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Monkeypox FAQ: How is it transmitted? Where did it come from? What are the symptoms? Does smallpox vaccine prevent it?

With cases reported in a number of countries, human monkeypox infection is generating global interest and concern as an emerging infectious disease threat even in the midst of a slowly relenting COVID-19 pandemic.

The Conversation

COVID-19 antivirals: Doctors urged to raise awareness with at-risk patients

New drugs might be effective in keeping COVID-positive people out of hospital and bringing down the death rate, but more patients need to know about them.

The New Daily

Oyster 'disaster' in Port Stephens needs urgent NSW government help

'Farmers have already had to let people go.'

Newcastle Herald

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Planning to go for a swim? Doctors warn about infections you might catch in a public swimming pool

The June sun is upon us and it is the best time to hit the refreshing swimming pools to beat the scorching heat. It is super refreshing and fun, whether you go for swimming lessons, water sports or a pool party. But before you get your swimming bag ready, have…

The Times of India

Palestinian Farmers Sound Alarm over Foot-and-Mouth Outbreak

An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in the West Bank early this year has killed thousands of livestock, pushing Palestinian farmers already living under occupation to the brink of bankruptcy. Mohammed Basheer said he had to incinerate hundreds of his dead lambs after the outbreak devastated livestock across the West Bank,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Suspected monkeypox cases all test negative

Six suspected cases of monkeypox were ruled out on Friday following lab tests which came back negative for the virus, says the Department of Disease Control (DDC).

Bangkok Post

Monkeypox rhetoric recalls HIV stigma

Scientists denounce "anti-science, ignorance, prejudice" in how monkeypox is being described as a "gay" disease

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Port Stephens oyster disease outbreak devastates farmers

"We have some fifth generation farmers and they cannot see a way forward."

Newcastle Herald

Two brothers diagnosed with rare disease muscular dystrophy champion awareness

Archie and Jensen Kynaston, along with their family, are championing awareness of a rare muscle disease.

ABC News

Fetterman says he ‘almost died,’ but cardiologist says his prognosis, despite ignoring medical advice, is now good

PHILADELPHIA — A cardiologist who examined Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman after his stroke last month said Friday the Democratic Senate nominee has a type of cardiomyopathy, a heart disease that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. He said the pacemaker-defibrillator…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Health officials say 2nd probable case of monkeypox found in Chicago

A spokesman for the Illinois Department of Public Health said the second person tested positive at a state lab but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may not confirm the case until Monday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Delhi govt hospitals told to to stay alert, take steps if monkeypox case reported

NEW DELHI: Delhi government hospitals have been advised to take measures if there is a report of a monkeypox case in the city. "The Union health ministry issued a detailed set of guidelines earlier this week to states on the management of the viral disease monkeypox. With that the Delhi…

The Times of India

Fetterman’s cardiologist said the Pa. Senate candidate ignored medical advice, but his prognosis is good

PHILADELPHIA — A cardiologist who examined Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman after his stroke said the Democratic Senate nominee has a type of cardiomyopathy, a heart disease that makes it harder for the heart to pump blood to the rest of the body. He said the pacemaker-defibrillator Fetterman received, along…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Monkeypox can look different than what doctors thought. Here's what they're learning

Symptoms that doctors were taught about in medical school are not necessarily indicative of the cases of 2022. It can be much more subtle — and look a lot like other diseases.

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The Guardian - UK

Increasing moderate activity could cut stroke risk by 40%, research suggests

New analysis adds further evidence to the link between a sedentary lifestyle and risk of disease and disability

Chicago Sun-Times

Gender gap in some heart disease risk factors widens among young adults, new study shows

“Cardiovascular disease retains the dubious distinction of being the leading killer in the U.S., and over the last two decades, in the world,” said the study’s senior author.

Daily Mirror

Dementia warning sign - way you walk could indicate disease, finds new study

Most people think memory loss is only warning sign of dementia, but a new study says the way we walk could be an early symptom of the disease. Here's what you should look out for

The Hindu

PM Modi bats for a strong Opposition that is free of dynastic politics

Mr. Modi says he wants parties in the grip of parivarvad to get rid of ‘the disease’

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Daily Mirror

Woman had eye removed as a child after doctor spotted strange 'glow' in picture

Doctors noticed that Rachel Mayta's right eye appeared to be emitting a glow in a picture which can indicate eye disease or even cancer, and they had to remove it

Manchester Evening News

Latest monkeypox rise as total number of cases in UK more than 200 since disease first identified in the country

People who may have had contact with someone with the disease may need to isolate for three weeks

Dynamite News

Health: Above 70 per cent Indians unable to afford healthy diet, says CSE report

The report further says that about 17 lakh people die every year due to poor diet resulting in respiratory ailments, diabetes, cancer, strokes and coronary heart disease. Full story on Dynamite News:

Tribune News Service

CDC links hepatitis A outbreak to organic strawberries: Learn about the virus

Organic strawberries have been linked to a multistate hepatitis A outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a dozen people have been made ill by the strawberries in California, Minnesota and North Dakota.

The Guardian - AU

Monkeypox: what are the symptoms and should Australia be worried?

Infectious disease was first recorded in 1970 but a surge in cases has led to the largest outbreak in Europe to date

ABC News

Port Stephens oyster growers facing disaster as QX disease spreads

Port Stephens oyster growers who have been in the business for generations could be forced to leave the industry after an outbreak of QX disease wiped out all their stock.

ABC News

Recently returned traveller identified as third case of monkeypox in a NSW

NSW Health says a man in his 50s who recently returned from Europe is the third identified case of monkeypox in NSW.

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