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Miranda Hart and Justin Bieber suffer from it: What you need to know about Lyme disease

Hollywood star Alec Baldwin said he feared he would die when he was diagnosed with Lyme disease

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Miranda Hart shares ‘hope’ after learning identity of three-decade long illness

Comedian reflected on being ‘silenced’ by others as she dealt with unexplained symptoms

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Lyme disease: What are the symptoms and how can it be treated?

Lyme Disease UK has warned that the disease is on the rise in the UK

The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2024

Marburg virus: Should UK travellers be worried about the disease?

All passengers departing Rwanda will be asked to complete a symptom screening questionnaire

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2024

When to replace your running shoes? 5 telltale signs to know

Running is one of the best activities for your heart, is effective in boosting longevity, and improves sleep. Running for even 10 minutes is enough to ward off heart disease risk and improve moods. Running shoes play a vital role in supporting your joints and muscles and preventing injuries while…

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2024

One year of humanitarian crisis in Gaza: 'Warnings are going unheeded,' UNICEF says

Gaza has become "a much darker reality than anyone ever thought possible". That's the description from a spokesman for the United Nations Children's Fund, UNICEF. James Elder, who was in Gaza himself last week, told us how the people of the enclave are now able to live on just 15…

France 24 · Oct 8, 2024

Govt to expand senior healthcare and cover Alzheimer's, cancer and more

In a welcoming move, the government is planning to expand its coverage of elderly healthcare, through its ambitious Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, by including treatments for diseases commonly seen among elders, like Alzheimer's, dementia, heart failure and cancer.

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2024

India awarded by WHO for eliminating trachoma: Know about the disease

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has felicitated the Indian government for eliminati ng a serious bacterial infection, trachoma. "India’s success is due to the strong leadership of its Government," said Saima Wazed, Regional Director of WHO South-East Asia. Elimination of trachoma is part of the 2021–2030 neglected tropical disease roadmap…

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2024

US CDC to release second-highest warning level for Marburg virus

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (US CDC) will issue its second-highest level of travel notice for Rwanda, recommending people to avoid nonessential travel due to the Marburg disease outbreak in the east African country, the U.S. government said on Monday, Reuters reported.

The Times of India · Oct 8, 2024

When medicines don’t work: eliminating neglected tropical diseases will reduce drug resistance – a win for all

A major health challenge of our time is when drugs no longer work to treat infections. This happens when the agents that cause infections – they may be bacteria, viruses or fungi – become resistant to the drugs.

The Conversation · Oct 8, 2024