Health news on Friday, October 16, 2026

In Health on Friday, October 16, 2026: Ebola spreads in Kenya; microplastics harm mechanism found. Also: Kenya confirms third Ebola case linked to initial death in the country; Scientists identify mechanism explaining how microplastics damage human health and bodies.

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Kenya confirms third Ebola case linked to initial death in the country.U.S. News & World Report · Oct 16, 4:48 PM

Scientists identify mechanism explaining how microplastics damage human health and bodies.Smithsonian Magazine · Oct 16, 5:03 PM
WHO increases Ebola preparedness across 22 countries in three continents.UN News · Oct 16, 3:25 PM
Indiana hospital first to use newly FDA-approved brain cancer imaging drug.WTHR · Oct 16, 6:43 PM

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