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Ebola Flare-Up Ends in Sierra Leone, Says WHO

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 18, 2016 08:37 AM EDT

WHO experts say that after an incubation period, the Ebola illness has ended, though people need to remain alert about surviving traces of the virus.

Rats In Neighborhoods Can Affect Mental Health, Says Study

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 18, 2016 08:36 AM EDT

People regarding rats to be a problem can be 72 percent more likely to become depressed, sad and anxious, compared to others who do not consider them to be a problem.

Dengue Vaccine Shows 100 % Protection In Small Study; Spurs Phase 3 Trials

By Peter R - Mar 17, 2016 03:03 PM EDT

The vaccine protected volunteers against an mild attenuated form of all four serotypes of dengue virus. Its success in phase 3 clinical trials could boost zika vaccine development.

Living In Poor Localities Can Make You Obese

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 17, 2016 07:57 AM EDT

Low-income neighbourhoods tend to make you increase your weight. It would be better to create a good environment in better localities for balanced health.

Planning to Quit Smoking? New Research Reveals the Most Effective Way

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 16, 2016 10:53 AM EDT

New research says that the only best and the most effective way to quit smoking is to go “cold turkey.”

Cancerous Tumor Mistaken by Doctors as Pregnancy Cost a Woman Her Life

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 16, 2016 10:53 AM EDT

As doctors mistake cancerous tumor for pregnancy, Demi Wright, a 22-year-old makeup artist in UK loses her life.

Brace for an Allergy Season as El Nino Brings More Pollen

By Kanika Gupta - Mar 16, 2016 10:52 AM EDT

Experts warn people sensitive to allergies about increased pollen due to El Nino Phenomenon.

Medical Care Quality Reduces For 'Difficult' Patients

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 16, 2016 10:52 AM EDT

Two recent studies revealed that more diagnostic errors are likely when doctors deal with "difficult patients."

Happy Children Face Less Risk Of Heart Attacks During Adulthood

By R. Siva Kumar - Mar 16, 2016 10:08 AM EDT

Children with less social, financial and emotional stress are not exposed to so much risk of heart attacks during adulthood.

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