End of Ebola transmission in Guinea

Today WHO declares the end of Ebola virus transmission in the Republic of Guinea. Forty-two days have passed since the last person confirmed to have Ebola virus disease tested negative for the second time. Guinea now enters a 90-day period of heightened surveillance to ensure that any new cases are identified quickly before they can spread to other people.



From: http://www.who.int/entity/mediacentre/news/releases/2015/guinea-stops-ebola/en/index.html

Seasonal allergies: Nip them in the bud

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hay-fever/in-depth/seasonal-allergies/art-20048343

Vaccines: Keep your child's shots on track

From: http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/infant-and-toddler-health/in-depth/vaccines/art-20045393

No quick relief from methane leak for residents of California town

Methane gas has been spewing into the air for weeks in the Southern California town of Porter Ranch, forcing thousands to evacuate

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/southern-california-porter-ranch-methane-gas-leak-pumping-out-70000-lbs-of-gas-an-hour/

Breast Ultrasound vs. Mammography

But ultrasound has more false positives, researchers find

From: http://www.webmd.com/breast-cancer/news/20151228/breast-ultrasound-mammography-may-be-equally-effective-study?src=RSS_PUBLIC

How do hospitals determine if someone is brain dead?

Review finds some hospitals have been slow to adopt national standards on this essential question

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-do-hospitals-determine-if-someone-is-brain-dead/

Oprah Winfrey debuts Weight Watchers commercial

The media mogul bought 10 percent of the company for $43.2 million in October

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/oprah-winfrey-debuts-weight-watchers-commercial/

Does Food Affect Multiple Sclerosis?

Does your diet affect your MS? While no food cures it or causes it, WebMD explains what the research shows about nutrition and multiple sclerosis.

From: http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/features/ms-and-diet?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Healthy Desserts for Your Diabetes Diet

Having diabetes doesn't have to mean giving up desserts. WebMD gives you healthy desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/healthy-desserts-for-your-diabetes-diet?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Is Multiple Sclerosis Different in Women?

Multiple sclerosis is more common in women than men. WebMD reveals areas of special importance to women in their child-bearing years.

From: http://www.webmd.com/multiple-sclerosis/features/multiple-sclerosis-different-women?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Fla. agency to probe woman's collapse in handcuffs at hospital

Investigation into whether hospital violated state laws in forcing woman to leave when she didn't feel well

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/fla-agency-to-probe-womans-collapse-in-handcuffs-at-hospital/

Risky brain surgery gets dancer back on her feet

Dancer has her eyes on a Broadway career after surgery for a rare blood vessel condition

From: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/risky-brain-surgery-gets-dancer-back-on-her-feet/

3 Diabetes Tests You Must Have

Diagnosed with diabetes? WebMD shows how simple tests can help you manage your condition.

From: http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/features/three-medical-tests-for-diabetes-patients?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Reducing Salt Might Harm Heart Failure Patients

But finding is preliminary and much more research needed to test hypothesis, experts say

From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/heart-failure/news/20151228/reducing-salt-intake-might-harm-heart-failure-patients-study-claims?src=RSS_PUBLIC

Heart Attack Treatment Often Delayed After Bypass

Finding blockages can be trickier when blood vessels have been rerouted, expert says

From: http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20151228/heart-attack-treatment-often-delayed-for-former-bypass-patients?src=RSS_PUBLIC