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Easing Depression May Boost Heart Health, Study Finds

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Based on promising data from initial clinical trials in late 2014, WHO with the Health Ministry of Guinea, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Epicentre and The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH), will launch a Phase III trial in Guinea on 7 March to

The Ebola outbreak wreaking havoc in a number of West African countries since last year has been the most lethal one since the disease was discovered in 1976. On 4 March, the EP’s Science and Technology Options Assessment (STOA) unit organised a...

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Ebola vaccine efficacy trial ready to launch in Guinea

Based on promising data from initial clinical trials in late 2014, WHO with the Health Ministry of Guinea, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), Epicentre and The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH), will launch a Phase III trial in Guinea on 7...

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UN health agency announces start of Ebola vaccine testing in worst-affected areas of Guinea

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Working towards zero cases of Ebola.

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WHO calls on countries to reduce sugars intake among adults and children

A new WHO guideline recommends adults and children reduce their daily intake of free sugars to less than 10% of their total energy intake. A further reduction to below 5% or roughly 25 grams (6 teaspoons) per day would provide additional health...

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14 Percent of Toddlers May Be Drinking Coffee

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Another Study Finds Mediterranean Diet May Cut Heart Risks

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Decrease in Air Pollution Tied to Healthier Lungs in Children

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Scientists map memorable tunes in the rat brain

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Tuning into memories - Scientists mapped and read sound memories in rat brains.

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In Vitro Births Continue to Rise in U.S.

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