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Climate change risks triggering a spike in infectious disease outbreaks: three reasons why

Climate change is our planet’s most immediate existential threat, and will likely only worsen for the foreseeable future.

The Conversation · Dec 13, 2023

Respiratory Illnesses Surging In US; 15 States See 'High' Or 'Very High' Levels, CDC Warns

The U.S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns of a surge in respiratory illnesses across the country, with 15 states facing "high" or "very high" levels of infections, including flu, COVID-19, RSV and common cold.

Medical Daily · Dec 13, 2023

Study identifies similarity between deficiency in vitamin B12, multiple sclerosis

Scientists have been observing for decades an intriguing resemblance between multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease where the immune system of the body attacks the central nervous system (CNS) and can cause neurodegeneration, and a deficiency in vitamin B12, an essential nutrient that supports healthy development and functioning of the…

Dynamite News · Dec 13, 2023

WHO Warns Of Anthrax Outbreaks In 5 African Countries; Know Symptoms, Risk Factors Of Infection

Five countries in east and southern Africa are witnessing anthrax outbreaks, with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 related deaths reported this year.

Medical Daily · Dec 12, 2023

2000 seriously injured on Hunter roads, as trauma surgeon issues warning

Victims become more prone to chronic disease and die earlier.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 12, 2023

BJP lashes out at Congress, says strict action against corruption is Modi's guarantee

The BJP on Tuesday targeted the Congress and its allies, saying they have spread the “disease of corruption” against which a movement has to be started not just by the government but also by the people.

The Hindu · Dec 12, 2023

‘Outdated pseudoscience’: women still being told having a baby will cure endometriosis, Australian study finds

Those diagnosed with chronic disease are still advised that pregnancy will relieve symptoms despite lack of evidence to support the claim

The Guardian - AU · Dec 12, 2023

Scientists to worm out disease from burrowing parasite

A research project will look to eliminate diseases caused by a parasitic roundworm that is widespread in Aboriginal communities in Australia's north.

AAP · Dec 12, 2023

Deadly Rocky Mountain spotted fever seen in travelers to Mexico

The CDC issued a health alert about cases of the tick-spread disease Rocky Mountain spotted fever seen among people who recently traveled to or lived in Tecate, Baja California.

LiveScience · Dec 11, 2023

5 countries in East and southern Africa have anthrax outbreaks, WHO says, with 20 deaths reported

The World Health Organization says five countries in East and southern Africa are in the middle of outbreaks of the anthrax disease with more than 1,100 suspected cases and 20 deaths this year

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2023