Marburg outbreak in Tanzania kills at least eight people, WHO says
At least eight people in Tanzania have died in an outbreak of the highly lethal Marburg virus, according to global health officials.
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Dortmund slump to 4-2 loss at Kiel despite late comeback
:Struggling Holstein Kiel scored three times in a dominant first half but had to survive a late comeback from Borussia Dortmund before beating the visitors 4-2 on Tuesday, a second straight Bundesliga loss for the Ruhr valley club.
Sierra Leone declares public health emergency over mpox
Sierra Leone declared a public health emergency on Monday to combat mpox, announcing it was stepping up surveillance at its borders after confirming two cases of the deadly viral disease.
Sahin insists flu-ravaged Dortmund are up for fight in Kiel
Borussia Dortmund manager Nuri Sahin cut a disconsolate figure on Monday as he counted the cost of a flu-like illness that has cut through his squad and continues to wreak havoc as they prepare to face Holstein Kiel in the Bundesliga.
Why you might be seriously ill right now and what to do about it, according to top GP
The UK is being hit by a quartet of viruses crippling hospitals - with one top GP warning that people are facing more severe effects of the winter illnesses.
Common injury may trigger Alzheimer’s disease by awakening hidden virus, study warns
Inflammation in the brain can reawaken dormant viruses, which may lead to the onset of neurodegenerative disease, a new study finds.
Alzheimer's Disease link revealed between head injuries and viruses
Repeated head injuries, such as concussions - a known risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease (AD) - may reactivate a common dormant virus in the brain, increasing the risk of AD and other neurodegenerative conditions.
Dortmund hit by flu virus ahead of Leverkusen clash
Borussia Dortmund defenders Waldemar Anton and Almugera Kabar are doubtful for Friday's Bundesliga game against Bayer Leverkusen due to illness, coach Nuri Sahin said.