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Ebola Virus Outbreak

Ebola Virus Outbreak

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda

Authorities said the outbreak does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency, and advised against the closure of international borders.
A white 4x4 with red lettering reading AMBULANCE parked on a dirt road outside a one-story concrete building.
A white 4x4 with red lettering reading AMBULANCE parked on a dirt road outside a one-story concrete building.

Canadian MV Hondius cruise passenger tests positive for hantavirus

The individual was taken to the hospital to receive care along with their spouse, officials said.
Passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius.
Passengers of the cruise ship MV Hondius.
16h ago

Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80

Deaths are mounting in Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak, which has crossed into neighboring Uganda.
A white 4x4 with red lettering reading AMBULANCE parked on a dirt road outside a one-story concrete building.
A white 4x4 with red lettering reading AMBULANCE parked on a dirt road outside a one-story concrete building.

When should you get a mammogram? Conflicting advice makes it hard to know

The conflicting advice is at least partly because guidelines for screenings are designed for women at average risk.
A doctor looks at mammogram imagery.
A doctor looks at mammogram imagery.
1d ago

Texas Children’s will create ‘detransition clinic’ to settle DOJ and state investigation

The agreement ends a three-year battle over transgender healthcare at the country’s largest children’s hospital.
Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.
Texas Children's Hospital in Houston.

FDA shakeup continues with departure of top drug regulator, just days after agency chief resigns

Dr. Tracy Beth Høeg was the fifth person to hold the post under the second Trump administration.
FDA staff cuts by the Trump Administration
FDA staff cuts by the Trump Administration
2d ago

Trump’s flavored vape push sparks backlash from MAHA influencers and federal officials

The FDA this month cleared the way for tobacco companies to sell flavored e-cigarettes.
FDA Commissioner Martin Makary speaks alongside President Donald Trump.
FDA Commissioner Martin Makary speaks alongside President Donald Trump.

No known cases of hantavirus in U.S. as officials monitor 41 with possible exposure

The sole American who returned a positive test aboard the MV Hondius has since tested negative three times, bringing the total number of reported cases down to 10.
Hantavirus Outbreak
Hantavirus Outbreak

California’s growing mushroom poisoning outbreak is the biggest-ever in U.S.

Five cases have been reported this month, long after the typical season for the mushrooms behind the illnesses, leaving experts surprised.
Death cap mushrooms.
Death cap mushrooms.
2d ago

Families caring for disabled relatives face unthinkable choices as Medicaid cuts loom

State budget turmoil and attacks on paid family caregiving have people fearing financial ruin as they fight to keep loved ones out of institutions.
Melissa Gonce sits on a bench on a porch next to Jason, she has her hand on his chin as he holds an orange toy
Melissa Gonce sits on a bench on a porch next to Jason, she has her hand on his chin as he holds an orange toy

New Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded

With 246 suspected cases, the latest Ebola outbreak comes about five months after Congo’s previous one ended with 43 deaths.
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