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Brazil identifies 2 possible Ebola patients, as WHO reports some recoveries in Congo - CBS News
health 2026/05/31 12:38:00

Brazil identifies 2 possible Ebola patients, as WHO reports some recoveries in Congo - CBS News

The WHO said these five cases exemplify that recovery from the illness is possible, even without approved treatments or vaccines.

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After new drug’s ‘unprecedented’ results for pancreatic cancer, doctors look at other uses - NBC News
health 2026/05/31 12:00:00

After new drug’s ‘unprecedented’ results for pancreatic cancer, doctors look at other uses - NBC News

The experimental drug daraxonrasib, which doubled survival time in patients with advanced pancreatic cancer, may also prove effective for lung, colon and ovarian cancers.

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Mosquitoes learn to link the smell of DEET with a blood meal, new study finds - Phys.org
health 2026/05/31 11:20:01

Mosquitoes learn to link the smell of DEET with a blood meal, new study finds - Phys.org

Mosquito repellents are key to protecting ourselves from mosquito bites and the pathogens they might carry. The most widely used active ingredient in insect repellents is N,N-diethyl-meta-toluamide, commonly known as DEET.

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WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo - Yahoo
health 2026/05/31 11:09:30

WHO chief reports 5 Ebola recoveries as a new treatment center opens in eastern Congo - Yahoo

Five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola virus, the head of the World Health Organization said Sunday during a visit to Bunia in eastern Congo,…

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Startup Testing Drugs on Freshly Extracted Human Brains That Are Kept On Life Support - Futurism
health 2026/05/31 10:45:00

Startup Testing Drugs on Freshly Extracted Human Brains That Are Kept On Life Support - Futurism

The biotech startup Bexorg keeps the brains running for 24 hours before they’re sliced apart and examined by scientists.

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Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brain - ScienceDaily
health 2026/05/31 09:03:24

Intermittent fasting triggers surprising changes in the brain - ScienceDaily

Losing weight may involve rewiring the gut and the brain at the same time. In a study of obese adults, an intermittent fasting-style diet led to significant weight loss, healthier metabolic markers, and notable shifts in gut bacteria. Brain scans also reveale…

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