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HEALTHOct 5US monitoring suspected fatal pneumonic plague case in Russia, State Department official saysU.S. officials are tracking an unconfirmed report of a fatal pneumonic plague case in Russia’s Irkutsk Oblast while urging transparency from Moscow.Fox News World
HEALTHOct 5Medicine Nobel awarded for brain ‘switch’ that controls neurons with light: live updatesNature News
HEALTHOct 4World Meningitis Day 2026: Bhopal Neurologists See 7-8 Patients Daily As Cases Rise In MPAhead of World Meningitis Day on October 5, Bhopal neurologists have flagged a rise in meningitis cases, with seven to eight patients consulting specialists daily. Doctors say September-November is a favourable period for cases and advise people to watch for key warning signs including sudden high fever, severe headache and neck stiffness.freepressjournal · india
HEALTHOct 4'Hidden barriers' and being 'passed in circles' - North East mum shares reality of taking autistic child to the GPCandice Burton has shared the "dismissiveness" that parents of autistic children are often met with by healthcare professionalschroniclelive_co_uk · united kingdom
HEALTHOct 4The pill: from symbol of women's liberation to subject of growing mistrustInitially a symbol of liberation, the pill went on to become an almost inevitable part of a woman’s contraceptive journey. But today its use in France is in decline, the drop in popularity fuelled by health warnings, mistrust and a changing attitude towards contraception.RFI [en]
HEALTHOct 4'It would have been easier to have lost a leg': A former soldier's internal war with PTSDThe senior corporal took part in France's overseas operations, notably in Afghanistan and Mali. Since the end of his career in 2016, he has suffered repeated outbursts of anger, panic attacks and nightmares. After years of denial, the French military is beginning to recognize the scale of this psychological wound, which devastates service members and their loved ones. A unit dedicated to treating these disorders is set to open in Paris's military hospital in October.Le Monde [en]
HEALTHOct 4'We manage together': Meet the psychologist helping Ukraine's veterans live again"Often they feel superfluous, as if they don't fit in," says psychologist Yevheniia Zhuravel.Sky News World
HEALTHOct 4France to step up Ebola funding in Congo amid resurgence fearsBarrot made rare trip by a Western leader to the northeastern Congolese city of Bunia, where a laboratory-confirmed case of mpox ⁠was identified in mid-September.citizen_digital · kenya
HEALTHOct 3France pledges more support to fight DRC Ebola outbreak as deaths top 4,000RFI [en]
HEALTHOct 3Opticians raise alarm: Million children to have nearsightedness in Belgium by 2050Opticians in Belgium are raising concerns that a million children could be nearsighted by 2050. This highlights a significant projected public health issue concerning vision among children.brusselstimes · belgium
HEALTHOct 3Christian Escribà, pastry chef: “The addict is a great liar and knows all the tricks so that others don't realize, but everyone realizes but you”The pastry chef from the legendary Escribà pastry shop in Barcelona opens up on the 'Sense filtres' podcast to talk about addictions and how group therapy and Buddhism have helped him control his mind.Clarín
HEALTHOct 3Natividad Oreiro, rheumatologist: “Having osteoarthritis does not mean you have to stop using the joint; movement performed properly is part of the treatment”La reumatóloga explica cómo reconocer cuándo la artrosis empieza a limitar la autonomía y por qué reducir el movimiento para evitar el dolor puede agravar esa limitación.Clarín
HEALTHOct 3‘It’s given my mental health a massive boost’: Why everyone should hone their bushcraft skillsThe Bushcraft Bus is reconnecting Europeans with nature.EuroNews [en]
HEALTHOct 3Glaswegians eligible for free flu vaccine as NHS issues '2-week' cautionThe NHS also issued a message on Facebook ahead of the autumn and winterglasgowlive · united kingdom
HEALTHOct 3West Nile virus surges in France, reaching a record 145 human casesHigh summer temperatures and the return of thunderstorms are fueling the spread of the virus, which is transmitted from birds to humans by common mosquitoes.Le Monde [en]
HEALTHOct 2Eli Lilly's Jaypirca gains additional indication for untreated leukemia, lymphomaEli Lilly's drug, Jaypirca, has received an expanded indication for the treatment of previously untreated leukemia and lymphoma. This represents an advancement in cancer therapy.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHOct 2Hospital in Russia’s Irkutsk region quarantined amid reports that a patient died of pneumonic plagueMeduza [en]
HEALTHOct 2ARTE Europe Weekly: Cancer Increase Among Young People Causes ConcernStudies show that an increasing number of young people are being diagnosed with certain types of cancer in European countries.Balkan Insight
HEALTHOct 2Number of hospital doctors quitting increased 150% last year says unionAnaao Assomed blames gruelling shifts, low salaries, bureaucratic burdens and assaultsANSA [en]
HEALTHOct 2AstraZeneca, Daiichi Sankyo collaborate with Summit Therapeutics to evaluate Datroway-ivonescimab comboAstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyo are collaborating with Summit Therapeutics to evaluate a combination drug therapy. This partnership aims to assess the Datroway-ivonescimab combo.Seeking Alpha Tech
HEALTHOct 1Rough sleepers get free NHS flu jab after Andy Burnham vowed to end homelessnessHomeless individuals are receiving free NHS flu vaccinations following Andy Burnham's pledge to end homelessness, marking a public health initiative addressing a vulnerable population.aol.co.uk · United Kingdom
HEALTHOct 1Rough sleepers get free NHS flu jab after Andy Burnham vowed to end homelessnessRough sleepers are receiving free NHS flu vaccinations as part of an initiative following a politician's pledge to address homelessness. This highlights a public health effort linked to social policy.mirror.co.uk · United Kingdom
HEALTHOct 1Asda recall warning issued over potential health risksAsda has issued a recall warning due to potential health risks associated with a product. This is important for public safety and consumer awareness.wirralglobe.co.uk · United Kingdom
HEALTHOct 1Leiden hospital admits aid worker from Congo with Ebola infectionHet LUMC-ziekenhuis in Leiden bereidt de opvang van een patiënt voor die is besmet met het ebolavirus. Het ziekenhuis meldt dat de patiënt werkzaam was als hulpverlener in de Democratische Republiek Congo en daar ziek is geworden. De hulpverlener wordt met een speciale vlucht naar Nederland gebracht, geïsoleerd en naar het LUMC vervoerd. In het ziekenhuis wordt de patiënt in isolatie verzorgd. Het RIVM meldt dat de patiënt later vandaag wordt opgenomen. Informatie over het geslacht of de nationaliteit van de hulpverlener zijn niet vrijgegeven. Het LUMC wijst erop dat de afdeling waar de patiënNOS Buitenland