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The world’s fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in Congo is still spreading faster than efforts to track it, according to the head of the World Health Organization, Read MoreContinue Reading

The federal government is taking steps to shut down a Kentucky organ donation group accused of continuing plans for organ retrieval from some patients who unexpectedly showed signs of life, Read MoreContinue Reading

Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, Read MoreContinue Reading

Months before Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children, the family’s former nanny said she saw her deal with significant weight loss, insomnia, and postpregnancy mental health issues, Read MoreContinue Reading

Image source, Getty Images By Philippa Roxby Health reporter Flip-flops have always been a popular solution to sweaty, uncomfortable feet in scorching weather – and now they’ve had a revamp. The most stylish way to wear them this summer is with a kitten heel, according to fashion expert and trendContinue Reading

This is a MedPage Today story. Public health officials are looking into reports of a small potential uptick in neurologic complications of influenza in children — particularly a rapidly progressing and dangerous condition called acute necrotizing encephalopathy (ANE). Adrienne Randolph, MD, MSc, of Boston Children’s Hospital, said she reported aboutContinue Reading

This is a MedPage Today story. Cleveland Clinic officials fired back at a conservative organization’s “Woke Alert” attack ad that asked if the large health system was “the wokest hospital in America,” saying the ad’s claims are “riddled with inaccuracies and lies.” The ad, by Consumers’ Research, says clinic officialsContinue Reading

Dr. Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment before Congress will be put to the test this week, Read MoreContinue Reading

A provincial government in Nepal has legalized farming and use of marijuana for medical purposes, Read MoreContinue Reading

Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The flip-flop is a perennial favourite By Philippa Roxby Health reporter Flip-flops have always been a popular solution to sweaty, uncomfortable feet in scorching weather – and now they’ve had a revamp. The most stylish way to wear them this summer is with aContinue Reading

Privately owned, standalone infusion centers are providing an alternative to hospitals and doctors’ offices for patients with chronic Illnesses., Read MoreContinue Reading