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Younger women face breast cancer risk in Africa, SGU warns

Only 13% of women in sub-Saharan Africa have had a clinical breast exam, SGU said, …

WHO sets global 24-hour target for emerging health threats

WHO has launched a five-year Pandemic Hub strategy targeting 24-hour detection of emerging health threats …

EU announces investment in health of almost €170 million

Official updates state the EU announces investment in health of almost €170 million ahead of …

Psyllium intake may improve glucose control in adults

Clinical studies link psyllium fiber with better blood sugar control, including lower fasting glucose and …

DR Congo Ebola toll rises above 4,000 deaths

DR Congo is battling its deadliest Ebola outbreak, with 8,376 confirmed cases, 4,042 deaths and …

Appendix surgery tied to lower colorectal cancer diagnoses

Researchers found colorectal cancer in 0.7% of appendectomy patients and 1.7% of patients treated only …

DR Congo Ebola toll reaches 3,901 deaths and 8,067 cases

DR Congo reports 8,067 Ebola cases and 3,901 deaths as the Bundibugyo outbreak spans 63 …

Gene could raise lung cancer risk 60 times in study

WASHINGTON / RankWire.AI / – Scientists have identified a rare inherited genetic mutation that can …

DR Congo Ebola outbreak shows progress amid uneven trends

GENEVA / RankWire.AI / – The World Health Organization says parts of the Democratic Republic …

Yankee Stadium tower tests positive in NYC Legionella probe

NEW YORK / RankWire.AI / – Preliminary testing detected Legionella DNA in a cooling tower …

WHO urges broader Congo Ebola response as cases reach 6,250

GENEVA / RankWire.AI / – The World Health Organization has called for a major expansion …

Kisangani hub active as DR Congo launches Ebola vaccination

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo / RankWire.AI / – Health authorities in the Democratic …