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October 26, 2015

Nigeria Ebola cases rise to 18, deaths up to 7

Nigeria now has 18 Ebola cases, after a fourth case surfaced in Port Harcourt, home to Africa's biggest oil and gas industry, the health minister said on Wednesday.

October 26, 2015

How to fight viral epidemics in the future

Emerging viral diseases are at the center of health news right now.

October 26, 2015

Japan offers unapproved drug to treat Ebola

Japan would like to offer a drug to help treat the deadly Ebola virus before the World Health Organization officially rules on its use, the country's top government spokesman said on Monday

October 26, 2015

Fear of Ebola likely led to increased malaria deaths in West Africa outbreak, study says

Malaria likely killed many more people than usual in the West African nation of Guinea during last year's Ebola outbreak, a new study suggests, as tens of thousands with potential signs of the mosquito-spread disease probably shunned health clinics.

October 26, 2015

Flu season worsens as illness spreads to at least 35 states, CDC says

Flu season is ramping up, with illness widespread in at least 35 states. That's up from 25 in the previous week.

October 26, 2015

Ebola death toll rises to 932, WHO says

The death toll from West Africa's Ebola outbreak has risen to 932 after 45 patients died from Aug 2 to Aug 4, the World Health Organization said in a statement

October 26, 2015

Heart effects of saturated fats may depend on overall diet

While experts continue to debate the health effects of saturated fat, a new U.S. study suggests its link to heart disease depends on what else a person eats.

October 26, 2015

Are seniors at risk for enterovirus D68?

While health officials have warned parents to watch for possible symptoms of enterovirus D68, a respiratory illness that has sickened 938 people in 46 states and killed at least 3, little has been said about the risk for older adults.

October 26, 2015

Liberia avoids mass hospital strike amid Ebola

Health workers reported for duty at Liberia's hospitals on Monday, largely defying calls for a strike that could have further hampered the country's ability to respond to the worst Ebola outbreak in history.

October 26, 2015

Scientists find promise in ‘back boost’ study for future flu vaccine

Developing a seasonal flu vaccine has long challenged scientists, as predicting the strain that will impact the public in any given year involves an educated guessing game.