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Nipah Virus Outbreak: 2 Fatalities Trigger Emergency Response in Kozhikode

Kerala's Health Minister, Veena George, arrived in Kozhikode, where two individuals have reportedly succumbed to medlinkNipah virus infection/medlink (!--ref1--).




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Tamil Nadu Reports Zero Nipah Virus Cases

Tamil Nadu's Health Minister, Ma Subramanian, confirmed the absence of any medlinkNipah virus/medlink cases within the state. Addressing reporters




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Understanding Nipah Virus: Droplet Transmission and Its Lethality at 40-70%

medlinkNipah virus/medlink, as stated by Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), can be transmitted through




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Global Spread of Mpox Virus Persists: Cases Reported in China and Thailand

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Mpox, previously referred to as medlinkMonkeypox/medlink, is still spreading at a limited rate in




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Rare Zika Case Emerges in Cambodia After Seven Years

Cambodia's Ministry of Health (MoH) has announced the country's first medlinkZika virus/medlink case since 2016, as stated in a press release. The




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Growing Monkeypox Outbreak in Indonesia Prompts Heightened Alert

Indonesia's Health Ministry has heightened its vigilance regarding medlinkmonkeypox/medlink as the number of confirmed cases has risen to 14 since the initial detection on October 13.




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How Gut Bacteria Raise the Risk of Severe Malaria?

The presence of multiple species of bacteria or a particular species of bacteria called 'Bacteroides' in the gut is associated with an elevated risk of




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Mpox Traced Back to 2016 Before 2022 Global Outbreak

Research indicates that Mpox, previously identified as medlinkMonkeypox/medlink, has been present in human circulation since 2016, predating the 2022 global health crisis it triggered.




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Monkeypox Outbreak Extends Across Five Indonesian Provinces

Monkeypox occurrences in Indonesia have extended to five provinces, said the Health Ministry. "The total has reached 51 confirmed cases, including




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Ebola Virus' Fresh Approach in Cell Infection Identified

The medlinkEbola virus/medlink generates and utilizes intercellular tunnels, aiding its movement between cells while evading treatments. (!--ref1--)




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906 New Mpox Cases Across 26 Countries in November

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported a surge in Mpox (medlinkmonkeypox/medlink) instances, recording 906 new cases across 26 countries in November.




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Surge in Measles Cases Sparks Concern Across Europe

The World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning about the alarming surge in medlinkmeasles/medlink cases across Europe, emphasizing the imperative for vaccination.




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Monkey Fever Prompts Public Health Advisory in Tamil Nadu

The public health department of Tamil Nadu has issued a health advisory to both the Tamil Nadu forest department and local authorities in regions bordering




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Ancient Eastern Arabians' Malaria Adaptation Unveiled

Residents of ancient Eastern Arabia seem to have acquired resistance to medlinkmalaria/medlink after the introduction of agriculture in the region approximately five thousand years ago.




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Insights into a Malarial Parasite - Plasmodium Falciparum's Genetic Arsenal

New 'copy-paste' mechanism in genetics have been identified by researchers at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) in a malaria parasite




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Combatting Malaria Transmission Through Blood Safety

Malaria transmission through blood transfusion poses fatal risks, especially for vulnerable populations like medlinkcancer/medlink patients, due to




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Proactive Measures Against West Nile Virus: Tamil Nadu's Vigilance

The Tamil Nadu government's health department has initiated increased surveillance measures in several villages of Coimbatore District to prevent the spread of the medlinkWest Nile Virus/medlink.




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Monkeypox Detected in South Africa

South Africa's Health Minister, Joe Phaahla, urges vigilance following the confirmation of a laboratory-reported case of medlinkmonkeypox/medlink (!--ref1--), also known as Mpox.




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UN Intensifies Efforts Against Cholera in Somalia Amid Rising Death Toll

The United Nations humanitarian agency has intensified its efforts to address the medlinkcholera/medlink (!--ref1--) outbreak in Somalia, as the death toll has risen to 120 since January.




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South Africa on High Alert After 5 Monkeypox Cases Confirmed

South Africa is on high alert after a May medlinkmonkeypox/medlink outbreak (!--ref1--), with five confirmed cases and one death. Phaahla




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South Korea Confirms 4th African Swine Fever Case This Year

South Korea has confirmed its fourth case of medlinkAfrican swine fever/medlink from pig farms this year, highlighting an urgent need for heightened biosecurity measures.




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Israel Confirms 19 Cases of West Nile Fever

The Israeli Health Ministry has reported 19 cases of medlinkWest Nile fever/medlink (!--ref1--) since the beginning of May, with several diagnosed in the last two days.




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Dengue Outbreak in Karnataka

According to Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao, Karnataka has seen a 42% increase in medlinkdengue/medlink (!--ref1--) cases compared to last year.




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S. Korea PM Orders African Swine Fever Containment

South Korea's Prime Minister Han Duck-soo instructed officials to implement emergency containment measures after authorities confirmed more medlinkAfrican




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Israel: 61 New West Nile Fever Cases

The Israeli Ministry of Health reported a new fatality from medlinkWest Nile fever/medlink, raising the death toll to 12. The ministry also reported




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Hope on the Horizon: 3 Vaccine Signals Potential End to Malaria

A groundbreaking 3 medlinkmalaria vaccine/medlink (!--ref1--) is set to be administered to African babies, potentially paving the way for eradicating the disease within a decade.




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Kerala Reports Death of 14-Year-Old Due to Nipah Virus

The Union government announced that a case of medlinkNipah virus (NIV) /medlink has been detected in the Mallapuram district of Kerala, and the patient has died from the disease.




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Singapore Reports 13 Dengue Deaths

Singapore recorded six dengue-related deaths (!--ref1--) from April to June, raising the total to 13 for the first half of the year. The quarterly




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Cameroon Launches Yellow Fever Vaccination Drive

Cameroon has started immunizing children and adults against yellow fever (!--ref1--) in Douala, the commercial hub, following confirmed cases as part of a preventive response intervention.




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Action Plan to Combat Zika Virus Unveiled

The Centre has developed an action plan to manage medlinkZika Virus/medlink (!--ref1--) disease, with the total number of cases reaching 537 as of July 22.




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Early Action Urged to Combat the Spread of Mpox

Health experts are stressing the importance of taking "early action" against medlinkMpox/medlink (formerly known as Monkeypox) to effectively mobilize




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Global Support Urged by South African President for Mpox Response

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa voiced "deep concern" about medlinkMpox's/medlink rapid spread in Africa and urged international support to help the continent tackle the outbreak.




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South Korea Boosts Monkeypox Surveillance

In response to the WHO's global health emergency declaration for medlinkmpox/medlink outbreaks in Africa, South Korean authorities are intensifying quarantine and surveillance efforts.




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Australian Health Authorities Warn of Rising Mpox Infections

Australian health officials have alerted the public to a rise in medlinkmpox/medlink cases in New South Wales (NSW) (!--ref1--), urging residents to be vigilant for symptoms of the disease.




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Two New Mpox Cases Confirmed in Pakistan

Pakistan has detected two additional medlinkMpox/medlink (!--ref1--) cases, raising the total to three. h2Pakistan Reports Surge in Monkeypox




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China Enforces Strict Mpox Protocols Amid Global Surge

As global medlinkmonkeypox/medlink (mpox) cases rise, Chinese authorities have stepped up efforts to prevent the virus from entering the country.




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Mpox Cases Expanding Beyond At-Risk Groups

Monkeypox (medlinkMpox/medlink) (!--ref1--) has once again gained global attention, and unlike the 2022 outbreak, the 2024 outbreak is affecting a wider range of demographics worldwide.




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South Korea Responds to African Swine Fever Outbreak

The South Korean government announced that they have increased disinfection efforts and inspections at pig farms in response to a confirmed medlinkAfrican




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Mpox Outbreak Intensifies in Africa: CDC and WHO Launch Joint Response Plan

The Africa CDC has sounded the alarm over a surge in medlinkMonkeypox/medlink (mpox) (!--ref1--) cases across the African continent, announcing a coordinated response plan with the WHO.




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Mpox Outbreak in New South Wales

Health authorities in New South Wales, Australia's most populous state, are urging individuals at risk of medlinkmonkeypox/medlink (mpox) (!--ref1--)




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West Nile Fever Makes Its Debut in Latvia

Latvia has confirmed its first case of West Nile fever (!--ref1--), identified in a deceased bird at the Scientific Institute for Food Safety (BIOR) laboratory.




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Monkeypox Death Toll in Africa Nears 1,000 as Cases Top 38,000

The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports a devastating increase in monkeypox (!--ref1--) deaths, with the toll now at 979.




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1,600+ Vaccinated Against Marburg Virus in Rwanda

Over 1,600 individuals in Rwanda, including those at high risk and contacts of infected cases, have received vaccinations against the Marburg virus disease,




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Chemicals That Never Degrade Increase Blood Pressure Risk in Women

Middle-aged women with higher blood concentrations of common synthetic chemicals called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also called "forever




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Do Blood Pressure Has an Influence on Stroke Recovery?

Lowering high blood pressure following therapy for ischemic stroke was found to be a safe way to lead to better outcomes. h2 Study background /h2




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How to Treat Hypertension That Occurs Due to Cancer Treatment?

Researchers have developed a non-invasive method to identify a possible cause of high blood pressure by drastically reducing radiation exposure, as suggested by a recent study.




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Men Should Eat This Super Dish to Lower Their Blood Pressure

Eating Sunomono (a Japanese vinegared side dish) correlates to lower blood pressure categorization in men, according to an observational study led by




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Can High Doses of Drug Rosuvastatin Cause Kidney Damage?

New research based on patient health records on lowering high cholesterol suggests that rosuvastatin can harm the kidneys, especially at high doses of the medicine.




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Blood Pressure Monitoring at Home: Are Basic Cuffs Good?

Home-use blood pressure cuffs led to better management of hypertension (high blood pressure). Basic devices simply display blood pressure, while higher-end




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Arterial Stiffness Linked to Hypertension

Arterial stiffness increases blood pressure via an update in insulin resistance but not via an increase in body fat, a paper published in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine concludes.