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Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa

Aid supplies have been rushed in to the center of Congo's Ebola outbreak where medical workers are struggling with equipment shortages, distrustful locals and armed groups

Aid supplies reach heart of Congo's Ebola outbreak as WHO head travels to Kinshasa
Health|Opinion|Science

Should you get a second medical opinion? A surgeon explains why doing so can make you a more confident patient

Seeking a second opinion is a patient’s right. Knowing how empowering another perspective can be may make it less awkward to ask for one.

Should you get a second medical opinion? A surgeon explains why doing so can make you a more confident patient
Health|Political|Science|World

US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home

The U.S. is setting up a facility in Kenya to quarantine U.S. citizens who have been exposed to Ebola, and will not bring them home

US to quarantine citizens exposed to Ebola in Kenya, not bring them home
Health|Science|World

EU secures emergency deliveries of potential treatment against hantavirus

The first doses of an experimental antiviral for hantavirus treatment are being dispatched to France, Spain and the Netherlands, the European Commission said on Thursday. 

EU secures emergency deliveries of potential treatment against hantavirus
Health|Science|World

WHO chief says Ebola testing being scaled up in Congo

The World Health Organization said on Thursday on X that, in partnership with the national medical research organization of the Democratic Republic of Congo, it is scaling

WHO chief says Ebola testing being scaled up in Congo
Health|Travel|World

US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup

The United States, Mexico and Canada on Thursday announced aligned public health travel measures for people coming from African regions at the greatest risk from Ebola,

US, Mexico, Canada announce Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup
Europe|Health|Sports|World

Tennis-Sinner struggles with illness, low energy as Cerundolo shocks French Open favourite in second round

Jannik Sinner's bid for a maiden French Open title and career Grand Slam went up in smoke on a scorching Thursday as the world number one struggled with

Tennis-Sinner struggles with illness, low energy as Cerundolo shocks French Open favourite in second round
Africa|Health|World

Kenya approves US plan to open Ebola quarantine facility, US officials say

Kenya has provided written approval for the U.S. to open a quarantine facility in the East African nation for Americans exposed to the Ebola outbreak centred in the

Kenya approves US plan to open Ebola quarantine facility, US officials say
Health|Political|World

Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip

Dozens of Palestinians in Gaza City gathered for funeral prayers for 10 people killed in Israeli strikes

Palestinians mourn 10 killed in Eid strikes as Netanyahu vows wider control of the strip
Health|Science|Technology

Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk

Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk

Vaping is often touted as less toxic than smoking. But new research raises concerns about cancer risk
Africa|Health|Science|World

Kenya approves US Ebola quarantine request as WHO chief heads to Congo

Kenya has approved a request from the U.S. to open a quarantine facility in the East African nation for Americans exposed to Ebola, U.S. officials told Reuters on

Kenya approves US Ebola quarantine request as WHO chief heads to Congo
Education|Health|Lifestyle

'I never actually imagined giving birth in a car': New mom searching for firefighter who helped deliver baby

'I never actually imagined giving birth in a car': New mom searching for firefighter who helped deliver baby

'I never actually imagined giving birth in a car': New mom searching for firefighter who helped deliver baby
Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

He spent decades thinking he never graduated high school. But his diploma was there all along

He spent decades thinking he never graduated high school. But his diploma was there all along

He spent decades thinking he never graduated high school. But his diploma was there all along
Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Lifestyle

Pennsylvania moms can get free support from other moms through text message service

Pennsylvania moms can get free support from other moms through text message service

Pennsylvania moms can get free support from other moms through text message service
Education|Health|Technology

School counselors start turning to AI chatbots to help students with their mental health

School counselors start turning to AI chatbots to help students with their mental health

School counselors start turning to AI chatbots to help students with their mental health
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Man creates game of blind billiards for his community

Man creates game of blind billiards for his community

Man creates game of blind billiards for his community
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

90-year-old man prepares to run his first-ever marathon

90-year-old man prepares to run his first-ever marathon

90-year-old man prepares to run his first-ever marathon
Education|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests

A study details a surprising new way into how pigeons find their way home

Pigeons may be navigating with their liver, study suggests
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Pebble Ranch Senior Living hosts volleyball tournament for East Valley communities

Pebble Ranch Senior Living hosts volleyball tournament for East Valley communities

Pebble Ranch Senior Living hosts volleyball tournament for East Valley communities
Health|Lifestyle|Sports

'Transplant Games' teammates become family through kidney donation

'Transplant Games' teammates become family through kidney donation

'Transplant Games' teammates become family through kidney donation
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Sports

Bryce Harper bristles at blowback from toothbrushing technique. Just a squeeze, from tube to tongue

Bryce Harper's unique toothbrushing technique has sparked a viral sensation

Bryce Harper bristles at blowback from toothbrushing technique. Just a squeeze, from tube to tongue
Health|Science|Technology|World

Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients

New research suggests a first-of-its-kind drug for hepatitis B may let some patients stop treatment without showing signs of the dangerous liver virus

Experimental hepatitis B drug may offer 'functional cure' for some patients
Environment|Health|Science

Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo

A Bronx Zoo elephant who gave researchers new insights and became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case has died

Happy, who taught researchers that elephants can recognize themselves, is euthanized at Bronx Zoo
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination

The Australian government said on Thursday it had launched legal action against 3M over contamination from firefighting foam supplied by the U.S. company

Australia sues 3M for $1.4 billion over PFAS 'forever chemicals' contamination
Economy|Education|Health|Science

About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year

The proportion of Americans without health insurance held steady at around 8% of the population in 2025, according to new findings from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

About 8% of the country lacked health insurance in 2025, new data shows. That could rise next year
Entertainment|Health|Political|US

Jill Biden reignites the Democrats’ age argument by questioning if Joe Biden had a stroke during 2024 debate

Jill Biden reignites the Democrats’ age argument by questioning if Joe Biden had a stroke during 2024 debate

Jill Biden reignites the Democrats’ age argument by questioning if Joe Biden had a stroke during 2024 debate
Business|Crime|Environment|Health|Science|World

Eleven feared dead in Washington state chemical vat rupture, operation moves to recovery effort

The search for nine people missing after a chemical tank imploded and ruptured a day earlier in Washington state has moved from a rescue to a

Eleven feared dead in Washington state chemical vat rupture, operation moves to recovery effort
Business|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks

There are millions of chemical tanks around the U.S., and experts say it is exceedingly rare for them to fail

West Coast chemical emergencies raise questions about the safety of massive industrial tanks
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World

9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors

Crews are resuming the search for nine people presumed killed at a Washington state paper mill where a chemical tank ruptured

9 missing after Washington paper mill tank rupture and officials say there's no hope of survivors
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Finance|Health|Political|Science|US|World

Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections

Fair housing groups have filed a lawsuit over a rule change by the Trump administration that they allege reverses decades of lending protections and opens the door to discrimination against Black people, Latinos and other minorities

Fair housing groups file lawsuit arguing a federal rule change removes protections
Entertainment|Health|Sports

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton takes a key recovery step, running outside as club awaits his return

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has started running outside after imaging on his right calf left the team feeling optimistic about his recovery

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton takes a key recovery step, running outside as club awaits his return
Business|Economy|Finance|Health|Technology

Amazon puts Amwell co-founder in charge of healthcare unit; longtime executive to depart

Amazon is putting a doctor in charge of its growing healthcare business. The firm on Wednesday announced Dr.

Amazon puts Amwell co-founder in charge of healthcare unit; longtime executive to depart
Election|Health|Political|US

Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during disastrous 2024 debate

Former first lady Jill Biden feared her husband was having a stroke as she watched him stumble through his disastrous June 2024 debate performance

Jill Biden says she feared Joe Biden was having a stroke during disastrous 2024 debate
Business|Crime|Environment|Health

11 presumed dead as recovery efforts resume in Washington chemical tank rupture that sent contamination into Columbia River

11 presumed dead as recovery efforts resume in Washington chemical tank rupture that sent contamination into Columbia River

11 presumed dead as recovery efforts resume in Washington chemical tank rupture that sent contamination into Columbia River
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

California residents evacuated due to chemical tank threat return home but fears remain

Residents were back in their homes near a chemical tank that overheated in Southern California

California residents evacuated due to chemical tank threat return home but fears remain
Arts|Crime|Entertainment|Health

Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced to 41 months in prison

The personal assistant who injected "Friends" star Matthew Perry with a fatal dose of the hallucinogenic drug ketamine was

Matthew Perry's assistant sentenced to 41 months in prison
Celebrity|Crime|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Matthew Perry's assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death

Matthew Perry's personal assistant has been sentenced to three years and five months in prison for his role in the drug death of the “Friends” star

Matthew Perry's assistant gets more than 3 years in prison for central role in his ketamine death
Business|Economy|Education|Health|Lifestyle

A new specialty license plate will help pay off school lunch debt across Utah

A new specialty license plate will help pay off school lunch debt across Utah

A new specialty license plate will help pay off school lunch debt across Utah
Health|Travel|World

Hajj pilgrims perform rituals in soaring heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin

Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia have been performing the symbolic stoning of the devil during the Hajj, enduring temperatures over 107 degrees Fahrenheit

Hajj pilgrims perform rituals in soaring heat as Eid al-Adha celebrations begin
Health|Science|Travel|World

US puts its focus on keeping Ebola cases out of the country

The United States on Wednesday said it must prevent any cases of Ebola from entering the country from the Democratic Republic of

US puts its focus on keeping Ebola cases out of the country
Health|MidEast|Political|World

Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone,' warns residents to leave

Israel's military on Wednesday declared a new swathe of southern Lebanon as a combat zone and said residents in the area should move north, warning it would act "with great

Israel declares new swathe of Lebanon 'a combat zone,' warns residents to leave
Health|Political|World

Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya

A Trump administration official says the administration will send Americans who are exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya instead of flying them to the United States

Trump will send Americans exposed to Ebola while abroad to a new facility in Kenya
Arts|Health|Lifestyle

Man carries on late wife’s mission of spreading kindness

Man carries on late wife’s mission of spreading kindness

Man carries on late wife’s mission of spreading kindness
Business|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Teen honors uncle with Down syndrome by raising $10K through sports card fundraiser

Teen honors uncle with Down syndrome by raising $10K through sports card fundraiser

Teen honors uncle with Down syndrome by raising $10K through sports card fundraiser
Business|Economy|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax

Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax

Iowa law funds pediatric cancer research through vape tax
Crime|Environment|Health

1 dead, 3 others injured after SUV veers off road and crashes into river, CHP says

1 dead, 3 others injured after SUV veers off road and crashes into river, CHP says

1 dead, 3 others injured after SUV veers off road and crashes into river, CHP says
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Health|Political|US

Rep. Mike Flood holds town hall amid voter focus on affordability, Iran war

Rep. Mike Flood holds town hall amid voter focus on affordability, Iran war

Rep. Mike Flood holds town hall amid voter focus on affordability, Iran war
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Police identify suspect, victim in deadly Price Chopper shooting, say suspect turned gun on himself after being approached

Police identify suspect, victim in deadly Price Chopper shooting, say suspect turned gun on himself after being approached

Police identify suspect, victim in deadly Price Chopper shooting, say suspect turned gun on himself after being approached
Crime|Health|Lifestyle|World

Witnessing violence leaves scars. How to cope with the aftermath of traumatic events

Witnessing violence leaves scars. How to cope with the aftermath of traumatic events

Witnessing violence leaves scars. How to cope with the aftermath of traumatic events
Education|Environment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Science|Technology|Travel|US|Videos|World

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone

Community honors Nicole Amor, Minnesota soldier killed in Kuwait, with memorial stone
Business|Economy|Finance|Health

New Fed report warns of ‘remarkable’ increase in households skipping meals due to food costs

New Fed report warns of ‘remarkable’ increase in households skipping meals due to food costs

New Fed report warns of ‘remarkable’ increase in households skipping meals due to food costs
Business|Economy|Health|World

NY Fed finds 'remarkable increase' in food insecurity for many Americans

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NY Fed finds 'remarkable increase' in food insecurity for many Americans
Environment|Health|Science|World

WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge

(Corrects paragraph 5 to state that North and South Kivu provinces are partially controlled by M23 rebels, not that North Kivu is held by M23 and South Kivu is controlled by the Alliance Fleuve Congo;

WHO urges ceasefire in Congo to contain Ebola as cases surge
Health|Science|Travel|World

Countries tighten travel rules as Ebola risk rises

The World Health Organization on Sunday, May 17, declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo a Public Health

Countries tighten travel rules as Ebola risk rises
Crime|Health|Political

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer and recovering from treatment

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer and recovering from treatment

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer and recovering from treatment
Economy|Health|Science|World

'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response

In an Ebola outbreak, hours matter. 

'Breakneck' Ebola epidemic in Congo outpaces world's response
Africa|Health|World

Uganda closes border with Congo to try to limit Ebola spread

Uganda has closed its border with neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo with immediate effect to try to limit the spread of Ebola, Uganda's government said on Wednesday

Uganda closes border with Congo to try to limit Ebola spread
Health|Science|World

US planning quarantine facility in Kenya for citizens exposed to Ebola, sources say

The U.S. is discussing with Kenya opening a facility there to quarantine American citizens who become exposed to the Ebola outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, two

US planning quarantine facility in Kenya for citizens exposed to Ebola, sources say
Education|Health|Science

Is rubbing your eyes bad for you? 2 eye specialists explain what’s behind the urge to rub and what to do about it

Some over-the-counter and at-home remedies can help reduce eye irritation that causes rubbing. But if those don’t bring relief, it’s important to see an eye doctor.

Is rubbing your eyes bad for you? 2 eye specialists explain what’s behind the urge to rub and what to do about it
Education|Health|Lifestyle|Science

Nearly half of maternal deaths in Pennsylvania occur more than 6 weeks after giving birth

The late postpartum period has the highest risk for maternal deaths, yet the standard of postpartum care in the US ends at approximately six weeks after birth.

Nearly half of maternal deaths in Pennsylvania occur more than 6 weeks after giving birth
Arts|Economy|Education|Health|Opinion

Older Americans are often compelled to keep working – and then criticized for not stepping aside

Sometimes they hear they’re supposed to stay active and engaged. Other times they’re vilified for holding on to power too long. It’s all made ‘knowing when it’s time’ a whole lot harder.

Older Americans are often compelled to keep working – and then criticized for not stepping aside
Health|Science|Technology

Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer

Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer

Blood testing is now included in screening recommendations for colon and rectal cancer
Health|Science|Sports|World

This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook

This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook

This year’s World Cup is testing the public health playbook
Environment|Health|Science|Travel|World

Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says

The number of cases of Hantavirus linked to a cruise ship at the centre of an outbreak has increased to 13, the head of the World Health Organization

Hantavirus cases from cruise outbreak rise to 13 following new case in Spain, WHO says
Health|World

Aid group Samaritan's Purse plans 50-bed Ebola unit in Congo

Christian aid group Samaritan's Purse hopes to open within a week a 50-bed Ebola treatment centre in the area of the outbreak in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo,

Aid group Samaritan's Purse plans 50-bed Ebola unit in Congo
Africa|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Science|World

In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water

There is one handwashing station and one infrared thermometer to fight the Ebola epidemic in this camp for 10,000 displaced people in Bunia, a city at the heart of the outbreak in eastern Congo

In Congo displacement camp, fighting Ebola with sand, oatmeal and one thermometer but no water
Americas|Crime|Health|Political|World

US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says

The Trump administration has deported nearly 13,000 Cubans, Venezuelans and others to Mexico, where they face cartel violence and limited legal options

US has deported thousands of Cubans and Venezuelans to danger in Mexico, Human Rights Watch says
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Chemical tank rupture in Washington state causes one death, multiple injuries

A chemical tank imploded and ruptured at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility in the U.S. state of Washington on Tuesday, resulting in one death and nine injuries, while nine others

Chemical tank rupture in Washington state causes one death, multiple injuries
Business|Crime|Environment|Health

Chemical tank implosion in Washington state kills 1 and leaves 9 missing

Authorities have confirmed that one person died and 9 others remain unaccounted for after a chemical tank imploded at a pulp and paper mill in Washington state

Chemical tank implosion in Washington state kills 1 and leaves 9 missing
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tank

Officials have lifted evacuation orders for final 16,000 residents near a damaged chemical tank in California

Southern California officials lift all evacuation orders for residents near damaged chemical tank
Environment|Health|Science|Technology

Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated

Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated

Evacuation orders lifted in California chemical tank emergency after worst-case explosion risk eliminated
Health

Alabama warns healthcare providers against use of non-FDA-approved peptides

Alabama's medical regulator on Tuesday warned healthcare providers against prescribing or using so-called research-grade peptides, saying the substances are not approved by the U.S.

Alabama warns healthcare providers against use of non-FDA-approved peptides
Health|Travel|World

Canada, Bahamas imposes Ebola-related travel bans

Canada and the Bahamas said on Tuesday they will temporarily ban residents from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan amid an Ebola

Canada, Bahamas imposes Ebola-related travel bans
Business|Economy|Environment|Health

Correction: Southern California-Chemical Tan story

In a story published May

Correction: Southern California-Chemical Tan story