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Congo: Ebola deaths increase to over 1,000

The fatality rate of the latest Ebola virus outbreak since mid-May is far higher than in previous outbreaks. No vaccines or treatments exist for the new strain. The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday published an overview of new data documenting the…

DW (English) · 22 Jul 2026

Newly identified molecule could help regulate sleep - Medical Xpress

Sleep is known to be essential for survival, as it allows both humans and other animals to rest, while the brain consolidates memories and clears out metabolic waste products. For many people worldwide, however, falling asleep at a reasonable time every eveni…

Medical Xpress · 22 Jul 2026