Despite spread to port city, Congo Ebola outbreak isn’t an international emergency yet, WHO says
Advisory committee says there’s no “significant” threat yet of cross-border spread
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FDA just approved the first drug to prevent migraines. Here’s the story of its discovery—and its limitations
A new class of drugs is finally offering relief for some who frequently suffer these powerful headaches. -
Family trees hidden in medical records could predict your disease risk
Study of 2 million New Yorkers suggests heritability for hundreds of conditions -
Hoping to head off an epidemic, Congo turns to experimental Ebola vaccine
In wake of catastrophic West African epidemic, world responds rapidly to new outbreak -
Scientists may be closer to understanding a mysterious but common cause of female infertility
Evidence builds that hormone imbalance in mom may lead to polycystic ovary syndrome in her female offspring -
Journal retracts paper claiming neurological damage from HPV vaccine
Authors did not agree to the retraction, ensuring continuing controversy -
Should you get a genetic screen before having kids?
New whole-genome screening could give you insight—but at a cost -
A promising new cancer drug has hit a major setback, raising questions about whether the field is moving too fast
More than a dozen trials of socalled IDO inhibitors have been canceled, suspended or downsized -
Liver-destroying virus may have been with us since the dawn of civilization
Researchers trace origins of hepatitis B -
Cold parenting? Childhood schizophrenia? How the diagnosis of autism has evolved over time
The characterization of autism in diagnostic manuals has a complicated history -
By wrapping itself in antibodies, this bacterium may become a stable, beneficial part of the gut
Finding bolsters link between gut bacteria and the immune system -
A home test for Zika? CRISPR may make it possible
Scientists develop new uses for powerful genome editor -
A cancer drug tailored to your tumor? Experts trade barbs over ‘precision oncology’
New tailored therapies can work wonders, but the pace of development is slow -
A new dengue vaccine should only be used in people who were previously infected, WHO says
Decision is consistent with manufacturer’s recent warning, but no easy test is available -
What’s your risk of kidney disease, heart attack, or diabetes? A single molecule can tell
Blood-borne protein implicated as a cause of kidney disease and a marker for many others -
Blood test shows promise for spotting early cancers
Biotech giant’s DNA assays detect about 65% of several lethal tumor types in preliminary study
