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Stockpiled Ebola Vaccines Produced an Antibody Response Against the Strain Driving the Congo Outbreak

New NEJM data show licensed Zaire Ebola vaccines produce some antibody response against Bundibugyo, the strain behind the record Congo outbreak.

Medical Daily · Jul 29

Children With Severe Pneumonia Did Well After an Earlier Switch to Oral Antibiotics, Trial Finds

A 1,101-child trial found switching from IV to oral antibiotics after improvement was as safe for severe pneumonia. Where the findings apply.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

Researchers Audited 2,783 Toddler Food Products in Austin Stores and Found Four in Five Were Ultra-Processed

An audit of 2,783 toddler foods in 21 Austin stores found 81% ultra-processed and 49% failing a WHO nutrient standard. What parents can check.

Medical Daily · Jul 28

Ebola surges past 3,200 cases in DRC as Oxford begins first vaccine trial

The death toll from an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has climbed to 1,405, with confirmed cases now at 3,200, government data showed Sunday, as researchers race to develop a vaccine.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 27

‘Priority 1’ superbug spreading from pets to humans, study warns

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The Independent UK · Jul 27

Ministry of Public Health Unites All Sectors to Advance Lung Health in Thailand

The Department of Medical Services, Ministry of Public Health, has joined forces with all parties to advance Thailand’s lung health agenda through the “Lung Health Policy Forum: Breathing Matters - A Policy Vision for Stronger Lung Health for Thai People”. The forum aims to accelerate action on lung cancer and…

Bangkok Post · Jul 27

Young people are ‘soft hermitting’ this summer – but it might be a recipe for loneliness

LET’S UNPACK THAT: Intentionally staying in rather than overcommitting to plans is all the rage with boundaried Gen Z. Helen Coffey looks into the trend and asks whether it’s healthy or just another way in which we’re all becoming disconnected in the current lonely crisis

The Independent UK · Jul 26

CDC Renews Ebola Travel Restrictions Through Mid-August as DRC Bundibugyo Cases Rise to 2,344 with No Vaccine Available

CDC renewed Ebola travel restrictions July 13 through mid-August. DRC cases hit 2,344 with 930 deaths. No vaccine exists for Bundibugyo. What travelers and the public need to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 25

Wildfires up 57% in Europe in just four years, WHO warns

As wildfires rage across parts of Europe, the WHO has warned of a sharp rise in wildfires across the region and their growing toll on human health.

Euronews · Jul 24

DRC Ebola Death Toll Passes 1,000 as Fastest-Spreading Outbreak on Record Continues

Ebola deaths in the DRC surpassed 1,000 on July 23, 2026, in the fastest-spreading outbreak on record. No vaccine or treatment exists for this strain. Here is what to know.

Medical Daily · Jul 24