Professor Pierre Akilimali, incident manager of the DRC Ebola response, says the growing tally of cases must not eclipse the families and individuals affected.
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Lyme disease is spreading to the southern US, with cases reported in North Carolina, and doctors may not be ready to diagnose it.
Research shows that maintaining normal blood pressure, avoiding diabetes and not smoking between ages 48 and 68 can add roughly 13 dementia‑free years, with women generally benefiting more.
Annual cancer cases worldwide are projected to increase by nearly 70% by 2050, driven by aging populations and ongoing exposure to risk factors, according to the World Health Organization.
Health workers in Congo's Ebola outbreak are striking over delayed pay and bonuses, impacting response efforts as deaths approach 600. They cite financial hardship and limited protective gear.
New York City health officials have confirmed 36 cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side, with 22 individuals hospitalized. The outbreak is believed to be linked to contaminated cooling towers.
A significant outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora, has affected over 700 people in Michigan in recent weeks, straining lab capacity and prompting investigations into the contaminated food source.
Provisional data shows the US death rate reached its lowest point on record in 2025, with life expectancy projected to hit a new high. Declines in drug overdoses and homicides are key factors.
An 11-year-old boy in Ontario died of rabies after a nighttime encounter with a bat, highlighting the risks of potential exposure even without visible injuries.
New York City health officials are investigating a cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases in Carnegie Hill and Yorkville, urging residents with flu-like symptoms to seek medical attention.