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Breakthrough as medics develop single dose malaria drug

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The Independent UK · Aug 17

Single dose malaria drug could simplify treatment worldwide in medical breakthrough

There were an estimated 282 million cases of malaria and 610,000 deaths from the disease worldwide in 2024

The Independent UK · Aug 16

Antimalarial compound hailed as ‘exciting step forward’ in fight against disease

In 2024 there were an estimated 282 million cases of malaria and 610,000 deaths from the disease worldwide.

Evening Standard · Aug 16

200 years ago one of Earth's oldest plant chemicals was isolated but researchers now find ways to make new potential medicines with two poisonous flowers

Scientists have uncovered how two famously poisonous plants produce complex chemicals that could one day contribute to new medicines. Researchers recreated the chemical pathway in modified tobacco plants, using six enzymes to help produce a compound called atisinium. Although this discovery does not mean a new medicine is ready for…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

10,000-year-old disease that haunted Greeks and Chinese, weakened Civil War soldiers and caused 5% of 20th century deaths may finally have a weakness; Indian researchers find breakthrough

Scientists from India and Britain have identified a protein called Ark1 that acts as a control switch in the malaria parasite's cell division process. The discovery, made by teams from Delhi's National Institute of Immunology and the University of Nottingham, could open the door to an entirely new class of…

The Economic Times · Jul 27

Zimbabwe’s gold rush adds fuel to a deadly surge in malaria

In Zimbabwe, open pits left by informal gold miners and filled with stagnant water create breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Health experts say mining is worsening a surge in malaria infections, already spiralling due to funding cuts and climate change.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 18

Leptospirosis Is the Monsoon Waterborne Infection Most Urban Indians Have Never Heard Of

A Fever That Looks Like Everything ElseLeptospirosis arrives disguised. The first two to five days bring high fever, severe muscle ache concentrated in the calves, headache, and red eyes, a presentation so close to dengue, malaria, or a bad viral fever that most patients and many clinicians do not think…

Times Life · Jul 15

The new malaria vaccine helps in Africa but faces a test: Completing all 4 doses

A recently introduced malaria vaccine is helping reduce severe illness in children across Africa

The Independent UK · Jul 15

7 Monsoon Illnesses That Look Like a Mild Fever but Carry a Serious Infection Risk in India

DengueA 2023 report from the National Centre for Vector Borne Diseases Control recorded over 289,000 dengue cases across India in a single year, with the sharpest spikes running from July through October. The fever that arrives with it, sudden, high, accompanied by pain behind the eyes and aching joints, is…

Times Life · Jul 14

Monsoon Health Alert: Symptoms, Prevention and Safety Tips

The monsoon is a need to break from the summer heat while also raising the risk of a number of serious diseases. Rain, soaking and high humidity are all conducive to mosquitoes, bacteria and viruses. Consequently, the incidence of diseases like Dengue, Malaria, Typhoid and Stomach infection increases during these…

MyLifeXP · Jul 13