Aid agencies are racing to help health workers in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The virus is known to have killed at least 140 people, but the true toll may be far higher.

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As vaccination rates decline, biotech companies see a potential new market for measles drugs.

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The alcohol industry has criticized the research, which found that even light drinking increases the risk of premature death.

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