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Confirmed cases of Ebola in DR Congo have reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record. It comes as health workers at the Bunia General Hospital went on strike on Wednesday, the latest group to have walked off their job at the epicentre over payment issues.

Season three kicks off after the cliffhanger with the family reeling from Walter patriarch George now being in the hospital and Jackie, Cole and Alex left to deal with that big love confession.

55-year-old Simon Beston died in hospital three weeks after he was allegedly assaulted in Newcastle City Centre

Officials confirm two more deaths as 30 people remain in hospital, including 15 in intensive care units.

Already large clinical trials are testing if certain drugs could prevent or at least delay the disease — and if any of those pan out, doctors will need an easy way to tell who should try them.

Health workers fighting the Ebola outbreak in the DRC are threatening to go on "a full-scale strike" over unpaid wages.

Updated on: July 15, 2026 / 9:04 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Coming July 22: Healthful with Norah O'Donnell 02:27 Forget miracle cures and vague advice: Norah O'Donnell's new women's health podcast, "Healthful," promises to deliver information you can actually use.The award-winning CBS News correspondent has spent decades asking questions in pursuit of the truth. Now she's using that passion to bring women information on topics that matter most to them — and that have long been ignored by the medical world.O'Donnell's weekly podcast launches July 22 and will bring you the doctors, scientists and innovators at the forefront of reproductive health, menopause, cancer and wellness.And yes, Norah will divulge her own wellness secrets — blueberries and Botox among them.Watch a previ

Five patients share how early diagnosis and anti-amyloid treatment slowed their cognitive decline, restored independence and added meaningful time.

Award-winning journalist Norah O'Donnell has spent decades asking questions in pursuit of the truth. Now she's using that passion to bring women information on topics that matter most to them - and that have long been ignored by the medical world. Healthful is the podcast that puts women's health first. Norah brings you the doctors, the scientists, and the innovators who are at the forefront on reproductive health, menopause, cancer and more. Forget miracle cures, vague advice and…

Red yeast rice contains a substance, monacolin K, which is the same molecule that is in the active form of a prescription statin (lovastatin).

In a pair of disturbing videos posted on Matthew Geroni's TikTok account last August, he openly wishes for the president to die.

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has conducted an autopsy on the body of the Grade 4 student who died after a routine deworming in their school in Cavite. In an interview with reporters on Wednesday, NBI Director Melvin Matibag said the doctor who performed the autopsy told him that the findings

[Bhekisisa] Could a vaccine that protects you against one of the most painful diseases of older age also help keep your brain healthy? South Africa has finally launched Shingrix, a new shingles vaccine that studies suggest may lower the risk of dementia too. We unpack what the evidence really shows -- and whether the hefty price tag is worth it.

Several top scorers in Hong Kong’s university entrance examinations overcame personal adversity to achieve their exceptional grades, with an almost entirely blind student vowing to become a legal advocate for the vulnerable and four others driven to study medicine by the trauma of childhood illnesses and witnessing friends suffer. Secondary Six students across the city received their results for the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams on Wednesday. Of the 24 top scorers, 20 planned to...

Why do so many of today’s stars look so ... same-y? You can blame casting directors, plastic surgery trends and — as with everything else these days — social media.

The 59-year-old musician is crowdfunding her health battle after recently undergoing "multiple surgeries and serious complications."

The girl was treated for serious but not life-threatening injuries before being rushed to hospital

At the beginning of July 2026, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first gene therapy for young children with sickle cell disease. While this is good news for children in the U.S. born with this illness, the FDA’s approval may also benefit thousands of children beyond the U.S. border. About 70% of countries around the world have underdeveloped regulatory drug approval processes. So most rely, in whole or in part, on reviews conducted by agencies that the World Health…

EATING certain types of spicy food could increase the risk of you developing oesophageal cancer, researchers have suggested. Chilli peppers contain compounds that have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects. But a review has now suggested people who ate a lot of these spicy peppers are most likely to develop gastrointestinal cancers, including stomach, colon...

Polls suggest many Democratic voters oppose the projects as party leaders champion AI investment Sarah Brabbs used to be a fan of Michigan’s Democratic governor, Gretchen Whitmer. “I have her book; I appreciated her stewardship and guidance during the pandemic,” Brabbs, who has voted Democrat for basically her entire life, says. “I will never not appreciate who she was during that time.” Continue reading...

Nobody wants to talk about diarrhea—until they can't think about anything else. This summer's multistate Cyclospora outbreak has a lot of people suddenly paying closer attention to their guts. Unlike the typical 24-hour stomach bug, the parasite can keep people sick for weeks—but once it's identified and treated with the right antibiotic, most people start feeling better within days.Regardless of whether your misery traces back to contaminated produce or a garden-variety stomach bug, gastroenterologists and infectious-disease doctors say the same handful of missteps tend to make a bad situation worse—and drag it out longer than necessary. Here's what to avoid if you're stuck making endless trips to the bathroom.1. Reaching for Imodium at the first crampYour instinct might be to slam the br

Global childhood immunization programmes continued to recover in 2025, but conflict, poverty and growing vaccine hesitancy are still leaving millions vulnerable to preventable diseases, according to new UN data released on Wednesday.

Fallout from the end of ACA subsidies, the FDA CBER acting director "on planet Earth," and more health news from Morning Rounds

Sebw/Shutterstock “I think you always believe it’s never going to happen to me.” That is how one parent described learning that their newborn baby had been identified as being at possible risk of a rare genetic condition through routine newborn screening. Known as the newborn blood spot test, or heel prick test, this involves taking a small blood sample from a baby’s heel to check whether they may have one of several rare but serious conditions. These are conditions where early treatment can…

People living with a rare, progressive, life limiting disease called Friedreich's Ataxia have been treated appallingly, the Dáil has heard.

A PARASITE causing explosive diarrhoea has spread like wildfire across the US, sickening thousands. Officials are investigating whether lettuce added to meals in the fast food chain Taco Bell could be linked to the outbreak. But it's feared cases could continue to crop up into August, as investigators scramble to identify a source. Cyclosporiasis is...

NEW DELHI: India approved a new semiconductor programme on Wednesday (Jul 15), offering more than US$13 billion in financial assistance to accelerate local chip production, as it seeks to become a global electronics powerhouse.India's Union Cabinet approved the "Semicon 2.0" initiative, expanding on a drive launched five years ago to reduce reliance on imports and attract investment in one of the world's most strategically important industries.It comes as countries race to secure semiconductor supply chains following pandemic-era disruptions and growing geopolitical tensions that exposed vulnerabilities in global chip production.The programme will focus on strengthening the local semiconductor ecosystem, encouraging domestic production of key materials and attracting global manufacturers t

A cuddly koala has become the first of its species to receive a revolutionary new chlamydia vaccine, in a research programme which hopes to save the species from extinction

Country singer Rory Feek revealed the terrifying medical emergency that nearly cost his family everything.

AROUND a quarter of heart disease cases and associated deaths could be driven by ultra-processed foods (UPFs), a study found today. Researchers from the University of Montreal in Canada found that between 23 per cent and 38 per cent of all cardiovascular disease events in 2019, such as heart attacks and strokes, were attributable to UPFs. UPFs resulted in 58,200 to 96,000 new heart disease cases, the study found, and were to blame for between 10,600 and 17,400 related deaths, as well as…

The pandemic housing frenzy is officially dead — and buyers finally have the upper hand, according to Redfin numbers.

The Government has unveiled a major overhaulRory Poulter12:28, 15 Jul 2026Updated 12:29, 15 Jul 2026Millions of unpaid carers will get help sooner under a major Government overhaul aimed at ensuring they are directed to financial support, NHS services and workplace rights.‌Ministers say too many carers are going unnoticed, missing out on benefits, struggling to stay in work and sacrificing their own health while looking after loved ones. Now, a new cross-government action plan promises to identify carers much earlier and make it easier for them to access everything from Carer's Allowance to flexible working and health support.‌Around one in 10 people in England is an unpaid carer, providing vital care for relatives, friends and neighbours, often while juggling jobs, education and family li

“After being told my whole life it wasn't possible, I'm simply amazed," Tiana Bender-Santiago told Newsweek about the revelation.

Elaine Sullivan fostered a ‘toxic and hostile’ work environment

Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger, the hero pilot behind the “Miracle on the Hudson,” has revealed he has been diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease and says he’s sharing his journey to help other families facing the illness. The retired airline captain says the diagnosis won’t stop him from continuing a lifetime of service and advocacy. Also,...

Older adults who followed a Mediterranean diet during COVID-19 lockdowns reported less decline in happiness and life satisfaction than their peers.

This comes as cases of the parasite-borne disease surge in other parts of the nation, particularly in Pennsylvania and New Jersey

Withings' new $600 bathroom scale promising clinical-grade monitoring is finally available to buy.

A woman has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car on Great Western Road in Glasgow.

A fire outbreak at the girls’ dormitory of Mim Senior High School in the Ahafo Region has destroyed two rooms, although swift intervention by the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) prevented the blaze from spreading to the rest of the building.

The Welsh Government is to develop its first national cancer strategy in 20 years, setting out a 10-year plan to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Despite cancer being Wales’ biggest killer, with one in two people expected to be affected by it during their lifetime, the Welsh Government has said the performance of cancer…

The 11-year-old was diagnosed with the "rare" and "aggressive" form of cancer at the start of July

Partnered Health says personal information and medical details and notes were breached in the attack on 21 clinics Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Thousands of medical records and patient information stored with one of Australia’s biggest healthcare providers have been breached in a cyber-attack. Partnered Health, owned by private equity firm Quadrant, said 21 clinics across several cities including Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra have been affected by the breach…

Official data released on Wednesday shows China's GDP grew 4.3% in the second quarter, compared to a year prior. The last time quarterly growth was that weak was in late 2022, when China was feeling the impact of the Covid pandemic. Slow consumer demand, despite a surge in exports, helps explain the slowdown. Also in this edition, Gibraltar's business community breathes a sigh of relief as the physical border between the British overseas territory and Spain is removed.

Concerns were raised for Lisa Connor-Swain by Corrie fans before her daughter, Betsy Swain, was rushed to hospital in dramatic fashion

PUTRAJAYA, July 15 — Generic medicines formed a major component of the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) pharmaceut...

Nation Cymru staff A Welsh housing association has come under fire from community members after revealing its plans to demolish a ‘striking’ historic General Hospital to build homes on its site. Trivallis is a Community Mutual Housing Organisation that was established in 2007 to manage the Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s transferred housing stock. It now…

The Ebola epidemic racing through the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is spreading faster and proving more virulent than efforts to contain it, global ​medical charity Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) warned on Wednesday.

The CDC has recorded over 1,000 cases of cyclosporiasis over 34 states, as the outbreak continues.

People living with Friedreich's Ataxia have criticised the latest delay in the decision on whether to reimburse Skyclarys