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Another worldwide alert – mpox is spreading. Here are three steps we can take to head it off

There’s no doubt we have ways to keep everyone safe – if we have the will, says Gordon Brown, former UK prime minister and WHO ambassador

The Guardian - UK

What is eastern equine encephalitis? Two mosquito researchers explain what’s behind the latest outbreaks

Health authorities in the United States are issuing warnings and closing public parks due to a rare but potentially deadly mosquito-borne disease.

The Conversation

Workplace health checks introduced in England to target preventable diseases

More than 130,000 people will benefit from check-ups that will be considered the equivalent of an NHS appointment

The Guardian - UK

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Low cost ‘smart mask’ can detect disease from breath, researchers say

Hopes that device may improve diagnosis and monitoring of conditions such as lung and kidney disease

The Guardian - UK

Sloth fever vs West Nile fever; know the difference between symptoms

Sloth fever or Oropouche virus is spreading in the United States, with 30 cases in all, and at least three cases of hospitalization in the country. West Nile fever is also on the rise in United States, and recently top US infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci became infected with…

The Times of India

New COVID vaccines are here. What to know about 2024–25 shots as summer surge continues

Citing skyrocketing COVID spread, the FDA announced in late August that it had approved Pfizer’s Comirnaty and Moderna’s Spikevax vaccines early.

Fortune

Body organs where microplastics accumulate and what they can do to health

In recent years, the discovery of microplastics in various body organs has raised significant health concerns.

The Times of India

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Mitochondria keep your brain cells alive − helping them run smoothly may protect against Parkinson’s disease

In 1817, a British physician named James Parkinson published An Essay on the Shaking Palsy, describing for the first time cases of a neurodegenerative disorder now known as Parkinson’s disease. Today, Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disease in the U.S. It affects about 1 million Americans and…

The Conversation

Are Sunday lie-ins good for you? Study finds catching up on sleep at weekends ‘lowers heart disease risk’

If consistent sleep isn’t possible, a weekend lie-in may be a good idea.

The Independent UK

‘We are afraid’: East Africa struggles as mpox spreads amid vaccine delays

Border regions in countries neighbouring DRC raise alert levels and screening measures as the mpox virus spreads.

Al Jazeera

Finger-prick test could diagnose early Alzheimer's with 'needle in a hay stack' precision

Test detects biomarkers of condition before symptoms progress

Evening Standard

Mpox vaccines: where they come from and what stands in the way of distributing them in Africa

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization (WHO) have declared the latest outbreak of mpox in Africa a health emergency. An epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has spread to neighbouring countries and more than 1,400 new mpox cases were detected in just…

The Conversation

How deadly is "triple E" mosquito virus?

Experts discuss a rare mosquito-borne illness forcing public spaces to close down at night

Salon

Sleep Debt Raises Heart Disease Risk, Study Says Here's How To Mitigate It

Catching up on lost sleep over the weekends might help offset sleep deficits from the week, and mitigate heart disease risk, the study suggests.

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The Independent UK

Lying in at the weekend may lower heart disease risk by 20%

Planning on waking up early this weekend?

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Man Chooses Mom Over Wife And Their Daughter, Makes Wife Seriously Question Their Future

Chickenpox is one of those diseases almost everyone has had. Still, it's not very pleasant to have it, and for newborns, it can even be dangerous. The post Man Chooses Mom Over Wife And Their Daughter, Makes Wife Seriously Question Their Future first appeared on Bored Panda.

The Guardian - UK

Parents in UK urged to ensure children get measles jab before new school term

Health agency warns of surge in cases of potentially serious disease as MMR vaccination uptake falls below 95%

The Times of India

2nd TOI Medithon: Experts discuss risks, complications, prevention and how to live well with diabetes

Diabetes can profoundly impact life. It may lead to dietary restrictions, affecting social and eating habits. The risk of complications such as heart disease, neuropathy, and vision problems can necessitate frequent lifestyle adjustments.

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Global Efforts To Eradicate Polio By 2026

Learn about the history, impact, and ongoing efforts to eradicate polio, a viral disease affecting children worldwide.

The Guardian - UK

Type 2 diabetes drug associated with 35% lower risk of dementia, study finds

Large Korean study suggests sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors, may lower the risk of dementia

Latin Times

Florida attorneys reject halting execution of inmate over Parkinson's disease causing 'needless pain'

Last year, the state of Florida conducted six executions, the most in a single year since 2014 (8)

The Independent UK

Wasn't polio wiped out? Why it is still a problem in some countries

Police has been eliminated in most parts of the world, but the infectious disease is still spreading in a small number of countries

Inverse

Catching Up On Sleep On the Weekend Might Actually Be Really Good for Your Heart

A study from Beijing found that people who used the weekends to catch up on sleep were 19 percent less likely to develop heart disease than those who didn't.

Evening Standard

More people at risk of genetic heart disease than previously thought, study reveals

ATTR amyloidosis could be deadly within six years if left untreated

Evening Standard

What is bluetongue disease? UK's first case of the year confirmed on Norfolk farm

Earlier this year, farmers were urged to remain vigilant for a new strain of the virus — amid a ‘high probability’ of infected midges blowing over from Europe

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