Global Health Emergency Declared For Mpox Outbreak Mpox virus outbreak in Kerala, India triggers global health emergency response. Clade Ib strain identified in traveler from Dubai. Vigilant containment eff... Top News · Sep 25, 2024
World Lungs Day 2024: 6 warning signs that our lungs are getting old Similar to the rest of our body, our lungs age. It is absolutely important to be aware of the subtle symptoms that our lungs may not be functioning as well as they once were. In the World Air Quality Report 2022, India's average annual PM2.5 concentration of 53.3 micrograms per… The Times of India · Sep 25, 2024
Rise in ‘addictive-like behaviours’ among teenagers towards social media – study New research found that an average of 11% of teenagers across 44 countries displayed ‘problematic’ social media use. The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2024
Monkeypox vs. Smallpox: All about symptoms, treatment, and vaccination Monkeypox and smallpox are both viral diseases caused by viruses from the same genus family, Poxviridae, but they have distinct differences in terms of symptoms, severity, and treatments. Smallpox, one of the most concerning and deadly diseases in human history, was caused by the variola virus. In 1980, it became… The Times of India · Sep 24, 2024
Mpox Disease: Not airborne like Covid, spreads and who is at risk? Infection caused by the Clade 1B strain is known to be more transmissible and has a higher fatality rate compared to Clade II. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Sep 24, 2024
WHO reports 30,000 suspected mpox cases in Africa, mainly in DRC Nearly 30,000 suspected mpox cases have been reported in Africa so far this year, most of them in Democratic Republic of Congo where tests have run out, the World Health Organization said on Monday. Radio France Internationale · Sep 24, 2024
Mpox clade 1b, the strain declared public health emergency by WHO, found in Kerala The first case of Mpox clade 1b has been detected in Kerala's Malappuram. The virus has been identified in a 38 year old man who traveled to India from the United Arab Emirates. The Times of India · Sep 24, 2024
The Taliban suspends polio vaccine campaign in Afghanistan – here’s the likely impact The Taliban recently announced that they are suspending its polio vaccination campaign in Afghanistan. The announcement was made shortly before the campaign was due to start. The Conversation · Sep 23, 2024
Why early diagnosis and treatment of PCOS in young women is crucial Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that affects women during their reproductive years, disrupting the normal functioning of the ovaries. This condition leads to a range of symptoms, including irregular periods, excess hair growth, and fertility problems, all caused by the overproduction of androgens (male hormones). According to… The Times of India · Sep 21, 2024
Will Cutting the BAC Limit to .05 Really Make Our Roads Safer? Utah’s experiment with stricter drunk driving laws has led to more fatalities, not fewer. The push for lower BAC limits is missing the real problem. Reason · Sep 21, 2024
Scientists Identify Animals Possibly Linked To COVID-19 Origins Scientists identify potential animal sources of COVID-19 at Wuhan market, aiding in tracing origins. Study highlights challenges in determining exact virus... Top News · Sep 19, 2024
Kisqali wins FDA nod for breast cancer treatment: Dosage, effectiveness and side effects of the breakthrough drug Breast cancer claims around 6,70,000 lives in a year. As per the data released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) breast cancer was the most common cancer in women in 157 countries out of 185 in 2022. Over 2 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year. This necessitates… The Times of India · Sep 19, 2024
Revealed: Far higher pesticide residues allowed on food since Brexit Exclusive: Unlike the EU, Great Britain has slashed protections for scores of food types The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2024
Why is Congo struggling to contain mpox? Health authorities have struggled to contain outbreaks of mpox in Congo, a huge central African country where a myriad of existing problems makes stemming the spread particularly hard The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2024
Top News · Sep 18, 2024 Gavi To Purchase 500,000 Mpox Vaccine Doses For Africa Gavi procures 500,000 mpox vaccine doses to combat outbreaks in Africa, addressing the global health emergency declared by WHO.
The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2024 Global vaccine alliance GAVI to buy 500,000 doses of mpox vaccine The global vaccine alliance Gavi says it will buy 500,000 doses of vaccine against mpox to fight outbreaks of the disease in African countries
The Conversation · Sep 18, 2024 Poor indoor air quality isn’t just making us sick – it’s also polluting our cities According to the World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution is one of the greatest environmental health challenges that we face today. Various studies have shown that, as well as the lungs, it affects essential organs like the heart and brain, and that those who suffer most from its consequences are…
The Times of India · Sep 17, 2024 Superbugs to kill 40 million by 2050; 5 deadly ways they affect our body Superbugs may kill almost 40 million people by 2050, a new study by The Lancet assessed. The growing threat of antimicrobial resistance or AMR could mean challenges in treating diseases which could lead to significant mortality.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024 Afghanistan risks polio outbreak as Taliban restricts women from delivering vaccines Health officials issue warning as successful door-to-door vaccination drive suspended by regime over security fears and women’s role
The Conversation · Sep 17, 2024 Operating on the wrong body part – what can be done to prevent it? A 70-year-old man from Alabama recently died at a hospital in Florida when a surgeon mistakenly removed his liver instead of his spleen.
The Conversation · Sep 17, 2024 Why is it so hard to get drugs approved for use during pregnancy? Nobody wants to see another Thalidomide tragedy.
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024 Warning more than 39m could die from antibiotic-resistant infections AMR occurs when bacteria and diseases evolve to no longer respond to drugs designed to treat the infection
The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2024 ‘Only three more songs till I kick your ass!’ Rock’n’roll’s biggest onstage bust-ups Jane’s Addiction’s future is in doubt after a mid-song spat last weekend – but from the Kinks to Oasis, such squabbles are extremely common
Top News · Sep 16, 2024 Taliban Suspends Polio Vaccination Campaign In Afghanistan Taliban's suspension of polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan raises concerns about disease spread and impacts global eradication efforts.
The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024 The Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan, the UN says The U.N. says the Taliban have suspended polio vaccination campaigns in Afghanistan