JN.1: What to know about the new Covid variant surging in the US Infectious disease experts say the best way to protect yourself from the JN.1 subvariant is to get the updated Covid 19 vaccine The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2023
JN.1, the WHO’s newest ‘variant of interest,’ has spiked COVID wastewater levels to all-time highs in some countries. What you need to know about the ‘Pirola’ offshoot How dangerous is JN.1, how likely are you to get it, and could it derail your holiday plans? Here’s what you need to know, according to the experts Fortune spoke with. Fortune · Dec 20, 2023
Does JN.1 have the same symptoms as other COVID variants? Confirming the incoming of the new COVID strain, India had a spike in Covid-19 cases on December 20, with 614 new infections reported in the previous day—the highest number since May 21. The COVID subvariant JN.1, which was initially discovered in Kerala, is the cause of the recent increase in… The Times of India · Dec 20, 2023
COVID-19 JN.1 variant: Symptoms you need to know about In the last nine days, the number of active COVID caseloads in India has doubled which led the government to issue an advisory to states. The reason: A new COVID variant named JN.1, was first detected in the southern state of Kerala. Since then, the cases due to this COVID-19… The Times of India · Dec 20, 2023
WHO calls COVID-19 strain JN.1 a "variant of interest" This is what it means The novel COVID-19 variation JN.1 has now been officially classified by the World Health Organization as a single "variant of interest," following the strain's quick global spread. This announcement was made on Tuesday. Health officials have been cautious in stating that, in comparison to earlier versions, JN.1 has not yet… The Times of India · Dec 20, 2023
Government issues COVID-19 alert, says no clustering of JN.1 cases India registers rise in daily COVID-19 positivity rate in States including Kerala, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Karnataka; Union Health Ministry issues alert, sdays no clustering of cases had been reported in new JN.1 variant of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus The Hindu · Dec 20, 2023
A rare and neglected flesh-eating disease finally gets some attention It's called noma. It's a potentially fatal bacterial infection. And it's been so neglected that it wasn't even on the official WHO list of Neglected Tropical Disease — until now. WEKU · Dec 20, 2023
‘Barely a drop’: UN warns water shortages a deadly risk for Gaza children Water and sanitation services are at the point of collapse with large-scale disease outbreaks looming, UNICEF warns. Al Jazeera · Dec 20, 2023
"I want to be going on tour, recording albums and having millions of fans who adore me": Meet Michael Catton, the singer with Iron Maiden in his veins and the 80s in his music British/Danish singer Michael Catton was introduced to 80s-style heavy music by playing Guitar Hero: now he's doing it for real Louder · Dec 20, 2023
Oral health is health: Better access to dental care may have potential benefits beyond Canadians' mouths Oral diseases, particularly dental decay and periodontal (gum) diseases, are largely preventable, yet are some of the most common non-communicable diseases around the world. Pain due to untreated dental decay impacts eating and sleep quality, among other essential functions. Indeed, the agonizing nature of dental pain earned it the title… The Conversation · Dec 19, 2023
B+C Station Awards 2023: KCCI Des Moines’s Allison Smith Provides Vital Viewer Access to Candidates News Director of the Year’s station wins major awards in 2023 and will start ’24 with a bang Multichannel News · Dec 19, 2023
Israeli attack on residential area in south Gaza kills at least 29 people Three buildings destroyed in the attack in Rafah, and separate strike in Jabalia refugee camp kills at least 13 people. Al Jazeera · Dec 19, 2023
Watch: WHO leaders share update on health situation in Ukraine Watch as the World Health Organisation holds a news conference on the current health situation in Ukraine on Tuesday (19 December). The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
Several killed and wounded after Israeli air strike hits Gaza’s largest hospital AN Israeli airstrike has hit Gaza’s largest hospital, killing and wounding several people, witnesses have said. The National (Scotland) · Dec 18, 2023
Top News · Dec 18, 2023 Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital Overwhelmed, WHO Intervenes with Urgent Aid Dire situation at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital: desperate need of resources, lack of staff, patients untreated on the floor. Learn how to help.
Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2023 ‘Bloodbath’: Israel continues to target Gaza hospitals and civilians No let up in Israel’s onslaught despite mounting calls for a truce and aid deliveries.
The Independent UK · Dec 18, 2023 Austin heads to Israel as US urges transition to a more targeted approach in Gaza Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was expected to press Israel to wind down major combat operations in Gaza
International Business Times · Dec 18, 2023 Israel Faces Mounting Outrage Over Gaza War Israel faced mounting international pressure Monday over the rising civilian death toll and destruction of hospitals in Gaza, as it pressed on with its war against Hamas militants in the besieged Palestinian territory.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023 Israeli missiles hit sites near Damascus, says Syria – as it happened This blog is now closed
Al Jazeera · Dec 17, 2023 PA health minister seeks probe into deadly Israeli raid on Gaza hospital Israeli forces accused of crushing Palestinians using bulldozers in the courtyard of Gaza’s Kamal Adwan Hospital.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023 Survivors of disfiguring condition hail addition to WHO neglected diseases list Noma, a preventable but frequently fatal childhood illness known as ‘the face of poverty’, is first to be added in six years
Newslaundry · Dec 15, 2023 From Gaza to Kashmir: Why is Indian media suffering from selective coverage syndrome? For more than two months, the world has watched the virtual obliteration of occupied Gaza and its residents by Israel. The visuals, the videos, and the testimonies of residents, doctors, UN officials, and journalists are flooding social media portals. Those who want to know what is happening on the ground…
Marie Claire · Dec 15, 2023 Pilates for back pain promises to ease tightness and tension - 5 simple workouts to try tonight It turns out Pilates really is the gift that keeps on giving...
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023 Light exercise ‘could reverse high cholesterol caused by sedentary childhood’ Increased sedentary time in childhood can raise cholesterol levels by two thirds as an adult, research suggests.
The Hindu · Dec 14, 2023 E-cigarettes are not shown to be effective for quitting tobacco use: WHO The WHO added there is an urgent need to control e-cigarettes to protect children, as well as non-smokers and minimise health harms to the population.