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Pneumonic plague suspected in Russia: What we know and what is the risk to Europe?

The death of a staff member at an anti-plague institute in Russia following a laboratory accident has put the spotlight on plague and how it spreads.

Euronews · 1h ago

France earmarks a further €7m to help fight DRC's worst-ever Ebola crisis

France has decided to allocate an additional €7 million this year to combat the Ebola epidemic currently ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This comes as Kenya announced its first-ever death from the disease.

Radio France Internationale · 1h ago

Why old dogs might be able to teach Alzheimer’s researchers new tricks

Most people know someone with Alzheimer’s disease. When I was growing up, my grandmother struggled with dementia, and I saw firsthand how difficult that was for our family.

The Conversation · 2h ago

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Pneumonic plague in Russia: What do experts say about the risk?

Russian authorities are investigating the death of a laboratory worker from an unexplained respiratory infection after unconfirmed reports suggested pneumonic plague. Experts say the disease is treatable with antibiotics and is unlikely to spread widely.

Euronews · 2h ago

The UK and Denmark: a dentist assesses the state of the nations’ teeth

Teeth are an unlikely place to start when judging a health system, but they can be one of the most revealing.

The Conversation · 3h ago

Medicine and God: how medieval people faced the deadly pneumonic plague

There have been conflicting reports about the death of an employee at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute in Russia, including the claim that she contracted the pneumonic plague.

The Conversation · 4h ago

7 Hidden Signs Your Leg Pain May Be More Serious

A little leg pain while walking can seem harmless. You may blame it on ageing, tired muscles, arthritis or simply walking too much. But there is one pattern that deserves more attention: pain or cramping that repeatedly starts when you walk and improves after you stop and rest. This can…

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A Man's Halloween Hospital Visit Revealed a Ghost-Shaped Infection Clinging to His Heart Valve

A heart scan showed a ghost-shaped infected growth on a man's valve after a Halloween hospital visit. Surgeons had to rebuild two heart valves.

Medical Daily · 8h ago

Gut Bacteria Molecule Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Wisconsin Study, but Human Data Show Only an Association

A gut molecule called ImP was linked to Alzheimer's markers in a UW–Madison study. Here is what families should and should not change for now.

Medical Daily · 9h ago

Russia quarantines Siberia hospital after plague lab worker dies of unknown pneumonia

Russian authorities have implemented a quarantine at a hospital where a lab technician died from pneumonia. The woman had worked at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Siberia and raised concerns about a potential infectious disease. Health officials are monitoring individuals who had contact with her and have not confirmed…

The Economic Times · 9h ago

Chigger-Borne Scrub Typhus Showed Up as Muscle Spasms in an Unusual Case, and the Kidneys May Be to Blame

Indian pediatricians report that scrub typhus can present with tetany, with low calcium and phosphate likely lost through the kidneys. Here is why it matters.

Medical Daily · 11h ago

Russian plague catches Trump's eye

A 28-year-old lab technician's could be a highly fatal disease but a cause of death has yet to be released

Salon · 11h ago

Pediatric Expert Urges Targeted Strep Testing as About 30% of Group A Strep Resists Azithromycin, but Amoxicillin Works

A pediatric infectious disease expert urges targeted strep testing as azithromycin resistance grows. Amoxicillin and penicillin still work.

Medical Daily · 16h ago

This brain gene can move through human DNA — and scientists found it inside a virus

Researchers at Cornell University identified the BC200 gene, which originated from a transposon in human DNA. This gene displays unusual mobility, retaining its ability to move within the genome while functioning in brain cells. The presence of BC200 in molluscum contagiosum virus raises questions about its evolutionary history and potential…

The Economic Times · 16h ago

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The Conversation · 19h ago

Why endometriosis pain can continue after treatment

Treatment for endometriosis can bring relief, but some women continue to have pelvic pain even after hormone treatment or surgery. For those who have spent years seeking help, continuing pain can be distressing and difficult to understand.

Medical Daily · 19h ago

A 5-Year-Old's Bulging Eye Led Doctors to Dog Tapeworm Cysts in Her Lungs, Liver, and Kidneys

A girl's bulging eye was caused by a dog tapeworm cyst, and scans then found more in her lungs, liver, and kidneys. Here's how she recovered.

The Economic Times · 22h ago

Russia plague news: What to know about the disease and which countries have been affected as lab worker dies in Siberia?

At the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute, a tragic incident led to the death of a 28-year-old woman, suspected to have contracted pneumonic plague from live bacteria. This alarming development has prompted local health authorities to place nearly 200 individuals who interacted with her under medical observation. While the exact cause…

Medical Daily · Oct 5

Bouquet Fire Smoke and Triple-Digit Heat Pose Combined Threat for Santa Clarita Residents with Asthma or Heart Disease

Bouquet Fire smoke and an extreme heat warning through Oct. 8 raise risks for Santa Clarita residents with asthma or heart disease. Here is how to stay safe.

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The Economic Times · Oct 5

Russian Plague scare: Did a broken test tube lead to a researcher’s death? Why is the White House watching and are Americans at risk?

Russian Plague is not the medical name of a newly discovered disease. The term is being used in connection with concerns over an incident at an anti-plague research facility near Irkutsk. Plague itself is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Yersinia pestis.

The Conversation · Oct 5

Eat well to age better at a biological level – new research

When it comes to healthy ageing, the overall quality of a person’s diet matters more than eating any one “superfood” or nutrient. From the Mediterranean diet to the Nordic diet, specific eating patterns have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, physical frailty and cognitive decline.

Euronews · Oct 5

New molecule restores memory in animals with Alzheimer's' disease

The molecule RSQ-020 targets the Tau protein, which, when it folds incorrectly and forms clumps, is implicated in many severe neurodegenerative diseases.

AAP · Oct 5

Climate change raises major disease risks for Australia

Disease-carrying mosquitoes thrive in warmer temperatures, raising concerns over the impacts of climate change and what it means for Australia's tropics.

The Economic Times · Oct 4

Plague outbreak: How ancient teeth help scientist decode deadly disease took place 5,500 years ago

Plague outbreak was particularly deadly for the young, judging ‌from the burial sites, and ⁠attributed this to ⁠genetic traits in these strains that no longer are present in today's iteration of the pathogen.

International Business Times UK · Oct 4

Russian Plague Lab Researcher Dies After Reportedly Breaking Test Tube as Nearly 200 People Are Monitored

A Siberian lab technician has died after severe pneumonia, while nearly 200 contacts are monitored and Russian officials dispute a work-related infection

Medical Daily · Oct 4

Adults Newly Facing Leukemia Treatment Gain Another Pill Option as FDA Clears Jaypirca for Untreated CLL

FDA approved Lilly's Jaypirca as a first treatment for adults with CLL or SLL without 17p deletion. Here are the trial results, side effects, and costs.

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