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Foton från ebolakrisens epicentrum
Nära 500 människor har dött i det senaste ebolautbrottet i Demokratiska republiken Kongo.
Why Sad Memes Will Live Longer Than All of Us
Like a virus, negative memes are getting into our brains and our collective consciousness.
How Scared Should I Be of Zika?
Should I give a shit about a virus that causes a mild fever, even if I'm not planning to get pregnant? (Answer: yes)
This Is the Reality of Living With M.E.
M.E. doesn't just mean "being tired all the time" – the brain can't connect properly to the spinal nerve tracts and so fails to control vital bodily functions. It's time we started taking it seriously.
I Asked an Expert What Gross Diseases I Should Panic About
From flesh eating disease to herpes: we asked a virus and immunology expert what potentially deadly diseases and viruses could be on the horizon besides Ebola.
There May Be a Monumental New Finding in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
On Tuesday, scientists in Paris claim to have discovered the genetic mechanism that allows for a "spontaneous cure" among a very rare group of HIV-infected patients.
What Actually Is Enterovirus D68, and Why Are People in the US Freaking Out About It?
Does it live up to the hype?
Doctors Without Borders Responds to the Ebola Outbreak in Guinea
About 60 international Doctors Without Borders staff members are working alongside additional Guinean medical workers in Conakry, Gueckedou, and Macenta. According to Guinea's Ministry of Health, there have been at least 134 suspected cases and 8...
The Coronavirus Could Be the 'Next Big One'
It's already killed six people and now it's in the UK, which is great if you're into severe respiratory illness.