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Hantavirus scare a wake-up call: Why India must build its disease X defences

A recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship echoes past pandemic scares. Experts warn Disease X, a future unknown pathogen, is a near certainty. This virus jumps from animals to humans. India faces challenges due to high human-animal contact. Prevention, not just response, is crucial. Better sanitation and consistent surveillance…

The Economic Times

Attacks on Ebola treatment centers are one of several problems affecting Congo's outbreak response

In the Eastern Congo, a troubling surge of Ebola is compounded by deliberate attacks on medical facilities, igniting frustration among the populace after years of conflict and state neglect. Aid reductions have crippled healthcare systems, and the Bundibugyo strain poses a unique challenge without any available vaccine.

The Economic Times

Suspected Ebola cases surpass 900 as treatment centre attacks hinder Congo response

Officials say a ‘devastating set of emergencies’ are converging at the epicentre of the outbreak

The Independent UK

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Gilead Sciences Highlights Trodelvy Lung Data, Long-Acting HIV Pipeline at RBC Conference

Gilead Sciences (NASDAQ:GILD) Chief Medical Officer Dietmar Berger outlined several upcoming clinical and regulatory priorities across oncology, inflammation and HIV during a discussion with RBC Capital Markets senior biotech analyst Brian Abrahams. Berger said Gilead is focused on advancing Trodel

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Ebola Response Efforts in Africa Threatened by US Aid Cuts, Experts Warn

Ebola remains one of the world's most dangerous infectious diseases, with outbreaks in Central and East Africa repeatedly straining already fragile healthcare systems. And with the recent cuts to United States foreign aid, public health experts are raising concerns that could weaken Ebola surveillance and response efforts in parts of…

Medical Daily

5 Health-Boosting Soil Practices That Work Quickly

Healthy soil never just “happens” by accident, and every thriving garden starts with intentional care below the surface. Strong soil feeds strong plants, and strong plants resist pests, drought, and disease far more effectively. Gardeners who focus on soil improvement often notice faster growth, richer color, and more consistent harvests…

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India dispatches first tranche of urgent medical supplies in wake of Ebola health emergency

India has dispatched its first shipment of medical supplies and protective kits to the African Centre for Diseases Control and Prevention in response to the emerging Ebola public health emergency.

The Economic Times

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Common Daily Habits That Secretly Harm Kidney Health and How to Avoid Them

Most people rarely think about their kidneys until something goes wrong. These bean-shaped organs work constantly to remove toxins, control blood pressure, maintain mineral balance, and support red blood cell production. Despite their importance, kidney damage often develops silently, with warning signs appearing only after significant harm has occurred. Modern…

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India issues advisory, warns against travel to parts of Africa as WHO declares Ebola outbreak global health emergency

According to a press release issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has also officially declared the ongoing outbreak of Bundibugyo strain Ebola virus disease affecting the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda as a Public Health…

The Economic Times

FED:Not a 'me' disease: bowel cancer surge in young people

A mysterious rise in bowel cancer rates in young people has doctors stumped and is putting patients through a treatment regime unsuited to their stage of life.

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Not a 'me' disease: bowel cancer surge in young people

A mysterious rise in bowel cancer rates in young people has doctors stumped and is putting patients through a treatment regime unsuited to their stage of life.

AAP

NYC Defied Washington and Rejoined the WHO — Here's What That Really Means

While the federal government formally cut ties with the World Health Organization, New York City quietly signed back up through a side door. No congressional vote. No public debate. Just a press release.

Medical Daily

Congo reports more than 200 suspected Ebola deaths

More than 200 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo have died from Ebola, as authorities battle to control the outbreak, with nearly 900 cases reported.

AAP

White House pauses removal of detainees to DRC as Ebola outbreak widens

But Trump administration will not return detainees deported to third countries in disease-stricken region

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Uganda confirms three new Ebola cases as Africa CDC warns 10 countries 'at risk'

Health authorities in Uganda on Saturday confirmed three new cases of Ebola linked to the neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, adding that all three people were still alive. The Africa CDC warned that 10 nations across the region were at risk of being affected by the deadly virus.

The Conversation

Ebola outbreak in the DRC: four reasons it will be hard to contain

By the second week of the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo it was already clear that containing the spread of the haemorrhagic disease was proving to be difficult.

The Independent UK

How scientists identified hantavirus on a cruise ship thousands of miles away

An elderly British man had arrived at a private hospital in Johannesburg seriously ill, but health workers weren’t sure of the underlying cause

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Natasha Hamilton hits back at cruel trolls

Atomic Kitten’s Natasha Hamilton has hit back at cruel trolls “hating” on her appearance as she battles Hashimoto's disease.

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Euronews

WHO says Ebola risk now 'very high' in DR Congo

WHO head Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday that the global risk from the disease remained low.

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Is Hantavirus a threat to Europe? Climate change and habitat destruction are increasing the risk

Hantavirus has circulated in Europe long before the MV Hondius outbreak, but is climate change increasing future risk?

The Guardian - UK

‘Every health facility said they were full’: alarm over rapid spread of Ebola in DRC

New strain of virus, aid cuts, and cultural norms around burials and touch add to difficulties in stemming outbreak

France 24

Health workers struggle with Ebola outbreak as WHO declares highest risk level in DR Congo

First, with at least 160 lives already feared lost, health workers in the DRC are racing against time to contain a deadly disease that spreads as fast as it kills. Also, a diplomatic rift with the European Union is widening over security funding in Mozambique. The foreign ministry has criticised…

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GLP-1 Drugs Could Soon Treat Heart Failure and Peripheral Artery Disease—FDA Approvals Coming

GLP-1 drugs are no longer just weight-loss and diabetes medications. Researchers are now studying whether these blockbuster treatments can help people living with heart failure and peripheral artery disease (PAD), two serious conditions affecting millions of Americans. That shift could reshape how doctors manage cardiovascular disease in the coming years.…

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The ‘Sweet’ Habit Researchers Say Could Raise Your Alzheimer’s Risk

Many people think of sugary snacks as harmless comfort foods, especially during stressful days or late-night cravings. However, growing research suggests that regularly consuming large...

The Guardian - UK

What is immunotherapy and how does it treat cancer and other conditions?

From infections and allergies to brain diseases and autoimmune disorders, a wave of trials offers hope

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