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WHO Slashes DRC Ebola Case Count After Testing Clarifies Suspected Infections
The WHO has drastically reduced its count of suspected Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of Congo to 116, down from earlier estimates o
Europe's Healthcare Waiting Lists: Which Countries Leave Patients Waiting Longest?
More than one in ten UK patients wait over a year for a specialist appointment. In Slovenia, hip replacement patients wait a median of 667 d
AI Chatbots for Mental Health: 60% of Users Seek Support but Many Dissatisfied, Survey Finds
More than 60% of individuals are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support amid rising anxiety and stress. However, a recent survey h
Spain Approves Health Worker Statute Despite Strike Threats
Spain's health ministry has approved a new framework statute for medical staff, despite ongoing protests and strike calls from health worker
Spain's Health Ministry Approves New Statute for Medical Staff Amid Ongoing Protests
Spain's health ministry has approved a new framework statute for health workers, despite months of protests. The reform cuts maximum weekly
Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Alzheimer's Detection, but Experts Urge Caution
Researchers found that high levels of amyloid and tau proteins in blood correspond to slower thinking and memory decline in adults aged 53–6
Crypto Addiction Mimics Gambling Disorder, Experts Warn as Treatment Cases Rise
Addiction experts warn that compulsive cryptocurrency trading shares nearly all hallmarks of gambling disorder. A typical patient is a young
Google's Debug Project: Sterile Mosquitoes to Combat Disease in Europe
Google's Debug project aims to release millions of sterile male mosquitoes to reduce disease-carrying populations. Europe is seeing an incre
Heatwaves Increase Preterm Birth Risk Across Europe, Study Finds
A study of 36.6 million births across 13 European countries found that heatwaves increase preterm birth risk by up to 3.8%. Spain, Italy, an
Lancet Commission Warns of 100 Million Cancer Worker Shortfall by 2050
The world faces a shortage of 99.9 million cancer workers by 2050, driven by rising cases and workforce gaps. Nurses and diagnostic speciali
CEPI Fast-Tracks Three Ebola Vaccines as Bundibugyo Outbreak Spreads in Central Africa
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations is investing up to $50 million to fast-track three vaccine candidates against the Bundib
Donkey Therapy Gains Ground at Paris Psychiatric Hospital
Ville-Evrard hospital near Paris runs France's only donkey therapy unit, treating patients with depression, schizophrenia, and autism. The p