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Amsterdam UMC researchers found guanabenz may reduce disability progression in childhood VWM, but the drug is not an approved treatment. The post Guanabenz may slow rare childhood brain disease in VWM trial appeared first on London Dawn.

Congo’s Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest one in history as WHO data confirms over 2,100 deaths from the rare Bundibugyo strain. The post Congo’s Ebola outbreak on track to surpass deadliest in history appeared first on London Dawn.

Data confirms obesity was linked to 8.2% of Belgium deaths as public health research quantifies weight-related mortality rates The post Belgian study links obesity to heart disease and dementia deaths appeared first on London Dawn.

Health groups are pressing the EU for binding heat protection standards, updated action plans and clearer climate resilience targets. The post Health groups urge EU-wide binding heat protection plans appeared first on London Dawn.

Study details 5 cups coffee daily health benefits, demonstrating how natural antioxidants and polyphenols reduce chronic risks. The post Five cups coffee daily health benefits reduce chronic disease risk appeared first on London Dawn.

Belgium recorded 1,747 excess deaths during its June heatwave, a 47.8% mortality increase and the highest excess mortality since 2000.

France’s first domestically diagnosed Ebola patient has recovered and left hospital after returning from the Congo outbreak response.

The MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak remains at 13 cases and three deaths as WHO tracks final contacts through July 2.

France confirmed an imported Ebola case in a doctor returning from Congo, with isolation, contact tracing and low public health risk.

EU ministers approved a new drugs strategy framework and action plan to address trafficking, drug harms, public health and security risks.