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10 August 2014 Last updated at 14:23 ET

Liberia buckles under Ebola strainLiberian nurses remove a victim of Ebola near Monrovia, Liberia, 8 August 2014

Liberia's information minister admits that the country's health care system has been overwhelmed by the spread of the deadly Ebola virus.


MRI scan of stroke 'Stem cells used in stroke therapy'

A pilot study suggests an experimental treatment that involves infusing stem cells into the brain may boost recovery after stroke.

a boy readingMusic lessons can close reading gap

Learning to sing or play a musical instrument can help disadvantaged children improve their reading skills, US research suggests.

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