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Mpox outbreaks declared in Kenya and Central African Republic. The race is on to contain the spread

Kenya and the Central African Republic have declared new outbreaks of mpox as Africa's health officials are racing to contain the spread of the disease in a region lacking vaccines

The Independent UK

Africa Faces New Mpox Outbreaks Amid Vaccine Shortage

New outbreaks of mpox in Nairobi and Central African Republic raise concerns in Africa due to limited vaccine access. Learn about the recent cases and chal...

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What happens in an autopsy? A forensics expert explains

Sometimes it’s unclear how or why a person died. A detailed examination of the body after death, known as an autopsy or postmortem, can help find answers.

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Changes to U.S. dog import regulations: What they are and why they matter for dogs and for people

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is implementing new border rules for dogs entering the United States as of Aug. 1. However, the new rules going into effect are not as onerous as the ones originally planned.

The Conversation

Britain’s ‘broken’ water system: a history of death, denial and diarrhoea

In the spring of 2024, residents of the south Devon harbour town of Brixham kept falling ill. Their symptoms – including “awful stomach complaints, bad diarrhoea and severe headaches” – went on for weeks. A retired GP who ventured to the pub after finally recovering from the illness recalled that,…

The Conversation

World lung cancer day: Lesser-known symptoms of lung cancer that you shouldn't ignore

World Lung Cancer Day, observed on August 1st, serves as a crucial reminder of the global battle against lung cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. This day aims to raise awareness about the risks associated with lung cancer, including smoking, environmental factors, and genetic predispositions. It also highlights…

The Times of India

Researchers reveal how fatty acids in umbilical cord blood cause autism spectrum disorder

A neurodevelopmental disease that impacts people's capacity to learn and their social behaviour is known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Researchers unleash how fatty acids in umbilical cord blood cause autism spectrum disorder

A neurodevelopmental disease that impacts people's capacity to learn and their social behaviour is known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cutting down on bacon and sausages 'could slash risk of dementia by a fifth'

Scientists say eating processed red meat could be ‘significant risk factor’ for disease

Evening Standard

Legionnaires’ cases in Melbourne are growing. Here’s what you need to know about this serious lung infection

Melbourne is experiencing an “explosive” and unusual outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease.

The Conversation

Why young people are getting this ‘old’ heart condition

Are you in your late thirties, feeling faint and wondering why you have an erratic heartbeat? You might want to get it checked out. For, atrial fibrillation or A-Fib disease — an irregular and often very rapid heart rhythm — which was usually found in patients who are 65 years…

The Times of India

Health officials report more Colorado workers infected with bird flu - Roll Call

Bird flu infections among Colorado poultry workers increased to nine, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday.

Roll Call

Race to find source of legionnaires' disease outbreak

The source of an outbreak of a severe form of pneumonia is yet to be confirmed but it is thought to be a cooling tower due to the high number of cases.

AAP

I’m an obesity medicine doctor and have long taken weight-loss drugs like Ozempic. They’re no fad

Most diseases can’t be treated solely with lifestyle intervention, and obesity is no exception.

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Cocoa Rallies as Wet Weather in West Africa May Spread Disease to Cocoa Crops

September ICE NY cocoa (CCU24 ) today is up +488 (+6.32%), and September ICE London cocoa #7 (CAU24 ) is up +272 (+4.30%). Cocoa prices today are sharply higher and recovered Monday's losses. Cocoa prices are rallying today as increasing rains in West Africa are leaving cocoa plantations more susceptible...

The Guardian - UK

Weight-loss drug could help slow Alzheimer’s cognitive decline, trial finds

Liraglutide appeared to reduce brain shrinkage in people with early-stage Alzheimer’s, a small UK study reports

The Guardian - AU

An elderly woman comes to hospital every second day. It breaks my heart to send her home

If frontline professionals began to remedy loneliness, who would tackle accidents, heart disease and asthma?

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Hope treating a deadly disease in bats

White-nose syndrome has been decimating bat communities for two decades. Here's how you can help

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Legionnaires outbreak: Australians are contracting the lung disease, what is it and do I need to worry?

With 78 confirmed cases in Melbourne outbreak, health officials say investigations have identified the likely source

AAP

Cooling towers disinfected over legionnaires' outbreak

A single cooling tower is thought to be the cause of an outbreak of legionnaires' disease that is expected to grow in coming days.

The Conversation

What’s the difference between miscarriage and stillbirth?

What’s the difference? is a new editorial product that explains the similarities and differences between commonly confused health and medical terms, and why they matter.

The Guardian - AU

Legionnaires’ disease outbreak across Melbourne grows to 33 cases as authorities investigate cause

Health warnings as a further 10 suspected cases detected in outbreak that first emerged Friday afternoon

Inverse

A Simple Blood Test Outperformed Doctors in Spotting This Devastating Memory Disease

A new study demonstrates that a blood test identifies Alzheimer's disease with greater accuracy than specialists and physicians using standard methods.

The Guardian - UK

How preventive medicine could be key to saving the NHS

Letters: Readers on how best to make disease prevention services effective, to ease the strains on both the health service and the economy

The Guardian - UK

Reckitt Benckiser’s shares slump after Abbott baby formula ruling over bowel disease link

British group says claims products cause serious bowel condition NEC are ‘not supported by science’

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