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Officials urge caution on mosquito bites abroad amid rise in chikungunya cases

The first cases of oropouche virus, all of which were linked to travel to Brazil, have also been reported in the UK.

Evening Standard

Health warning as chikungunya cases detected among returning travellers

Chikungunya is a virus spread by mosquito bites, the symptoms of which include a sudden fever and joint pain

The Independent UK

CDC shooting marks latest in a string of hostility directed at health workers. Many aren't surprised

Gunfire aimed at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention by a man authorities say was angry over COVID-19 vaccines is the latest in a string of violence and harassment directed at health care workers amid hostility lingering from the pandemic

The Independent UK

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Sudan launches a 10-day cholera vaccination campaign in Khartoum as war continues

Health officials in Sudan have launched a 10-day cholera vaccination campaign in the capital, Khartoum, to curb what humanitarians call a rapidly spreading outbreak

The Independent UK

4 tips for a healthy heart from a biokineticist

The human heart is an extraordinary organ. About the size of a fist, it works hard to pump over 7,500 litres of blood daily, delivering oxygen and nutrients to every part of the body while simultaneously removing waste, regulating core body temperature and supporting the health of organs and tissues.

The Conversation

Second person dies after eating broccoli sandwiches amid botulism outbreak

Authorities in Italy are investigating an outbreak of the deadly disease linked to a food truck

The Independent UK

Could cats one day help scientists find new treatments for dementia?

Cats develop dementia similarly to humans, a finding that could support efforts to develop new treatments for both human and feline dementia, the researchers said.

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Extreme heat is a growing public health emergency, experts warn

Experts warn extreme weather is a growing public health emergency, urging urgent action to protect vulnerable populations and strengthen health systems amid rising heat-related deaths and disease outbreaks.

Euronews

CDC Shooting Linked To Suspect's COVID-19 Vaccine Beliefs, Former Staff Blame RFK Jr. Hostility Toward Agency

A group of former U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employees are blaming HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for vilifying the agency’s workforce through “his continuous lies about science and vaccine safety, which have fueled a climate of hostility and mistrust."

Benzinga

Hunger, disease and no escape: Gaza aid worker’s account of life under siege

With hunger and disease spreading across Gaza and hospitals short of crucial supplies, an aid worker in Gaza City has told RFI of life under siege – describing how families are packed into shrinking safe zones, queuing for water for hours and struggling to find food and medicine as the…

Radio France Internationale

What is a colonoscopy and should I get one?

Rates of colorectal cancer have risen in those under 50. Here’s what to know about screening in the US

The Guardian - US

CDC shooter died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Georgia investigators say

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the man who fired more than 180 shots at the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after killing a police officer

The Independent UK

Novartis Sees Hope In Reducing Lifelong Treatment Burden For Autoimmune Blood Disorder

Novartis AG (NYSE:NVS) released topline results on Tuesday from the VAYHIT2 Phase 3 trial evaluating ianalumab plus eltrombopag in patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) previously treated with corticosteroids.

Benzinga

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‘Petri dish for disease’: attorney raises alarm of possible Covid outbreak at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

A respiratory disease is running rampant through Florida immigration jail, according to attorney of a detained person

Tom’s Guide

My doctor says I'm at risk for osteoporosis — here are the 5 exercises I do to build stronger bones

Here are the 5 exercises I do to increase bone density.

The Conversation

The dark history of forced starvation as a weapon of war against Indigenous peoples

There is increasing evidence that “widespread starvation, malnutrition and disease” are driving a rise in hunger-related deaths“ in Gaza, a group of United Nations and aid organizations have repeatedly warned.

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How to keep flies off horses: 6 strategies to prevent attack from all angles

Keep your horse comfortable with this range of products and strategies to keep insects away

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Euronews

Study finds women who experience stalking face increased risk of heart disease and stroke

New research reveals that women who have experienced stalking face a higher risk of heart disease and stroke.

The Independent UK

Grand Slam champion Monica Seles reveals battle with chronic neuromuscular disease

Seles, who dominated the sport as a teenager, was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis in 2022

The Independent UK

Hand soap brand recalled over presence of potentially deadly bacteria

People in healthcare settings, those with weakened immune systems, including chronic lung diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis, are at highest risk of infection says the CDC

Euronews

A weekly injection to treat Parkinson’s could end daily pill burden, scientists say

Researchers at the University of South Australia have developed a long-lasting weekly injection for Parkinson’s disease that could replace daily pills, easing the treatment burden for millions worldwide.

Evening Standard

Cats develop dementia similarly to humans – study

The breakthrough was hailed as ‘wonderful’ and a ‘perfect natural model for Alzheimer’s’ by scientists who worked on it.

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Aussie beef a hot commodity as US imports hit a high

The US looks set to import more Australian beef as American herds continue to dwindle, while tariffs and disease threaten other top export nations.

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