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Liberia declared free of Ebola spread — again: WHO

The World Health Organization said on Thursday that Ebola-ravaged Liberia was once again free of the deadly virus, prompting muted celebrations in the capital Monrovia. “WHO declares Liberia free of Ebola virus transmission in the human population,” the UN health agency said in a statement. It hailed Liberia’s “successful response” to the recent re-emergence of Ebola, when six people were infected, including two who died.

Liberia declared free of Ebola spread — again: WHO

The World Health Organization said on Thursday that Ebola-ravaged Liberia was once again free of the deadly virus, prompting muted celebrations in the capital Monrovia. “WHO declares Liberia free of Ebola virus transmission in the human population,” the UN health agency said in a statement. It hailed Liberia’s “successful response” to the recent re-emergence of Ebola, when six people were infected, including two who died.

Liberia declared Ebola-free for second time

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

'Mixed depression,' agitation may signal suicide risk

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

The 5 Best Ways to Lose Belly Fat

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…

There's A Silver Lining To The Rise In Bike Injuries

 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…

Amgen cannot stop imminent sale of Neupogen copycat: U.S. appeals court

A U.S. appeals court has cleared the way for Novartis AG to launch the first biosimilar drug in the United States as it declined on Wednesday to stop the sale of the company’s copycat version of Amgen Inc’s blockbuster cancer drug Neupogen. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in July said Novartis could begin to market its biosimilar drug, to be sold under the name Zarxio, after

Medical specialists urge more debate on gene-editing technology

By Kate Kelland LONDON (Reuters) – Medical researchers called on Wednesday for detailed, thoughtful debate on future use of new genetic technology that has the potential to create “designer babies”. The technology, called CRISPR-Cas9, allows scientists to edit virtually any gene they target, including in human embryos, enabling them to find and change or replace genetic defects. Describing CRISPR as “game-changing”, the Wellcome Trust global medical charity and four other