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Ebola Virus Is Deadly, but Here’s Why You Don’t Need to Worry
Ebola is different from COVID in many ways.
Bladder Cancer: Most Common Cancer of the Urinary System–Here Are the Warning Signs
The tenth leading cause of cancer death that can mimic a urinary tract infection or postmenopausal bleeding in women
Can Your Cells Heal You? The Promises and Limits of Stem Cell Therapy
Stem cell therapy is a fast-growing but largely unregulated field.
Ex-CDC Director Warns Ebola Could Become ‘Very Significant Pandemic’ in Africa
The outbreak is primarily centered in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Ebola Outbreak in Congo Spreading Rapidly: World Health Organization
The risk is still low at the global level, but has been raised nationally, the organization said.
American Ebola Patient in Germany Not Critically Ill, Hospital Says
Dr. Peter Stafford has said he was worried he would not survive.
Crowd Sets Ebola Treatment Center Ablaze in Congo Amid Dispute Over Dead Body
Family members believe the man died from typhoid fever, not Ebola, and wanted to bury him.
CDC Warns Malaria Could Be Reintroduced in US
The United States eliminated the disease in the 1950s, the agency noted, but it imports cases when travelers return from countries with endemic malaria.
Colonoscopy: The Most Used Screening Test for Colon Cancer, Here Are the Benefits and Risks
There is ongoing debate about who should undergo a colonoscopy and when.
Kale: An Unpalatable but Highly Nutritious Leafy Green—How to Maximize Taste and Benefits
Kale divides people with its bitter and tough taste, but it’s widely revered in the wellness community for its nutritional benefits.
Bladder Cancer: Most Common Cancer of the Urinary System–Here Are the Warning Signs
The tenth leading cause of cancer death that can mimic a urinary tract infection or postmenopausal bleeding in women
Colonoscopy: The Most Used Screening Test for Colon Cancer, Here Are the Benefits and Risks
There is ongoing debate about who should undergo a colonoscopy and when.
5 Lesser-Known Health Metrics That Can Help Predict Longevity
Simple, accessible measures can give you insight into your health, and alert you to potential problems that can cut your life short.
A 12-Minute Morning Stretch to Release Overnight Stiffness
Stretching in the morning awakens your body, eases stiffness, and primes you for a positive, energized day.
