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HEALTHBREAKING3d agoEbola spreads in eastern DRC as Kenya confirms imported caseAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTH3d agoHow massive mark-ups and hospital margins drain patients in IndiaDrug pricing in India faces intense scrutiny as investigations reveal massive mark-ups on medicines and medical devices in hospital pharmacies, leaving patients burdened by unregulated costs.deccanherald · india
HEALTH3d agoWHO says no plague case registered after Russian lab worker’s deathThe WHO says the lack of a confirmed diagnosis remains a key uncertainty, with no sign of ongoing transmission.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTH3d agoU.S. measles cases surpass 4,000, with over 25 percent coming from PennsylvaniaU.S. measles cases this year have surpassed 4,000, with over 25 percent of the nation’s reported infections coming from Pennsylvania, according to recently released data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are currently 4,080 measles cases reported across 47 states and Washington, D.C., the CDC confirmed Friday. Out of these reported…The Hill
HEALTH3d agoMystery surrounds young worker's death at Russia lab studying severe diseasesThe World Health Organization said Saturday it still doesn’t know what caused the death of a young worker at a lab in Russia that focuses on plague and…Japan Today
HEALTH4d ago86-year-old found dead in sweltering 99-degree room at assisted-living facilityThe elderly woman ‘got confused easily,’ her son reportedly told policeThe Independent World
HEALTH4d agoVisakhapatnam’s air breached national standard on 259 of 382 days; data show winter brings the worstAll 10 monitoring stations in Visakhapatnam breached the annual PM10 limit over 12 months; the city’s bowl-shaped terrain and winter temperature inversion trap pollutants, an APPCB scientist saysThe Hindu
HEALTHBREAKING4d agoKenya: Ebola tests negative as contact tracing continuesFrance 24 [en]
HEALTH4d agoA 12-year-old girl died after drinking a smoothie prepared in an unwashed blender at a cafeteria: it contained hazelnut remains that caused a fatal allergyOcurrió en un bar del sur de Londres y la familia reclama legislar protocolos para alergias alimentarias.El dueño del café se declaró culpable de delitos relacionados con la seguridad de los alimentos.Clarín
HEALTH4d agoUnreliable weather creating mental health issues for Kenyan farmersA Kenyan clinical psychologist is urging policymakers to incorporate mental wellbeing into farmer support programmes.Africanews [en]
HEALTH4d agoHospital group files lawsuit to stop 340B rebate pilot againA hospital group has filed another lawsuit aimed at halting a 340B rebate pilot program. This action highlights ongoing disputes over healthcare funding and policy.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTH4d agoKidwai’s home-based palliative care reaches over 3,000 patients and caregiversOn World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, Kidwai institute highlights home visits and bereavement support for families dealing with life-limiting illnessesThe Hindu
HEALTH4d agoCoshocton overdose awareness and remembrance event set for Aug. 29Blue Sky - Voice & Opportunity will host a free overdose awareness and remembrance event Aug. 29 at Skip’s Landing in Coshocton, with speakers, resources, naloxone education and a candlelight vigil.yourohionews · united states of america
HEALTH4d agoGive mental health patients a say in decisions – WHOBy Sola Ogundipe As Nigeria joins the rest of the world to mark World Mental Health Day 2026, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments and health systems to move beyond listening to people with mental health conditions and give them a meaningful role in shaping the policies and services that affect their […] The post Give mental health patients a say in decisions – WHO appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTH4d agoMedical Minute: Feeling anxious about AI? Experts share ways to copeExperts recommend limiting fear-based AI content and focusing on what you can control.newson6 · united states of america
HEALTH4d agoKenyan health ministry urges churches to raise awareness about EbolaThis follows the death in Nairobi on Monday of a Kenyan man who had travelled home from DR Congo through Uganda.Africanews [en]
HEALTH4d agoShigella cases ring alarm bells in Thrissur as 10 infections surface in nine daysTholur accounts for seven cases; all patients out of danger, says DMO; 39 dengue and four leptospirosis cases also reported in OctoberThe Hindu
HEALTH4d agoLagos students use art to open new conversations on mental healthThe students participated in sessions on public health and art, mental health and resilience, creative expression and art for social change. The post Lagos students use art to open new conversations on mental health appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH4d agoPT Health Watch: Why some pregnant women develop gestational diabetesGestational diabetes can affect pregnancy outcomes and increase health risks for both the mother and baby. The post PT Health Watch: Why some pregnant women develop gestational diabetes appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTH4d agoTelangana screens 1.49 crore people for NCDs, identifies 18 lakh with hypertension, nine lakh with diabetesTelangana screened 1.49 crore people for non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The screening identified 18 lakh individuals with hypertension and nine lakh with diabetes.The Hindu
HEALTH4d agoC. diff infections surge by 50% in five years as North West leads the way with nearly double the case rate of LondonCases of the potentially fatal stomach bug Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) have increased by more than 50 per cent across England since 2020, rising from 12,500 to nearly 19,000 annually. The North West region exhibits the highest infection rate at 46.5 per 100,000 people, approximately 2.5 times that of London. The spread of this highly infectious bacterium, often exacerbated by antibiotic use, underscores the need for improved hygiene protocols and early diagnosis in healthcare settings.headtopics · united states of america
HEALTH4d agoMiami closes all enclosed slides at major parks after a teen accidentally strangles himself‘We want to make sure that all the enclosed slides are completely safe,’ a city official saidThe Independent World
HEALTH4d agoHow to Keep Your Gut Healthy During Festive Feasting: A Dietitian’s Guide to Food and HabitsFestive celebrations often bring rich foods, sweets and late-night gatherings. Health and fitness coach Manisha Chopra shares practical tips on portion control, regular meals and daily movement to help you enjoy festive feasts while maintaining healthy habits.kolkatatoday · india
HEALTH4d agoWoman survives two cancers after surprising diagnosis: "I feel so lucky"Vicky Titcomb didn't think anything was wrong. Then a routine heart scan showed an early sign of a deadly disease.CBS News