Here’s data that shows Congo’s Ebola outbreak is on track to surpass history’s largest
The Independentby Chinedu Asadu·21 Aug 2026
The Ebola outbreak that is spreading at unprecedented speed in Congo has not peaked yet and could be three times the current known size, according to data from authorities and Africa’s top public...
Millions of people worldwide will contract measles in 2026. Here’s why
The Independentby Kathryn H. Jacobsen·21 Aug 2026
The World Health Organization estimates that in 2026 nearly 11 million people will contract the virus that causes measles.
Ditch the giant handbag, don’t overdo the botox and 16 other ways to extend your ‘hotspan’
Fashion | The Guardianby Joe Stone·21 Aug 2026
Wear sunscreen Forget 12-step skincare routines, red light therapy and injectables – the single most important thing you can do for your skin is wear UV protection.
Salmonella outbreak: How to check if your eggs are safe
The Independentby Ella Pickover·21 Aug 2026
One person has died and hundreds have been taken ill following an outbreak of food poisoning across the country.
Fight against food adulteration: How Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation is cleaning up restaurant kitchens
OpIndiaby Divya Bharti·21 Aug 2026
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has intensified its action against unsafe food and poor hygiene in restaurants across the city.
Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid is dropping faster than expected
The Independentby Geoff Mulvihill and Mikella Schuettler·21 Aug 2026
Enrollment in the biggest federally funded food aid program in the U.S. dropped by more than 13% in a 12-month span — a decline far steeper than the government estimated as work requirements and...
Lymphatic walking: the social media trend explained
The Conversation UKby Hannah Campbell, Lecturer in Applied Human Physiology | Researcher Female Health in Sports, Exercise & Physical Activity | Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, University of Leeds·21 Aug 2026
Walking is having a wellness makeover on social media. The latest trend, “lymphatic walking”, involves swinging your arms more, maintaining an upright posture and taking deeper breaths while you...
'It was quite scary' – domestic helpers on being caregivers without enough training
Channel News Asiaby Taufiq Zalizan·21 Aug 2026
'It was quite scary' – domestic helpers on being caregivers without enough training Dementia, disability and serious illness can require specialised care and round-the-clock attention at home.
Careful, the new Plague Tale game appears to have leaked a week ahead of launch, meaning spoilers may appear
Eurogamer.net Latest Articlesby Robert Purchese·21 Aug 2026
Plague Tale fans beware: the new game, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, appears to have been cracked and shared online a week before release.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo growing 'exponentially' as death toll passes 2,500
France 24by FRANCE 24·21 Aug 2026
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo growing 'exponentially' as death toll passes 2,500 More than half of the 2,500-plus deaths from DR Congo's Ebola outbreak have occurred within the past 20 days alone, as...
More protein in your breakfast or snacks won’t give you more muscle without more work – a biologist separates the science from the marketing
The Conversation (US)by Linda M. Boland, Professor of Biology, University of Richmond·21 Aug 2026
Growing up, my brothers were fascinated by the first “Rocky” movie. They were trying to get stronger and excel in sports, so one scene stood out almost as much as Rocky sprinting up the museum...
Under-fives and pregnant women told to avoid runny eggs when eating out over salmonella risk
BBC Newsby Nick Triggle; Hugh Pym·21 Aug 2026
- Published Vulnerable people are being warned not to eat under-cooked or runny eggs when they are eating out because of the developing salmonella outbreak.
Opinion | Proposition 44 ensures California's community clinics prioritize patients over executives
CalMattersby Sandra Carranza·21 Aug 2026
California voters will decide this fall if community clinics should be required to spend 90% of their revenue on patient care and whether to empower the state Attorney General to settle disputes.
Opinion | Proposition 44 wrongly squeezes politics between California patients and their healthcare
CalMattersby Brent Sugimoto·21 Aug 2026
California voters will decide this fall if community clinics should be required to spend 90% of their revenue on patient care and whether to empower the state Attorney General to settle disputes.
DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially' with more than 2,500 dead
RFI Englishby RFI·21 Aug 2026
DR Congo Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially' with more than 2,500 dead Geneva (AFP) – The Ebola outbreak raging in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing "exponentially", with more than...
Why cancer, not affordability, may be the biggest issue in Iowa’s midterms
Mother Jonesby Chris Stein·21 Aug 2026
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.
DRC Ebola outbreak 'growing exponentially,' UN says
DW Englishby Natalie Muller·21 Aug 2026
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is "growing exponentially" and risks spilling over into neighboring countries unless containment efforts are stepped up, the UN's senior Ebola...
Doctor bride pauses her wedding ceremony in Kannur to provide first aid to catering staff
New Indian Expressby TNIE online desk·21 Aug 2026
A video of Dr Shirin Subair, in bridal attire, providing first aid to two catering women who had fallen sick at her wedding event went viral on social media.
'I'm a health visitor and how your respond to your baby's crying is vital'
Irish Mirrorby news@irishmirror.ie (Christine Younan)·21 Aug 2026
'I'm a health visitor and this is how to respond to your baby's crying – it's vital' Registered health visitor Ruth Watts revealed the crucial way to respond to your baby's crying.
We put cottage cheese through an evidence check – and the health claims didn’t stack up
The Conversation UKby Dominic Farsi, Visiting Postdoctoral Research Associate, King's College London; Teagasc; Queen's University Belfast·21 Aug 2026
Cottage cheese is having a moment. It’s being added to dips, mixed into batters and even used in pizza and brownies. It’s touted as a high-protein food that can help build muscle and lose fat.
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