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Hantavirus in Africa: why climate change, rats and weak surveillance are worrying scientists

Hantaviruses are not new. They have circulated for decades in rodent populations, particularly in rats and mice. Humans can become infected if they are bitten or scratched by a rodent or by inhaling aerosolised particles. These are tiny bits of rodent urine, faeces or saliva floating through the air that…

The Conversation

Officials says India closely monitoring Ebola situation, experts urge vigilance

Global health authorities are on alert as Ebola cases rise in Africa. Indian health officials are closely watching the situation and reviewing preparedness measures. Experts highlight robust airport screening and surveillance systems in India. Ebola spreads through direct contact, not airborne transmission like COVID-19. Early detection and infection control are…

The Economic Times

Grey’s Anatomy and Better Call Saul star announces ALS disease battle

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Susanna Reid pours smoothie on her head as Ed Balls says 'I'm going to be sick' in GMB chaos

The presenter, 55, took part in the challenge to raise awareness for a reality star’s heartbreaking illness

Evening Standard

How Vaccines Use Antigens and Antibodies to Build Immune Memory Without Illness

Learn how vaccines use antigens to trigger antibodies and build immune memory, providing effective immune training without illness and long-term protection against infectious diseases.

Medical Daily

Mike Tindall shares update on Parkinson's-stricken dad

Mike Tindall's dad, Philip, is a "shell of what he once was" because of Parkinson's Disease.

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Congo health minister announces 3 Ebola treatment centers in Ituri amid ongoing outbreak

The Congolese health minister has announced the opening of three treatment centers in eastern Congo as the Ebola outbreak continues

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Ebola survivors struggle to return to normal lives: what I found out in Sierra Leone and Liberia

During the Ebola epidemic of 2014 to 2016, Musu, a resident of Monrovia, Liberia contracted the Ebola virus along with her husband, five sons and daughter.

The Conversation

What is Ebola, how does it spread and is there any outbreak in India? All FAQs answered

Ebola outbreak: The World Health Organization has declared an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda a public health emergency. Driven by the Bundibugyo virus, the disease has caused significant fatalities. Health officials urge caution and preventive measures, emphasizing that Ebola spreads through direct contact with…

The Economic Times

Ebola outbreak sparks concern in India, US: Should you be worried? Here's what you need to know about signs, symptoms and prevention

Ebola in India: The WHO has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency with over 300 cases and 88 deaths. Indian and US health experts assure no need for panic, emphasizing Ebola's direct contact spread, unlike COVID-19, while stressing vigilance and early detection. There are…

The Economic Times

Dennis Locorriere Cause Of Death Update: Fans Mourn As The Legendary Dr Hook Singer Dies At 76

Dennis Locorriere, the iconic voice of Dr Hook, passed away at 76 after battling kidney disease. His soulful voice and musical legacy continue to inspire fans worldwide.

International Business Times UK

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US takes unique approach to deal with Hantavirus, they appointed a specialist with little public health experience, a specialist in penile implants

This is also a man who thought COVID was a government plot.

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What is Ebola and why is WHO treating outbreak as global health emergency?

Strain of fatal disease has no vaccine and conflict in DRC makes containing spread difficult as Uganda reports cases

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Dr. Hook frontman Dennis Locorriere dead aged 76 after kidney disease battle

Singer Dennis Locorriere, whose voice powered Dr. Hook hits including When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman and Sylvia’s Mother, has died after a long illness as tributes pour in from fans and the music world.

The Independent UK

What you need to know about the latest Ebola outbreak and rare Bundibugyo strain

Bundibugyo virus disease has caused two previous outbreaks of Ebola in 2007 and 2012

The Independent UK

WHO issues key advice as Ebola death toll nears triple figures

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The Independent UK

Global health emergency declared over Ebola outbreak

WHO director-general says Ebola disease outbreak of international concern after more than 300 suspected cases and 88 deaths

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Who is Brian Christine, the Urologist Leading the Hantavirus Response in the U.S.

The Trump administration faces criticism for appointing a urologist, Dr Brian Christine, to lead the hantavirus response, sparking concerns over qualifications and public trust amid the outbreak.

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The Overcrowding Issue That Reduces Growth Potential

Crowded garden beds often look impressive at first glance, but they quietly sabotage plant performance from the moment roots take hold. Many American home gardeners pack too many seeds or seedlings into limited space, hoping for a bigger harvest, yet the opposite outcome usually shows up by midseason. Plants react…

The Independent UK

RFK Jr. wants hospitals to serve more meat — despite cardiologists’ concerns

As the White House restores red meat and full-fat dairy to the center of the American plate, a growing movement of clinicians is betting on plant-based defaults to defuse a looming ‘biological time bomb,’ writes Jasmine Fernández

Evening Standard

Charity chief calls for wider rollout of meningitis vaccine

A college student died in Oxfordshire after contracting the disease.

The Independent UK

Congolese report constant burials as deaths in new Ebola outbreak reach 80

At least 80 people have died in Congo’s new Ebola disease outbreak in the eastern Ituri province

MarketBeat

Denali Therapeutics Says AVLAYAH Launch Ahead of Expectations After Hunter Syndrome Approval

Denali Therapeutics (NASDAQ:DNLI) is seeing early commercial interest for its first approved drug, AVLAYAH, following its March 24 accelerated approval for Hunter syndrome, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Alexander Schuth said at a Bank of America Securities conference. Speaking

International Business Times UK

A Penile Implant Practitioner Who Once Hosted the Show 'Erection Connection' Led a US Presser on Hantavirus

Dr. Brian Christine, a urologist with limited infectious disease experience, faces scrutiny for his role in the US hantavirus response, amid past controversial statements on pandemic policies.

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