Flu & Viruses
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Ebola deaths set to surge, expert warns
One county in Liberia could suffer 90,000 deaths from Ebola in the next six weeks unless international support is massively stepped up, researchers warn today. Read more
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Cold sore virus linked to dementia
The virus that causes cold sores may be linked to risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to Swedish researchers. Read more
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Experts call for new contraceptive methods
More options are needed to help protect women against unintended pregnancy, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, experts say today. Read more
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Child infection link to hearing
People who suffered common infections in childhood face an increased risk of hearing loss later in life, British researchers say today. Read more
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Two countries to get Ebola all-clear
Two African countries are set to be declared free of Ebola – but officials warned of "explosive" outbreaks in the three most affected countries. Read more
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Ebola a world threat – WHO
The Ebola outbreak is threatening the survival of societies and governments in some of the world’s poorest countries, the world’s most senior health official said yesterday. Read more
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Doctors call for urgent Ebola action
Doctors at a world summit have called for urgent global action to tackle the Ebola virus threat. Read more
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Hope to protect asthma from common cold
British researchers are hoping that drugs can be found to protect asthma sufferers from the effects of the common cold. Read more
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HIV only hiding, not cured
HIV may be able to hide for years in people who seem to be cured of infection, doctors reveal today. Read more
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Millions pledged to tackle Ebola
Governments pledged tens of millions of pounds and dozens of workers to help tackle the Ebola epidemic in Sierra Leone yesterday – amid new reports of health services in disarray. Read more