Health
We should talk more about toilets
The United Nations designated 19 November as World Toilet Day to raise awareness that 4.2 billion people live without access to safe sanitation, including in Indonesia.
Nov 24, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Poor hygiene is significant risk for antimicrobial-resistant bacteria colonization
Scientists have found clear indicators for how the interaction of poor hygiene and antibiotic use contribute to the colonization of antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) bacteria in humans, a problem that contributes to hundreds ...
Aug 14, 2020
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Chronic disorder occurring only in low, middle income countries prompts study to understand it at molecular level
A study of patients with a chronic intestinal condition has helped demystify—but not totally solve—a puzzling disorder that is widespread in low-and middle-income countries, but is largely unseen in wealthier regions ...
Immunology
Intestinal worms 'talk' to gut bacteria to boost immune system
EPFL researchers have discovered how intestinal worm infections cross-talk with gut bacteria to help the immune system.
Oct 27, 2015
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Zimbabwe declares cholera outbreak after 20 deaths
A cholera emergency has been declared in Zimbabwe's capital after 20 people have died, the health minister said Tuesday.
Sep 11, 2018
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Man dies after parasitic worms invade lungs
(HealthDay)—A Vietnamese immigrant in California died of a massive infection with parasitic worms that spread throughout his body, including his lungs. They had remained dormant until his immune system was suppressed by ...
Mar 20, 2013
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Decades of conflict in Iraq have fueled 'catastrophic' rise in antibiotic resistance, warn experts
Decades of wars and conflict in Iraq have led to a "catastrophic" rise in antibiotic resistance in the country, with serious implications for the entire region and the world, warn international experts in the open access ...
Feb 13, 2023
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South Sudan confirms outbreak of vaccine-derived polio
Health officials in South Sudan on Thursday confirmed a new outbreak of polio, just months after declaring the wild version of the deadly virus eradicated in Africa's youngest country.
Oct 22, 2020
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Weather forecast could predict cholera outbreaks: study
With recent deadly cholera outbreaks in Haiti and Cameroon providing the latest indication of a menacingly resurgent disease, scientists have discovered rain and temperature fluctuations in at-risk areas could predict epidemics ...
May 31, 2011
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UN says cholera epidemic in Somalia
(AP) -- World Health Organization officials said Friday that famine-hit Somalia faces a cholera epidemic as dirty water and poor sanitation are leading to an increase in outbreaks of the disease.
Aug 12, 2011
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