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William and Kate pay moving tribute to pizza-seller they met on engagement after he dies from cancer

Father-of-two Peter Morris died from cancer in May, weeks after Kate was diagnosed with the disease

Evening Standard

Dementia: five charts that help explain Britain’s biggest killer

From a diagnosis lottery to a spiralling bill we look at the UK’s battle with the disease

The Guardian - UK

'Sloth virus' reported in Europe for 1st time — but what is it?

The Oropouche virus, which some media outlets are calling a "sloth virus," has been seen in European travelers returning home from the Americas.

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‘I’m Not Going to Live With Dementia; Dementia Is Going to Live With Me’

Los Angeles program helps patients navigate the complexity of early Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

Capital & Main

Africa's CDC Declares Mpox A Public Health Emergency

The African Union's health watchdog on Tuesday declared a public health emergency over the growing mpox outbreak on the continent, saying the move is a "clarion call for action".

International Business Times

Africa's top health body declares monkeypox a 'public health emergency'

Mpox, the high infectious disease that used to be called monkeypox, has been declared a “public health emergency of continental security” by Africa’s top health body over an outbreak that spread from the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighbouring countries.

France 24

Outbreak of insect-borne illness in South America linked with fatalities – as first-ever cases confirmed in Europe

Health officials have issued a warning to travellers after 19 cases of the insect-borne illness Oropouche virus were confirmed for the first time ever in Europe. Those who had tested positive for the virus had recently returned from holiday in Cuba and Brazil.

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Mpox cases are soaring in Africa – what must be done to prevent a global pandemic

Alarmed by the surge in mpox cases, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has taken the unprecedented step of declaring the outbreak sweeping through African countries a continental public health emergency. The World Health Organization (WHO) is also meeting to decide whether to trigger its highest global alert…

The Conversation

AI model to detect diabetes, stroke, COVID with 98% accuracy by studying the color, shape of tongue

Researchers are hell bent on using the potential of AI for disease diagnosis. An imaging system developed by researchers at the Middle Technical University (MTU) and the University of South Australia (UniSA) in Australia can diagnose conditions such as diabetes, stroke, anemia, asthma, liver and gallbladder issues, Covid-19, and other…

The Times of India

Refugees in Australia are miles behind in health and wellbeing outcomes. Here’s why

Health outcomes for refugees and people with humanitarian visas are far worse than the general Australian population. They are more likely to self-report long-term conditions, including diabetes (80% higher), kidney disease (80%), stroke (40%) and dementia (30%).

The Conversation

What will a single-dose malaria drug mean for people in rural Brazil?

The first malaria-endemic country to adopt tafenoquine hopes to eliminate the disease by 2035

The Guardian - UK

First Minister welcomes vaccine to protect babies from serious lung disease

A MATERNAL vaccination programme which could protect newborn babies from serious lung disease has been welcomed by Scotland’s First Minister.

The National (Scotland)

Dengue, chikungunya cases rising: Notice these minute details in your house to stay safe

Cases of vector borne diseases like dengue and chikungunya are rising. We must pay attention to every risk factor that influences the spread of the disease because the symptoms and impact of these diseases can range from mild, severe to life threatening.

The Times of India

The impact of hepatitis on liver health and the progression to liver diseases like cirrhosis and liver cancer

Hepatitis, particularly types B and C, has a profound impact on liver health, often leading to serious conditions like cirrhosis and liver cancer. These viral infections initiate an inflammatory response in the liver, which, over time, can cause significant damage. The liver, an essential organ responsible for detoxification, protein synthesis,…

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Surprising benefits of pear you didn't know about

Among the juicy and delicious fruits that people with diabetes can snack on without worrying about their blood sugar levels going out of control, is the humble pear. The bell-shaped fruit is said to have originated in the Caucasus more than 4000 years ago. Pears have been well-renowned for their…

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Noah Lyles underscores our COVID denial

We keep pretending that the pandemic is done and over, but it keeps knocking us off our feet

Latin Times

Increased migratory flows and poorer health are leading to a surge in organ trafficking in Latin America

Kidneys are the organs most frequently trafficked, driven by the high demand resulting from increased rates of renal disease linked to diabetes

The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve been tired since I was 13’: ME patients hope harrowing inquest will change perceptions

Maeve Boothby O’Neill’s parents tell of desperate efforts to find help and their desire to improve treatment for others

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Some people recover from ALS — now, we might know why

A rare gene variant may explain why a subset of patients with ALS recover from the deadly disease.

LiveScience

10 of the deadliest superbugs that scientists are worried about

These bacteria have evolved the ability to resist treatment with antibiotics, leaving doctors scrambling to help patients who are infected.

The Times of India

Is baking soda water worth adding to your wellness routine? Pros and cons to know

Baking soda water, one of the latest wellness craze, has caught the imagination of many due to its purported benefits for digestion, boosting athletic performance and relief from acid reflux. Baking soda or sodium bicarbonate's uses go beyond a leavening agent in baked goods like cakes and cookies. The common…

The Conversation

Infectious diseases spike when kids return to school − here’s what you can do about it

Ready or not, back-to-school season is here, and kids will be bringing home more than homework. They’ll be carrying germs, too.

The Independent UK

Africa mpox outbreak sparks health emergency warning

At least 16 countries have seen mpox infections as experts weigh option to declare public health emergency

AAP

Tower bacteria testing linked to Legionnaires' outbreak

Health authorities have confirmed the suspected source of a Legionnaires' outbreak as they continue investigating how the bacteria grew in a cooling tower.

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Dallas County, Texas Reports First West Nile Virus Death

Learn about West Nile virus, its symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention measures to protect yourself from mosquito-borne diseases.

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