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In Karnataka, KFD peaks; vaccine efforts stalled

Karnataka struggles with Kyasanur Forest Disease outbreak, highlighting the need for a vaccine amidst private manufacturers’ reluctance.

The Hindu

"Understanding Autoimmunity": Samantha Ruth Prabhu starts her first-ever podcast

Samantha Ruth Prabhu releases her first-ever Podcast! The actress opens up about her health, auto-immune diseases and a lot more!

The Times of India

CRISPR 'will provide cures for genetic diseases that were incurable before,' says renowned biochemist Virginijus Šikšnys

Live Science spoke with biochemist Virginijus Šikšnys, whose work helped establish CRISPR as a gene-editing system.

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Heart disease breakthrough as scientists grow 'heart in a dish' using stem cells in London lab

Researchers say findings could lead to better treatments for heart disease

Evening Standard

Endometriosis in teenagers: Doctor explains key points

Endometriosis is a health-related disease in which tissue like the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. This can cause severe pain in the pelvis and make it difficult to get pregnant. Endometriosis can start at an individual's first period and lasts until menopause. The early beginning of endometriosis…

The Times of India

‘It is shameful’: why the return of Victorian-era diseases to the UK alarms health experts

There has been a surge in cases of scabies and measles – both highly contagious – as well as rickets and scurvy, conditions we thought had been eradicated. Are public health cuts to blame?

The Guardian - UK

Family of patient with Huntington’s Disease donates brain to NIMHANS for research

The family of a patient with Huntington’s Disease (HD), a rare inherited disorder that causes progressive neuro-degeneration, donated her brain to NIMHANS for research last week. Doctors said this is the first brain donation at NIMHANS of a patient with HD.

The Hindu

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Record long-term sickness bodes ill for UK economic growth

Years of austerity, followed by Covid, have left Britain with unhealthy workers and businesses struggling to recruit, but the road to recovery, of all kinds, will be long

The Guardian - UK

Smoking cigarettes has long-term negative effects on the immune system

Learn how smoking affects the immune system long-term, increasing vulnerability to infections and chronic diseases in a recent study.

Top News

True romance: how to keep the love alive when one of you has a chronic illness

It’s 11 years since I was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, and my husband has seen me in some terrible states. But we refuse to let that define our relationship

The Guardian - UK

5 Trees You Should Prune in Your Backyard in February — 'It Makes Much Sense to Cut These Ones Back Now'

If you think pruning trees is best left to spring, think again. These trees all could use some cutting back now for several very important reasons

Livingetc

What our ancestors’ genomes can tell us about modern health | Explained

Ancient DNA studies provide insights into the genetic makeup, diseases, and lifestyles of our ancestors, with implications for modern healthcare.

The Hindu

Outbreak: 'no-swim' warning after parasite spreads

Swimming in contaminated water usually causes the disease.

Newcastle Herald

Ebola vaccine cuts death rates in half — even if it's given after infection

Ebola is one of the most feared infectious diseases, with more than half of those infected dying. A vaccine has now been shown to cut that mortality rate in half.

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What is lawn rust?

Lawn rust can ruin a garden if not fixed quickly. Find out how with expert insight.

Fortune

The 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals 2024, from Fortune/PINC AI

We evaluated 940 U.S. hospitals based on mortality rates, operational efficiency, patient experience, and more.

The Texas Tribune

Rescued Gulf of Mexico coral in a Galveston aquarium could help the species’ survival

A new report found that coral off Texas’ coast could die off by 2040 because of climate change.

WEKU

A man died from Alaskapox last month. Here's what we know about the virus

The first known fatality was an elderly man who lived alone in a forested area and was immunocompromised. Scientists say there's no evidence of human-to-human transmission of the virus so far.

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Bubonic plague detected in Oregon; public health monitoring urged

Learn about the bubonic plague, its transmission, and the importance of a functioning public health system in dealing with diseases carried by animals.

The Guardian - US

British Columbia fights to stop spread of fatal ‘zombie deer disease’

Chronic wasting disease, which affects deer and other cervids, confirmed in Canada but experts divided over risk to humans

The Hindu

Animal health workers at village-level soon: A-HELP programme launched in State

Two thousand A-HELP workers will be trained and appointed at village-level as task force of the Animal Husbandry department to effectively implement department’s schemes and disease control.

WEKU

So you think you know all about the plague?

A case in Oregon is a rarity in the United States. It is not expected to spread. But this ancient and deadly disease remains a threat around the world.

The Hindu

KFD: Seven more cases reported on Wednesday

Seven more cases of Kyasanur Forest Disease reported in Karnataka, bringing the total to 97; 32 under treatment.

Evening Standard

What is bubonic plague? New case of human infected with black death disease in the US

Bubonic plague is passed from animal fleas to humans – and can prove deadly

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