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HEALTHOct 6France earmarks a further €7m to help fight DRC's worst-ever Ebola crisisRFI [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya ministry of health confirms first imported Ebola caseAl Jazeera [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Russia's reassurances only fuel anxiety over suspected plague outbreak in SiberiaLe Monde [en]
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya reports first-ever Ebola deathVanguard Nigeria
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya reports first Ebola case imported from DR Congo after patient diesSouth China Morning Post
HEALTHOct 6WHO issues update on Siberian plague lab death after no response from Russian authoritiesDarya Shipilova is reported to have been exposed to the pathogen while working at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in SiberiaThe Independent World
HEALTHOct 6Missing details keep U.S. plague response on holdTwo big unknowns stand in the way of determining how serious the plague threat in Russia is and whether travel advisories, restrictions at U.S. ports of entry or other precautions are warranted. We still don't know which pathogen killed a Russian researcher, or how well contained it is.Why it matters: Though public health experts say there's no cause for Americans to panic, the episode serves as a wake-up call emphasizing the nature of global biological threats and the need for pandemic preparedness.State of play: A worker at the Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East recenAxios
HEALTHOct 6Russian woman’s death sparks pneumonic plague fearsA woman reportedly died after contracting pneumonia of an “unknown” cause in Russia, but some experts say there is no immediate cause for alarm over the potential spread of the bacteria.Africanews [en]
HEALTHOct 6UCIL chief rejects link between uranium mining, health ailments in JharkhandUCIL) chairman-cum-managing director said the uranium ore mined in the State is of very low grade, with only 200-300 grams of uranium extracted per tonne of ore, and claimed it has little health impactThe Hindu
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya Reports First-Ever Ebola DeathChannels TV
HEALTHOct 6Gatefield to convene health summit on scaling health innovations across AfricaThe 2026 Gatefield Health Summit, themed “Scaling What Works,” will focus on the policy, financing and institutional barriers that limit the expansion of proven health solutions across Africa The post Gatefield to convene health summit on scaling health innovations across Africa appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
HEALTHOct 6Longevity guru Bryan Johnson: "People really want me to die"LOS ANGELES — Bryan Johnson, the face of the longevity movement who believes he may never die, announced recently that he had an incurable autoimmune disease — and his critics cheered, he told "The Axios Show" in an exclusive interview Monday."I mean, I think people really want me to die. Now I get it. It's funny. It's ironic. I push a lot of buttons that people don't like," he said.The big picture: As Johnson himself acknowledged, there's an irony in the founder of the "Don't Die" movement watching people celebrate his diagnosis. But Johnson sees his diagnosis as rocket fuel for his mission tAxios
HEALTHOct 6Leisa Molinari, dermatologist: "Hair loss requires not starting a treatment without first knowing a key piece of information"The expert emphasizes not rushing into starting a therapy without knowing if it is appropriate for the type of alopecia. She explains the advances in scientifically backed treatments, as opposed to many 'magic recipes'.Clarín
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreadsBBC World
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Kenya confirms first Ebola case imported from Congo and says patient has diedGuardian World
HEALTHOct 6Pneumonic plague in Russia: What do experts say about the risk?Russian authorities are investigating the death of a laboratory worker from an unexplained respiratory infection after unconfirmed reports suggested pneumonic plague. Experts say the disease is treatable with antibiotics and is unlikely to spread widely.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHOct 6Measles outbreak in New York and Pennsylvania largest since the 90sDe mazelen verspreiden zich snel in de Amerikaanse staten New York en Pennsylvania. In New York is zelfs de noodtoestand uitgeroepen, nadat deze week al meer dan honderd mensen besmet zijn geraakt. Door de noodtoestand kunnen hulpverleners sneller ingrijpen en mogen ze bijvoorbeeld sneller testen en vaccins uitdelen. In Pennsylvania is het aantal geregistreerde mazelengevallen dit jaar de grens van duizend gepasseerd. Het is daarmee een van de grootste uitbraken sinds begin jaren 90. Bijna tweehonderd patiënten zijn opgenomen in het ziekenhuis en vijf mensen zijn overleden. Gezondheidsexperts NOS Buitenland
HEALTHOct 6Trump offers to help Russia after Siberia plague institute death: ‘It’s a rough disease’Trump called the suspected outbreak a ‘big problem for Russia’ as authorities monitor contacts of the victimThe Independent World
HEALTHOct 6Cardiovascular health: what foods to prioritize and which to limit, according to a new scientific statementEl documento del Colegio Americano de Cardiología pone el foco más en la calidad global de la alimentación que en nutrientes aislados.Clarín
HEALTHBREAKINGOct 6Measles outbreak: New York declares disaster emergency as cases riseSeeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHOct 6José Ruiz, coach, explains what people achieve when they start exercising at 60: "They climb stairs without getting tired and reduce their pains"Empezar a entrenar puede cambiar la forma en que una persona realiza actividades cotidianas.Los beneficios de la actividad física no tienen una edad límite, remarca el español.Clarín
HEALTHOct 6Could teenage fitness shape your mental health decades later? New research suggests it mightBeing fit as a teenager may help protect against depression in adulthood, a new study suggests.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHOct 6Mental health: Psychiatrist to highlight tech-based treatment at Vanguard summitYoung Nigerians battling mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD, and post-traumatic stress disorder, PTSD, who fail to respond to conventional treatment could have another treatment option known as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulatio, TMS, as an additional pathway for managing the conditions. The post Mental health: Psychiatrist to highlight tech-based treatment at Vanguard summit appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 6Kerala CM’s statement on angioplasty becomes a talking point among doctorsIn a recent function, V.D. Satheesan had mentioned about avoiding unnecessary angioplasty. While many doctors object to the 'generalised statement,' a few agree with the CM that unnecessary procedures have become the norm. However, all agree that a person coming into the emergency with a suspected heart attack should in no way distrust the doctor. The Interventional Cardiology Council of Kerala says that public’s apprehension over “unnecessary” medical procedures should not delay life-saving treatment during an emergencyThe Hindu