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Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand13:52 Ebola disease from the fast-moving outbreak in Congo has now spread to four other countries, including two where it’s active Congo’s Ebola outbreak leaves grieving families struggling with fear and stigma13:51 The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is taking a psychological toll on families dealing with loss, fear and stigma Africa CDC calls Ebola crisis summit as Nigeria records first case13:51 Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has invited health ministers to an “extraordinary virtual meeting” as Ebola spreads across the continent RFK Jr. Wrong on Medicare, Medicaid During Senate Confirmation Hearing13:51 This is a MedPage Today story. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s statements before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday revealed a concerning lack of knowledge about the major health programs he'd oversee, should he be confirmed as HHS secretary. On several occasions during the 3.5-hour hearing, Kennedy seemed to conflate Medicare, Medicaid, and Medicare Advantage, and appeared to mistakenly refer to the Affordable Care Act health exchanges. "Medicaid is not working for Americans, and it's specifica… Doctor wanted: Small town offers big perks to attract a physician5:22 This is a MedPage Today story. HAVANA, Fla. -- For a rural community, this town of 1,750 people has been more fortunate than most. A family doctor has practiced here for the last 30 years. But that ended in December when Mark Newberry, MD, retired. To attract a new doctor, Havana leaders took out want ads in local newspapers, posted notices on social media, and sweetened the pot with a rent-free medical office equipped with an x-ray, an ultrasound machine, and a bone density scanner -- all owne… Cyberattack hits French blood bank site but no blood products were compromised4.listopadu French authorities have reported a cyberattack on several blood banks that attempted to raise temperatures to dangerous levels Kenya releases 5 Ebola patients after negative tests as 2 remain hospitalized3.listopadu Kenya has released five Ebola patients after they tested negative for the virus and showed no symptoms More NFL players are wearing Guardian Caps during games. The benefits are still up for debate3.listopadu Arizona Cardinals left tackle Jayden Williams is among a growing number of NFL players who have worn Guardian Caps during games Washington state resident dies from bird flu following exposure to infected cattle2.listopadu A person in Washington state has died from complications of bird flu, marking the first such U.S. death in a year What to know about the Affordable Care Act's open enrollment period now underway1.listopadu People signing up for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act for 2027 should expect higher premiums and fewer options There's new guidance on menopause symptoms like hot flashes. What women need to know31.října For the first time in a dozen years, a leading OB-GYN group has updated its guidance on managing hot flashes, night sweats, sleep changes and other disruptive symptoms that often come along with menopause As a measles outbreak hits Pennsylvania Amish country, more show openness to vaccines30.října Lancaster County in Pennsylvania has been the epicenter of the nation's worst measles outbreak in 35 years Judge blocks Trump administration's Medicaid rule forcing sick recipients to prove frailty29.října A federal judge has ruled that chronically ill people on Medicaid won’t be bound by new work requirement rules that the latest Trump administration guidance requires in order to qualify for “medically frail” exemptions |