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Click to View in Browser 05/27/2014 Pace of new MERS infections in Saudi Arabia slows to four a day RIYADH (Reuters) - The rate of infection of a deadly virus in Saudi Arabia has slowed since mid May and Monday was the first day free of new cases in six weeks, figures released by the kingdom's Health Ministry showed. Up to 200,000 Somali children could die from malnutrition: U.N. GENEVA (Reuters) - Up to 200,000 children under the age of five could die from severe malnutrition in Somalia by the end of the year unless the United Nations receives emergency funds to stave off mass hunger, U.N. officials said on Tuesday. In Japan, Pigeon's quest for the perfect nipple TOKYO (Reuters) - In a quiet side-room at Pigeon Corp's spacious R&D facility north of Tokyo, researchers are on a high-tech quest - to perfect a baby's bottle teat that replicates a breastfeeding mother's nipple. Sierra Leone Ebola patient's family remove her from local health center ACCRA (Reuters) - Relatives of an Ebola patient in Sierra Leone took her home from a community health center despite protests from medical staff, risking spreading the deadly and highly infectious disease, a senior health official said on Tuesday. Iran confirms first two cases of MERS DUBAI (Reuters) - Iranian officials say they have confirmed the country's first two cases of MERS, a deadly virus first reported two years ago in Saudi Arabia, its neighbor on the western side of the Gulf. BioCryst's immune disorder drug succeeds in mid-stage trial (Reuters) - BioCryst Pharmaceuticals Inc said its experimental drug to treat a rare immune disorder was found effective in reducing attacks related to the condition, in a mid-stage trial. Stressful relationships may raise risk of death NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Worries, conflicts and demands in relationships with friends, family and neighbors may contribute to an earlier death suggests a new Danish study. Home walking program may help clogged leg arteries NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with poor circulation in their legs benefit from a home-based walking program and are more likely to keep it up over the long term, according to a new U.S. study. Bad food confiscated from Italy, England World Cup hotels SÃO PAULO, (Reuters) - Brazilian health and safety officials raided the England and Italy team hotels for next month's World Cup and confiscated fish, butter, ham and other food past their sell-by dates. Pregnant women should take iodide supplement: docs NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Pregnant women should take an iodide-containing supplement to protect the brain development of their babies, according to the leading U.S. group of pediatricians. Related Video Scans reveal snout nervous system of the mighty pliosaur Extreme thunderstorms in Colorado cause flooding, hail The latest Reuters articles on M&A, IPOs, private equity, hedge funds and regulatory updates delivered to your inbox each day. Register Today   A daily digest of breaking business news, coverage of the US economy, major corporate news and the financial markets. Register Today   » MORE NEWSLETTERS

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