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WHO declares Ebola outbreak an international public health emergency
The World Health Organization late Saturday declared the outbreak of Ebola that was first seen in the Democratic Republic of the Congo an international public health emergency, underscoring the concern about the spread of the virus as travel-related cases were reported in Kampala, the capital of Uganda.
The speed with which the emergency issuance was made — African health officials only confirmed the outbreak on Friday — is unusual. So too is the fact that WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus issued the declaration without first seeking the advice of an expert panel, called an emergency committee.
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Trump blasts ‘disloyal’ Sen. Cassidy while pushing challenger in Louisiana Republican primary
NEW ORLEANS — U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy is fighting for his political life in Louisiana’s Republican primary on Saturday as he faces a challenge backed by President Donald Trump, the latest attempt by the president to purge the party of politicians he views as disloyal.
Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow over Cassidy, in an unusual attempt to dislodge an incumbent senator. Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial, stemming from the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Cassidy, a doctor, has also clashed with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over vaccine policy, even though he provided crucial support to help Kennedy get confirmed.
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Opinion: The cloudy truth about ‘blue zones’
Below is a lightly edited, AI-generated transcript of the “First Opinion Podcast” interview with Shelley Wood and Eric Topol. Be sure to sign up for the weekly “First Opinion Podcast” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Get alerts about each new episode by signing up for the “First Opinion Podcast” newsletter. And don’t forget to sign up for the First Opinion newsletter, delivered every Sunday.
Torie Bosch: Twenty-five years ago, before peptides and biohackers were mainstream conversation, there were the blue zones: communities isolated geographically where residents reportedly lived far longer than average. Since then, the concept of the blue zone has exploded, influencing today’s longevity movement. But does the science hold up?