Bangladesh measles outbreak claims 900 lives – and serves as warning for why vaccination matters
Scroll.inby Vikram Niranjan, The Conversation·2d ago
Almost 900 people in Bangladesh are suspected to have died in a measles outbreak that began in March. Most of those affected are children. Measles is one of the most infectious diseases known.
Possible pneumonic plague case: What to know and how experts are responding - National | Globalnews.ca
globalnews.caby Globalnews Digital·2d ago
The World Health Organization says a possible case of pneumonic plague in Russia presents a “very low” risk outside the country as investigators look into what caused the death from pneumonia of a...
Russia Investigates Contaminated Dog Vaccine Linked to Mass Pet Deaths - The Moscow Times
The Moscow Timesby The Moscow Times·2d ago
Russian authorities have launched a criminal investigation into the use of forged quality certificates during the distribution of a popular canine vaccine blamed for the deaths of dozens of dogs...
What do we know about death of anti-plague institute worker in Russia and is there a wider risk?
The Guardianby Nicola Davis Science correspondent·2d ago
What has happened? The exact details remain unclear but reports from Russia have suggested Darya Shipilova, an employee at the anti-plague institute in the city of Irkutsk, died on 2 October, two...
How Mbah is turning Enugu into a regional medical powerhouse, By Sullivan Edeani
Premium Timesby Press Release·2d ago
In sub-Saharan Africa, the persistent outflow of patients seeking specialized care abroad represents a severe economic and human-capital hemorrhage, not just a clinical failure.
New York governor declares state of emergency after spike in measles cases
The Guardianby Adam Gabbatt in New York·2d ago
The New York governor, Kathy Hochul, declared a state of emergency on Monday in response to a dramatic spike in measles cases in the state.
The uncertainty of families of the 280,000 people missing in the war between Russia and Ukraine: ‘They must live with silence’
El País Englishby Javier González Cuesta·2d ago
At least 280,000 people are missing due to the war between Russia and Ukraine, according to the vast list maintained by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
Dr. Oz Gets Embarrassing Inflation Fact-Check on Fox News
The New Republicby Malcolm Ferguson·2d ago
Dr. Oz thinks butter costs a dollar. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator and TV doctor revealed just how out of touch he was with the average American on Fox News Monday...
At the 1904 Olympics, a marathoner took rat poison to win gold
Popular Scienceby Shoshi Parks·2d ago
When the gun blasted announcing the start of the 1904 Olympic marathon, 32 hopefuls bolted into action. However, the start was the only thing typical about the race.
Russia says no plague found in contacts of Siberian lab worker who died
NBC Newsby Yuliya Talmazan·2d ago
Plague had not been detected among close contacts of a worker in an anti-plague laboratory in Siberia who died last week, with 60% of the identified group tested so far, officials in Russia said...
Blue light could cut food poisoning from raw chicken
Phys.orgby University·2d ago
Blue light could cut food poisoning from raw chicken A low-power blue light could be the key to significantly reducing food poisoning caused by raw chicken in the U.K., scientists at the University...
'Young medical graduates should keep needs of people at the centre of their work': President Droupadi Murmu
New Indian Expressby Kavita Bajeli-Datt·2d ago
NEW DELHI: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that young medical graduates should keep the needs of people at the centre of their work, particularly those living in remote and inaccessible...
Russian lab worker's suspected plague death leaves experts puzzled
US Top News and Analysisby Elsa Ohlen·2d ago
The unexplained death of a lab technician at a Russian research institute handling plague bacteria has raised questions among infectious disease experts, who say the circumstances surrounding the...
All you need to know about: Epstein-Barr virus
The Hinduby Athira Elssa Johnson·2d ago
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is among the most widespread of human viruses. More than 90% of adults are estimated to have been infected during their lifetime.
Why antidepressants can stop working after initially helping
The Conversation UKby Colin Davidson, Professor of Neuropharmacology, University of Lancashire·2d ago
Antidepressant use continues to rise. In England, 96 million antidepressant prescription items were dispensed to an estimated 9.1 million patients in 2025 to 2026.
Plague epidemic risk in Russia low after death of lab technician, WHO says
World news | The Guardianby Luke Harding and agencies·2d ago
The World Health Organization has said the risk of an epidemic in Russia is lowafter the sudden death of a lab technician who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia.
UK officials issue verdict on plague risk as death in Russia sparks fears
Daily Express :by Alice Scarsi·2d ago
The risk to people in the UK from plague is very low, officials have said, as Russia continues to study the death of a woman linked to the disease.
What is a professional patient advocate, and why might you need one?
The Conversation (US)by Jennifer Schlinger, Clinical Associate Professor of Social Work, University of North Dakota·2d ago
Imagine your mom has just been discharged from the hospital to a rehabilitation center after hip replacement surgery. She has the paperwork, the facility’s address – and a long list of questions.
Rubio calls on Russia to be more transparent about plague lab worker's death in Siberia
CBS Newsby Tucker Reals; Leigh Kiniry·2d ago
Geneva — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Russia to be more "transparent" about the recent and any risks associated with the incident, which Russian authorities have offered...
Russia plague quarantine following lab death: Should we be worried?
Al Jazeeraby Al Jazeera Staff·2d ago
Dozens of people have been quarantined in Russia’s Siberia after a laboratory worker at a plague research institute fell ill and died in undisclosed circumstances.
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