Health news on Saturday, October 17, 2026
In Health on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Kenya's Ebola outbreak spreads to health workers. Also: Replacing 10% ultra-processed foods with whole foods reduces bowel cancer risk; WHO warns shisha smoking could cause one million new lung cancers by 2050.
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- Kenya reports seven Ebola cases including three health workers treating patients.ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos ·
- Replacing 10% ultra-processed foods with whole foods reduces bowel cancer risk.Nautilus | Science Connected ·
- WHO warns shisha smoking could cause one million new lung cancers by 2050.South China Morning Post ·
- Living near same-ethnicity neighbors linked to differences in heart health outcomes.Bioengineer.org ·
- BMJ study identifies significant flaws in how medical device adverse events are reported.Today's Medical Developments ·
- Continuous glucose monitors growing popular as wellness devices among non-diabetic patients.Verywell Health ·
- Third rabid bat discovered in Pasadena triggers public health alert.NBC Los Angeles ·
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