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Ebola outbreak in Congo still not a public health emergency of international concern

WHO defines a public health emergency of international concern as “an extraordinary event” that constitutes a “public health risk to other States through the international spread of disease” and “to potentially require a coordinated international response.” In announcing the decision by the committee, Dr. Preben Aavitsland, the acting chair of the emergency committee, said “possible… Read More: Ebola outbreak in Congo still not a public health emergency… »

Man Goes Viral After Offering ‘Dad Hugs’ to LGBTQ Youth at Pittsburgh Pride

A man found himself going viral this week after attending Pittsburgh Pride, where he offered free “Dad Hugs” to anybody who might want one. Scott “Howie” Dittman decided to tag along to the parade with his friend Denna, who was going with LGBTQ ally organization Free Mom Hugs. “Taking some time out to make people… Read More: Man Goes Viral After Offering ‘Dad Hugs’ to LGBTQ Youth… »

‘I knew teenage girls did it’: male eating disorders are on the rise

Braiden Fitzsimmons was eight years old when he started to think he was “bigger” than his school friends. The footy and basketball-loving boy from Geelong says he was never bullied about his weight, although he did cop the occasional “fat joke”. At the age of 10 he started thinking he wanted to change his body.… Read More: ‘I knew teenage girls did it’: male eating disorders are… »