Getting enough vitamin D without getting too much sun
Australians have a particular challenge when it comes to our health.
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Disease or Syndrome: acute respiratory infections
Medical news and research articles
Infections, malaria, malnutrition behind DR Congo deaths: WHO
Malaria and common respiratory infections, compounded by malnutrition, caused an hitherto unexplained spate of deaths in the southwestern Democratic Republic of Congo, the World Health Organization said Friday.
Dec 28, 2024
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US flu season is underway, as cases surge in some areas and vaccinations lag
The U.S. flu season is underway, with cases surging across much of the country, health officials said Friday.
Dec 20, 2024
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A mystery illness has killed dozens of people in Congo. UN experts are now investigating
The World Health Organization said Friday it was deploying experts to investigate a mystery flu-like illness that has killed dozens of people in southwest Congo in recent weeks.
Dec 6, 2024
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Congo government says it's 'on alert' over mystery flu-like disease that killed dozens
Public health officials in Africa urged caution Thursday as Congo's health minister said the government was on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people.
Dec 5, 2024
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US health officials confirm four new bird flu cases, in Colorado poultry workers
Four poultry workers in Colorado have been diagnosed with bird flu, health officials confirmed Sunday.
Jul 15, 2024
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Health risks at home: A study in six African countries shows how healthy housing saves children's lives
Housing is a critical social determinant of health. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines healthy housing as a shelter that supports physical, mental and social well-being.
Nov 16, 2023
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Scientists discover 'long colds' may exist, as well as long COVID
A new study from Queen Mary University of London, published in eClinicalMedicine, has found that people may experience long-term symptoms—or "long colds"—after acute respiratory infections that test negative for COVID-19.
Oct 6, 2023
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Handwashing during 'normal times' can reduce burden of respiratory disease
Handwashing with soap can reduce cases of acute respiratory infection (ARI) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) by as much as 17%, according to a review published in The Lancet.
Apr 28, 2023
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Seniors had high burden of RSV-positive respiratory infection before COVID-19
The burden of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)-positive acute respiratory infection (ARI) in older adults was considerable before COVID-19 and is associated with lower quality of life (QOL), according to a study published ...
Jan 23, 2023
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