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Health workers at the epicenter of Congo's Ebola outbreak labor with little pay or rest

  • Frontline doctors in Mongbwalu are overworked, underpaid and risking infection while treating a surge of Ebola patients.
  • The outbreak is centered in crowded gold‑mining camps and involves the rare Bundibugyo strain — with no approved vaccine or specific treatment.
  • WHO launched a $518 million response, but containment is hindered by PPE shortages, local mistrust and ongoing conflict.

Berlin hospital discharges US doctor who contracted Ebola

  • A U.S. citizen — reported to be medical missionary Peter Stafford — who contracted Ebola in the DRC was treated at Berlin’s Charité hospital and has been discharged after the virus was undetectable since May 30.
  • Doctors said his symptoms subsided following combined antiviral therapy and supportive care, calling the outcome a significant therapeutic success.
  • None of the five high‑risk family contacts quarantined at the hospital showed symptoms; the DRC/Uganda outbreak has caused 82 confirmed deaths so far.

Eli Lilly says next-gen obesity drug curbs sleep apnea, among other benefits

  • Eli Lilly’s experimental drug retatrutide produced large benefits in trials — participants lost about 28% of body weight and people with type 2 diabetes saw better blood sugar control.
  • Beyond weight loss, the drug cut the severity of obstructive sleep apnea and substantially reduced knee osteoarthritis pain, suggesting broader health perks.
  • Retatrutide is part of a hot race (Lilly vs. Novo Nordisk and others) to dominate the booming obesity/diabetes market, though a few rare heart-related events are still under review.

Trump announces TrumpRx expansion, adding 160 more drugs

  • Trump expanded TrumpRx by 160 drugs, bringing the platform to over 800 commonly used prescriptions at discounted prices.
  • The effort is tied to his "most favored nation" pricing push — he says the policy (and related tariffs) has saved Americans more than $400 million.
  • Mark Cuban is partnering on the rollout, and the initiative is being pitched as broadly popular because, as he put it, everyone likes cheaper drugs.

Veteran runs to fight "life-changing disease" after minor symptoms

  • An Ohio anesthesiologist diagnosed with Parkinson’s at 46 used a prescribed exercise program to reclaim her life — she went from diagnosis to racing triathlons and finishing the Ironman.
  • Research behind her comeback suggests keeping a cycling cadence of about 75 RPM for 30–40 minutes, 3+ times per week may slow Parkinson’s progression — an “exercise prescription” people can act on.
  • She’s now a visible advocate — competing in Paralympic qualifiers, speaking at policy events, advising NIH efforts, and urging others to set bold goals for purpose and progress.

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