By James Giahyue MONROVIA (Reuters) – Liberia was declared free of the Ebola virus for a second time on Thursday and entered a 90-day period of heightened surveillance aimed at preventing the disease from re-emerging, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. Liberia has been hardest hit with over 4,800 deaths, though it has also had the most success in bringing the outbreak under control. “WHO declares Liberia free of Ebola
By Megan Brooks (Reuters Health) – Certain behavior patterns often precede suicide attempts by people with major depression, suggesting signs that doctors can and should watch out for, a large study suggests. The hallmarks of suicide risk may include risky behavior, agitated behavior, impulsivity and the presence of “depressive mixed states” that include both depression and mania symptoms, the investigators say. “The results of this study are important because they
By K. Aleisha Fetters for DETAILS.(photo: Getty Images)Repeat after me: “crunches do not burn belly fat.”And it’s not just crunches. Neither will planks, leg throws, nor the yoga boat pose.”These exercises can strengthen your abs muscles, but those muscles will still be hidden under a cover of chub,” says Chris Piegza, training manager at…
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Obama administration says it wants to end discrimination against transgender people throughout the health care system.
Bike riding can boost your energy levels, improve your health, and if you ride hard enough, could even help you live longer. That said, riding safely is key. Bike injuries increased 28 percent between 1998 and 2013, and bike-related hospital admissions increased 120 percent. Head injuries, torso injuries and biking injuries that occur…
Jim Bolger’s top-class filly Lucida has been retired after suffering an injury.
Rotherham boss Steve Evans has taken the decision to strip Greg Halford of the captaincy just seven games into the job.
Wales coach Warren Gatland is calm over only selecting two hookers in his World Cup squad with prop Aaron Jarvis also working out in that position.
Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso are set to start the Italian GP from the back of the grid after both McLaren drivers were hit with fresh engine penalties.
