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Ebola figures appear to offer hope as case numbers drop in DR Congo but it's not that simple - BBC
health 2026/06/05 15:30:08

Ebola figures appear to offer hope as case numbers drop in DR Congo but it's not that simple - BBC

There are now 380 confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo, far lower than initial estimates of suspected cases, writes Fergus Walsh.

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South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls - NPR
health 2026/06/05 14:53:26

South Africa rolls out game-changing HIV shot amid funding shortfalls - NPR

A new twice-yearly HIV prevention injection could transform South Africa’s fight against the epidemic — but U.S. aid cuts and limited doses threaten to slow its impact.

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Ebola Expert Fears Outbreak Is Heading Into “Nightmare Scenario” - Yahoo News New Zealand
health 2026/06/05 13:59:36

Ebola Expert Fears Outbreak Is Heading Into “Nightmare Scenario” - Yahoo News New Zealand

The Ebola outbreak in the DRC is likely to be far worse than we currently know, Ebola expert Simon Mardel warns.

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This Vitamin May Lower Your Stroke Risk by 17%, According to Research - EatingWell
health 2026/06/05 13:00:00

This Vitamin May Lower Your Stroke Risk by 17%, According to Research - EatingWell

Learn what a narrative review found regarding vitamin D and heart disease. Plus, how to ensure you get enough of the sunshine vitamin.

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Innovation in medicine is having a breakthrough moment - Axios
health 2026/06/05 11:32:29

Innovation in medicine is having a breakthrough moment - Axios

Recent weeks have featured a series of positive developments.

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A healthier gut may be key to cancer care - CNN
health 2026/06/05 11:30:08

A healthier gut may be key to cancer care - CNN

Dubbed “the next frontier of cancer prevention and care,” the microbiome appears to be especially critical when it comes to immunotherapy.

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