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The Ebola virus is spreading at an unprecedented rate this year. In the first five months since the outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the World Health Organization (WHO) has reported 9,415 confirmed cases and 4,536 deaths in the count…

A new health alert from the Pennsylvania Department of Health is warning doctors about congenital measles, a disease that was once extremely rare in the United States. But now that dozens of pregnan… [+3740 chars]

Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from UgandaReuters Nigeria records first Ebola case, health authorities sayAP News Nigeria confirms an Ebola case in Abuja as a woman arriving from Uganda tests positiveNPR Nigeria confirms Ebola case linked …

Dana-Farber’s new 14-story hospital will be at the former site of the Joslin Diabetes Center and connect to Beth Israel Deaconess and Dana-Farber’s outpatient clinics in the Longwood Medical Area.

Health workers are urging parents and schools to promote responsible screen use and healthier routines among learners amid concerns about eye strain and other lifestyle-related health problems.

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — A man was injured on his face and hands last Wednesday after being attacked by a rabid feral cat he was attempting to feed behind Cypress Landing Apartments in Chesapeake. The incident occurred at 40 Knells Ridge Blvd., according to t…

A new study led by researchers at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that a nutritional supplement containing oxaloacetate, a molecule naturally found in the body that helps cells produce energy, may help improve cognitive function and …

The United States has raised its travel advisory for Kenya to the second-highest level, telling Americans to reconsider travel. Level 3 means “reconsider travel”, one step below Level 4’s “do not travel”. Level 2 advises travellers to exercise increased caution, while Level 1 recommends normal precautions. The advisory is travel advice, not a ban on Americans travelling to Kenya. The State Department issued the chang

Nigeria has confirmed an Ebola case in its capital, Abuja, as health authorities across Africa respond to the spread of an outbreak that has also produced nine confirmed infections in Kenya and more than 9,000 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Th…

National Academy of Medicine nominations puts Anschutz on par with places like Harvard and Johns Hopkins — the recognition is considered among highest in the field.

A seemingly harmless routine practiced by as many as a third to half of people over the age of 65 threatens to derail efforts to keep dementia at bay.

A female patient is in isolation and receiving medical care after being admitted to a hospital in Abuja.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released updated guidelines for hormonal and nonhormonal treatments to manage menopause symptoms, including hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and mood changes.

Plus, ways to feel stronger as you age.

Colon cancer is now the second-leading cause of cancer death — and rates are rising in people under 50.

Colon cancer is now the second-leading cause of cancer death — and rates are rising in people under 50.

The planned deployment is expected to raise the hospital’s staffing level from 28% to 43%, strengthening specialised healthcare services for patients in the Tooro and Rwenzori sub-regions.

Petting a dog after a stressful task didn’t speed recovery, but in a new experiment it was followed by calmer brain and heart responses when dog owners faced a second stress test soon after.

Uncertainty about potential harm from AI is no reason to postpone preparedness.

Repealing vaccine injury protections could drive up costs and hurt supply.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued an alert to doctors about an increase in measles infections in pregnant women, as well as a concerning rise in congenital measles — a disease that’s rarely, if ever, seen in the U.S.

Doctors are urging Americans aged 6 months and older to get vaccinated against the flu after an unusual early rise in cases on the West Coast that virologists are still working to ​understand.