World Health Organization
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healthCongo's Ebola Outbreak Is Fastest-Ever, Killing 600
The World Health Organization reports the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading faster than the response, with 600 confirmed dead.
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healthUN Chief Demands Faster Ebola Response as Outbreak Spreads in Congo
UN Relief Chief Tom Fletcher warns the Ebola outbreak in the DRC is a complex humanitarian crisis, compounded by conflict and displacement, requiring an accelerated international response.
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worldWestern Europe Suffers Record June Heat, Deadly Wildfires Erupt
A new climate report confirms Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record in 2026, fueling deadly wildfires and contributing to over 1,300 heat-related deaths across the continent.
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healthBrief Activity Breaks Can Cut Cancer Death Risk, Study Shows
New research reveals interrupting prolonged sitting with even light physical activity can significantly reduce cancer mortality risk.
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worldVenezuela Earthquake: Health Services Collapse as Disease Threat Looms
Six days after powerful earthquakes in Venezuela, survivors face food shortages, broken basic services, and a critical health system straining under a surge of trauma cases and high risk of infectious outbreaks.
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healthBreastfeeding Duration Linked to Reduced ADHD Symptoms in Childhood
A Norwegian study tracking over 37,000 children indicates that exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months significantly lowers the risk of ADHD symptoms later in life.
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worldEurope's Record Heatwave Causes Over 1,000 Deaths in France Alone
A record-shattering heatwave blamed on climate change has killed over 1,000 people in France and crippled infrastructure across Europe, from power grids to rivers.
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healthToxoplasmosis: A Hidden Health Threat Affecting One in Three People
Experts warn that the Toxoplasma gondii parasite is a significant but overlooked health risk, urging for its recognition as a neglected tropical disease.