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Parvovirus alert: What is slapped cheek syndrome? Know all about the fast-rising condition in the US

Cases of 'slapped cheek' disease, a highly contagious disease that commonly affects kids and pregnant women, have witnessed an uptick across the US in recent times. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a health advisory on Tuesday to take adequate preventive measures to curb the spread…

The Times of India

What is mpox? A microbiologist explains what’s known about this smallpox cousin

On Aug. 14, 2024, the World Health Organization declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern. There have been over 15,600 cases and over 530 deaths reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and neighboring countries in Africa. The disease had previously caused a global outbreak from 2022…

The Conversation

Mpox becomes global health emergency: Clade 1 vs Clade 2; differences in symptoms and severity

Following the declaration of mpox as a global health emergency by WHO, it's time to take appropriate measures to guard against the deadly strain of the viral disease. The WHO's announcement has come in the light of more than 15,000 suspected and confirmed cases, and 537 deaths due to monkeypox…

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London's gonorrhoea rate doubles in decade amid warning of antibiotic resistant cases

Analysis shows diagnostic rate of STI has jumped 133% in ten-year period

Evening Standard

Do you throw away egg yolk? Key nutrients you are missing

You must have come across people who throw away the yolk of the egg and only eat the white outer portion. The reason they say, which many health experts also agree to, is that egg whites are far more beneficial for the body than the yolks. The yellow yolk is…

The Times of India

Mpox Has Been Declared A Global Health Emergency For A Second Time — Here’s What You Need To Know

Mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, has been declared a global health issue by the WHO for a second time. So what is it and can it be treated?

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WHO has declared mpox a global health emergency. What happens next?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared mpox a public health emergency of international concern, after rising cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the potential for further spread.

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South Australia plans to offer pregnant women an RSV vaccine next year. Here’s what you need to know

Last week, South Australia announced it would offer pregnant women a vaccine against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) from next year for free. It’s the first Australian state or territory to do so.

The Conversation

CDC Warns Of Rising Parvovirus B19 Cases And Complications

Learn about the rise in parvovirus B19 infections and complications, especially among high-risk groups. Understand symptoms, complications, and preventive ...

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What is mpox and why has WHO declared it a global health emergency?

The WHO has issued its highest level of alert for the viral disease as it spreads rapidly in Africa.

Al Jazeera

WHO declares monkeypox a global public health emergency

The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global public health emergency on Wednesday for the second time since 2022. Following a major outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo that quickly spread to neighbouring countries, the WHO's highest level of alert will allow for more funding and research to help…

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As Radiotherapy Redefines Cancer Care, Here's the Stock to Buy Near 52-Week Highs

A new generation of radiotherapies are redefining cancer care, offering the potential for a more powerful treatment with fewer side effects. It could become a mainstream therapy for the big "traditional" cancers that make the disease the leading cause of death worldwide, which is why Morgan Stanley forecast the radiopharma…

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World Health Organisation declares Mpox outbreak a global health emergency

Cases of the disease have been seen in 13 different countries

Evening Standard

WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency

Officials say new fast-spreading variant has been detected in Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.

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Exercise key to skip surgery for common knee condition

As the understanding of a common degenerative joint disease shifts, doctors are calling for a rethink of how the condition is treated and discussed.

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Keto diet treatment can starve cancer cells, study claims

Researchers said that the drug cut off the cancer cells’ only sustenance – and the cancer appeared to shrink

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Millions now survive cancer – but face discrimination when trying to access loans and insurance

Cancer is no longer a death sentence. Across Europe, around 20 million people are now living beyond their disease. But their efforts to return to normal life are severely hampered by a particularly unjust form of financial discrimination.

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Health benefits of sun exposure may outweigh risks, research suggests

Experts believe adapting public health advice to reflect both the risks and benefits of UV light may help improve life expectancy.

The Independent UK

Sloth fever is in Europe – what is it and how worried should we be?

Symptoms include a rash, headache and muscle and joint pain

The Conversation

Plant disease could spell apocalypse for citrus fruits

If world agricultural authorities don’t get their act together soon enough, your morning orange juice may disappear from the supermarket shelves – for good.

The Times of India

Mpox outbreak declared a public health emergency by Africa CDC; all about the fast-spreading variant

Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has declared a public health emergency prompted by the spread of a deadly and highly infectious strain of mpox across the continent. The move has been possibly taken to stop the monkeypox virus from evolving into an epidemic that spreads across…

Evening Standard

What is mpox? New vaccination sites open across England

Officials said it is important those who are eligible can access jabs easily, though cases remain low

The Independent UK

Mpox has been declared a public health emergency in Africa. What is it and what's the WHO doing?

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared this week that the increasing spread of mpox across the continent is a health emergency, warning the virus might ultimately spill across international borders

Evening Standard

Sloth virus: Scientists sound alarm as first human cases reported in Europe after deaths in Brazil

Academics warn disease is ‘taking off’ in South America as travellers urged to be vigilant

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