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HEALTHOct 5Trump: U.S. willing to help Russia with potential pneumonic plague outbreakPresident Trump said Monday that the United States will help Russia amid a potential case of pneumonic plague, though he hasn't spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin about it.Why it matters: International concern spiked over the weekend over the news that a Russian lab worker had died from a possible case of pneumonic plague, reminding some of how the COVID-19 epidemic began.Trump's comments came after a question about the reported death of Darya Shipilova, who was potentially exposed to plague bacteria while working at the Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia.There has been no offAxios
HEALTHOct 5State of emergency declared in New York as measle cases riseA state of emergency has been declared in New York in response to a growing number of measles cases.Sky News World
HEALTHOct 5New York declares measles emergency and Pennsylvania exceeds 1,000 casesClarín
HEALTHOct 5US 'watching closely' after plague researcher dies in Russia, Rubio saysDonald Trump says the US was looking "very strongly" at the case of a lab technician who died at a research centre in Siberia.BBC World
HEALTHOct 5Doctor who helped lead US response through COVID calls Russia lab outbreak ‘concerning’Federal health agencies and the State Department are monitoring reports out of eastern Russia following the death of a laboratory workerThe Independent World
HEALTHOct 5What to know about pneumonic plague after woman in Russia dies from mysterious illnessThe death of a 28-year-old woman who worked in an anti-plague laboratory in Russia is raising concerns about what caused her illness.NBC News
HEALTHOct 5Genmab, AbbVie data boosts Epkinly as first-line B-cell lymphoma treatmentData from Genmab and AbbVie has enhanced the standing of Epkinly as a potential first-line treatment for B-cell lymphoma. This development indicates progress in cancer therapy options.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHOct 5Brian Jeansonne on living beyond his ALS prognosisAuthor Brian Jeansonne was given five years to live when doctors diagnosed him with ALS. Six and a half years later, Jeansonne is continuing his battle. Jeansonne and his son and caregiver, Nate, join CBS News to discuss how they've approached life since that diagnosis.CBS News
HEALTHOct 5The measles outbreak in Pennsylvania is the largest in decades in the US, exceeding 1,000 casesPennsylvania faces the largest measles outbreak in decades, with over 1,000 cases and five deaths. Low vaccination is a key factor. In the US, measles is resurging strongly, surpassing 1991 figures. The drop in vaccination coverage has facilitated the virus's expansion.Clarín
HEALTHOct 5Russian officials say 'situation under control' after plague reportsMoscow on Monday downplayed reports that a laboratory technician had died of plague, stressing that post-mortem tests had not detected the disease, while Washington said it was closely monitoring the situation. Reports on Friday that plague had killed a 28-year-old woman named Darya Shipilova, who had been working for the anti-plague institute in Siberia's Irkutsk region, sparked alarm. FRANCE 24's August Hakansson reports.France 24 [en]
HEALTHOct 5Trump administration announces new additions to hospital price transparency regulationsThe Trump administration announced new amendments Monday to the hospital price transparency rules enacted during President Trump’s first term, aimed at making pricing data more accessible and understandable for patients. The rule finalized by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Employee Benefits Security Administration and the IRS builds on the federal rule…The Hill
HEALTHOct 5Canada closely following reports of plague in Russia, health minister saysHealth Minister Marjorie Michel says Canada is very closely following reports that a woman who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia has died.thestar · canada
HEALTHOct 5Canada closely following reports of plague in Russia, health minister saysOTTAWA - Canada is very closely following reports that a woman who worked at a plague research institute in Siberia has died, Health Minister Marjorie Michel said on Monday.stcatharinesstandard · canada
HEALTHOct 5U.S. officials seeking details of reported death and quarantines at Russian plague instituteOfficials said they need to learn more about the evolving situation before determining the potential threat to the United States.adn · united states of america
HEALTHOct 5Yersinia Pestis: how the pneumonic plague bacterium that came into focus due to a death is transmittedThey are investigating whether there was an accident in a Russian laboratory that released the pathogen and killed a researcher. This bacterium can be transmitted by fleas to animals and is transmissible among humans.Clarín
HEALTHOct 5Pneumonic plague: What is it and how dangerous can it be?The pneumonic plague is nearly always fatal without treatment.The Hill
HEALTHOct 5Store clerk, son charged with selling illegal kratom after Ole Miss student deathsA store clerk and his son have been charged with selling illegal kratom in connection with the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.CBS News
HEALTHOct 5Fortis Healthcare Opens Information Centre in Abuja to Connect Nigerians with Advanced Medical Care in IndiaNew centre aims to make access to specialised treatment in India easier for Nigerian patients and families    A new Fortis Information Centre has been inaugurated in Abuja, creating a local point of contact for Nigerians seeking access to specialised and advanced medical treatment at Fortis hospitals in India.  The Information Centre, inaugurated on 1 […] The post Fortis Healthcare Opens Information Centre in Abuja to Connect Nigerians with Advanced Medical Care in India appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
HEALTHOct 5After plague death reports at Siberia lab, Russia says situation under controlMoscow on Monday downplayed reports that a laboratory technician had died of plague, stressing that postmortem tests had not detected the disease, while Washington said it was closely monitoring the situation. Reports on Friday that plague had killed a 28-year-old woman named Darya Shipilova, who had been working for the anti-plague institute in Siberia’s Irkutsk region, sparked alarm. The news outlet People of Baikal, citing unnamed sources close to the regional security services, said she may...South China Morning Post
HEALTHOct 5How worried should we be about the Russian plague lab leak?Almost 200 people are being monitored following the death of a woman who dropped a test tube filled with live samples of the pathogenThe Telegraph
HEALTHOct 5Kremlin tells Russians to ignore ‘rumors’ of a possible plague outbreak in Siberia. U.S. and EU officials say they’re monitoring the situation.Meduza [en]
HEALTHOct 5Russia plays down reported plague lab death and says, trust usA Russian plague lab worker died of "pneumonia of unknown origin," officials say, in response to initial reports that she was exposed to the deadly bacteria during a lab accident.CBS News
HEALTHOct 5Extreme heat is increasing risks for pregnant women and babies, experts warnHigh temperatures heighten the threat of stillbirth, premature births, and low birth weight, according to Wellcome Trust reportThe Telegraph
HEALTHOct 5Pike's lawyer says she has not regained consciousness since her failed executionChrista Pike has remained unconscious and on a ventilator at a hospital in the four days since her failed execution in Tennessee, and her prognosis might not be known for days more, one of her lawyers said Sunday.norfolkdailynews · united states of america