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Four Nurses Recover from Ebola in DRC Outbreak, WHO Confirms Full Recovery
Four healthcare workers infected with Ebola virus in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have been successfully treated and discharged…
Anxiety Disorders Show Distinct Brain Chemistry Unlike Depression and Schizophrenia
Meta-analysis reveals anxiety disorders display opposite metabolic patterns compared to depression, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.
Marketing Claims vs. Science: What Magnesium Research Really Shows
Multiple magnesium supplement forms show similar benefits in human studies, challenging manufacturer claims about tissue-specific targeting.
The Nicotine Paradox: Millions Seek Cognitive Enhancement With Zero Evidence
Over 100 trials examined nicotine and cognition, yet none studied daily use in healthy individuals—despite growing off-label adoption as a…
Ebola and Hantavirus Outbreaks Highlight Federal Health Response Gaps
Recent Ebola and hantavirus outbreaks prompt infectious disease specialists to raise federal health preparedness concerns. Experts assess pandemic risk as…
Four Health Workers Recover from Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo
Four nurses treating Ebola patients in the Democratic Republic of Congo have successfully recovered from infection with the Bundibugyo virus…
Sierra Leone Launches Triple Zeros Initiative to Eliminate Preventable Maternal and Child Deaths
Sierra Leone launches 300 Days of Activism toward Triple Zeros initiative targeting zero preventable maternal and child deaths. WHO supports…
Announcement: Light Smoking Doubles Heart Disease Risk Even With Just Two Cigarettes Daily
🚨 New study destroys the myth of "safe" light smoking. Just 2-5 cigarettes daily increases heart failure risk by 50%…