Mali Is Worried About Ebola, Quarantines Nearly 100
The virus appears to have taken two new victims in the West African country. The government is stepping up its quarantines and contact tracing to prevent an outbreak.
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Facebook Friends Ebola Relief; Google Searches For Donations
Those who use two of the world's most popular websites can easily donate to charities working to stem Ebola's spread in West Africa. The money will help, but aid groups say awareness is important too.
A Dysentery Sample From A WWI Soldier Sheds Light On Drug Resistance
A British Army private died of dysentery 99 years ago. A sample of the bug that killed him may help researchers develop a vaccine for this antibiotic-resistant disease, a top killer of young kids.
The Burden Of Colon Cancer Shifts From Rich To Poor
Rates of colorectal cancer have dropped nationally, thanks to better screening. But people who don't have access to health care are more likely to miss out on screening, and face increased risk.
A Smartphone Gadget Pumps Up Breast-Milk Banks
Access to breast-milk banks is a problem in the developing world. A smartphone accessory could save lives by allowing health workers to set up mini milk banks anywhere.
Medical Experts Look For New Ways To Test Ebola Drugs
Can you run a clinical trial without a placebo group? That's one of the questions facing researchers in West Africa.
Ebola Is Keeping Kids From Getting Vaccinated In Liberia
The rate for routine vaccinations of babies used to be 97 percent. Now the figure is 27 percent. Blame it on the rippling effects of the outbreak.
Ebola Today Could Mean Illiteracy Tomorrow In West Africa
Millions of children aren't going to school because of Ebola. The fear is that some kids will never return to class. For others, the time off means putting their career dreams on hold.
Reggae Vibe, Ebola Message: African Superstars Try To Go Viral
They're some of the most popular musicians in West Africa, joining voices to sing (mainly in French but also in some local languages) about defeating an "invisible enemy."
No Ebola, S'il Vous Plait, We're French: The Ivory Coast Mindset
The country borders Liberia and Guinea, but so far Ebola hasn't arrived. Maybe it's because of the French heritage. When the authorities tell people what to do to keep the virus out, they listen.