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Nigeria's missing virus hunters: university decline robs country of virologists

Nigeria’s university system witnessed its golden era between the 1950s and 1980s. It produced globally celebrated academics and virologists. But the story has changed. Under funding of the university system, inadequate support for research and lack of commitment to the development of science and technology by the government are robbing…

The Conversation

Health Ministry Warns of Cholera Outbreak in Lebanon

Caretaker Health Minister Firas Abiad warned on Saturday of a cholera outbreak if Lebanon fails to quickly respond to the disease, which he confirmed is still restrained in the rural northern Lebanese region of Akkar. On Friday, the Health Ministry issued a statement saying a second case of Cholera has…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Postponement of Tigray peace talks latest blow in Ethiopia’s hidden war

Airstrikes, malnutrition and disease have claimed thousands of lives in one of the most deadly but least reported conflicts in the world

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Dad with no symptoms diagnosed with cancer after random NHS screening invite

Jeff Smith was offered to take part in the NHS screening and decided to sign-up due to a family history of the disease.

Daily Record

Seville’s marmalade oranges under threat from deadly yellow dragon disease

The Spanish city is hoping to find a natural remedy to head off bacteria that have attacked citrus groves around the world

The Guardian - UK

Why Air Pollution Increases Amount Of Heart Attacks And Strokes

Air pollution increases exposure to a radioactive gas that triggers heart attacks and strokes, according to new research from Harvard. It contains colorless and odorless radon which is also the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.

Zenger

New Alzheimer's drug that slows cognitive decline could be available next year

People who are prescribed the drug will need regular MRI scans to check for brain swelling or bleeding

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Six cattle die of lumpy skin disease in Shivamogga

District administration bans cattle fairs and transportation of cattle up to October 31

The Hindu

When The Skies Went Dark: Historians Pinpoint The Very ‘worst Year’ Ever To Be Alive

Just 18 months prior, you were a hard-working farmer gearing up for another bountiful crop season. But then the skies went dark.

Zenger

RTE Late Late Show: Viewers praise 'inspiration' Charlie Bird as he 'comes to terms' with terminal disease

The former RTE journalist was diagnosed with motor neurone's disease in 2021

Dublin Live

The threat of foot-and-mouth disease entering Australia sparked panic. Then what happened?

It was the disease threat that was going to up-end Australia and cost the economy billions. So what happened next with foot-and-mouth disease?

ABC News

Man with no symptoms told he has deadly disease after receiving random letter to go to screening

Jeff lost his mother, uncle, granddad and great grandfather to lung cancer before his worst nightmare became reality

Manchester Evening News

‘It’s hugely complex’: the scientists working to defeat Parkinson’s

Research into dopamine-producing cells and rogue proteins among efforts to find far-reaching treatment

The Guardian - UK

MPX cases falling dramatically in California. Is the outbreak ending?

LOS ANGELES — A promising decrease in new MPX cases in Los Angeles County is probably the result of vaccination efforts, changes in behavior among higher-risk individuals and growing natural immunity for survivors, officials said.

Los Angeles Times

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The Independent UK

US to screen Uganda passengers for Ebola virus as cases surge

The screenings have been ordered by the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Independent UK

What is Ebola and what are the symptoms as Uganda hit by deadly new outbreak

There have so far been 44 confirmed cases and 10 deaths since the first case was diagnosed

The Conversation

Our *Homo sapiens* ancestors shared the world with Neanderthals, Denisovans and other types of humans whose DNA lives on in our genes

When the first modern humans arose in East Africa sometime between 200,000 and 300,000 years ago, the world was very different compared to today. Perhaps the biggest difference was that we – meaning people of our species, Homo sapiens – were only one of several types of humans (or hominins)…

Dublin Live

RTE's Ryan Tubridy pays tribute to 'bright soul' Dublin woman who passed away after brave cancer battle

Dublin woman Heather Skinner met the RTE star when they were both taking part in Charlie Bird's charity climb to raise money and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease

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Cabinet OK's draft requiring hospitals to offer pandemic care infectious disease care

The Cabinet on Friday approved draft legislation to revise the Infectious Diseases Control Law to require certain medical institutions to provide infectious disease care, in preparation for a future pandemic.

Axios

The new plan to fight a coral reef disease devastating the Caribbean

Some say NOAA's new plan to tackle a coral disease in the Caribbean might not come fast enough.

Irish Mirror

Charlie Bird to release 'poignant' new book about battle with MND

The legendary RTÉ journalist and campaigner revealed his diagnosis of the incurable disease on the Late Late Show towards the end of last year.

Zenger

New Research May Yield Treatment To Halt Parkinson’s

Scientists from the University of Haifa reported in the journal NJP Parkinson’s Disease a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to treatments, which can stopthe spread of Parkinson’s disease.

Zenger

Scientists Identify The ‘superspreaders’ Of The Animal Kingdom

Wild monkeys that live in large groups alongside human settlements are the disease “superspreaders” of the animal kingdom, according to a new study.

The Independent UK

Why walking speed is more important than hitting 10,000 steps per day

A faster pace showed positive outcomes for heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, over and above the total number of daily steps taken

The Independent UK

Student starting cardiac treatments PhD after vow over father’s heart disorder

Tim Roberts said his late father’s health problems precipitated his interest in studying medicine.

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