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A Parasite Known for Damaging the Liver and Gut Turned Up in a Patient's Brain, Manila Doctors Report

A NEJM image report from Manila shows how schistosomiasis, a snail-borne parasite known for gut and liver damage, can also reach the brain.

Medical Daily · Oct 1

Congolese politician is killed for defending Ebola efforts as mistrust complicates response

Mourners have gathered to bury a Congolese politician who was beaten to death after defending the government’s Ebola response

The Independent UK · Sep 30

Is It Viral Fever? 7 Signs You Should Watch For

A sudden fever, unexplained weakness, or aching body can make you wonder if you are coming down with a viral infection. With seasonal changes, flu, dengue, and other infections can cause symptoms that may look surprisingly similar. While most fevers are not a cause for panic, knowing which signs to…

MyLifeXP · Sep 30

H1N1 dominates India's flu cases, accounts for 75 pc of positive samples: WHO report

Recent WHO surveillance data reveals that H1N1 accounts for a significant percentage of influenza cases in India. The data indicates that H1N1 represented 75% of positive influenza samples, surpassing the regional average of 50%. Older adults, young children, pregnant women, and individuals with underlying health conditions are at greater risk.…

The Economic Times · Sep 29

One in eight cancers are likely caused by an infection worldwide – new study

Around 12% of the world’s total cancer cases in 2024 were likely caused by an infection, according to new research from the World Health Organization (WHO).

The Conversation · Sep 29

US response to UN pandemic talks ‘severely weakens’ global planning, says leading health expert

The US says it is unable to support a major global text on pandemic prevention and preparedness put forward at UN general assembly

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28

Congo Ebola outbreak tops 8,000 confirmed cases as disease remains out of control

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo has surged past 8,000 as the country struggles with a shortage of health workers

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Beyond condoms: WHO blueprint for new male contraceptives

NEW DELHI: Men could have more contraceptive choices beyond condoms and vasectomy, with the World Health Organization (WHO) releasing its first global blueprint for developing novel male contraceptives, including daily pills or gels, longer-acting injections and implants, sperm-function blockers and reversible methods that block sperm transport.

The Times of India · Sep 26

6 Dangerous Fall Hazards Inside Indian Homes That Send Elderly Parents to the Hospital

Wet Bathroom FloorsThe bathroom is where most falls happen. Indian bathrooms are designed for bucket baths, water everywhere, floors that stay wet for an hour after use, and no grip strips anywhere near the squat area or the commode. For an elderly parent whose balance has quietly shifted over the…

Times Life · Sep 26

7 Warning Signs That Separate Dengue From Influenza

A sudden fever, headache and body pain can look like a routine viral infection. But sometimes, those same symptoms can point todengue fever, especially in areas where mosquito-borne infections are common. Influenza can also cause sudden fever, body aches and fatigue, making the two illnesses easy to confuse in the…

MyLifeXP · Sep 25