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Vapers Urged to Keep e-Liquids Away from Young Children
US researchers report an increase in children poisoning themselves with e-cigarette fuel

The Race for the Biggest Job in Global Health
Is it the turn of an African country to get the biggest job in global health?

It's In Your Head
The Wellcome Book Prize for 2016 was won this week by neurologist Dr Suzanne O’Sullivan

Concussion Test
A blood test to spot concussion could be just five years away

Yellow Fever Outbreak in Angola Worsens Vaccine Shortage
Outbreak of yellow fever in Angola kills more than 200

Ketamine: Party Drug and Essential Anaesthetic in Africa
Impact on Surgery in Africa if Cheap Anaesthetic & Party Drug Ketamine Becomes Controlled

The Crunch Effect: Why we Should Listen as we Eat
Hearing yourself eating may help you to eat less new study shows

People with Autism Die Decades Before General Population
A recent Swedish study finds those with ASD die on average 16 years before those without

Long-term Neurological Problems in Liberian Ebola Survivors
A new study finds brain symptoms being experienced by most, six months after infection

One Man’s Mission to Prevent Suicides
The Australian sheep farmer who writes and places suicide prevention ads in local papers