American doctor previously infected with Ebola in DRC returns to US
(NEW YORK) -- The American doctor who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has returned to the United States.Dr. Peter Stafford;... Read More.
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DRC reports record number of Ebola cases in a single day as outbreak hits 1-month mark
(NEW YORK) -- Health officials in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have reported a record one-day increase in Ebola cases since the current... Read More.
WHO says risk of Ebola in World Cup host countries is low
(GENEVA) -- The World Health Organization said on Thursday that the risk of Ebola transmission in Europe and World Cup host countries is... Read More.
Ebola cases ‘increased rapidly’ since late May, WHO says
(GENEVA) -- The number of Ebola infections and deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda has "increased rapidly" since... Read More.
US measles cases surpass 2,000 for the 2nd year in a row: CDC
(NEW YORK) -- Measles cases in the United States have surpassed 2,000 for the second year in a row, according to data updated Friday... Read More.
New guidelines could help millions more Americans get colon cancer testing
(NEW YORK) -- New guidelines from the American Cancer Society are expanding colon cancer screening options beyond colonoscopies and established stool-based tests.The recommendations still... Read More.
Ebola outbreak in DRC, Uganda ‘will get worse before it gets better’: WHO chief
(GENEVA, Switzerland) -- The head of the World Health Organization warned on Monday that a rapidly growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of... Read More.
Ebola outbreak in DRC is ‘spreading rapidly’ with almost 750 suspected cases: WHO chief
(NEW YORK) -- The Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo is "spreading rapidly," the head of the World Health Organization... Read More.
Health officials warn patients of potential HIV, hepatitis exposure at Philadelphia dental office
(PHILADELPHIA) -- Health officials in Philadelphia are recommending certain patients of a dental clinic accused of following "unsanitary practices" get tested for hepatitis and... Read More.
Texas reports state’s 1st human case of West Nile virus this year
(TEXAS) -- Texas health officials on Tuesday confirmed the state's first human West Nile virus case this year, an indication that mosquito season... Read More.
