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WHO to declare Ebola outbreak over

WHO to declare Ebola outbreak over

The two-year Ebola epidemic which laid waste to communities across west Africa and killed more than 11,000 people is due…
Suez Canal receives first eco-friendly vessel

Suez Canal receives first eco-friendly vessel

“The biggest” eco-friendly ship passed through the Suez Canal on Wednesday, the head of the Suez Canal Authority, Mohab Mamish, said…
Antarctic icebergs have surprise role in slowing warming: study

Antarctic icebergs have surprise role in slowing warming: study

The biggest icebergs breaking off Antarctica unexpectedly help to slow global warming as they melt away into the chill Southern…
Exercise helps prevent low back pain

Exercise helps prevent low back pain

Back pain is common and difficult to treat, but one effective strategy to help prevent it is exercise, according to…
Secondhand smoke common for US teens

Secondhand smoke common for US teens

Close to half of US middle and high school students who never used tobacco themselves were exposed to secondhand smoke…
Taking drugs for depression linked to better diabetes control

Taking drugs for depression linked to better diabetes control

People who have both diabetes and depression may have an easier time keeping their blood sugar levels under control if…
English doctors set to strike for first time in 40 years

English doctors set to strike for first time in 40 years

English doctors stage their first strike in 40 years on Tuesday over government plans to reform pay and conditions for…
Daily sugary drinks tied to increased visceral fat

Daily sugary drinks tied to increased visceral fat

Drinking sugar-sweetened beverages like soda daily may lead to more abdominal fat gain over time, according to a new study. So-called…
After miscarriage, how long should couples wait to try again?

After miscarriage, how long should couples wait to try again?

After an early miscarriage, couples who try to conceive again within three months may be more likely to have a…
Cancer now No. 1 killer in 22 states, ahead of heart disease

Cancer now No. 1 killer in 22 states, ahead of heart disease

Cancer is becoming the No. 1 killer in more and more states as deaths from heart disease have declined, new…
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