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Ebola outbreak in Uganda: the health system has never been better prepared

An outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus was announced by Uganda’s ministry of health on 21 September 2022. Uganda has had at least six previous episodes of Ebola in 2000 (224 dead), 2007 (37 dead), 2011 (1 dead), two events in 2012 (21 dead) and 2019 (4 dead). The recently…

The Conversation

Biden’s claim that Covid pandemic is over sparks debate over future

With more than 400 people dying daily, many experts say his remarks were premature – but it is unclear what impact they may have

The Guardian - US

Red blotch virus detected for first time in Australia in wine grape collections

Red blotch disease, which hasn't been found in Australia before, leads to poor wine grape harvests as some bunches never ripen.

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AFL and Fifa must rethink concussion rules amid Paul McCrory plagiarism claims, says expert

Another generation is at risk of developing fatal brain disease, says Dr Chris Nowinski. ‘Whether you’re hitting your child in the head or letting them get tackled, their brain can’t tell the difference’

The Guardian - AU

Modified herpes virus shows promise killing off cancer cells as London patient sees disease vanish

A modified herpes virus has shown promise in killing off cancer cells in early stage clinical trials, as one London patient claimed the treatment completely cured the disease.

Evening Standard

Dengue in France: tropical diseases in Europe may not be that rare for much longer

Dengue, a viral infection spread by mosquitoes, is a common disease in parts of Asia and Latin America. Recently, though, France has experienced an outbreak of locally transmitted dengue.

The Conversation

12 stomach cancer symptoms as research finds links between certain foods and disease

Increasing evidence shows a strong correlation between diet and a person’s risk of developing the disease.

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Dr Michael Mosley shares simple activity that could slash your cancer risk by 38 per cent

New research has uncovered a dramatic global rise in various cancers in the under-50s - but there are steps you can take to reduce your chances of developing the disease

Daily Mirror

Lanarkshire dad dies from rare flesh-eating disease after cutting leg while moving house

David Hemmings passed away in hospital just days after moving to a house with a garden having spent years struggling with the stairs at his top floor flat.

Daily Record

Gorgeous puppies abandoned by dealer at Renfrew roadside find new homes

Two of the pups managed to fight off disease and find happiness but their sibling was not so lucky.

Daily Record

Healthy Men: A tale of five Men’s Health Septembers

Dear Healthy Men: I know that Men’s Health Month was a few months ago, but shouldn’t we be paying attention to men’s health all year ‘round?

Tribune News Service

Scientists engineer mosquitoes that can't spread malaria

The disease is transmitted between people through a female mosquito after it bites someone infected with the malaria parasite.

The Hindu

Clearing pollution helps clear the fog of aging — and may cut the risk of dementia

During the past decade, a growing body of research has shown that air pollution harms older adults’ brains, contributing to cognitive decline and dementia. What hasn’t been clear is whether improving air quality would benefit brain health.

Tribune News Service

End of state of emergency and Covid-19 centre

The government will on Oct 1 lift the state of emergency imposed to cope with the coronavirus pandemic and dissolve the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration.

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The Independent UK

New Covid warning over symptom that affects sleep

‘Isn’t that strange?’ scientist says as he shares different disease caused by BA.5

Dynamite News

Delhi witnesses huge surge in dengue cases, experts suggest early prevention

Amidst continued rainfall in the capital and NCR, dengue cases are once again on the rise and the experts are suggesting early prevention of the vector borne disease. Read more on Dynamite News:

Nottingham Post

NHS lists warning signs as cases of 'Victorian disease' reach highest levels in years

It is a type of arthritis that causes extreme pain

The Guardian - UK

The Global Fund has saved 50m lives. So why has the UK refused to make a pledge?

Liz Truss’s first UN general assembly was a chance to commit to fighting global disease – millions of lives hang in the balance

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The Conversation

African newspapers can be anti-African too: what my research found

Following the recent outbreak of monkeypox in Europe and North America the international news media were accused of bias in their reporting. The accusation is that media outlets perpetuated negative stereotypes by, for example, portraying monkeypox as a disease that affects only African people, or people of African descent.

Bangkok Post

Virus curbs to ease again

Visitors will no longer be required to show their vaccination certificates or Covid-19 test results when they enter the country, and infected individuals with mild symptoms won't need to self-isolate when Thailand further relaxes its disease control measures next month.

Daily Mirror

Rugby legends hail Motor Neurone Disease breakthrough that 'will bring hope to thousands'

A breakthrough in MND treatment has been described as 'remarkable’ as rugby greats Doddie Weir and Rob Burrow - both diagnosed with the condition - say there is hope for the future

The Conversation

When monkeys use the forest as a pharmacy

Have you ever seen your cat or dog eating grass? They do so because it can help their digestion, and many wild species use natural substances to prevent and control diseases or to repel parasites. This is called “zoopharmacognosy” or, more commonly, animal self-medication.

ABC News

Prostate cancer doctors call for changes to screening guidelines over fears about undetected cases

There are urgent calls to overhaul the way general practitioners test men for prostate cancer, amid concerns too many are dying unnecessarily from the disease.

The Conversation

Monkeypox case numbers are falling, but that doesn’t mean it’s going away anytime soon

The global outbreak of monkeypox has been going on for nearly five months now. In that time, over 60,000 people have been infected in over 100 countries. Most of the cases have been in young men and the disease has disproportionately affected men who have sex with men.

The Hindu

CSIR-IICT to be part of nationwide wastewater surveillance project to assess disease prevalence

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