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Health news • May 23

‘Every health facility said they were full’: fear that spread of Ebola in DRC is gathering pace

New strain of virus, aid cuts and cultural norms around burials and touch add to difficulties in stemming outbreak.

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Health news • May 23

IAH is one of three airports where certain passengers will receive Ebola health screenings, CBP says

Bush Intercontinental Airport will be one of three U.S. entry points for passengers from countries affected by an Ebola outbreak.

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Health news • May 23

Chinese scientists grow heart’s ‘master conductor’ that could replace pacemaker

Shanghai researchers engineer biological pacemaker that could offer a new way to control abnormal heart rhythms.

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Health news • May 23

Passengers exposed to hantavirus get Nebraska food, Tai Chi and tornado warning during quarantine

Cruise ship passengers quarantined in Omaha after a hantavirus outbreak are getting a crash course in "Nebraska Nice" — complete with Runzas,...

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Health news • May 23

The Sweetener Trap: Are Sugar Alternatives Backfiring?

The debate over sugar tax in Germany is gaining momentum. Supporters, including politicians from the Social Democratic Party of Germany and Alliance 90/The...

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Health news • May 23

Intermittent fasting Mistakes Doctors See and Tips for Weight Loss

A doctor explains the most common intermittent fasting mistakes, who it's right for, and how to approach it safely for better results.

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Health news • May 23

Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment

Authorities in northeastern Congo have banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak.

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Health news • May 23

US extends Ebola travel ban to Green Card holders

The United States on Friday temporarily banned the entry of lawful permanent residents ​who have been in the Democratic Republic of ‌Congo, Uganda or South...

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Health news • May 23

CDC says green card holders who were recently in countries where Ebola is spreading can’t reenter U.S.

The move expands existing travel restrictions barring foreigners who've recently been in Congo, South Sudan and Uganda.

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Health news • May 22

Exclusive | U.S. Pauses Visa Issuance for People Who Have Visited Ebola-Hit Countries

WASHINGTON—The U.S. is pausing visa issuance for any travelers who have been in South Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo or Uganda within 21 days of...

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Health news • May 22

Ebola Outbreak Is Now Third Largest in History. Here’s What to Know.

Ebola case counts are quickly climbing as a rare strain hits a high-trafficked part of Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Health news • May 22

Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantine

The 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on a cruise ship are getting a taste of Nebraska hospitality as they wait to find out how much...

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Health news • May 22

U.S. to Block Entry to More Noncitizens Who May Have Been Exposed to Ebola

The Trump administration on Friday said that it would block entry into the country for some legal permanent residents who had been in the Democratic...

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Health news • May 22

GLP-1 Users May Experience A Surprising Life-Saving Benefit That Has Nothing To Do With Weight Loss

A new study found that some cancer patients who took GLP-1 drugs saw some remission — especially if they had breast cancer.

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Health news • May 22

Ebola outbreak now third largest recorded and "spreading rapidly"

Ebola outbreak risk level increased as deaths reach 177 with nearly 750 cases.

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Health news • May 22

Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy some Nebraska hospitality while waiting in quarantine

The 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship are getting a taste of Nebraska hospitality as they wait to find out...

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Health news • May 22

Experimental treatments could help US Ebola patient

CHICAGO, May 22 (Reuters) - The U.S. missionary who tested positive for Ebola and is undergoing treatment in a German hospital has been given drugs ​aimed...

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Health news • May 22

The One Vegetable Dietitians Recommend for Brain, Heart, and Gut Health

Leafy greens and cruciferous vegetables top the list for brain, heart, and gut health—thanks to their dense concentration of fiber, vitamins, minerals,...

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Health news • May 22

No child deaths definitively linked to Covid shots, FDA says

No child deaths have been definitively linked to Covid vaccines, according to a report from the Food and Drug Administration that was quietly made public...

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Health news • May 22

Gas Station Cashier Refused to Sell a Pregnant Woman Cheetos She Had Walked Through the Rain to Buy — Reddit Is Outraged

The cashier refused to ring up the pregnant woman's Cheetos which she was craving and offered her a trail mix, instead.

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