Health officials in Congo have adjusted their Ebola case numbers after tests showed many sick people didn’t actually have the virus. The count dropped from over 900 suspected cases to just 116, with 321 confirmed infections and 48 deaths. Some patients had fevers or other infections that looked like
Michigan lawmakers are taking a hard look at how the state protects kids in mental health hospitals after an audit called protections "not enough. " Officials from the Office of Recipient Rights faced tough questions last week about delays in handling serious complaints. One big issue? Nearly a thir
Health checks for the president aren’t unusual, but the sheer number Trump undergoes looks odd. At 79, he’s had four since returning to office—more than most leaders his age. His latest report called him “excellent health, ” yet it left out key details, making people wonder what’s really being hidde
For 25 years, experts have gathered to discuss how to keep medicines safe. At the latest meeting, they focused on progress in pharmacovigilance—the science of tracking medicine side effects. Over time, this practice has moved from paper reports to high-tech digital systems. Yet challenges remain, es
Delta County now faces a new measles case that shows the virus may be moving around without anyone noticing. The child, who never left Colorado and had no known links to other confirmed infections, likely caught it from someone who did not get tested. This lack of tracing means exposed people are le
Collemopsidium pelvetiae is a marine fungus that makes an unusual partnership. It links with two photosynthetic allies: the brown alga Pelvetia canaliculata and a cyanobacterium. Together they form a tripartite symbiosis that scientists are studying to learn more about how lichens develop in salty w
In two big studies, people tried different diets and exercise plans for a year and a half. They saw their belly and hidden body fat shrink a lot, thanks to the changes they made. After the programs ended, researchers checked how those fat reductions held up over five and ten years. They used MRI
The state is moving forward with a plan that could change how county jails handle medical emergencies. The idea, brought up by Senator April Baskin of Buffalo, says that if a prisoner threatens themselves or others, the jail must send them to a hospital right away. This move could help prevent death
Taiwan has built a leading digital health system that shows how technology can improve care. Its network links more than 400 hospitals and uses AI to spot cancer, predict heart attacks, and help doctors treat patients faster. The country’s National Health Insurance holds a huge amount of clean
People often ask big chatbots like ChatGPT for advice about feeling stressed or thinking of quitting a job. These chatbots are made to talk about many topics, not just mental health. Because they want to be friendly, their answers can sound too positive and may ignore real risks. A new type o
