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Marburg virus in circulation, deaths reported: Can it start another pandemic? Read here

Marburg virus disease is spreading in Rwanda and has claimed 6 lives so far. Rwanda's Minister of Health, Sabin Nsanzimana, revealed that the victims and most of the infected are healthcare workers.

The Times of India

Attacks on health care during war are becoming more common, creating devastating ripple effects

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has warned attacks on health-care workers, patients and facilities “must not become the norm”.

The Conversation

Hospital clowns bring joy to young Ukrainian cancer patients who survived Russian missile attack

Two months after Russia bombed Ukraine's largest children's hospital, some of the young cancer patients who survived the strike are having their spirits bolstered by hospital clowns

The Independent UK

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Microplastics in 68% bladder cases: Study challenges WHO report, raises BIG question on water safety

A new study has triggered concern around the safety of water standards that is being consumed currently. A group of researchers have found microplastics in 68% of bladder cancer cases and linked them to inflammation and cell damage.

The Times of India

Woman Grows Up As A Maid For Her Foster Parents, Refuses To Help Them When She’s Successful

People who endured mistreatment as children may want to cut ties with their families. The author of this story went through abuse from her adoptive family. The post Woman Grows Up As A Maid For Her Foster Parents, Refuses To Help Them When She’s Successful first appeared on Bored Panda.

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What pathogen might spark the next pandemic? How scientists are preparing for ‘disease X’

Before the COVID pandemic, the World Health Organization (WHO) had made a list of priority infectious diseases. These were felt to pose a threat to international public health, but where research was still needed to improve their surveillance and diagnosis. In 2018, “disease X” was included, which signified that a…

The Conversation

Sudan military offensive sparks new fighting in Khartoum as cholera outbreak worsens

Officials say new fighting has hit Sudan’s capital as the death toll jumps up from the country’s cholera outbreak

The Independent UK

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Workplace wellbeing programmes often don’t work – but here’s how to make them better

The World Health Organization (WHO) has just published alarming statistics showing that employee mental health issues result in a US$1 trillion (£747 billion) loss in productivity each year. The WHO has called on employers to take urgent action by introducing comprehensive wellbeing programmes to tackle the escalating mental health crisis…

The Conversation

‘Coloniser’ microbes to superbugs: How antibiotic resistance behaves

As antimicrobial resistance threatens medical progress, doctors like Sylvia Omulo are looking for clues to help us heal.

Al Jazeera

These 2 Exercise Patterns Were Linked With A Lower Risk Of Over 200 Conditions

A study from Mass General shows that weekend warriors gain the same benefits from exercise as those who work out every day, including protection from 200 conditions.

Inverse

150-seconds walking workout: A rapid way to burn calories

Do you find it difficult to walk every single day? Do you feel you lack physical activity in your daily routine? If yes, there might be a solution for you.

The Times of India

Fast spreading mpox strain identified in India: 5 big questions answered here

Monkeypox has grabbed global attention this year, due to the new strain which is virulent and spreads faster than its ancestors. The concern around the new mpox strain can be estimated from the fact that a month before, the World Health Organisation (WHO) had issued its highest level of warning…

The Times of India

How better community engagement can improve emergency management in Canada

Environmental, social and public health emergencies are becoming more frequent and severe around the world. The rapid pace at which emergencies are occurring, compounded by social crises like homelessness, addictions and mental health, are over-stressing our emergency management systems. However, as a society we cannot let this reality become an…

The Conversation

South Sudan medics trial AI app to identify snakes and improve bite treatment

Software with database of 380,000 pictures aims to aid quick and accurate identification and ensure correct use of antivenoms

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Global Health Emergency Declared For Mpox Outbreak

Mpox virus outbreak in Kerala, India triggers global health emergency response. Clade Ib strain identified in traveler from Dubai. Vigilant containment eff...

The Times of India

World Lungs Day 2024: 6 warning signs that our lungs are getting old

The Independent UK

Rise in ‘addictive-like behaviours’ among teenagers towards social media – study

New research found that an average of 11% of teenagers across 44 countries displayed ‘problematic’ social media use.

The Times of India

Monkeypox vs. Smallpox: All about symptoms, treatment, and vaccination

Monkeypox and smallpox are both viral diseases caused by viruses from the same genus family, Poxviridae, but they have distinct differences in terms of symptoms, severity, and treatments. Smallpox, one of the most concerning and deadly diseases in human history, was caused by the variola virus. In 1980, it became…

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Dynamite News

Mpox Disease: Not airborne like Covid, spreads and who is at risk?

Infection caused by the Clade 1B strain is known to be more transmissible and has a higher fatality rate compared to Clade II. Read further on Dynamite News:

Radio France Internationale

WHO reports 30,000 suspected mpox cases in Africa, mainly in DRC

Nearly 30,000 suspected mpox cases have been reported in Africa so far this year, most of them in Democratic Republic of Congo where tests have run out, the World Health Organization said on Monday.

The Times of India

Mpox clade 1b, the strain declared public health emergency by WHO, found in Kerala

The first case of Mpox clade 1b has been detected in Kerala's Malappuram. The virus has been identified in a 38 year old man who traveled to India from the United Arab Emirates.

The Conversation

The Taliban suspends polio vaccine campaign in Afghanistan – here’s the likely impact

The Taliban recently announced that they are suspending its polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan. The announcement was made shortly before the campaign was due to start.

The Times of India

Why early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in young women is crucial

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects women during their reproductive years, disrupting the normal functioning of the ovaries. This condition leads to a range of symptoms, including irregular periods, excess hair growth, and fertility problems, all caused by the overproduction of androgens (male hormones). According to…

Reason

Will Cutting the BAC Limit to .05 Really Make Our Roads Safer?

Utah’s experiment with stricter drunk driving laws has led to more fatalities, not fewer. The push for lower BAC limits is missing the real problem.