New government figures put the Ebola death toll above 4,000 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with 8,300 confirmed cases across seven provinces. [Source 1]
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A £2.3m, five-year UK study will test whether a tailored 12-week programme improves quality of life for women with endometriosis pain.
President Donald Trump has ordered a Washington, DC, campaign to cut invasive mosquito and tick populations by 2028, alongside work on new pest-control technologies. [Source 1] [Source 2]
Doctors and healthcare organisations are urging the Dutch government to curb PFAS pollution and replace medical devices containing the chemicals.
As students return to university, experts offer practical ways to recognise social anxiety and challenge the habits that can accompany it.
Helen says her mother sent £140,000 to romance scammers. Her account shows how changes in behaviour and unusual payments can alert families to possible fraud.
Blood tests of 967 Dutch donors show lower PFAS levels than in 2016–17, although most still exceeded a health-based guidance value.
The Dutch healthcare regulator is pressing two insurers over access to essential medical supplies in urgent situations.
The Dutch service handled nearly 6,500 chats in August, more than double July’s total after extending its hours.