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WHO is investigating mystery illness behind 12 dozen deaths in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
By Nicoletta Lanese published
Between 67 and 143 people in the DRC have died of an unknown, flu-like disease, officials have said.

Babies' brain activity changes dramatically before and after birth, groundbreaking study finds
By Emily Cooke published
New brain scans have shown that neurons in several regions of the brain become significantly more active across birth.

Diagnostic dilemma: A woman cleaned her fish tank and ended up in the hospital
By Nicoletta Lanese published
A bacterial infection that rarely occurs in the United States hit a woman in Maryland after she cleaned her home aquarium.

Scientists reveal 'neural tourniquet' that can stop bleeding with nerve stimulation
By Liam Drew published
Researchers stimulated the vagus nerve in healthy volunteers and showed it triggered blood clot formation, which they say could be used to prevent blood loss after surgery.

Doctors discover live worms growing under a woman's eyelid in China
By Emily Cooke published
An office worker in Beijing developed a parasitic infection that caused worms to grow under her right eyelid.

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Missed Cyber Monday? These are the best 8 fitness deals that are still live, as chosen by our fitness experts
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Deals There is still time to save big bucks on excellent home exercise equipment.
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