads To New Health Zone
Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a new health zone in the northeastern province of Ituri as per authorities.
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Ebola Outbreak Expands In Congo With 71 New Cases Confirmed
Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.
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Cancer Most Dangerous In Middle Age, Not Old Age Due To Immune System Vulnerability: Study
Scientists have long observed that although cancer risk rises with age, rates appear to decline somewhat among people over 80 or 85 years old.
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Measles Outbreak In Bangladesh Likely To See Surge, Say Doctors: Here's Why
According to public health experts, a person with measles can infect up to 9 out of 10 susceptible individuals who come into close contact with them.
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WHO Fast-Tracks Vaccines, Drugs Against Deadly Ebola Bundibugyo Strain
The Bundibugyo strain is one of several types of Ebola viruses known to infect humans. While Ebola is linked to severe bleeding, organ failure, and high death rates, different strains can behave differently.
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A Village Chief In Congo Works To Overcome Ebola Prejudice Even As The Disease Kills His Relatives
Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo surpasses ten thousand cases amid mistrust and violence hampering response efforts.
-
Africa CDC Calls An Ebola Crisis Summit As Nigeria Records Its First Case
African health ministers will meet virtually to coordinate response after Nigeria's first Ebola case linked to a traveler from Uganda.
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Scientists Trace How Cancer Spread Between Identical Twins Before Birth
Scientists have used DNA analysis to trace how a rare soft tissue cancer spread from one identical twin to her sister before birth.
-
Salmonella Contamination: How This Foodborne Germ Spreads So Easily
Salmonella contamination can spread through food, pets and surfaces. Here is how Salmonella infections occur and expert-backed tips to prevent foodborne illness and stay safe.
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Can You Catch Pink Eye At The Office? Doctors Explain How Conjunctivitis Spreads
Viral and bacterial conjunctivitis are highly contagious and often spread through contaminated hands, shared objects, or eye secretions. While most cases are mild and recover with proper treatment, an infected employee can unintentionally expose several colleagues
-
Ebola Outbreak Alert: Nations Strengthen Travel Restrictions
The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and said there was a high risk it could spread to neighbouring countries.
-
Food Authority Sends Notice To Heritage Paneer Over Misleading 'Fresh', 'Healthy' Claims
Three brands have been pulled up by FSSAI for misleading claims on their labels, such as Fresh, Healthy, 100% Organic, Vegan, All-Natural, etc.
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La Casa, Cipzer Under FSSAI Radar For Misleading Claims On Hazelnut Spread, Immunity Boosting Capsules
The food safety regulator has flagged misleading label claims on a hazelnut chocolate spread and a nutraceutical juice capsule, giving both companies seven days to explain why action shouldn't be initiated against them.
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Congo Ebola Outbreak Reaches 4th Province: Key Risks Explained
A deadly Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to a fourth province and this has exposed the population to significant health risks.
-
Ebola Cases Increase Almost 40% In A Week As Deaths Cross 200
The Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda has claimed more than 200 lives in its first month and is the worst known outbreak at this stage.
-
Congo's Ebola Outbreak Spreads To New Health Zone
Congo's Ebola outbreak has spread to a new health zone in the northeastern province of Ituri as per authorities.
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Ebola Outbreak Expands In Congo With 71 New Cases Confirmed
Democratic Republic of Congo said on Friday that 71 new Ebola cases were confirmed in a 24-hour period and warned of rapid community transmission of the deadly disease.
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Cancer Most Dangerous In Middle Age, Not Old Age Due To Immune System Vulnerability: Study
Scientists have long observed that although cancer risk rises with age, rates appear to decline somewhat among people over 80 or 85 years old.
-
Measles Outbreak In Bangladesh Likely To See Surge, Say Doctors: Here's Why
According to public health experts, a person with measles can infect up to 9 out of 10 susceptible individuals who come into close contact with them.
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WHO Fast-Tracks Vaccines, Drugs Against Deadly Ebola Bundibugyo Strain
The Bundibugyo strain is one of several types of Ebola viruses known to infect humans. While Ebola is linked to severe bleeding, organ failure, and high death rates, different strains can behave differently.
