Health
Congo Ebola Outbreak: Mistrust and Grief Hamper Virus Containment Efforts
Grief and mistrust are hindering Ebola containment efforts in a remote Congo mining town, with some residents in denial.
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Environment
Urban Glow Extends Allergy Season, New Research Finds
Urban light pollution may be extending plant pollen seasons and increasing allergen intensity, new research suggests.
Health
US Policy on Ebola Returnees Unclear Amidst Widening Outbreak
US policy on returning citizens exposed to Ebola remains unclear as outbreak widens, raising public health concerns.
Health
Eastern Congo Faces Ebola Crisis Amidst Lingering War Scars
Healthcare workers in eastern Congo are battling an Ebola outbreak amidst ongoing conflict and instability, facing numerous challenges.
Health
Japan’s Crested Ibises Soar Again After Near Extinction
Japan's crested ibis, once near extinction, is soaring again thanks to dedicated conservation efforts.
Health
Bundibugyo Ebola Strain Sparks Urgent Global Race for Vaccines and Treatments
Bundibugyo Ebola strain's rapid spread triggers urgent global scientific race for vaccines and treatments.
Health
Congo Ebola Epicenter: A Correspondent’s Harrowing Account of the Outbreak
A correspondent's firsthand account from the Democratic Republic of Congo details the grim realities of the Ebola outbreak.
Health
Cuba’s Garbage Crisis Deepens Amidst Persistent Fuel Shortages
Cuba's capital faces a worsening garbage crisis due to a severe fuel blockade, leading to overflowing streets and health concerns.
Health
Inside Ebola Ward: A Glimpse of Despair and Resilience Amidst Outbreak
A journalist's firsthand account reveals the grim reality inside an Ebola ward treating adults and children amidst a spiraling outbreak.
Health
Ebola Outbreak Grips Remote Congo Mining Town Amidst Rising Deaths
Ebola rages in a remote Congo gold mining town, overwhelming medical workers and straining resources in a desperate fight against a deadly surge.