Uganda shut its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo after confirmed Ebola cases crossed the 1000-case threshold driven by the Bundibugyo strain.
Year: 2026
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The World Health Organization warned that the DRC faces a devastating combination of spreading Ebola and ongoing armed conflict in eastern provinces.
Regular Aerobic Exercise May Reduce Brain Inflammation and Help Slow Neurodegeneration
New research suggests aerobic exercise reduces inflammatory markers in the brain supporting cognitive health and potentially delaying Alzheimer’s progression.
UCLA Researchers Give T Cells a Protected Sugar Supply Allowing Them to Attack Solid Tumors
UCLA scientists found that protecting T cells’ glucose supply dramatically improved their ability to fight solid tumors in laboratory models.
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Did Republicans Condemn the June Shooting of a Democratic Politician in Minnesota? Yes They Did
FactCheck.org confirmed multiple Republicans including Trump condemned the targeted shooting of a Minnesota Democratic politician.
Fake Photo Purporting to Show 1950s Sexist Advertisement Identified as AI-Generated
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Erin Brockovich’s Involvement in PG&E Lawsuit More Complicated Than Viral Posts Suggest
Snopes investigated viral social media posts overstating the role of Erin Brockovich in the famous 1990s PG&E groundwater contamination lawsuit.
Kim Kardashian’s Alleged ‘Confrontation’ Outside Delaney Hall ICE Facility Examined
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