Ebola outbreak in Uganda kills 13: official

KAMPALA (Reuters) - An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus has killed 13 people in Uganda and efforts are under way to contain the hemorrhagic fever, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Saturday.

via Reuters: Health News Read More Here..

High-carb diet tied to breast cancer risk for some

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Older women who eat a lot of starchy and sweet carbohydrates may be at increased risk of a less common but deadlier form of breast cancer, a new study suggests.

via Reuters: Health News Read More Here..

New Hampshire hepatitis C outbreak triggers fears

BOSTON (Reuters) - Hospitals in several U.S. states are scrambling to check if patients were exposed to the hepatitis C virus by an itinerant medical technician charged last week in connection with an outbreak in New Hampshire.

via Reuters: Health News Read More Here..

More and more births scheduled before the due date

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Expectant mothers in Australia are increasingly having their babies' births scheduled weeks before their due date, according to a new study.

via Reuters: Health News Read More Here..