Weight-Loss Drugs May Cut Breast Cancer Risk by 30%
Weight-loss drugs could reduce the risk of developing or dying from cancer by up to 30%, according to a series of studies presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting.
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Kenyans Fear US Ebola Quarantine Plan Amid Outrage
Residents near a proposed US Ebola quarantine site in Kenya have expressed concerns over potential health risks, according to The Guardian.
Google Seeks to Release 32M Mosquitoes to Combat Disease
Google has requested permission to release up to 32 million sterilized mosquitoes in California and Florida to reduce the population of disease-carrying bugs, according to a notice in the federal register.
Three Ebola Vaccines in Development as Outbreak Fears Rise
Three new vaccines are being developed to tackle the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has already killed nearly 250 people, according to the BBC.
Nicaragua confirms death in custody of Indigenous leader at 73
Nicaragua confirmed the death of Indigenous leader Brooklyn Rivera at 73 after years in state custody, citing a bacterial infection following a bout of COVID-19.
WHO Urges Community Cooperation to Contain DRC Ebola Outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has called for community cooperation to contain the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as the situation worsens due to limited funding and local resistance.
Groundbreaking Genomic Test Could Spare Millions from Chemotherapy
A groundbreaking genomic test could spare millions of breast cancer patients chemotherapy, according to trial results that may transform global healthcare guidelines. The findings will be presented at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting in Chicago.
WHO Puts Ebola Outbreak Death Rate at ‘Huge’ 30-50%
The World Health Organization has reported a 30-50% death rate for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, according to a statement from Anaïs Legand of the WHO’s high threat pathogens team.
Anger Over Decision Not to Extradite Canadian Suicide Kit Supplier
Bereaved families in the UK have expressed anger and frustration over the decision not to extradite a Canadian man who supplied suicide kits to victims in the UK, according to The Guardian.
Ebola Outbreak in DRC Amid Aid Cuts: Friday Briefing
Ebola is spreading rapidly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with suspected cases now reaching 600 and at least 240 deaths since the outbreak began in Ituri province. The crisis is occurring amid significant cuts to international aid, which experts say have crippled response efforts.
WHO Chief Arrives in DRC Promising Ebola Outbreak Can Be Stopped
The World Health Organization (WHO) head, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has arrived in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and pledged that the deadly Ebola outbreak can be stopped. He made the comments as he prepared to travel to Ituri province, where the epidemic is centered, on Friday.
Blood Test and Admissions Policy Changes Highlight ‘Test’ Trends
The American Cancer Society has added a blood test to colorectal cancer screening options, offering a new approach for people who avoid traditional methods. Meanwhile, Yale University is updating its testing requirements for applicants.
US Builds Ebola Quarantine Center in Kenya
The Trump administration is building a quarantine and treatment center in Kenya for Americans affected by the Ebola outbreak, according to The Guardian.
Ebola Cases Top 1,000 As Outbreak Rages In Congo (Live Updates)
The number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has surpassed 1,000 as of May 27, 2026, according to officials. The death toll has also risen to 220, with 11 countries now at risk of transmission.
Ebola-hit Congo Faces ‘Catastrophic’ Disease-Conflict Clash
Ongoing conflict is hampering the Ebola outbreak response in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. According to WHO director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the eastern region is facing a 'catastrophic collision of disease and conflict.'