World News
Ebola Outbreak Spreads to Another Health Zone in DRC
The Ebola outbreak has spread to another health zone in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with four confirmed cases and two deaths recorded in Alimbongo health zone.
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Health
NEOPRISM-CRC Study Shows Immunotherapy Success in Bowel Cancer Patients
A new clinical trial has found that patients with a specific form of bowel cancer remain recurrence-free nearly three years after receiving immunotherapy before surgery.
Business
Retailers Reduce Number of Products Sold to Boost Profitability
Several major retailers have announced plans or completed efforts to reduce their stock keeping units (SKUs) in an effort to improve financial health.
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Vaccine Trial Involving Newborns Given Green Light to Proceed
A research study involving withholding hepatitis B vaccines from thousands of newborns in Guinea-Bissau has been approved to proceed.
Technology
US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Allocates $1.6 Million for Controversial Vaccine Trial
A highly contentious vaccine trial has reignited controversy among health experts after reports emerged that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is poised to allocate $1.6 million in funding for the project.
Health
Scientists Discover Vast Differences in Brain Activity Among People with Depression
Researchers at the University of Helsinki conducted an extensive study on brain activity patterns in individuals diagnosed with major depressive disorder.
Health
Government Review Raises Concerns Over ADHD and Autism Diagnoses in Young People
A recent government review in England has found that diagnoses of ADHD and autism among young people have increased significantly over the past 25 years.
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Failed Execution Attempt Leaves Inmate with Significant Physical Damage
Christa Pike, a 50-year-old woman sentenced to death for murder in Tennessee in 1995, is now able to walk despite suffering severe physical and mental effects from her botched execution attempt last week.
Entertainment
Simon Pegg Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Actor Simon Pegg has been diagnosed with ADHD and spoken candidly about the challenges of managing its symptoms.
Entertainment
The Corner Man Explores Mental Health in Boxing Community
A new play called The Corner Man delves into the struggles of athletes after they retire from their sport, focusing on men's mental health.
Health
Vitamin D Supplement Study Raises Concerns About Internal Balance
Research has found that taking vitamin D2 can reduce levels of vitamin D3, a more effective form of the nutrient.
Health
Naturally occurring dairy trans fats do not increase heart disease or diabetes risk
A comprehensive analysis of data from 22 studies found that naturally occurring dairy trans fats behave differently in the body than industrial trans fats.
Technology
Healthcare Technology Startup Raises $38 Million to Support AI Platform
A major healthcare technology startup has secured a significant funding boost to support its innovative AI platform that flags hospital patients who may be in need of a closer examination.
Health
Antibiotics Disrupt Balance of Gut Bacteria in Human Body
Research has shown that antibiotic treatment can reduce the diversity of beneficial gut bacteria, making the body more susceptible to disease.
Health
Scientists make progress in simplifying blood cancer treatment
Researchers at UC San Francisco have developed an innovative method to reprogram immune cells inside the body to fight cancer, potentially removing manufacturing and expense issues associated with current CAR-T therapies.
World News
Failed Execution Attempt Leaves US Inmate Alive
A US death row inmate is alive after a botched lethal injection attempt in Tennessee.
Sports
Singapore Formula One Night Race Proceeds Amidst Haze
The haze caused by Indonesian wildfires is expected to affect the air quality in Singapore during this Sunday's Formula One night race.
World News
Ebola Case Confirmed in Kenya
A Kenyan citizen has died from Ebola, marking the country's first reported case of the deadly virus. The death was confirmed by Health Minister Aden Duale during a press briefing on Tuesday.
Business
AstraZeneca Invests $2 Billion in Summit Therapeutics' Cancer Treatment
AstraZeneca has invested $2 billion in Summit Therapeutics, a deal that gives it a 12% stake in the company and focuses on testing combinations of ivonescimab with other treatments.
Health
Prolonged Fasting Triggers Widespread Biological Changes Across Multiple Organs
A recent study has found that prolonged fasting triggers widespread and coordinated biological changes across multiple organs in the human body.