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Cook Islands Declares Dengue Fever Outbreak: Swift Action Implemented
Cook Islands faces a dengue fever outbreak in Rarotonga. Seven cases are confirmed, prompting a swift response. The government initiates 'Operation Namu25' to eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Health officials urge community participation to control the spread. Outer islands prepare to prevent the virus from reaching them. Travelers are advised to take precautions against mosquito bites.
Global Polio Eradication Initiative Faces Crisis Amid Funding Cuts and Resurgence of Virus
The world's leading polio eradication programme faces a 40% budget cut next year as the paralysis-causing virus surges in its last strongholds of Afghanistan
New COVID Variant NB.1.8.1 Detected in the U.S. Amid Surge in China
I haven’t seen this in major media yet (except CBS), nor here, but this story is spreading on Facebook and in Europe today: (CBS) U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's...
Global Bird Flu Outbreaks in Mammals Surge, Raising Human Infection Concerns
PARIS: Outbreaks of bird flu in mammals more than doubled across the world last year, raising the risk that the virus could potentially spread between humans, an international agency warned on Friday (May 23). Avian influenza has spread across the world like never before in the last few years, leading
Tragic Suicide of Pennsylvania Officer Sparks Renewed Scrutiny of Lasik Eye Surgery Complications
The recent suicide of a young Pennsylvania police officer has reignited concerns over Lasik eye surgery, as dozens of similar stories emerge of complications pushing patients to death.
Measles Outbreak in Alberta Sparks Vaccine Conversations Among Parents
Parents are feeling the strain as the measles outbreak grows, especially in southern Alberta. At a Lethbridge playground, they say they’re trying to keep kids safe and navigate touchy vaccine conversations, whether they’re pro-vaccines or not.
New Study Links Microplastics in Ultra-Processed Foods to Mental Health Issues
New research highlights a possible link between microplastics in ultra-processed foods and rising rates of depression, anxiety, and sleep problems. Experts call for urgent investigation as microplastic accumulation in the human brain increases alongside ultra-processed food intake.
Polio Outbreak Detected in Papua New Guinea: WHO Reports
Papua New Guinea has declared a polio outbreak after vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 was found in stool samples from two healthy children in Lae, the WHO confirmed.
Cow Humanely Culled Following Isolated BSE Case in Essex Farm
A non-contagious version of the disease means there is no risk to food safety, the government says.
Philippines Takes Helm of WHO’s Top Health Body for the First Time
For the first time in history, the Philippines is leading the World Health Organization’s top decision-making body, with Department of Health (DOH) Secretary...
WHO Declares Polio Outbreak in Papua New Guinea: What It Means for Health and Safety
Recent cases of polio in PNG have concerned health authorities. Here’s what to know.
World Health News Live: Deadly Tropical Virus Silently Exploding In Latin America — Scientists Warn of Another Pandemic Threat
Another pandemic threat looming? Oropouche virus symptoms are frequently mistaken for those of dengue or Zika, leading to widespread underreporting. Patients often present with fever, headaches, joint and muscle pain, chills, nausea, vomiting, and skin rashes. TheHealthSite.com
FDA Approves First Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Disease, Paving the Way for Earlier Treatment
The United States on Friday approved the first blood test for Alzheimer's, a move that could help patients begin treatment earlier with newly approved drugs that slow the progression of the devastating neurological disease.
Former President Joe Biden Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer
Former U.S. president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer with metastasis to the bone, and he and his family are reviewing treatment options, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
NHS Waiting Times Lead to Increased Mortality for Patients with Aortic Stenosis
Exclusive: Cardiologist Dr Jon Byrne warns true death toll could be 800 a year as not all specialist centres shared data‘She was so fit, so well’: the heart patient who died before getting vital procedure
Polio Outbreak Declared in Papua New Guinea: Urgent Vaccination Campaign Launched
The World Health Organisation has declared a polio outbreak in Papua New Guinea and called for an "immediate" vaccination...
Revolutionary Blood Test for Alzheimer's Disease Gains FDA Approval
The FDA has approved the Lumipulse Plasma Ratio test, a groundbreaking blood test for early dementia detection. This less invasive alternative to PET scans and spinal taps measures amyloid-related proteins, crucial for managing Alzheimer's and accessing treatments like Leqembi and Kisunla. While not for asymptomatic individuals, it marks a significant step in accessible Alzheimer's diagnosis.
FDA Approves First Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health officials on Friday endorsed the first blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer’s and identify patients who may benefit from drugs that can modestly slow the memory-destroying disease.
Groundbreaking Gene-Editing Technique Successfully Treats First Infant Patient
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A United States infant with a rare condition has become history's first patient to be treated with a personalized gene-editing technique that raises hopes for other people with obscure illnesses, doctors said on Thursday.
Groundbreaking Gene-Editing Technique Offers Hope to Infant with Rare Condition
A US infant with a rare condition has become history's first patient to be treated with a personalised 'gene-editing' technique that raises hopes for other people with obscure illnesses, doctors have said.
Polio Cases Detected in Papua New Guinea: A Cause for Concern
The World Health Ogranization says wild poliovirus type 2 was eradicated in 1999, but the deadly disease has been detected just over 500 kilometres from Australia's northern border.
Dengue and Chikungunya Threat Looms Over Europe as Tiger Mosquitoes Expand Northward
The feverish diseases dengue and chikungunya could soon become endemic in Europe as the tiger mosquitoes that transmit these viruses spread farther north due to global warming, according to new research published Thursday.
Georgia Woman Kept on Life Support Due to State's Abortion Law
Despite no chance of recovery, the 30-year-old has been kept alive for more than 90 days so she can carry her baby to full term.
Polio Outbreak Confirmed in Papua New Guinea, Urgent Vaccination Campaign Launched
The World Health Organization says the PNG outbreak is linked to strains circulating in Indonesia, posing a serious risk to other countries in the region.
Climate Change Fuels Worrying Spread of Fungal Infections, Study Reveals
The setup for The Last of Us video game and TV series involves a fungus that evolves due to climate change to infect swathes of the human population, turning people into killer zombies – and at least part of that story is eerily plausible.
Increasing Cases of Blackwater Fever Among Children in Rural Uganda Raise Alarms
A dangerous complication of malaria turns urine dark with blood – but only affects some young patients in rural areas and not others. Puzzled experts are trying to find out why
Czech Republic Faces Alarming Rise in Hepatitis A Infections
The Central European country has reported six deaths caused by the virus so far this year, up from two in all of 2024.
Surge in Measles Cases in Australia Sparks Health Concerns
Measles cases have reached the highest number of infections nationwide in six years. Health professionals are urging vaccination to prevent further spread.
Israel's Blockade Leads to a Health Crisis in Gaza, Threatening Newborns
Warnings are mounting over disease outbreaks that could spread beyond the Strip, as Israel continues to block crucial vaccines from entering Gaza
Measles Cases Surge Worldwide: A Deep Dive into the Resurgence of an Eliminated Disease
Globally, measles is on the rise across the U.S., Canada, Mexico, South America and parts of Europe.
Measles Cases in the United States Surpass 1,000 for First Time in Five Years
The number of measles cases in the United States has crossed 1,000 for the first time in five years, federal data showed on Friday (May 9), as the country battles one of its worst outbreaks of the childhood disease. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 1,001 measles cases in 31 jurisd
Mother's Heartbreaking Story Highlights Urgent Need for Vaccination Against Measles
With measles cases on the rise in Canada at rates unseen in almost three decades — and vaccination coverage for childhood vaccines like the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) shot falling since the pandemic — those who've suffered from measles complications are pleading that those who can get vaccinated do.
Significant Reduction in Infant Hospitalizations Linked to Nirsevimab Immunization in Madrid
A Spanish study found that nirsevimab prophylaxis significantly reduced infant hospitalizations, ICU admissions, and severe symptoms linked to RSV and other respiratory viruses. Hospitalizations for RSV dropped by 78% following nirsevimab rollout in Madrid maternity wards.
Los Angeles County Declares Hepatitis A Outbreak Amid Rising Cases
Health officials report nearly 30 confirmed hepatitis A cases in 2023, exceeding typical monthly averages.
Alberta Faces Growing Measles Outbreak as Cases Reach 313
The Alberta government is reporting 16 new measles cases to bring the province's total count to 313.
Polio Virus Detected in Sewage Samples Across Pakistan
Polio virus has been detected in sewage samples collected from 18 districts across Pakistan, according to ARY News.
New Study Reveals Alarming Impact of Plastic-Linked Phthalates on Cardiovascular Health Worldwide
A global modeling study in eBioMedicine links phthalate exposure from plastics, especially DEHP metabolites, to over 356,000 cardiovascular deaths in 2018. Exposure was highest in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, disproportionately affecting lower-income countries.