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'Stop swimming after diarrhoea' amid gastro spurt

Parents are being urged to isolate ill kids and keep them out of pools after more than 500 children aged under 10 were diagnosed with a diarrhoeal disease.

AAP · Feb 13, 2024

Oregon's 1st bubonic plague case in 8 years tied to patient's pet cat

Oregon saw its first human case of bubonic plague in eight years, and officials suspect the infected person's cat sickened them.

LiveScience · Feb 12, 2024

Unleash Gain Potential With 3 Pharma Stocks to Consider

With an increasing demand for treatments of chronic diseases, heightened investments in research and development, and the widespread integration of technology, the pharma industry is primed for success. Amid the solid industry prospects, let’s analyze the gain potential of three pharma stocks: Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX), AbbVie Inc. (ABBV), and GSK…

StockNews.com · Feb 12, 2024

Weight-loss drugs aren't a magic bullet. Lifestyle changes are key to lasting health

A doctor argues that the current focus on fighting obesity with drugs like Ozempic ignores the bigger picture: We need a medical system and society that support healthy life habits.

WEKU · Feb 12, 2024

Intermittent fasting: what is it, how does it work – and is it right for you?

From the 5:2 diet to Rishi Sunak’s 36 hours of abstinence, IF has taken off, with claims that it will make you fitter, smarter and even younger. What do the experts say?

The Guardian - UK · Feb 12, 2024

Oregon Reports Human Plague Linked To Pet Cat: Learn All About The Disease

The officials noted that plague occurrence is rare in Oregon, with the last case reported in 2015.

Medical Daily · Feb 12, 2024

Ross River virus warning, thousands of cases predicted

A 'sudden uptick' in detections of Ross River virus has sparked warnings thousands could be infected with the mosquito-borne disease this summer.

AAP · Feb 12, 2024

Anthrax outbreak kills cattle on Victorian property

A property in Victoria has been quarantined after an anthrax outbreak killed five cattle in northern Victoria.

AAP · Feb 12, 2024

Health dept issues guidelines to tackle KFD viral infection

Chennai issues guidelines for Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) prevention, including tick control measures and public education.

The Hindu · Feb 11, 2024

EPA again OKs use of toxic herbicide linked to Parkinson’s disease

Agency’s draft report backs paraquat’s safety but lawsuit’s plaintiffs say EPA ignored evidence of Parkinson’s risk

The Guardian - US · Feb 11, 2024