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Suspected Ebola case discovered in Sweden

January 5, 2019 A suspected case of Ebola has been discovered in a hospital in Swedish town of Enkoping, Region Uppsala told in a press release on Friday.

South Korea to allow genetic tests for cancer and dementia using direct-to-consumer devices

January 5, 2019 Korean patients with cancer and dementia will soon be allowed to have genetic tests without going to hospitals by using direct-to-consumer (DTC) devices, which test using their saliva.

Days following thyroid surgery highest for risk of readmission

January 4, 2019 Thyroid cancer is the most rapidly increasing cancer diagnosis in the United States.

U.S. scientists invent new device to treat Parkinson's disease

January 3, 2019 Scientists from University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley) on the western U.S. coast have invented a wireless controlled neurostimulator that could provide fine-tuned treatments to patients with diseases like epilepsy and Parkinson\'s.

Children in UK exceeding sugar intake of an 18-year-old by 10th birthday

January 2, 2019 The average child will have exceeded the recommended sugar intake for an 18-year-old by their 10th birthday, according to research by Public Health England (PHE).

Passengers warned of possible measles exposure in Newark airport

December 31, 2018 Health officials are warning travelers who made their way through Newark Liberty International Airport,N.Y. last week that they may have been exposed to measles.

Cases of influenza in New York up 72 percent, over 6 months old urged to get flu shot

December 29, 2018 Over the past week, cases of influenza in New York State rose by 72 percent, and new cases of influenza were reported in 58 out of 62 counties.

What is the cause of breast cancer? It's not what you think

December 28, 2018 Scientists know that certain genetic mutations in genes, such as the famous BRCA1, can cause breast cancer.

Australian researchers find new way to control spread of skin cancer

December 21, 2018 Australian researchers on Friday said they have found a new therapeutic target aimed at melanoma skin cancer, pointing to better understanding of how the disease spreads and more effective treatments.

New study reveals startling risk of stroke

December 20, 2018 Globally, one in four people over age 25 is at risk for stroke during their lifetime.

Measles infections up 2500% in Czech Republic

December 19, 2018 In 2016, there were 7 reported cases of measles in the Czech Republic. That number shot up to 142 last year. By December 7, 2018, it stood at 189 instances.

Diabetes-related lower limb amputations jump nearly 20% in UK

December 19, 2018 According to analysis by Diabetes UK, there were 26, 378 lower limb amputations related to diabetes in England during 2014-17, compared to 22,092 between the years of 2010-13.