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How does chikungunya spread and what are its symptoms

Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. The virus mainly affects tropical and subtropical regions. There’s no specific treatment, so prevention focuses on mosquito control and protection.

The Times of India

The week in audio: The English Disease; Mag Hags; Parents vs the Internet; Between the Ears – review

A thoughtful study of football hooliganism; glossy mags of yore amusingly revisited; the mother of murdered teen Brianna Ghey on online safety; and it’s a wonderful pond life

The Guardian - UK

Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in drive to slow outbreaks declared a global emergency

Congolese authorities have started vaccinations against mpox, nearly two months after the disease outbreak that spread from Congo to several other African countries and beyond was declared a global emergency

The Independent UK

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What is the deadly Marburg virus and where has it spread?

World Health Organization warns outbreak risk is ‘very high at the national level’ in Rwanda, but low globally.

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RSV can be deadly—especially for older adults. Why aren’t more of them getting the new vaccine?

About 6,000 to 10,000 people 65 and older die from RSV in the U.S. annually, the CDC says.

Fortune

Bird flu patient had no apparent contact with animals – and there’s still no evidence of sustained human-to-human spread

Six healthcare workers in the US who were in close contact with a patient known to have bird flu developed mild respiratory symptoms, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The patient was not known to have had contact with livestock or other animals, raising the…

The Conversation

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‘Amazing’ trial shows drug combination stops lung cancer advancing for longer

Exclusive: Global trial finds treatment with amivantamab and lazertinib halts progression for average of 23.7 months

The Guardian - UK

Trees’ own beneficial microbiome could lead to discovery of new treatments to fight citrus greening disease

Citrus trees showing natural tolerance to citrus greening disease host bacteria that produce novel antimicrobials that can be used to fight off the disease, our recent study shows. We found the trees at an organic farm in Clermont, Florida.

The Conversation

50 Disturbing Facts To Make You Want To Crawl Under Your Bed And Stay There

From terrifying truths to unsettling facts, people shared the most horrifying pieces of information that will leave you questioning everything. The post 50 Disturbing Facts To Make You Want To Crawl Under Your Bed And Stay There first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Ovarian cancer vaccine: What you need to know about breakthrough jab that could wipe out disease

There are around 7,500 new ovarian cancer cases in the UK every year

The Independent UK

World’s first vaccine for ovarian cancer ‘could wipe out the disease’

The hope is the jab could be given to all women preventatively on the NHS to eliminate the disease, which is the sixth most common cancer in women.

The Independent UK

World-first ovarian cancer vaccine being developed in UK

‘A few decades ago the idea of a cancer vaccine was science fiction’ – but it is now becoming more of a reality, says Dr Claire Bromley from Cancer Research UK

The Independent UK

Australian TV presenter announces her own death in heartbreaking social media note

An Australian TV star wrote a message sharing news of her own death, following a lengthy battle with motor neurone disease (MND).

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Why women are still being underdiagnosed with heart disease

Women in the UK continue to be underdiagnosed and under-treated for cardiovascular diseases, a recent statement from the British Cardiovascular Societies has concluded. While there are many reasons for this, part of the problem is that cardiovascular disease is still seen as a “man’s condition”.

The Independent UK

Australian TV host announces her own death at 67 in touching social media post: ‘I have left the building’

Fiona MacDonald, known for hosting Australian shows ‘It’s a Knockout’ and ‘Wombat,’ was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2021

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Liver shunt in dogs: Vet explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment

Shunting the issue - Liver shunts in dogs. This article will discuss what exactly a liver shunt is, how to recognize the signs of a liver shunt, what treatment options are available, and how to manage the disease. Read on to find out more!

The Independent UK

Marburg virus outbreak: What you need to know as Europe fears cases

Virus, which has similarities to Ebola, has killed at least twelve people during an outbreak in Rwanda

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A Little-Known Infectious Disease Is Quietly Spreading Across the Southwestern U.S

As parts of the United States swing from drought to flooding and back again, little-known infectious diseases, such as valley fever, are starting to increase.

The Guardian - US

US breast cancer deaths fall but younger women increasingly diagnosed – study

Report shows significantly improved survival rates but a steep increase in diagnoses among women younger than 50

The Times of India

WHO launches strategic plan against rising dengue cases and other viral infections

The World Health Organization (WHO) released a preparedness plan to tackle the infection and deaths caused by dengue and other Aedes-borne arboviral diseases such as Zika and chikungunya.

The Guardian - UK

‘It used to be a farm – now it’s a mall’: how El Salvador’s crisis-hit coffee producers are trying to adapt

Coffee once drove the economy but war, migration, climate and disease crippled the industry. Now, a new generation with women at the fore is focusing on quality as the answer

The Times of India

Can dreams give us a sign of a disease we might have?

Were you aware that our dreams might just be trying to tell us major updates about our health? Yes, you read that right! While it might sound like something out of a really interesting movie, there have been instances where people’s dreams have alerted them to a health issue before…

The Times of India

TOI Medithon: Experts shed light on how to prevent, manage heart diseases and have 'Amazing Heart, Amazing Life'

Statistics on heart diseases and its rate of incidence have always been alarming, yet every year the number of cases and the deaths associated with the disease increases. While several initiatives have been undertaken to narrow down the factors that increase the risk to cardiovascular health, a lot of gaps…

The Guardian - AU

Fiona MacDonald, It’s a Knockout and Wombat host, dies aged 67 after MND diagnosis

The former TV personality announced her own death from motor neurone disease in a prepared statement, saying it was ‘an end to a very tough few months’

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