Ebola outbreak in Uganda kills 14

An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus that erupted in western Uganda at the start of July has killed 14 people, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Saturday.

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Multifaith call in Austria for circumcision clarity

A row over religious circumcision in Austria that has spread from Germany made more waves Saturday after an unprecedented joint call by Jews, Muslims and Christians for unequivocal government support.

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India had 56% of new leprosy infections in 2010

India accounted for 56 percent of the world's new leprosy infections in 2010 despite declaring itself free of the nerve-destroying disease five years earlier, a report said Saturday.

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Some Multitasking Is More Taxing

Recent research finds that different forms of multitasking can impact our performance much more than others. Christie Nicholson reports



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Dope cheats face testing times at London 2012

LONDON (Reuters) - Scientists working around the clock at a specially equipped anti-doping lab on the outskirts of London will analyze more than 6,000 urine and blood samples during the 2012 Olympics. The process - from obtaining the sample through to delivering what may be career-ending results back to athlete and coach - is highly sensitive and demands high levels of speed, skill and security. ...



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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. There is no treatment and no vaccine against Ebola, which is transmitted by close personal contact and, depending on the strain, kills up to 90 percent of those who contract the virus. ...



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Suspect in hepatitis C outbreak wrote suicide note

A traveling medical technician accused of causing a hepatitis C outbreak in New Hampshire wrote a suicide note saying he "couldn't handle this stress anymore" the week before his arrest, according to a police report.

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Why Texting While Driving Will Never Work

Recent research finds that different forms of multitasking can impact our performance much more than others. Christie Nicholson reports



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New York's JFK Airport top germ spreader: study

New York's John F. Kennedy Airport is a teeming hub for international flight -- and globe-trotting germs, a new study says.

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Experts Offer Tips to Cut Kids' Screen Time During Summer

SATURDAY, July 28 (HealthDay News) -- Lots of parents would like to avoid having their kids spend the summer watching television or playing video games.



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'Macho' Men Do Worse in Couples When the Woman Earns More

FRIDAY, July 27 (HealthDay News) -- Having a female partner who earns more than they do can cause stress for men with traditional views of masculinity and lead to problems in their romantic relationships, according to a small new study.



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Officials: Ebola breaks out in Uganda

The deadly Ebola virus has killed 14 people in western Uganda this month, Ugandan health officials said on Saturday, ending weeks of speculation about the cause of a strange disease that had many people fleeing their homes.



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Women May Fare Worse Than Men After Stroke

FRIDAY, July 27 (HealthDay News) -- Women have a poorer quality of life after a stroke or a ministroke than men, according to Swedish researchers.



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Substances and methods used in doping

LONDON (Reuters) - The International Olympics Committee (IOC) said on Saturday that 1001 drugs tests have been conducted since the start of the London 2012 Olympic period on July 16. Of these, 715 were urine tests and 286 were tests on blood. IOC President Jacques Rogge says a crackdown on doping cheats in the run-up to the London Olympics has been a success, with testers catching more than 100 athletes using performance-enhancing drugs in recent months. ...



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The 'Five Second Rule' Is a Myth

THURSDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- People who follow the "five-second rule" may be better off sticking to the phrase, "when in doubt, throw it out."



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HIV Undetectable in 2 Men After Bone Marrow Transplants: Study

THURSDAY, July 26 (HealthDay News) -- Following bone marrow transplants, two men infected with HIV no longer have any traces of the AIDS-causing virus in their lymphocytes, researchers report.



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London pollution may hinder athletes: scientists

LONDON (Reuters) - London's poor air quality could cause problems for Olympic athletes trying to break world records if a summer heat wave continues, British scientists said on Thursday as levels of pollution hit their highest levels since 2006. The London Olympics has struggled with an array of teething problems in the run up to the Games, from security and transport concerns to the threat of union strikes. At one stage, even chilly wet weather looked like it might spoil the show. ...



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Scientists: Heat wave hurts London air quality

British scientists say a heat wave has caused London's air quality to deteriorate, which could affect athletes' performances at the Olympics.



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Is Olympic Swimmer Leisel Jones Fat, or Is This What Fit Looks Like?

Is Leisel Jones too fat to swim? The Australian Olympian is being taken to task in the country’s press for not having the ripped physique of some other athletes, creating a firestorm of backlash and controversy.



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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. The findings, from a study of nearly 335,000 European women, do not prove that your French fries, sweets and white bread contribute to breast cancer. But they do hint at a potential factor in a little understood form of breast cancer, according to a researcher not involved in the work. ...



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