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Public health
fromHealthbeat
2 months ago

Tuberculosis in NYC: Why have cases been on the rise?

New York City is witnessing a concerning rise in tuberculosis cases after years of decline, signaling potential public health challenges.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

UK authorities on lookout for Lassa fever cases

UK officials are monitoring potential Lassa fever cases; the risk to the public is very low.
fromNature
3 days ago
Public health

The spatiotemporal distribution of human pathogens in ancient Eurasia - Nature

Public health
fromHealthbeat
2 months ago

Tuberculosis in NYC: Why have cases been on the rise?

New York City is witnessing a concerning rise in tuberculosis cases after years of decline, signaling potential public health challenges.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

UK authorities on lookout for Lassa fever cases

UK officials are monitoring potential Lassa fever cases; the risk to the public is very low.
fromNature
3 days ago
Public health

The spatiotemporal distribution of human pathogens in ancient Eurasia - Nature

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#vaccination
Coronavirus
fromAxios
4 months ago

U.S. facing worst flu season since 2009, experts say

This flu season is classified as high severity, surpassing COVID-19 in hospitalizations, particularly affecting high-risk groups and children.
Hospitalizations and deaths from the flu are at alarming rates, raising concerns about public health measures and vaccination efficacy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

An Insider's View of the Texas Measles Outbreak

Measles outbreak in Texas highlights the importance of vaccination amid declining immunization rates and rising anti-vaccine misinformation.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

As the Texas outbreak grows, how contagious is measles, really?

Measles is extremely contagious, with R naught between 12-18; low vaccination rates increase infection risk.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

See How Declines in U.S. Vaccination Rates Could Bring Eliminated Diseases Roaring Back

A slight decrease in U.S. childhood vaccination rates could trigger a resurgence of previously eliminated diseases within 25 years.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

The U.S. is approaching a dangerous measles precipice, scientists say

Declining childhood immunization rates may lead to a resurgence of measles in the U.S. within 25 years if current trends continue.
San Francisco
from48 hills
3 months ago

This is one disease I though I wouldn't have to worry about. Wrong. - 48 hills

The rise of measles cases prompts health officials to urge vaccinations against the disease, which has resurged despite its previous decline.
Coronavirus
fromAxios
4 months ago

U.S. facing worst flu season since 2009, experts say

This flu season is classified as high severity, surpassing COVID-19 in hospitalizations, particularly affecting high-risk groups and children.
Hospitalizations and deaths from the flu are at alarming rates, raising concerns about public health measures and vaccination efficacy.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

An Insider's View of the Texas Measles Outbreak

Measles outbreak in Texas highlights the importance of vaccination amid declining immunization rates and rising anti-vaccine misinformation.
Coronavirus
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

As the Texas outbreak grows, how contagious is measles, really?

Measles is extremely contagious, with R naught between 12-18; low vaccination rates increase infection risk.
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

See How Declines in U.S. Vaccination Rates Could Bring Eliminated Diseases Roaring Back

A slight decrease in U.S. childhood vaccination rates could trigger a resurgence of previously eliminated diseases within 25 years.
Public health
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

The U.S. is approaching a dangerous measles precipice, scientists say

Declining childhood immunization rates may lead to a resurgence of measles in the U.S. within 25 years if current trends continue.
San Francisco
from48 hills
3 months ago

This is one disease I though I wouldn't have to worry about. Wrong. - 48 hills

The rise of measles cases prompts health officials to urge vaccinations against the disease, which has resurged despite its previous decline.
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#covid-19
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Five years on from the pandemic, the right's fake Covid narrative has been turbo-charged into the mainstream | Laura Spinney

The narrative has shifted from blaming the virus to blaming the response to Covid-19.
Coronavirus
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

The last COVID surge ended eight months ago. Is a summer spike coming?

Experts warn that another COVID surge is likely this summer despite state leaders' assurances that the pandemic is over.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Five years on from the pandemic, the right's fake Covid narrative has been turbo-charged into the mainstream | Laura Spinney

The narrative has shifted from blaming the virus to blaming the response to Covid-19.
Coronavirus
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

The last COVID surge ended eight months ago. Is a summer spike coming?

Experts warn that another COVID surge is likely this summer despite state leaders' assurances that the pandemic is over.
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#public-health
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Beware of the bat': how a mine in Kigali became the focus of Marburg virus research

The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda originated from a bat colony in a tin mine, leading to significant public health responses.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

U.S. drug deaths plunged in 2024. Trump cuts may reverse that, experts warn.

Opioid crisis shows signs of improvement as fentanyl overdose deaths significantly drop in 2024.
Washington Capitals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Don't call it zombie deer disease': scientists warn of global crisis' as infections spread across the US

Chronic wasting disease is a serious and spreading threat to wildlife and possibly humans, with no known treatment or vaccine.
Mental health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Stuck in a nightmare': A Kashmiri woman's battle with heroin addiction

Kashmir is experiencing a severe drug addiction epidemic, particularly impacting youth.
The number of drug users in Kashmir has sharply increased, overtaking Punjab's statistics.
OMG science
fromWIRED
6 months ago

The First US Bird Flu Death Is a Stark Warning

The unpredictability of infection severity underscores the importance of taking flu epidemics seriously.
SF food
fromNature
1 month ago

How much ultra-processed food do you eat? Blood and urine record it

Molecules in urine and blood reveal diet's ultra-processed food contribution, aiding disease research.
Coronavirus
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Beware of the bat': how a mine in Kigali became the focus of Marburg virus research

The Marburg virus outbreak in Rwanda originated from a bat colony in a tin mine, leading to significant public health responses.
US news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

U.S. drug deaths plunged in 2024. Trump cuts may reverse that, experts warn.

Opioid crisis shows signs of improvement as fentanyl overdose deaths significantly drop in 2024.
Washington Capitals
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Don't call it zombie deer disease': scientists warn of global crisis' as infections spread across the US

Chronic wasting disease is a serious and spreading threat to wildlife and possibly humans, with no known treatment or vaccine.
Mental health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago

Stuck in a nightmare': A Kashmiri woman's battle with heroin addiction

Kashmir is experiencing a severe drug addiction epidemic, particularly impacting youth.
The number of drug users in Kashmir has sharply increased, overtaking Punjab's statistics.
OMG science
fromWIRED
6 months ago

The First US Bird Flu Death Is a Stark Warning

The unpredictability of infection severity underscores the importance of taking flu epidemics seriously.
SF food
fromNature
1 month ago

How much ultra-processed food do you eat? Blood and urine record it

Molecules in urine and blood reveal diet's ultra-processed food contribution, aiding disease research.
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Cancer
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Appendix Cancer Has Quadrupled in Millennials

Appendiceal cancer rates are rising significantly in those under 50, particularly among millennials, highlighting generational health concerns.
Cancer
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Geographic and age variations in mutational processes in colorectal cancer

Understanding cancer requires a global perspective, considering diverse environmental and genetic factors.
Cancer
fromtime.com
1 month ago

Appendix Cancer Has Quadrupled in Millennials

Appendiceal cancer rates are rising significantly in those under 50, particularly among millennials, highlighting generational health concerns.
Cancer
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Geographic and age variations in mutational processes in colorectal cancer

Understanding cancer requires a global perspective, considering diverse environmental and genetic factors.
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OMG science
fromFortune Well
8 months ago

More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Even young adults should watch for these 7 symptoms

Obesity and alcohol consumption are major factors contributing to increased bowel cancer deaths among young adults.
Beer
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Champagne Is ... Healthy? Let's Take a Closer Look at a Recent Study.

Debate continues on the health impacts of alcohol, particularly champagne, sparking discussions on statistical artifacts and health outcomes.
OMG science
fromFortune Well
8 months ago

More Millennials and Gen Xers are getting colorectal cancer. Even young adults should watch for these 7 symptoms

Obesity and alcohol consumption are major factors contributing to increased bowel cancer deaths among young adults.
Beer
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

Champagne Is ... Healthy? Let's Take a Closer Look at a Recent Study.

Debate continues on the health impacts of alcohol, particularly champagne, sparking discussions on statistical artifacts and health outcomes.
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#medical-research
more#medical-research
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
3 months ago

Being physically active, even just a couple of days a week, may be key to better health

Weekend warriors can gain health benefits similar to daily exercisers if they accumulate 150 minutes of physical activity weekly.
Moderate to vigorous activity for one or two days a week can reduce risks of dying from various diseases.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Mathematician Adam Kucharski: Our concepts of what we can prove are shifting'

Mathematics evolves with cultural context, shaping what societies consider proof and truth.
Understanding evidence is crucial in urgent situations, influencing actions on critical issues.
#congo
fromCbsnews
7 months ago
Health

Mystery flu-like disease in Congo kills dozens, puts authorities "on general alert" as cases investigated

Congo is on alert due to a deadly mystery flu-like disease that has claimed 71 lives, primarily affecting children.
fromCbsnews
7 months ago
Health

Mystery flu-like disease in Congo kills dozens, puts authorities "on general alert" as cases investigated

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Health
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

1 million U.S. adults will develop dementia each year by 2060, study says

By 2060, 1 million U.S. adults may develop dementia annually, significantly impacting public health due to an aging population.
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fromwww.dw.com
7 months ago

Type 2 diabetes: Why people from South Asia are more at risk DW 11/26/2024

"Type 2 diabetes is at epidemic proportions in both India and Pakistan and increasing rapidly in Bangladesh as well. The latest estimates show that over 33% of the global burden of type 2 diabetes is from South Asian populations, both migrant and non-migrant." - Moneeza Siddiqui, Epidemiologist at Queen Mary University of London.
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