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Sri Lanka deploys military to combat escalating dengue fever outbreak
Sri Lanka has deployed military personnel to assist in an urgent anti-dengue campaign following a surge of 68,672 infections and 49 confirmed deaths.
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Lina Park
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Up to 45% of dementia risk can be prevented or delayed: WHO
The World Health Organization has released updated guidelines identifying modifiable health and lifestyle factors that can prevent or delay dementia. Researchers are also exploring new diagnostic blood tests and experimental drug therapies to address cognitive decline.
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Congo Ebola outbreak tops 2,000 cases as health workers strike
Frontline health workers in Ituri province have launched strikes over unpaid wages as the Ebola death toll rises and transmission chains remain unidentified.
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4 things you can do now to avoid a knee or hip replacement later in life
Medical experts suggest that proactive lifestyle adjustments, such as maintaining a healthy weight and strengthening surrounding muscles, can improve joint health.
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UN warns of global vaccination gaps and rising disease outbreaks
Despite incremental gains in infant immunization rates, the UN warns that geopolitical conflict, misinformation, and aid cuts threaten recent progress.
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New Zealand reports first H5N1 bird flu case in a brown skua seabird
New Zealand has recorded its first-ever case of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza in a brown skua found on Petone Beach. Authorities have launched a vaccination program for select endangered species as they move to an active national response.
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WHO launches clinical trial of antiviral to prevent Bundibugyo Ebola strain
Health officials have launched clinical trials to evaluate treatments and preventive drugs for the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus. The studies target both active infections and post-exposure prophylaxis to combat the ongoing outbreak.
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Congo Ebola outbreak likely four times larger than official data suggests
Experts warn that the true scale of the DRC's Ebola crisis is likely hidden, as most new cases in Bunia appear outside of established contact lists.
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Common risk factors for dementia vary between rich, poor countries: Study
A study of over 214,000 individuals across 14 countries shows that dementia risk factors shift based on a nation's wealth, challenging universal prevention models.
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Vaping linked to worsened cardiovascular function in young adults
Studies presented at the ERS Congress reveal that young adults who vape exhibit significantly lower exercise capacity, even with normal lung function.
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US bans citizens in Congo from flights home over Ebola outbreak concerns
The US administration has enacted a temporary ban on direct commercial flights from the DRC and mandated centralized health screening for travelers.
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Michigan health officials identify leafy greens as potential parasite source
Michigan health authorities have identified lettuce and salad greens as a potential source for a sprawling cyclosporiasis outbreak. Officials are advising consumers to thoroughly wash or cook produce to mitigate the risk of this parasitic infection.
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Reducing Stiffness May Shield Muscles in Myotonic Dystrophy
New research suggests that muscle stiffness in myotonic dystrophy type 1 is a primary driver of tissue damage, rather than just a passive symptom of the disease.
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Autistic teens' brains show lower responsiveness to unfamiliar voices
A Stanford Medicine-led study finds that while neurotypical teens become more responsive to unfamiliar voices, adolescents with autism do not. Instead, autistic teens show an increased neurological response to their mother's voice as they mature.
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Congo Ebola outbreak reaches new provinces as treatment workers strike
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has officially expanded into the Tshopo and Haut-Uele provinces. Meanwhile, ongoing labor strikes at a treatment center in Ituri are complicating the public health response.
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Long COVID Brain Imaging Links Cognitive Decline to Potential Dementia Risk
Recent neuroimaging and cellular studies link long COVID to structural damage in the dopamine system rather than widespread brain inflammation. Researchers are now exploring whether these changes, which mirror aspects of neurodegenerative disease, could be treated with dopamine-targeting therapies.
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German hospital treats U.S. Ebola patient infected in Congo
A U.S. citizen working for a humanitarian organization in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been admitted to a Frankfurt hospital with the Ebola virus. The patient is in stable condition, and officials state there is no risk to the general public.
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Sri Lanka urges parents to dress preschool children protectively for dengue
Authorities have issued guidance for preschool children to wear protective clothing as the nation faces a spike in dengue fever transmissions. The appeal aims to minimize mosquito exposure during a critical high-risk period.
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Cut off from Kinshasa, Congo's AFC/M23 rebels built their own Ebola response
The AFC/M23 rebel group has established a parallel healthcare administration in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo to manage an Ebola outbreak.
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Hypertension rates rise among young adults in India
Recent data reveals a surge in high blood pressure among Indians under 40, driven by sedentary lifestyles and high sodium intake. Experts warn of a growing risk of heart attack and stroke.