Ebola case counts are quickly climbing as a rare strain hits a high-trafficked part of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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But new cases are emerging as researchers race to track down where the outbreak originated. As authorities seek to arrange ...

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For those who get sick during the fall and winter, the diagnosis could be a toss-up. With the threat of the common cold, flu, COVID-19 and RSV in the mix, it can be tricky to determine the culprit.