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Liberia is the only country still battling Ebola after Sierra Leone officially ended its epidemic in November.
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The demise of a kidney donor has prompted the University of California San Francisco Medical Center to suspend the program until a cause of death is determined.
Chicken Pox Vaccine Debate: Amid Michigan Outbreaks, State Officials Beg Parents To Keep Children Healthy
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Tuesday that outbreaks have been reported in multiple counties involving mainly unvaccinated children in school settings.
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Sanofi's Dengvaxia, World's First Dengue Vaccine, Approved For Use In Mexico
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Ebola Outbreak: Health Experts Panel Criticizes WHO For ‘Slow’ Response To Epidemic
Health experts have criticized the World Health Organization for its handling of the Ebola epidemic in Africa.
Ebola In Liberia: 1 Confirmed Case Of Disease In Previously Ebola-Free African Country, Authorities Say
In September, the World Health Organization declared the country free of the virus for a second time this year.
Ebola Update 2015: Sierra Leone Declared Ebola-Free By World Health Organization
More than 3,500 people in Sierra Leone died from Ebola virus disease in the wake of its outbreak in the country 18 months ago.
Former Toronto Mayor Rob Ford Undergoes Chemotherapy For New Tumor
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Where Is Craig Spencer Now? Ebola NYC Patient Thanks Bellevue Doctors One Year After Diagnosis
Spencer was admitted to the hospital almost exactly a year ago after contracting the virus in Guinea.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases In The US Military: Syphilis Cases See 41% Rise Since 2010
Authors of the report were concerned about the rise of STD cases in the military, and they said it's a significant risk to public health.
US Researchers Developing Blood Test To Detect Early Signs Of Alzheimer's Disease
U.S. researchers say they're close to developing a blood test that would allow physicians to spot early signs of Alzheimer's disease.
Congo Measles Outbreak 2015: At least 428 People Killed, 30,000 Infected In Mining Region, UN Says
A measles outbreak in southeast Democratic Republic of Congo has killed at least 428 people and infected some 30,000 others since the start of this year, the U.N. said Friday.
Ebola Outbreak Update: 2 New Cases Of Deadly Virus In Guinea, World Health Organization Says
The deadly disease killed over 11,000 people across West Africa last year.
China To Mass Produce Ebola Vaccine Developed By Chinese Military Scientists
A private Chinese firm plans to mass produce the Ebola vaccine, which was developed by a team of Chinese military scientists.
Does El Niño Cause Dengue Fever? Deadly Epidemics Linked To Changing Climate And Weather Patterns
El Niño is expected to grow even stronger in 2016.
Is Ebola Back In Nigeria? 1 Dead, 10 Quarantined In Southeast City Amid Disease Scare
Nigeria was declared free of an Ebola outbreak in October 2014. But following a death in a southeastern city, there are fears the disease has returned.
What Is Lupus? Key Facts About Selena Gomez's Autoimmune Disease, Including Cause And Treatment
In a new interview, singer Selena Gomez spoke openly about her battle with the autoimmune disease.
What Is Hepegivirus? New Virus Similar To Hepatitis C Discovered In Blood Supply
Scientists said hepegivirus-1 showed similar features to both hepatitis C, which can lead to liver cancer and cirrhosis, and human pegivirus, which appears to be harmless.
'Hollywood Wives' Best-Selling Novelist Jackie Collins Dies At 77
Collins suffered from breast cancer.
Flesh-Eating Bacteria In Japan: Streptococcal Toxic-Shock Syndrome Has Reached All-Time High, Officials Warn
The virus is fatal in more than a quarter of cases. Japanese officials have reported a rise in the number of infections but are not sure how to combat it.
Liberia Declared Ebola-Free By WHO For Second Time In 6 Months
The announcement of an Ebola-free Liberia came 42 days after the last confirmed case in the country tested negative in June.
Sierra Leone Ebola Death Confirmed, Less Than A Week After Last Patient Discharged
News comes less than a week after the last Ebola patient in the country was discharged from hospital.
Heart Attack Deaths Linked To Cold Weather, Research Shows
Research indicates weather and air pollution are linked to heart attack survival rates.
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Researchers said that the new method could be used to avoid the trial-and-error system by which medications are prescribed now.
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