World May 20 Rare Ebola outbreak poses low risk globally but worries mount about its spread in Congo By Justin Kabumba Katumwa, Monika Pronczuk, Associated Press
Health May 19 Watch 4:48 Trump administration moves to roll back limits on forever chemicals in drinking water The Trump administration is moving to roll back limits on some PFAS, the toxic “forever chemicals” found in the drinking water of millions of Americans. The Biden-era rule set the first national drinking-water limits for several PFAS compounds. But industry… By Geoff Bennett, William Brangham, Azhar Merchant
Health May 19 Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows The report found that ACA program enrollment could shrink by more than 20% and that those who remain covered are paying more, with average deductibles growing by over $1,000. By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Health May 18 Watch 7:05 Doctor who survived Ebola shares concerns about latest outbreak in Central Africa Health officials are racing to contain a rapidly expanding outbreak of Ebola in Africa. At least 116 suspected deaths and more than 300 other cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda. The CDC says… By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako
World May 18 The Ebola outbreak started weeks ago, officials say. Here's a timeline of what we know The outbreak has been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization and the death toll has risen to more than 100. By Mogomotsi Magome, Associated Press
May 18 Ebola and hantavirus have African leaders talking 'health sovereignty' as donor support fades By Farai Mutsaka, Associated Press A new Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda is highlighting Africa's struggle with reduced international aid. Continue reading
May 18 The condition known as PCOS is now called PMOS. What to know about the name change and treatment By Laura Ungar, Associated Press A hormonal condition affecting 1 in 8 women around the world just got a new name in hopes of improving care. Continue reading
May 18 Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection By Molly Quell, Associated Press The crew will now go into quarantine, with those who cannot be immediately repatriated spending their time in quarantine in these containers. Continue reading
May 18 An American doctor is among the newest cases in rare Ebola outbreak in Congo By Jean-Yves Kamale, Wilson McMakin, Monika Pronczuk, Associated Press The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency on Sunday. As of Monday, there were over 300 suspected cases and 118 deaths in Ituri and North Kivu provinces. Continue reading
May 17 What to know about the Ebola outbreak that has grown into a global health emergency By Chinedu Asadu, Associated Press ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The World Health Organization declared Sunday the Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern. Africa's top public health body first confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's Ituri province… Continue reading