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Friday essay: 'black bile', malaria therapy and insulin comas – a brief history of mental illness

Possibly the earliest account of a disturbed mind is recorded in a 3,500-year-old Hindu text that describes a man who is “gluttonous, filthy, walks naked, has lost his memory and moves about in an uneasy manner”.

The Conversation

First locally acquired case of malaria reported in Maryland after 40 years

There have been more than 2,000 cases reported annually of the mosquito-borne disease in the United Stated

The Independent UK

How genetically modifying mosquitoes could strengthen the world's war on malaria

It’s been 126 years since British medical doctor Sir Ronald Ross discovered that mosquitoes in the Anopheles family are primarily responsible for transmitting malaria parasites between vertebrate hosts.

The Conversation

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Return of El Niño raises risk of hunger, drought and malaria, scientists warn

Hot natural weather pattern will exacerbate heat-related dangers brought about by climate crisis

The Guardian - UK

Indigenous territory still in crisis despite Brazil’s expulsion of miners

Six months after Lula’s government cracked down on garimpeiros, a legacy of malnutrition and malaria is taking its toll on Yanomami

The Guardian - US

In Florida's local malaria outbreak, forgotten bite led to surprise hospitalization

For the first time in two decades, the U.S. has evidence of local transmission of malaria. Most of the cases occurred in Florida's Sarasota County, which has stepped up mosquito suppression efforts.

WEKU

Scientific breakthrough uses mRNA technology to create a highly effective malaria vaccine

In preclinical models, Trans-Tasman research collaborators from Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington's Ferrier Research Institute and the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research in New Zealand and the Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity in Australia developed an mRNA-based vaccine that can effectively target and stimulate protective immune cell…

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As temperatures rise, mosquitoes are also on the move. Scientists worry that could mean more malaria

As global warming pushes temperatures up, the elevation range where malaria-carrying mosquitoes thrive is rising

The Independent UK

Up First briefing: Climate-conscious buildings; Texas abortion bans; GMO mosquitoes

It's time for infrastructure to take climate change into account. Texas' abortion bans are in court today. Scientists want to genetically modify mosquitos to help fight malaria.

WEKU

Mosquitoes spread malaria. These researchers want them to fight it instead

Scientists have used a gene-editing technique to make mosquitos allies in the fight against malaria. Environmentalists are troubled by the idea of genetically modifying wild animals.

WEKU

8th case of malaria found in Florida, but CDC does not expect nationwide outbreak

There have now been eight total malaria infections found in the U.S. since May, after another case was reported Tuesday by Florida health officials.

Tribune News Service

Does Florida malaria alert affect you? What to know about mosquito combat in Miami, Keys

Should you worry about malaria in South Florida?

Miami Herald

A medical heroine overseas, this humble woman slips by unnoticed at home

Rose McGready is determined in the battle to save mothers and beat malaria.

The Canberra Times

Andhra Pradesh registers 2,329 dengue and 1,630 malaria cases this year so far, says health official

Health Dept. is taking measures to prevent outbreak of malaria, dengue & other vector-borne diseases. 1,969 malaria-risk villages identified, 35,22,451 people screened & 1,630 malaria cases diagnosed. Of 40,194 samples collected for dengue, 2,329 positive. Indoor residual spray, anti-larval ops, fogging & RDT kits in place. Central govt. distributed 25.95…

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New malaria vaccine offers a ray of hope to Nigeria. There's just one thing ...

The country's toll makes up nearly a third of the world's 619,000 malaria deaths each year. Now Nigeria has approved a new vaccine. Will it get into the arms of those who need it most?

The Week

The taming of Malaria

According to an oft-repeated factoid, half of all the human beings who have ever existed on Earth have been killed by malaria – equivalent to around 54.5 billion people.

Tribune News Service

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Miami Herald

Florida is under a malaria alert, and there are now more cases of the mosquito illness

Health officials have confirmed two new cases of malaria have been contracted in Southwest Florida as a statewide health advisory for the mosquito-borne illness remains in effect.

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UN to roll out 18 million malaria vaccines across 12 African countries by 2025

The World Health Organization, Unicef and the Vaccine Alliance have announced 18 million doses of the first malaria vaccine will be delivered to 12 African countries by 2025.

The Guardian - UK

‘Safe and effective’: first malaria vaccine to be rolled out in 12 African countries

An initial 18m doses will be delivered over the next two years to combat a disease that kills nearly half a million children annually

The Guardian - US

Experts say climate change likely to increase US malaria cases

Scientists quell fears about imminent risk after cases in Texas and Florida but warn that mosquito breeding sites set to grow

Tribune News Service

Malaria in the US: A Mayo Clinic expert offers insight, tips on prevention

Malaria, a severe and potentially fatal disease most often caused by the bite of an infected mosquito, has been reported in the U.S. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a health advisory because there have been instances of people getting infected with Plasmodium vivax malaria in Florida and…

Tribune News Service

What makes you a mosquito magnet? Some people can’t escape the pesky but dangerous bites

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Mosquitos can carry some dangerous diseases, including malaria, recently rediscovered in Florida.

Fortune

Malaria is making a comeback in the U.S. What you need to know to stay safe from it—and West Nile Virus—this summer

For Americans unfamiliar with malaria, here’s a primer on the disease—and what you need to know to stay safe from both malaria and West Nile this July 4 holiday and beyond.

The Independent UK

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn't happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week

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