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Chad's first dengue fever outbreak: what you should know

Chad has reported its first dengue outbreak, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The country’s health ministry declared an outbreak on 15 August and so far 1,342 suspected cases have been reported, 41 of them confirmed in the laboratory. One death was reported among the patients with lab-confirmed cases.…

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How to solve our mental health crisis

When BBC journalist Rory Carson sought online consultations for a potential mental health issue, three private clinics diagnosed him with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They charged between £685 and £1,095 for these consultations, which lasted between 45 and 100 minutes, and all prescribed him medication.

The Conversation

Zara McDermott forced to leave Strictly Come Dancing rehearsals early after medical emergency

The former Love Island star had to cut her rehearsals short after her boyfriend Sam Thompson feared he had kidney disease

Evening Standard

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From strokes to heart attacks: Doctor highlights most commonly misdiagnosed health conditions in women

Doctor goes viral for her TikTok series on most commonly misdiagnosed diseases that affect women

The Independent UK

3 Pharma Stocks With Market Impact to Consider Buying

The pharmaceutical sector is expected to thrive due to the rising demand for advanced medicines to treat lifestyle diseases and its increasing ability to meet quality treatment needs thanks to technological advancements. Therefore, it could be wise to add fundamentally strong pharma stocks Amneal Pharmaceuticals (AMRX), Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (RDY),…

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This new malaria vaccine will transform our battle with the deadliest creatures on Earth

Malaria has re-emerged in my home state of Florida, and will spread further thanks to climate change, says Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

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A mystery disease hit South Africa's pine trees 40 years ago: new DNA technology has found the killer

In the 1970s and 1980s, pine trees growing in various forestry plantations in South Africa’s Western Cape province began to die in patches. These trees succumbed to a mysterious root disease and the patches expanded gradually. Spontaneous regrowth of seedlings in the patches died dramatically.

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535 monkeypox cases reported since May last year

A total of 535 cases of monkeypox were reported nationwide between May 2022 and October 2023, according to government figures.

Bangkok Post

Sarah Michelle Gellar shares health update on 'warrior' Shannen Doherty amid cancer battle

The Charmed star was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015 and revealed in June that the disease has spread to her brain

Evening Standard

Tai Chi Slows Parkinson’s Progression, Reduces Drug Dependency: Study

Long-term practice of Tai Chi found to curb symptoms and improve quality of life for Parkinson's patients.

Zenger

Protein Linked To Alzheimer’s May Protect Kingfishers’ Brains During Dives

Researchers find that a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease helps kingfishers avoid brain damage while plunge-diving.

Zenger

Nipah virus antibodies detected in bats in Wayanad

Kerala will intensify the disease surveillance activities and maintain vigil against Nipah across the State as Nipah virus antibodies have been detected in bats in Wayanad as well in Indian Council of Medical Research’s bat surveillance studies, Health Minister Veena George said here on Wednesday.

The Hindu

This Chinese martial art may slow down Parkinson’s disease

Study shows Tai Chi can have long-term beneficial effects on Parkinson’s disease

The Independent UK

Millions of Americans have ‘mild cognitive impairment’ and don’t know it, experts say. How the condition relates to Alzheimer’s—and what you can do about it

99.9% of U.S. primary care clinicians are not sufficiently catching the condition in patients, according to a new report.

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Can Alzheimer’s risk increase due to poor digestion and gut health? Expert answers

The looming risk of Alzheimer’s

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Extending diabetic eye screening to two years could risk sight loss, study finds

Researchers said ‘the incentive of biennial screening is to release capacity in the NHS’ and ‘lessen the inconvenience’ for diabetics at low risk.

Fortune

Too much sitting increases your risk of death by 38%. A surprisingly small amount of daily exercise cancels it out

Just 10 minutes of moderate activity per day can cut your risk.

The Independent UK

Can red meat cause type 2 diabetes?

Red meat has also been associated with higher risk of cardiovascular disease and certain cancers

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'Not sure I'm lucky to be alive': Gazans fear worse is to come as public health 'catastrophe' looms

The World Health Organization is warning of an "imminent public health catastrophe" in the Gaza Strip. The displacement of 1 million people, overcrowding in shelters and a lack of fuel needed to run sewage, waste and water desalination plants have created a perfect storm for the spread of disease.

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Californians of Color Disproportionately Suffer From Late Detection of Dementia

Doctors, family and community all have a role in ensuring critical early treatment.

The Independent UK

A new RSV shot for infants is in short supply

A new shot for infants against RSV is in short supply, and U.S. health officials are telling doctors they should prioritize giving the drug to babies at the highest risk of severe disease

The Independent UK

Risk of degenerative brain disease increases with longer rugby careers – study

World Rugby is exploring ways to mitigate the risk of concussion.

The Conversation

New research has found an existing drug could help many people with painful hand osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common disease of the joints, and often affects the hands. One in two women and one in four men will have symptoms of hand osteoarthritis by the time they turn 85.

The Times of India

Deadly diseases those harmless looking cockroaches can cause

Why controlling the cockroach menace is necessaryFoodborne disease is a widespread public health problem globally. Cockroaches are known to be a reservoir and mechanical vector of foodborne pathogens. Cockroaches can spread diseases through their droppings, saliva or direct mechanical contact.

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2 biggest threats to wombats revealed in new data gathered by citizen scientists

Launched in 2015, WomSAT (Wombat Survey and Analysis Tool) is a citizen science project and website that allows “wombat warriors” to report sightings of wombats, their burrows, and even their cube-shaped poops.

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