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Trump Administration to Send Americans Exposed to Ebola to Kenya
In past outbreaks, Americans exposed to the virus were sent home to be treated in state-of-the-art facilities. The Trump administration has already flown some U.S. citizens to Europe for treatment. Source link
Eli Lilly to Buy 3 Vaccine Developers
The drugmaker said it would spend up to $4 billion to acquire small companies exploring vaccines for shingles, Epstein-Barr virus and other pathogens. Source link
Should You Take Nutrition Advice From a Chatbot?
Many people are turning to artificial intelligence for help with their diet. Experts weigh the potential pros and cons. Source link
A Powerful H.I.V. Drug Lands in Zambia. But Will It Reach Those Who Need It?
Lenacapavir, which protects people from H.I.V. infection with twice-yearly shots, is arriving in a country where the health system has been hollowed out by American aid cuts. Source link
I Drool in My Sleep. Is That Normal?
Saliva is important for our health, but even a little dribble can be embarrassing. Experts explain why it happens. Source link
One-and-Done Heart Disease Prevention? Scientists Show It May Be Possible.
A single infusion of an experimental gene-editing drug seemed to reduce LDL long-term in a small trial. The results may point to something “curative,” one expert said. Source link
They’ve Heard the Warnings. Gen Z Is Tanning Anyway.
Dermatologists are flummoxed. Source link
Caught Flat-Footed, a City Races to Catch Up With Ebola
The deadly virus has spread alarmingly in Congo for months. Only now is the response taking shape. Source link
Celebs and Influencers Tout N.A.D.+. But Is the Supplement Effective?
A central claim about N.A.D.+ isn’t as straightforward as influencers make it out to be. Source link
U.S. Ebola Travel Ban Faces Criticism From Congo Health Officials
Kinshasa residents continue to pack markets, bars and public transportation, despite growing international concern about the spread of the virus. Source link