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This section currently has 47 approved stories, with the latest update on Jun 2, 2026.
WHO sharply lowers suspected Ebola case count in Congo
The agency now lists 116 suspected cases in Democratic Republic of Congo, down from 906 late last week, while 330 infections are confirmed across Congo and Uganda
Generic Ozempic cuts monthly cost to about $100 in Canada
Generic semaglutide reached some Rexall and Shoppers Drug Mart locations last week, drawing quick interest and some early supply strain as providers urge proper screening
Ketamine infusion eased severe depression within hours in review
A University of Connecticut review found rapid short-term benefits for some patients, but experts warn the drug requires medical supervision and longer-term evidence remains limited
Dan Gilbert turns son Nick’s death into push for an NF cure
The Cleveland Cavaliers owner is funding neurofibromatosis research through his family foundation after the rare genetic disorder took his oldest son’s life in 2023
Oura says its Ring 5 is 40% smaller and starts at $399
The new smart ring is slated to ship June 4, with expanded health-tracking tools as Oura pushes deeper into preventive and predictive care
APOE2 gene may protect against Alzheimer’s by aiding DNA repair, study finds
The laboratory findings point to a possible reason APOE2 carriers have lower Alzheimer’s risk, but researchers caution the work is not yet a treatment and was not tested in living patients
Pandemic preparedness is slipping, global watchdog warns
The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board says funding cuts, eroding trust and unequal access to medical tools are leaving countries exposed before the next major outbreak
Halifax mammogram waits stretch into 2027, alarming patients
IWK Health Centre says a shortage of medical radiation technologists is the biggest factor behind long waits for routine breast screening appointments
U.S. imposes Ebola-related travel limits as Congo outbreak grows
The 30-day CDC order restricts many non-exempt travelers who were recently in Congo, Uganda or South Sudan, while officials say the immediate U.S. public risk remains low
American doctor in Congo tests positive for Ebola
Peter Stafford, a medical missionary exposed during surgery in Bunia, was evacuated to Germany as officials monitor other Americans and warn the outbreak may be larger than reported