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HealthMay 26

WHO reports fast-spreading Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo

The World Health Organization warns of a rapidly spreading Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo that is outpacing response efforts.

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HealthJun 16

Congo Reports 782 Confirmed Ebola Cases as Outbreak Spreads to New Areas

Democratic Republic of Congo confirms 782 Ebola cases with the outbreak expanding to two additional health zones as workers face containment challenges.

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HealthMay 30

Trump Executive Order Directs CDC to Align with Study Recommending Fewer Childhood Vaccines

President Trump signed an executive order instructing the CDC to follow a health department assessment that would reduce recommended childhood vaccines from 17 to 11.

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HealthJun 3

Man jailed for stabbing death of university student in Southampton

Vickrum Digwa, 23, was sentenced for fatally stabbing 18-year-old university student Henry Nowak in Southampton city centre last December.

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HealthJun 2

Trump Administration Shifts Course on Psychedelic Drug Research for Mental Health

The Trump administration has reversed its previous stance to accelerate psychedelic drug research for treating mental illness.

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HealthJun 9

Congo Ebola Outbreak Strains Health Workers as Cases Surge in Mining Region

Health workers in Congo's eastern Ituri province face challenging conditions treating a deadly Ebola outbreak centered in the mining town of Mongbwalu.

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HealthJun 12

Shooting in Midland, Texas leaves 1 dead, 9 injured; suspect dies after standoff

A shooting in Midland, Texas killed one person and injured nine others Friday morning, with the suspect later found dead after a two-hour police standoff.

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HealthMay 19

Long Island Rail Road Strike Disrupts Service as Contract Talks Resume

The Long Island Rail Road experiences its first strike in decades over wages and health benefits, affecting hundreds of thousands of daily riders.

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HealthJun 6

WHO Launches $518 Million Plan to Address Ebola Outbreak in Africa

The World Health Organization has announced a major funding initiative to combat an ongoing Ebola outbreak affecting parts of Africa.

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HealthMay 21

Eli Lilly's Experimental Weight Loss Drug Shows 28% Weight Reduction in Trial

Eli Lilly reported that participants in a late-stage trial of retatrutide lost an average of 28% of their body weight after 80 weeks of treatment.

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HealthMay 23

U.S. Doctor Infected with Ebola in Congo Amid Warnings of Pandemic Potential

A U.S. missionary doctor contracted Ebola while working in Congo, as health officials warn the outbreak could escalate significantly.

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HealthMay 11

Hantavirus outbreak on expedition cruise ship MV Hondius prompts evacuations

European authorities plan evacuations from cruise ship MV Hondius after hantavirus outbreak kills ornithologist, ship to dock in Canary Islands.

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HealthApr 17

FDA to review restrictions on peptide therapies amid Kennedy administration push

The FDA will hold a summer meeting to consider easing restrictions on seven peptide injections, following Health Secretary RFK Jr.'s advocacy for these unproven therapies.

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HealthJun 6

U.S. Measles Cases Reach 2,030 This Year, CDC Reports

The CDC reported 2,030 measles cases in the U.S. as of Friday, with 93% linked to outbreaks, approaching last year's annual total.

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HealthMar 14

Two Injured, Gunman Dead in Shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia

A gunman opened fire at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, injuring two people before dying, prompting campus closure and federal response.

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