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Hunger in South Africa: study shows one in five are at risk

Everyone is vulnerable in some way, whether it’s to natural disasters, chronic diseases or hunger. But some are more at risk than others because of what they are exposed to socially, economically and environmentally. This phenomenon is known as social vulnerability. It refers to the attributes of society that make…

The Conversation

What is Marburg virus and how does it spread?

Certain strains of the virus can kill up to 88 per cent of infected people

The Independent UK

Alternate-Day Fasting May Benefit Patients With Fatty Liver Disease: Research

University of Illinois Chicago nutrition researchers evaluated 80 persons with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and discovered that those who followed an alternate-day fasting diet and exercised were able to improve their health.

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What is MLD? Girl successfully treated for ‘fatal’ genetic disease

Baby Teddi no longer shows symptoms and there are hopes she will be the first person to be cured of MLD.

Evening Standard

Bird flu spreads to new countries, threatens non-stop "war" on poultry

Avian flu has reached new corners of the globe and become endemic for the first time in some wild birds that transmit the virus to poultry, according to veterinarians and disease experts, who warn it is now a year-round problem.

Reuters

COVID-19 Infection Raises Diabetes Risk: Research

Researchers at Cedars-Smidt Sinai's Heart Institute have confirmed that persons who have had COVID-19 have a higher risk of developing new-onset diabetes, which is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

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WHO intensifies surveillance in E Guinea after Marburg outbreak

The country officially declared its first outbreak of Marburg virus disease on Monday.

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Little girl's life saved in Manchester by new gene therapy treatment in UK first

'Without this treatment, we would be facing both our children being taken away'

Manchester Evening News

Vet's warning to anyone looking to buy a certain breed of dog

Dr Rachel James is urging the public to educate themselves before buying a cavalier King Charles spaniel

Liverpool Echo

Study: Unless most people get an annual COVID vaccine, tens of thousands will die in the US each year

Public health experts warned from the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic that the disease was “not like the flu,” resulting in far more deaths and hospitalizations each year.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Blast ‘deadly’ visceral fat by swapping your cuppa with this one healthy drink

Hidden fat makes up around one tenth of all the fat stored in the body, but too much can increase your risk of heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

Daily Mirror

Girl left blind in one eye after becoming one of three people in UK with rare disease

Ruby Hopper was misdiagnosed with the flu on four occasions, after developing a pain in her eye. Now doctors have identified she is only one of three people in the UK to have a rare disease

Daily Mirror

What is gene editing and how could it shape our future?

It is the most exciting time in genetics since the discovery of DNA in 1953. This is mainly due to scientific breakthroughs including the ability to change DNA through a process called gene editing.

The Conversation

Smoke exposure from intense fires linked to long-term respiratory and cardiovascular disease

Scientists studying 2014 Hazelwood coalmine fire say breathing in tiny particles is linked to increased emergency presentations

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How do blood tests work? Medical laboratory scientists explain the pathway from blood draw to diagnosis and treatment

Medical laboratory testing is the heartbeat of medicine. It provides critical data for physicians to diagnose and treat disease, dating back thousands of years. Unfortunately, laboratory medicine as a field is poorly understood by both the public and health care communities.

Daily Mirror

Deadly Marburg virus kills nine people in fresh outbreak - and there's no cure

The killer Marburg virus, which has a mortality rate of up to 88%, has been identified in Equatorial Guinea who are struggling to contain the deadly outbreak

Daily Mirror

Sickle cell patients receiving poor care at NHS hospitals, damning report claims

Brits suffering from sickle cell are suffering such sub-standard treatment in NHS hospitals that they are resisting going in for help despite suffering debilitating pain, a report has claimed

Glasgow Live

Paisley dad's 'whole life crumbled' after being diagnosed with inoperable brain tumour

Jim Miller tragically passed away aged 49 just months after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour leaving his loved ones devastated. His daughter is now hoping to raise awareness of the disease.

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Do you know who to talk to about your child's routine vaccinations?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), routine vaccinations for kindergarten in the U.S. fell to 93% during the 2021-2022 school year. That's the second year in a row routine vaccination rates decreased. The vaccines help prevent potentially fatal or severe illnesses, including diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella,…

The Times of India

How breakup affects your heart? Cardiologist explains

How do romantic relationships affect our heart?

ABC News

Green sea turtle population hit by 'grotesque' illness, Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital flooded with cases

A "grotesque" mystery disease is ripping through the green sea turtle population, with a major wildlife hospital warning it has treated almost 80 in the past 12 months.

Tribune News Service

CDC: Teen girls see spike in behavioral health concerns

Teen girls who experience persistent feelings of hopelessness or sadness skyrocketed over the past decade, according to a 10-year survey released Monday from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Conversation

Advantages and challenges of anti-Covid nasal vaccination: the promises of a French approach

Contrary to the widely shared popular belief, the primary purpose of current vaccines against Covid-19 is solely to protect against serious forms of the disease in order to prevent the risk of hospitalisations and death… and not to block transmission between individuals. To do this, it would be necessary to…

The Independent UK

WHO says Equatorial Guinea confirms 1st outbreak of Marburg

The World Health Organization says Equatorial Guinea has confirmed its first-ever outbreak of Marburg disease, saying the Ebola-related virus is responsible for at least nine deaths in the tiny Western African country

ABC News

Number of people in Australia with multiple sclerosis is rising, as is rate of growth, new research shows

The number of people in Australia living with multiple sclerosis has grown by 30 per cent in recent years — and the rate at which that figure is growing is also accelerating.

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