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Monday, May 15, 2017

WHO confirms second Ebola case in Congo outbreak

KINSHASA (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed on Sunday a second case of Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo after an outbreak this week of 17 other suspected cases.

Cholera strikes Yemen's Sanaa; state of emergency called

DUBAI (Reuters) - Cholera has killed at least 115 people in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, the local Saba news agency said, after authorities on Sunday declared a state of emergency over the outbreak and called for international help to avert disaster.

Aetna CEO urges debate on what 'single-payer' healthcare would be

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Aetna Inc Chief Executive Officer Mark Bertolini wants a debate about what a "single-payer" healthcare system in the United States would look like, but said he does not think the federal government should run it.

Venezuela replaces health minister after data shows crisis worsening

CARACAS (Reuters) - President Nicolas Maduro has abruptly dismissed Venezuela's health minister days after the government broke a nearly two-year silence on data that showed the country's medical crisis significantly worsening.

AstraZeneca shares surge after key drug shows promise in lung cancer trial

LONDON (Reuters) - A trial of AstraZeneca's key immunotherapy drug durvalumab showed it reduced disease progression in lung cancer patients, sending the company's shares higher and giving it a lead over rivals as it seeks to transform its oncology business.

Health experts in Congo identify two more suspected Ebola cases

KINSHASA (Reuters) - Health experts have identified two more suspected cases of Ebola in Democratic Republic of Congo, a day after the government declared an outbreak of the disease that has killed one man, the U.N. health agency said on Saturday.

Surgery won’t help degenerative knee problems, experts say

(Reuters Health) - Surgery won’t cure chronic knee pain, “locking,” “clicking,” a torn meniscus, or other problems related to knee arthritis, according to a panel of international experts.

Bigger, more expensive healthcare practices not necessarily better

(Reuters Health) - You might not get what you pay for when it comes to healthcare, a new study suggests.

Lilly migraine treatment meets main goal in late-stage studies

(Reuters) - Eli Lilly and Co said on Friday patients with episodic and chronic migraine reported fewer debilitating headaches after using the drugmaker's experimental drug compared to those on placebo.

More reasons a healthy heart can be good for your sex life

(Reuters Health) - Men with multiple risk factors for heart disease may be more likely to develop erectile dysfunction later in life than men with optimal heart health, a recent study suggests.