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Cabinet approves Opas as next health permanent secretary

The cabinet has approved the appointment of the director-general of Department of Disease Control, Opas Karnkawinpong, as next permanent secretary for public health.

Bangkok Post

Foot-and-mouth disease: Australian government backs electronic tagging for sheep

Federal minister says it’s up to states, but mandatory system would help protect against potentially costly outbreak as Indonesia battles FMD

The Guardian - AU

Unnerved Shanghai residents brave stifling heat for mass COVID tests

Shanghai residents queued up in sweltering heat for compulsory mass testing for COVID-19 on Tuesday, as persistent small outbreaks fuelled anxiety in a city that is still recovering from the painful two-month lockdown lifted a few weeks ago.

Reuters

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‘Most feared disease’: Indonesian farmers’ foot and mouth misery

Southeast Asian nation is grappling with its first outbreak of foot and mouth disease in nearly 40 years.

Al Jazeera

What is foot and mouth disease? Why farmers fear 'apocalyptic bonfires of burning carcasses'

Foot and mouth disease – usually referred to by its acronym FMD – is the most feared livestock disease in the world. It can cripple the livestock sector, cause immense animal suffering, destroy farmer businesses, create food insecurity and has massive trade impacts for Australia.

The Conversation

Covid caution urged over break

The Public Health Ministry has urged people to continue taking precautions against Covid-19 so as to avoid the risk of contracting the disease during a five-day holiday starting on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post

Rural vets want more engagement from government over disease of foot-and-mouth disease

This veterinarian is "incredibly scared" about how his industry will cope if foot-and-mouth disease or lumpy skin disease reaches Australian shores. He's calling for more clarity around the plans in place as his industry has already been deteriorating "for decades".

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Ask the Doctors: Morning cup of coffee has potential health benefits

These include a lower risk of health problems including Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, chronic liver disease, Parkinson’s disease, depression, and liver and endometrial cancers.

Chicago Sun-Times

Avian flu detected in five seabirds on Northern Ireland's North Coast

Positive results for the disease were recorded in one gannet and four guillemots

Belfast Live

Banning artificial stone could prevent 100 lung cancers and 1,000 cases of silicosis, where dust scars the lungs

Silica dust is a very fine dust produced when products such as bricks, concrete and pavers are cut or drilled. Artificial stone, which is used mainly for kitchen benchtops, is a particularly potent source of silica dust.

The Conversation

Hope Hendra virus antibody therapy will stop deadly disease developing in two humans exposed to infected horse

Two people who have been in close contact with a horse that was infected with Hendra virus in Mackay, North Queensland, will receive an antibody therapy on "compassionate" grounds, aimed at preventing them from developing the deadly disease.

ABC News

Comprehending public health

With planned investments in health and education, Tamil Nadu has become a national leader in disease prevention

The Hindu

'Next generation therapy for arthritis of the knee - a problem that usually gets worse'

Osteoarthritis is affecting an increasing number of people, says Dr Miriam Stoppard, but researchers at Liverpool University are coming up with some novel ways to fight back

Daily Mirror

5 things to know about the brain-eating amoeba that infected a swimmer in Iowa

Its name alone is terrifying. But infections in humans are both rare and devastating. Here are five things to know about the microscopic brain-eating amoeba Naegleria fowleri.

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Irish Mirror

The dangers posed by at-home inflatable hot tubs including rash, nasty viruses and electrocution fears

Hot tubs also run the risk of causing Legionnaires disease if not properly filtered. The Legionella germ can form in unfiltered water kept for long periods at temperatures between 25C and 45C

The Hindu

Caution against African swine fever in Kerala

The highly contagious viral disease of pigs does not pose a threat to humans

Benzinga

EPIX: Encouraging Signs of Activity in Phase 1 Trial of EPI-7386…

By David Bautz, PhD NASDAQ:EPIX READ THE FULL EPIX RESEARCH REPORT

Bangkok Post

Severely ill Covid cases in Thailand seen rising even faster due to long holidays

The number of severely ill Covid-19 patients is rising and may accelerate due to long holidays this month, according to the Department of Disease Control.

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The Conversation

1 in 8 U.S. deaths from 2020 to 2021 came from COVID-19 – leaving millions of relatives reeling from distinctly difficult grief

COVID-19 was the third-most-common cause of death between March 2020 and October 2021 in the U.S., behind only heart disease and cancer, according to a recent study.

Wales Online

Coronavirus BA.5 and BA.4 variants to blame for surge in infection rates

Health experts are reminding people to ensure that their Covid vaccinations are up to date and they have had all available booster shots

Irish Mirror

What to do if you get bitten or stung by bees, wasps, ticks, horseflies and other common insects in Ireland

It can be difficult to identify what you were bitten or stung by if you didn't see it happen. But don't worry if you're not sure. The treatment for most bites and stings is similar.

The Conversation

Your pay, postcode and parents affect your heart disease risk

As part of a series on cycles of disadvantage, supported by a philanthropic grant from the Paul Ramsay Foundation, we’re publishing three articles on the social determinants of health. They look at how factors like income, where you live and your background affect your risk for cancer, dementia and heart…

Inverse

In Montana, Indigenous innovators turn to dogs to help sniff out deadly disease

Standing near a wetland full of cattails, Calling Last said the dogs trained by the nonprofit organization Working Dogs for Conservation will detect chronic wasting disease in deer and elk scat at such sites that serve as watering holes for herds.

The Times of India

Study says sitting for over 8 hours in office increases heart disease risk (and simple tips to reverse the harm done by extended sitting)

A study by the researchers have found that people who work in an office are more likely to suffer from cardiovascular diseases. It might also increase the chances of getting a stroke or a heart attack.

Nottingham Post

PIP benefits of £156 a week tax-free for 87 muscle or joint injuries

If you are over 16 and under State Pension age, you may be able to claim PIP to help with a musculoskeletal condition

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