Medical staff are sterilised before entering the isolation unit at a hospital in Bundibugyo, western Uganda, on August 17, 2018, where there was a suspected case of Ebola. On May 16, 2026 an outbreak of Bundibugyo virus was declared a public…
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New study debunks the biggest fear about yo-yo dieting
Repeated weight loss followed by weight regain, often called “yo-yo dieting” or weight cycling, has long been viewed as unhealthy and potentially even worse than staying overweight. However, a major new review published in The Lancet Diabetes &…
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Scientists discover why some cancers survive chemotherapy
Scientists have discovered that a powerful cancer-linked protein does more than fuel tumor growth. It also helps cancer cells survive by repairing damaged DNA, a finding that could eventually improve treatments for some of the deadliest cancers.
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What’s Behind The ‘Ghostlighting’ Dating Trend
“Ghostlighting” is when someone you are dating suddenly disappears with no warning and then reappears a while later with no apology or explanation, acting as if nothing happened. (Photo: Getty)
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You may have heard of the term…
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Ebola Spread Undetected In Eastern Congo For Three Weeks
BUTEMBO, CONGO – JULY 27: A healthcare member inoculates a man for Ebola suspicion to take precautions against the disease in Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo on July 27, 2019. In May 2026, a new outbreak has occurred eclipsing all past…
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Why The Current Ebola Outbreak In Congo Matters To The Entire World
File photo taken on March 21, 2021 shows a medical worker vaccinating a local resident against the Ebola virus in North Kivu province, northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo DRC. DRC declared the 14th outbreak of Ebola virus after one…
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The Cyber Resilience Standard Every Hospital CIO Must Meet
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Health systems must deliver safe patient care for 30 days or longer without core technology systems. This is no longer a regulatory goal but the minimum operational standard for cyber resilience in healthcare….
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The real reason exercise makes you stronger isn’t what you think
Exercise is widely known for building stronger muscles, but new research suggests it also reshapes the brain in ways that improve endurance. A study published in the Cell Press journal Neuron found that repeated exercise changes brain activity…
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Scientists reversed memory loss by recharging the brain’s tiny engines
Mitochondria are often described as the power plants of the cell, but in the brain, their role may be even more important than scientists once realized. These tiny structures supply the energy that neurons need to communicate, form memories, and…
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Scientists find hidden brain nutrient deficit that may fuel anxiety
People with anxiety disorders may share a measurable change in brain chemistry involving choline, an essential nutrient tied to memory, mood, cell structure, and nerve signaling.
Research from UC Davis Health found that people diagnosed with…