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Philippines records over 31,000 measles cases since January

April 30, 2019 The Philippines recorded a total of 31,056 measles cases since January this year, the Philippine Department of Health (DOH) said on Tuesday, adding that the outbreak was almost over as the number of cases was on a downward trend.

Measles cases exceed 700 as outbreak continues in U.S.

April 30, 2019 Over 700 measles cases have been confirmed in 22 states of the United States since the beginning of this year, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Monday.

Ebola death toll in Congo rises to 865

April 30, 2019 The death toll from the contagious Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has risen to 865 since the start of an outbreak last July, according to an official statement.

Dengue cases increasing in the Dominican Republic

April 29, 2019 The presence of dengue cases in the Dominican Republic has increased significantly, and according to the Ministry of Public Health, 1,391 people were infected in the year, 335 more than in 2018.

Being a car commuter with obesity linked to a 32% increased early death risk

April 29, 2019 New research presented at this year\'s European Congress on Obesity in Glasgow, Scotland shows that individuals with obesity who commute by car have a 32% higher risk of death, from any cause, compared with those individuals with a normal weight and commute via cycling and walking.

Amid measles fears more than 200 students and staff in L.A. universities are quarantined

April 26, 2019 Trying to stop a measles outbreak from spreading, health officials announced Thursday that more than 200 students and staff members at UCLA and Cal State L.A. who have been exposed to measles are being asked to stay home.

Denmark's waterworks to be tested after pesticide discovery

April 26, 2019 All municipalities in Denmark must test drinking water for the pesticide chlorothalonil amidosulfonic acid, which has previously been used in agriculture and to make paint.

Antibiotic use linked to greater risk of heart attack and stroke in women

April 25, 2019 Women who take antibiotics over a long period of time are at increased risk of heart attack or stroke, according to research carried out in nearly 36,500 women.

After 30 years in development malaria vaccine trial starts in Malawi

April 24, 2019 A new vaccine against deadly malaria which has been 30 years in development, was made available for the first time to infants in Malawi on Tuesday, marking an “innovation milestone”, said the World Health Organization (WHO).

Number of measles cases climb to 463 in Bulgaria, highest in nine years

April 23, 2019 The confirmed measles cases in Bulgaria has reached 463 since the first case was reported in February, the country\'s Ministry of Health said.

FDA's Marks: It deeply concerns us when we see preventable diseases reemerging

April 23, 2019 The FDA is a public health agency that always strives to use the best available scientific evidence to promote and protect the well being of individuals.

US nears record number of measles cases

April 23, 2019 The number of measles cases in the U.S. is approaching its highest since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said.