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Monkeypox can spread like COVID through close contact: How this could put Indians at risk during upcoming festive season and how to stay safe?

As the festive season nears, the concern around viral infection increases. With several pathogens on loose, and monkeypox being declared as a global emergency, it is of utmost importance to practice hygiene especially if you have immunocompromised, elderly people and kids staying with you.

The Times of India · Aug 22, 2024

War-battered Gaza Faces Uphill Battle Against Polio

The Gaza Strip's first recorded polio case in 25 years has health workers and aid agencies grappling with the steep obstacles to conducting mass vaccination in the war-torn Palestinian territory.

International Business Times · Aug 22, 2024

60% Of US Baby Food Lacks Nutrients; Many Exceed Sugar And Salt Limits: Study

The study examined 651 products sold across the top 10 U.S. grocery chains and found that none of these products met promotional requirements set by the WHO guidelines.

Medical Daily · Aug 22, 2024

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The new mpox variant may appear to be less deadly but it is spreading fast. Complacency would be a grave error

If the world has learned anything from the Covid pandemic, it is that new viruses must be stopped in their tracks, says science journalist Debora MacKenzie

The Guardian - UK · Aug 22, 2024

Mpox in kids: 10 early signs and symptoms found in children

Cases fuelled by a new strain of Mpox are on the rise in Africa and beyond. Thailand has joined the list of countries affected by mpox this year which includes Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, Sweden, and Pakistan apart from the Democratic Republic of Congo where the initial outbreak occurred, as…

The Times of India · Aug 21, 2024

Sixty percent of baby foods on grocery store shelves are unhealthy, new study warns

None of the products surveyed meet World Health Organization (WHO) promotional requirements

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

Congo reports more than 1,000 new mpox cases in a week

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control issued advice to travelers to mpox-affected areas

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

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African Nations To Begin Mpox Vaccinations Within Days

African nations prepare to vaccinate against mpox outbreak with global support. WHO declares global health emergency for the viral disease.

Thailand says mpox detected in European who travelled from Africa

The 66-year-old male arrived in the country on August 14 and is being quarantined in a hospital.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2024

What has caused the cholera outbreak in Sudan?

At least 22 people have died from cholera in Sudan after heavy rainfall contaminated drinking water.

Al Jazeera · Aug 21, 2024

Argentina suspects first case of mpox as entire cargo ship quarantined

Crew member not allowed to deboard ship till test results arrive

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2024

African health officials call for solidarity not travel bans over mpox outbreak

Head of Africa CDC Jean Kaseya urges international community to support rollout of testing and vaccinations

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2024

Mpox alert! Country-wise confirmed cases of new strain

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared mpox a global health emergency amid an outbreak of the virus triggered by a new strain, spreading to different parts of Africa and even beyond the continent.

The Times of India · Aug 20, 2024

Data on weight loss jab link to suicidal thoughts needs ‘urgent clarification’

But some academics suggest the evidence of the link between semaglutide and suicidal thoughts is ‘weak’.

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

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Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2024

'Is mpox another Covid-19 - the answer is clearly no' - WHO chief

Health authorities in Europe are on alert after a case of the clade 1b variant was confirmed last week in Sweden and linked to a growing outbreak in Africa

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2024

Bad news, red wine drinkers: alcohol is only ever bad for your health

We needn’t be puritanical about having a drink, but we can no longer deny that it harms us, even in small quantities, says Devi Sridhar of the University of Edinburgh

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

World Health Organization stresses that mpox is not ‘the new Covid’

About 100 new cases of the clade 2 mpox strain are now being reported in the European region every month

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

World Health Organization moves to stress that mpox is not ‘the new COVID’

About 100 new cases of the clade 2 mpox strain are now being reported in the European region every month

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Radio France Internationale · Aug 20, 2024

DR Congo on standby for first vaccines to fight mpox outbreak

Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) hopes to receive its first doses of an mpox vaccine by next week, following promises from the United States and Japan to help it fight its outbreak, the Congolese health minister said on Monday.

The Times of India · Aug 20, 2024

Monkeypox preparedness in India: 13 big questions answered here

India is on high alert as the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared monkeypox, a viral infection, to be a public health emergency or PHEIC, the highest level of warning.

Congo To Receive First Mpox Vaccine Doses Next Week

Congo set to receive mpox vaccines with U.S. aid as WHO declares global emergency. New strain spreading in Africa, affecting children. Sweden reports first...

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2024

Mpox virus latest: Isle of Man prepares for outbreak as Thailand confirms Asia’s first deadly variant case

Deadlier case of Clade 1b monkeypox strain detected for first time in Asia as countries prepare to face threat

The Times of India · Aug 20, 2024

Do cancer cells grow faster in space?

With a lot of discussion going around space and microgravity let’s discuss an important connection between a life threatening condition and its status in space. Studies suggest that cancer cells might grow faster in microgravity environments. This discovery has significant implications for both space travel and cancer research.

The Times of India · Aug 19, 2024

Ayurveda’s shield against Mpox: Harnessing global herbal wisdom to prevent modern epidemics

In a world still reeling from recent global health crises, the emergence of new epidemics like Mpox serves as a stark reminder of our vulnerability. Mpox, a viral disease caused by the Monkeypox virus, has become a growing concern, with over 99,000 cases reported across 116 nations and 208 fatalities…

Fortune · Aug 19, 2024

Alcohol use killed 2.6 million people worldwide, says WHO

The numbers represented 4.7% of all deaths total worldwide, according to the World Health Organization

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