Tag #Public Health

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Deadly Disease Outbreak in DRC Claims 71 Lives

A deadly disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Kwango province has claimed 71 lives, with nearly 400 cases reported, mostly affecting malnourished children under five; the government has declared a maximum alert and dispatched teams to investigate the cause.

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Widespread Norovirus Outbreak in China Prompts Strict Disinfection Guidelines

A nationwide norovirus outbreak in China, peaking between October and March, has infected multiple schools and care facilities, prompting the release of a government guideline emphasizing strict disinfection and hygiene protocols due to the virus's high contagiousness and resistance to common disinf...

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Avrupa'da Atık Suda Çocuk Felci Virüsü Tespit Edildi

Almanya, Polonya ve İspanya'nın atık sularında çocuk felci virüsü tespit edilmesi üzerine, sağlık yetkilileri Avrupa'daki aşılama programlarını güçlendirme çağrısı yaptı; hiçbir ülkede çocuk felci vakası görülmemiş olsa da, yerel ve küresel düzeyde aşılama boşlukları endişe kaynağı.

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Midwest E. coli Outbreak Linked to Contaminated Salad Leaves

A multi-state E. coli outbreak in the Midwest, linked to contaminated salad leaves, has caused 115 illnesses, 13 hospitalizations, and 3 cases of Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), with 25 cases tied to Andre's Banquets and Catering, prompting multiple lawsuits; investigations are ongoing.

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Brief Intense Activity Significantly Lowers Heart Disease Risk in Women

A study of over 22,000 UK adults found that women who added three minutes of intense daily activity lowered their risk of major heart events by 45% and heart failure risk by 67%, highlighting a simple way to improve cardiovascular health.

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UK Junk Food Ad Ban: Minimal Impact Projected

The UK government banned junk food advertising online and before 9pm on TV starting October 2024 to combat childhood obesity; however, the projected impact is minimal, reducing children's daily calorie intake by only 2.1 calories.

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Victoria's Proposed Health Overhaul Sparks Concerns Over Job Losses and Patient Access

The Victorian government plans to overhaul its health system by July 2024, creating 11 networks sharing staff, beds, and radiology services to cut costs and improve workforce shortages, despite concerns this is a backdoor hospital merger that could lead to job losses and reduced patient access.

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Lifestyle and Health at 60 Strongly Predict Dementia Risk by 80

A study of 45,000 older adults found that lifestyle, genetics, and health at age 60 strongly predict dementia by age 80; factors like low cognitive scores and poor health increased risk, while education and physical activity were protective; socioeconomic disparities significantly impact risk.

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79 Dead in DRC from Mysterious Illness

A mysterious illness has killed 79 people and infected 376 in the Kwango province of the DRC since November 10th, with flu-like symptoms; the government is investigating and providing aid.

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Arsenic in US Drinking Water Linked to Increased Kidney Cancer Risk

A Texas A&M University study reveals a link between arsenic in drinking water and increased kidney cancer risk, affecting up to 40 million Americans, particularly those using private wells; even low FDA-approved arsenic levels show a 6% increased risk.

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Flu nearly kills unvaccinated man twice

A 44-year-old man with asthma nearly died twice from flu after neglecting his vaccination, highlighting the severe consequences and prompting calls for increased vaccine uptake.

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Mistaking Covid for a cold puts vulnerable people at risk

In the week ending November 15th, 122 Covid-related deaths occurred in England and Wales, while a lack of testing due to people mistaking Covid for a cold is putting vulnerable people at risk, especially those unaware of antiviral treatments.

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