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HEALTHOct 7Vanguard’s mental health advocacy deserves recognition, says APN President, NyamaliAs the 4th Mental Health Summit organised by Vanguard Newspapers holds on Friday, a Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr Veronica Nyamali and President, Association of Psychiatrists of Nigeria has commended Vanguard Media Limited for its sustained commitment to mental health advocacy, public enlightenment and responsible reporting of the issues in Nigeria. The post Vanguard’s mental health advocacy deserves recognition, says APN President, Nyamali appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 7US closely monitors spread of plague in RussiaThe United States is aware of the death of a woman from plague in Irkutsk, Russia, and is closely monitoring developments.Ukrinform [en]
HEALTHOct 7Enliven, FDA agree on phase 3 trial design for relcobatinib for chronic myeloid leukemiaEnliven and the FDA have reached an agreement on the design for a Phase 3 trial of relcobatinib, a treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia, marking a step forward in drug development.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHOct 7Medical experts on plague risks after reported death of lab worker in RussiaA scientist in Siberia died after possible exposure to the plague bacteria during a lab accident, according to Russian media. Russian officials downplayed the reports, saying she died of a "pneumonia of unknown origin." Health experts spoke with CBS News to discuss the risks posed to the public and what people should know about the reports.CBS News
HEALTHOct 7Peter Attia, Canadian doctor, 53 years old, on muscle loss after 50: “The key is to avoid inactivity, avoid time without training”The doctor explains that prolonged breaks can accelerate muscle loss and advises adapting training to preserve strength over the years.Clarín
HEALTHOct 719-year-old survives emergency brain surgery in AbiaBy Steve Oko UMUAHIA — A 19-year-old motorcycle accident victim has survived emergency brain surgery at the Abia State Specialist Hospital and Diagnostic Centre, Umuahia, after doctors evacuated more than 100 millilitres of blood clot compressing his brainstem. The victim was reportedly brought to the hospital on Sunday, October 4, in a deep coma with […] The post 19-year-old survives emergency brain surgery in Abia appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 7Plague in Russia sparks concern, COVID-19 pandemic memories: 5 things to knowThe Hill
HEALTHOct 6Mirtha Legrand was discharged and left the clinicThe host had been readmitted to Mater Dei on September 18. "The joy is TOTAL," they shared from her program's X account.Clarín
HEALTHOct 6US reups do-not-travel warning for Russia over ‘suspected pneumonic plague’The U.S. is refreshing its call for Americans not to travel to Russia in the wake of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in Siberia. In a post on the social platform X on Tuesday, the State Department said, “The U.S. Embassy is aware of press reports from the Irkutsk region of suspected pneumonic plague…The Hill
HEALTHOct 6Quartz countertops used in kitchens and bathrooms will be prohibited due to an incurable disease affecting workersCalifornia is considering preventing the manufacture and installation of artificial stone with more than 1% crystalline silica.Clarín
HEALTHOct 6Pneumonic plague: What we know about treatment and transmission of this disease that has 'not disappeared from the planet'The death of an employee at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia on Friday, October 2, has sparked concern despite reassurances from Russian authorities and the World Health Organization (WHO).Le Monde [en]
HEALTHOct 6CDC: Monitoring Russian plague risk, "prepared" for any threatAxios
HEALTHOct 6Marco Rubio calls on Russian transparency over plague lab worker's deathDozens of people in Russia are in quarantine after the death of a woman who worked at a lab that studies plague and other infectious diseases. Russian officials say she died of pneumonia, but U.S. officials are not so sure. Dr. Ashish Jha, a senior fellow at the Harvard Belfer Center, joins CBS News to discuss.CBS News
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya reports first-ever Ebola deathFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 6Cancer rates rising faster among younger people, international study findsNew major research has found that cases of several different kinds of cancer have risen sharply among young people in England, the US, and in the Netherlands. The number of people under the age of 50 diagnosed with prostate cancer in England has quadrupled since 2001. Researchers aren't exactly sure why there's been such an increase but say the broad reason could be linked to a growing rate of obesity, poor diets and a lack of exercise. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Jon Shelton, Head of cancer intelligence at Cancer Research UK.France 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 6Cancer rates rising faster among younger people, international study findsNew major research has found that cases of several different kinds of cancer have risen sharply among young people in England, the US, and in the Netherlands. The number of people under the age of 50 diagnosed with prostate cancer in England has quadrupled since 2001. Researchers aren't exactly sure why there's been such an increase but say the broad reason could be linked to a growing rate of obesity, poor diets and a lack of exercise. FRANCE 24's Sharon Gaffney speaks with Jon Shelton, Head of cancer intelligence at Cancer Research UK.France 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 6Russian lab worker’s death sparks plague fears as unverified claims spread onlineFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 6US CDC says it’s ‘aware of and closely monitoring’ Russian plague caseThe top US public health agency's remarks come as the Trump administration said it’s 'closely' watching the incident.Al Jazeera [en]
HEALTHOct 6Epigenetic Editing Could Wipe Out Lingering Hepatitis BAn experimental therapy kept the virus at bay for at least six months. The approach could target other stubborn viruses too. The post Epigenetic Editing Could Wipe Out Chronic Hepatitis B Infections appeared first on SingularityHub.Singularity Hub
HEALTHOct 6NCDs Take a Growing Share of Global Deaths“The long-term shift towards [non-communicable diseases]A continues. NCDs accounted for 74% of deaths globally in 2023, compared with 58% in 2000. Eight of the world’s ten leading causes of death were NCDs in 2023. This shift is increasingly visible across all income levels. In 2023, for the first time, communicable diseases accounted for less than […] The post NCDs Take a Growing Share of Global Deaths appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
HEALTHOct 6Work continues to bring healthcare to HighlandBARRYVILLE, NY -- While several hold-ups have slowed progress on the Highland Health Initiative (HHI), work is continuing to bring an innovative model of health care to Highland. HHI is a ...riverreporter · united states of america
HEALTHOct 6Plague cases still occur in the US: Here's whereEarlier this year, a woman in New Mexico died of the plague, officials said.wfla · united states of america
HEALTHOct 6Contaminated fentanyl: order to discard 4.5 million HLB Pharma and Ramallo drugs that were in Province hospitalsA year and a half after the decision to ban their commercialization, they are still in the pharmacies of 98 health centers. There was no instruction from Anmat on how to proceed with the withdrawal.Clarín
HEALTHOct 6Medicare for All support soars to 66 percent in 6 years: KFF pollSupport for Medicare for All jumped to 66 percent among U.S. adults in 2026, highest since 2016, according to polling results published Tuesday. Health research group KFF found that 32 percent of those surveyed strongly favored “having a national health plan … in which all Americans would get their insurance from a single government plan,”…The Hill