Ebola Outbreak in Congo Is Declared a Global Health Emergency

The year-old Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo is now considered a global health emergency, the World Health Organization said on Wednesday, in a formal declaration that many public health experts called long overdue. “This is still a regional emergency and by no way a global threat,” said Robert Steffen of the University… Read More: Ebola Outbreak in Congo Is Declared a Global Health Emergency »

Dr. Pimple Popper Treats a Woman With a Huge Lipoma in Season 3, Episode 2

• In season three, episode two of TLC’s Dr. Pimple Popper, Dr. Sandra Lee, MD, treats a woman with a large growth in her leg.• The woman, Leta, has had the bump for 10 years.• Lee successfully removes the lipoma from Leta’s leg. On Thursday night’s episode of Dr. Pimple Popper, our valiant hero—Dr. Sandra… Read More: Dr. Pimple Popper Treats a Woman With a Huge Lipoma… »

Dr Miriam Stoppard: New drug brings hope of slowing sight failure

As we get older our eyesight becomes vulnerable to age-related macular degeneration (ARMD) and diabetic macular oedema (DMO). Both conditions will cause blindness if left untreated. Their main feature is the excessive growth of blood vessels which can leak in the eye which clouds vision. This is due to leakage of fluid from the abnormal… Read More: Dr Miriam Stoppard: New drug brings hope of slowing sight… »

ACA premiums for unsubsidized consumers hit new highs

Dive Brief: Many Americans shopping for coverage on the Affordable Care Act exchanges qualify for financial help, but for those who don’t, the costs have reached new milestones, according to a report by eHealth, an online marketplace for health plans. The average monthly premium for a family of two hit $ 1,000 per month in… Read More: ACA premiums for unsubsidized consumers hit new highs »