Author Archives: Health

Congo races to contain Ebola after gold miner contaminates several in Goma

GOMA, Congo (Reuters) – Congolese authorities were racing to contain an Ebola epidemic on Thursday, after a gold miner with a large family contaminated several people in the east’s main city of Goma before dying of the hemorrhagic fever, officials said. FILE PHOTO: A health worker wearing Ebola protection gear, walks before entering the Biosecure… Read More »

Cancer and nutrition research: How best to move it forward – Medical News Today

In the past few decades, a number of studies have suggested a link between dietary habits and the development of cancer. However, much of this research has been unable to move beyond observing links. Now, specialists in cancer and nutrition suggest a way forward. At a recent conference, specialists discussed ways of taking cancer and… Read More »

Police: Masked man breaks into pharmacy with ax, steals drugs – WJXT News4JAX

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A masked man broke into a pharmacy in St. Nicholas and stole drugs, according to a Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office report.  It happened early Monday morning at Panama Pharmacy on Atlantic Boulevard. The police report shows a man wearing yellow gloves, a tan face mask and a dark jacket broke into the pharmacy… Read More »