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As schools reopen in Guinea, UNICEF helps efforts to reduce Ebola transmission risk

As schools reopen in Guinea, UNICEF and partners are helping reduce as much as possible the risk of Ebola transmission, training teachers to implement safety measures such as daily temperature screening, and supplying thermometers and handwashing kits for schools.

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NIH researchers tackle thorny side of gene therapy

Pre-clinical studies in mice reveal ways to reduce cancer risk with modified treatment

National Institutes of Health researchers have uncovered a key factor in understanding the elevated cancer risk associated with gene therapy. They conducted research on mice with a rare disease similar to one in humans, hoping their findings may eventually help improve gene therapy for humans. Researchers at the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), part of NIH.

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Better Outcomes for Children Born With Fertility Treatments

Implanting just one embryo a significant factor in the change, study author says.

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Ulcer Bacteria Tied to Lower Multiple Sclerosis Risk in Women

Study suggests infection with H. pylori bug may be somewhat protective.

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Genetic Changes to Ebola Virus Challenge Treatment Efforts

Researchers need to be aware of these mutations, study says.

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Those With Autism May Have Unique Brain Connections, Study Shows

Brains of people without the disorder show similar patterns, possibly because of shared social experiences.

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Overactive Bladder a Common Problem, FDA Says

But many people are too embarrassed to seek treatment, or don't know options exist.

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No new Ebola cases reported in most of Liberia counties over past week – UN

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The Island clinic Ebola treatment unit in Liberia.

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Noncommunicable diseases prematurely take 16 million lives annually, WHO urges more action

Urgent government action is needed to meet global targets to reduce the burden of noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), and prevent the annual toll of 16 million people dying prematurely – before the age of 70 – from heart and lung diseases, stroke, cancer and diabetes, according to a new WHO report.

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NIH study reveals many Americans at risk for alcohol-medication interactions

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