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Monkeypox Is Giving Public Health Agencies a Chance To Prove They've Learned Nothing From COVID

Plus: Schools surveilling students online, Tim Wu leaving the White House, and more...

Reason

Long COVID-19 and other chronic respiratory conditions after viral infections may stem from an overactive immune response in the lungs

Viruses that cause respiratory diseases like the flu and COVID-19 can lead to mild to severe symptoms within the first few weeks of infection. These symptoms typically resolve within a few more weeks, sometimes with the help of treatment if severe. However, some people go on to experience persistent symptoms…

The Conversation

Edinburgh comedian shares symptom after bowel cancer diagnosis

Sarah Mills is set to be the first ever act at the festival to discuss her journey with the disease after her 'glamorous' lifestyle quickly turned to one of hospital gowns and treatments.

Edinburgh Live

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Monkeypox: How is it different from chickenpox?

Although the two diseases share many symptoms, there are several key differences

The Independent UK

How worried should you be about monkeypox?

More than 2,208 cases of rare tropical virus now confirmed in UK

The Independent UK

Where did monkeypox come from?

As of 21 July 2022, there are 2,208 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK

The Independent UK

Monkeypox signs and symptoms: What to look for and how it spreads

Tropical disease originating in Africa has spread across the world since May

The Independent UK

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Commentary: Monkeypox is not the next COVID. But it’s spreading from the same failures

The recent discovery by Stanford scientists that wastewater in Palo Alto, Sacramento and other cities in the Bay Area contains monkeypox DNA means that the outbreak has gained traction in California, where Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a monkeypox emergency on Monday.

Los Angeles Times

Young dad, 34, diagnosed with deadly disease after feeling numb pain in finger

Davy Zyn was diagnosed with the life-changing illness after feeling a numb pain in his finger, but says every day is a blessing as he gears up for a tough challenge

Daily Mirror

Are there monkeypox myths? A doctor breaks down disease fact and fiction

MIAMI -- As monkeypox stays on our minds, people turn to the internet for answers to their questions. The internet has no shortage of information, but it also has no shortage of misinformation.

Miami Herald

Health: Inflammatory bowel disease increases risk for pregnant women

The research was led by the University of Missouri School of Medicine and the findings were published in the journal International Journal of Colorectal Disease. Read more on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Jab could ward off cancer if women test positive after smear test

Results showed that the risk of recurrence of “high-grade preinvasive disease” was reduced by 57% in individuals who were vaccinated

Wales Online

German patient's wife tests negative for monkeypox

PHUKET: The Thai wife of a German monkeypox patient has tested negative for the disease.

Bangkok Post

8 things science says will accelerate ageing

As a new study confirms drinking too much really does make you look older, Lisa Salmon looks into other lifestyle factors that may contribute too

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Covid warning over symptom of new strain that affects sufferers at night

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

ABC News

ADF, Border Force called in as government establishes foot-and-mouth disease task force

Agriculture Minister Murray Watt says the new task force will provide urgent advice over the next four weeks on Australia's response in the event of a potential outbreak.

AAP

Task force to look at biosecurity risks

A task force will help Australia prepare for a potential outbreak of foot and mouth disease or other animal-related illnesses.

ABC News

Bull prices up 20 per cent on last year's sales despite foot-and-mouth disease threat

Sellers and industry figures say the price increase proves confidence in the industry is high despite concerns about a potential foot-and-mouth disease outbreak.

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The Independent UK

Prostate cancer messaging ‘may be hampering early detection’

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer in men.

The Guardian - UK

HPV vaccine after removal of precancerous cells may cut cervical cancer risk

Study finds reduced risk of cervical cancer recurring after HPV vaccination post-surgery, though further research is needed

Chicago Sun-Times

Here’s why experts say the U.S. is stuck in a ‘horrible plateau’ of COVID-19 deaths

What seems to make the biggest difference between people who recover from COVID and those who die is whether they get treatment within the first week of diagnosis, one expert says.

Zenger

Lyme Disease Cases Have Soared Almost Five-Fold In 15 Years Due To Global Warming

Lyme disease cases have soared almost five-fold in 15 years because of global warming, according to new research.

Daily Record

Superfit Scots dad who had 'fabric of life ripped open' after MND diagnosis set to cycle 'UK's toughest ride'

Davy, from Edinburgh, has been fundraising for charity since being diagnosed with the terminal disease in 2018 after a snowboarding trip to Canada the previous year.

Dublin Live

Almost 100 cases of monkeypox cases confirmed in Ireland with 10 people hospitalised

The median age of those infected with the disease in Ireland is 36

Zenger

Simple Blood Test Can Spot Signs Of Alzheimer’s 17 Years Before Symptoms Appear

A simple blood test can spot signs of Alzheimer’s 17 years before symptoms appear, according to new research.

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