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Mpox outbreak highlights global health risks; from neglected disease to international emergency

The 2022-23 global mpox outbreak happened despite repeated calls from African researchers for increased global investment in diagnostic, therapeutic and infection prevention tools for mpox.

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California suspects spread of Valley fever in Kern County music festival

People who attended the Kern County music festival, Lightning in a Bottle, have been advised to keep an eye out for symptoms such as fever and respiratory discomfort after health officials discovered five cases of the fungal infection Valley Fever among those who attended the event. Valley fever is a fungal disease that is prevalent in the San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast of California.

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University of Alberta research: Being bilingual keeps your mind sharp as you age

Speaking multiple languages helps maintain cognitive health as we age, says U of A neuroscientist Tanya Dash. Bilingualism can delay Alzheimer’s symptoms, aid stroke recovery, and build cognitive reserve, reducing age-related mental decline. Learning a new language later also boosts cognitive performance, offering lifelong brain health benefits.

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USAID, Takeda launch dengue prevention campaign 'Haarega Dengue Haraenge Hum' in India

The campaign will delve deeper into how climate change affects the spread of infectious illnesses and provide ways for improving preparedness and building better, more responsive health systems in the country.

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14-year-old boy miraculously recovers from deadly amoebic meningoencephalitis in Kerala

Amoebic meningoencephalitis, a rare and deadly disease caused by free-living amoebae found in freshwater, lakes, and rivers, causes a deadly infection of the central nervous system. The mortality rate of amoebic meningoencephalitis is 99%.

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Chandipura virus breaks out in Gujarat, death toll rises to 32

Since June 2024, 78 cases of acute encephalitis syndrome (AES), which is inflammation of the brain caused by an infection, have been reported in Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh, with 28 deaths.

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India faces junk food crisis as study reveals 23% of Indians to be overweight

The Lancet study suggested that over 100 million Indians have diabetes, and 136 million are pre-diabetic. That’s a crisis in the making as it is set to grow worse as India becomes richer and more urban.