Health

Government of Nigeria reports 2 wild polio cases, first since July 2014

After more than two years without wild poliovirus in Nigeria, the Government reported on 11 August that 2 children have been paralyzed by the disease in the northern Borno state.

ADHD Common Among College Students Who Misuse Stimulant Drugs

College students who misuse stimulant drugs are more likely to have attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or other psychiatric problems, a new study shows.

Study IDs 2 Zika Virus Proteins Linked to Microcephaly

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Infertility Patients' Mental Health Problems Often Unaddressed

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Steep Rise in U.S. Babies Born to Opioid-Addicted Mothers

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'Brain Training' Helps 8 Paralyzed People Regain Some Movement

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WHO calls for enhanced vigilance amidst reports of declining yellow fever cases

As the number of yellow fever cases decline in Angola and Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the World Health Organization calls on Governments and partners to capitalize on the momentum and intensify response measures.

NIH-funded study supports surgery as treatment for myasthenia gravis

In a global study of myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disease that causes muscle weakness and fatigue, researchers found that surgical removal of an organ called the thymus reduced patients’ weakness, and their need for immunosuppressive drugs.

New polio cases in northeastern Nigeria underline risks for children in conflict - UNICEF

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Baby being given polio drops in northern Nigeria in 2015

4 More Cases of Local Zika Infection Reported in Miami Area

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