Excess winter deaths highest since 1970s, says ONS Most of the excess deaths occurred in women and people over 85, Office for National Statistics data shows. Source
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo now second worst in history More than 400 people have been hit in eastern DR Congo, where rebel attacks have hampered operations. Source
Type 2 diabetes: NHS to offer 800-calorie diet treatment A diet of soups and shakes that can reverse type 2 diabetes is to be trialled by the NHS in England. Source