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#Ebola: DR Congo strains to keep up with resurgence of epidemic

DR Congo has recorded nearly 4,000 confirmed cases of Ebola and over 1,800 deaths, as the epidemic resurges. The country is experiencing the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record.

#Ebola: DR Congo strains to keep up with resurgence of epidemic

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Iran war renews concerns about the lasting toll of traumatic brain injuries to US troops

WASHINGTON (AP) — When Joe Shearer was a Marine fighting in Iraq, a blast from an enemy mortar round knocked him down and made him vomit. He got up and kept going despite a searing…

  • Ongoing Iran war raises concerns over long-term TBI impact on troops.
  • Nearly 700 U.S. service members wounded by drone and missile attacks.
  • Doctors uncertain about lasting effects of TBIs, some experience lasting symptoms.

FDA Approves First mRNA Flu Shot

The FDA has approved the first mRNA flu vaccine in the United States after a clinical trial found it was about 27% more effective than a standard flu shot.

  • FDA approves first mRNA flu vaccine, mFlusiva
  • 27% higher efficacy than conventional flu shot
  • Marketed for adults 50+, older adults pending trials

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