Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Cambodian man dies from bird flu
A 50-year-old man has died from bird flu in Cambodia, the health ministry said on Sunday, the second death from the virus recorded in the country this year.
Oct 9, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Scientists have nearly eradicated dengue fever cases in North Queensland
Scientists say the release of mosquitoes containing the Wolbachia bacteria has practically eliminated dengue fever cases in North Queensland.
Oct 5, 2023
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France to hold crisis meetings on bedbug 'scourge'
The French government said Tuesday it would host emergency meetings this week to examine surging numbers of reported bedbug cases, which are being increasingly seen as a major potential public health problem.
Oct 3, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UN authorizes a second malaria vaccine. Experts warn it's not enough to stop the disease spreading
The World Health Organization authorized a second malaria vaccine on Monday, a decision that could offer countries a cheaper and a more readily available option than the world's first shot against the parasitic disease.
Oct 2, 2023
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Medications
Contaminated drug causes vision loss for dozens of Pakistan diabetics
Dozens of diabetes patients in Pakistan suffered vision loss after being given a contaminated drug, a provincial health official said Tuesday.
Sep 26, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
A human protein found in non-immune cells defends against COVID-19
Earlier this month, health authorities confirmed that BA.2.86, a highly mutated variant of the virus that causes COVID-19, is at risk of spreading rapidly in countries around the world. With updated shots rolling out this ...
Sep 22, 2023
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Health
California legislature first to pass ban on 4 food additives linked to health issues
California is on track to become the first state to ban four food additives that some experts have linked to health issues ranging from behavioral problems in children to reproductive issues to cancer in lab animals.
Sep 13, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: How evasive and transmissible is the newest omicron offshoot, BA.2.86, that causes COVID-19?
The latest variant, or sublineage, of SARS-CoV-2 to emerge on the scene, BA.2.86, has public health experts on alert as COVID-19 hospitalizations begin to rise and the new variant makes its way across the globe.
Sep 12, 2023
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Here's how to mosquito-proof your backyard
The weather is warming up and that means more time in the backyard. It also means more mosquitoes.
Sep 12, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Moderna says updated COVID vaccine fares well against new variant
Moderna said Wednesday its updated fall COVID booster, which is pending approval from the Food and Drug Administration, performed well against the highly mutated BA.2.86 variant.
Sep 6, 2023
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