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Congo declares new Ebola outbreak in eastern province
Ebola is believed to be spread over long distances by bats and can turn up in bush meat sold at food markets throughout Congo.
Anti-bodies that fight Ebola viruses are now a reality
Researchers at Vanderbilt University closer to developing effective antibody treatment against viruses causing lethal disease.
Long work week may up diabetes risk for women
Exercise breaks, or getting lots of activity outside work, or other lifestyle decisions might potentially help.
Experts warn cats and dogs are vectors of superbug diseases. Should we stop owning pets?
Since pets are in such close proximity to many more humans, they're actually more likely to transfer resistant bacteria.
Factors linked to chikungunya, dengue outbreaks discovered
Dengue infections are on the rise globally, according to the World Health Organization.
Landmark experiment wipes out over 80 pc mosquitoes carrying dengue fever and Zika
Millions of people around world are infected each year by mosquito, which can carry dengue, Zika and chikungunya, among other killer bugs.
Everything you need to know about iron deficiency – the underrated health hazard
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies prevalent in our country.
Scientists map genetic codes of 3,000 dangerous bacteria
DNAs of deadly strains of plague, dysentery and cholera were also decoded to better understand some of world’s most dangerous diseases.
Here’s what scientists know today about Zika and its effect on foetuses
Zika began spreading in Brazil in April 2015 and the country saw more than 260,000 probable cases in 2016, according to Health Ministry.
Kick The Butt Not The Bucket
On World No Tobacco day, smokers and doctors share the best way to quit the harmful habit.