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Ebola Outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo Surpasses 5,000 Deaths
At least 10,351 people have been infected with Ebola, resulting in almost 50% mortality rate.
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San Francisco Study Highlights Importance of Resident Experiences in Walkability Assessments
A recent study in San Francisco found that physical characteristics such as sidewalks and nearby amenities do not tell the whole story when assessing a neighborhood's walkability.
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Indonesia Suffered Estimated 3,560 Deaths Due to Wildfire Pollution in September
A new study has revealed that Indonesia suffered an estimated 3,560 deaths in September due to pollution from smoke emitted by wildfires across the country.
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Colistin Resistance Compromises Last-Resort Antibiotic Efficacy
Researchers have discovered a promising approach to overcoming antibiotic resistance by combining colistin with L-arginine, an amino acid found naturally in the body.
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Plague Remains Present-Day Threat Despite Belief It's a Relic of the Past
The World Health Organization reports that most human cases of the plague have occurred in Africa since the 1990s, with an average of seven cases reported annually in the United States.