Health news · 8 November 2026
Congo's Ebola deaths top 5,000 as fear of continent-wide spread mounts
Ebola deaths in Congo have passed 5,000, according to a headline in a health news listing dated Oct. 31. The headline says fear of spread across the continent is growing.
Wisconsin reports eighth US measles-related death, a baby
A Wisconsin infant's death is the state's first measles death in over 35 years, as US cases pass 5,000 this year.
Medicare finalizes 2027 physician pay cut
Medicare has finalized a cut to physician pay for 2027, which providers say will further destabilize the health care sector.
Health news roundup: diabetes implant, tea and heart health, and other headlines
A ScienceDaily Health & Medicine listing page shows headlines on topics from diabetes and Alzheimer's to nutrition and brain research. It gives only headlines, not full study details.
Potassium-enriched salt could help avert millions of cardiovascular and kidney disease cases and deaths
New research suggests potassium-enriched salt could help avert millions of cardiovascular and kidney disease cases and deaths around the world each year.