July 12, 2026

Health

Ebola outbreak in Congo still in 'expansion phase', WHO says

Ebola outbreak in Congo still in ‘expansion phase’, WHO says

GENEVA, July 7 (Reuters) – The Ebola outbreak in Congo has not yet stabilised and is still expanding, with transmission fuelled by population movement, a World Health Official said on Tuesday. The Democratic Republic of Congo has confirmed 1,561 cases, including 506 deaths, in the worst-ever outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo species of Ebola for which there…

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Scientists discover how colon cancer cells change identity to spread

Scientists discover how colon cancer cells change identity to spread

Scientists have identified a molecular switch that may help explain how colorectal cancer becomes deadly. When levels of a gene-regulating factor called GATA6 drop, cancer cells can shed their normal identity and transform into highly adaptable, fetal-like cells capable of spreading through the bloodstream and establishing new tumors in the liver. The study suggests that…

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Woven Woven Redefines Children's Sleep Wellness with Innovative Bead-Free Weighted Blankets

Woven Woven Redefines Children’s Sleep Wellness with Innovative Bead-Free Weighted Blankets

Children do not outgrow sleep problems; they grow into sleep habits.Woven Woven advocates for a comprehensive approach to children’s sleep, emphasizing the crucial role of the sleep environment.SYDNEY, July 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As sleep wellness discussions predominantly target adults, Australian children’s sensory wellness brand Woven Woven asserts that critical sleep habits are established during…

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