Health

WHO sets global 24-hour target for emerging health threats

– The World Health Organization has set a target for countries to identify and understand new health threats within 24 hours by 2030. WHO placed the goal at the center of a new five-year strategy for its Hub for Pandemic

EU announces investment in health of almost €170 million

Strategic capital deployments aimed at international medical sovereignty are accelerating as European authorities commit targeted funding to African healthcare systems. Ahead of the World Health Summit, the EU announces investment in health of almost €170 million to secure regional supply

Psyllium intake may improve glucose control in adults

– Psyllium husk may help people improve blood sugar control when used regularly as part of their diet. The fiber comes from the Plantago ovata plant and absorbs water inside the digestive system. This creates a gel that can slow

DR Congo Ebola toll rises above 4,000 deaths

– The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached 8,376 confirmed cases and 4,042 deaths. National health authorities reported the updated total on October 5 as transmission continued across several parts of the country. The epidemic

DR Congo Ebola toll reaches 3,901 deaths and 8,067 cases

– The Democratic Republic of the Congo has confirmed 8,067 Ebola cases in its latest outbreak. Health authorities recorded 3,901 deaths through September 26, putting the fatality rate near 48%. The outbreak has reached 63 health zones across seven provinces.

Rare EGFR mutation raises lung cancer risk 60 times in data

A rare inherited genetic mutation increases a person’s overall risk of developing lung cancer by approximately 25 times and by roughly 60 times among non-smokers, according to a study published in the journal Science. Conducted jointly by investigators at the

WHO reports Ebola progress as DR Congo outbreak continues

The World Health Organization says Ebola transmission is declining in some of the hardest-hit areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The improvement is most visible in parts of Ituri province, the main center of the outbreak. However, the epidemic

NYC finds Legionella DNA in Yankee Stadium cooling tower

New York City health officials detected Legionella DNA in a Yankee Stadium cooling tower during an investigation into a South Bronx outbreak. The city had confirmed 11 Legionnaires’ disease cases by Tuesday night. One person died, while three patients remained