Infectious Disease
North Macedonia Records Fifth Death from West Nile Virus
North Macedonia has recorded a fifth death from West Nile virus as it intensifies mosquito spraying operations amid an outbreak affecting at least 43 people.
DRC's deadliest Ebola outbreak nears 100-day mark
Weight-loss hormone could protect the liver without need to lose weight
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The diagnostic challenge of ovarian cancer: symptoms that go unnoticed
Three out of four cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed when the disease has already spread, because initial symptoms are vague and non-specific, often confused with digestive problems.
Malaria parasite mutations spreading in Uganda could undermine Africa's most-used treatment
Researchers have identified new genetic mutations of the malaria parasite in Uganda associated with reduced susceptibility to the most widely used drugs for treating the disease in Africa and the United States.
Obesity Medicines Show Early Promise Against PCOS Syndrome
GLP-1 medicines used for obesity show promising results in treating PCOS, a hormonal disorder affecting 1 in 8 women worldwide.
Europe reports 245 cases of West Nile virus in humans by August
By 5 August 2026, seven European countries had reported 245 locally acquired cases of West Nile virus in humans, with 12 deaths recorded.
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