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Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
21 hours ago

Nightclub goers urged to come forward' for treatment amid meningitis outbreak

A meningitis outbreak in Kent has resulted in 13 confirmed cases and 2 deaths, prompting health authorities to urge nightclub visitors to seek preventative antibiotic treatment.
Coronavirus
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Meningitis outbreak latest: Kent school pays tribute to caring' pupil who died

A meningitis outbreak in Kent has infected multiple teenagers, prompting school closures, precautionary antibiotic distribution, and deaths among young people, with declining vaccination rates identified as a contributing factor.
Public health
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

What Should You Say to Anti-Vaxxers to Keep Us All Healthy?

Vaccine mandates appropriately prioritize public health over individual autonomy when disease transmission endangers others, similar to restricting dangerous individual freedoms.
Medicine
fromNature
5 days ago

Daily briefing: Vaccine-carrying mosquitoes could inoculate bats against rabies

Engineered mosquitoes carrying vaccines in saliva show promise for preventing rabies and Nipah virus transmission from bats to humans, though field effectiveness remains uncertain.
US politics
fromCbsnews
4 days ago

New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim opens up about father's Alzheimer's diagnosis

Senator Andy Kim publicly shares his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis to raise awareness about caregiving challenges and advocate for improved healthcare accessibility and affordability.
Alternative medicine
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Stay Well: Should I get the shingles vaccine?

Shingles causes severe nerve pain; the vaccine is expensive and privately available, offering protection against this debilitating condition.
Pets
fromGothamist
5 days ago

Rabid coyote attacks 3 people, 6 dogs in Eastchester and Bronxville area

A rabid coyote in Westchester County attacked three people and six dogs, prompting immediate medical attention recommendations and rabies awareness alerts.
#measles-outbreak
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Signs Enfield measles outbreak is 'stabilising'

A measles outbreak in north London shows signs of stabilization, though cases remain possible, with most severe cases occurring in unvaccinated patients and vaccination rates significantly below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Signs Enfield measles outbreak is 'stabilising'

A measles outbreak in north London shows signs of stabilization, though cases remain possible, with most severe cases occurring in unvaccinated patients and vaccination rates significantly below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks.
Health
fromScienceDaily
1 week ago

Scientists say this simple diet change could transform your gut health

Consuming adequate daily fiber supports digestive health, reduces disease risk, and improves long-term health outcomes across lifespan.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Citywide needle pickup requests fluctuated from 2020 to 2025, but surged in these neighborhoods

Boston experienced a 71 percent surge in needle pickup calls from 2022 to 2025, with one neighborhood reporting a 149 percent increase over five years.
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Beware the birds: Bird flu confirmed in Boston

Highly pathogenic avian flu, or bird flu, has been confirmed in the Emerald Necklace. Risk of human infection is currently low. As always, please do not feed, touch, or remove birds from Boston parks.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Heart disease in young women projected to rise sharply by 2050

Cardiovascular disease prevalence in U.S. women is projected to increase significantly by 2050, with nearly one-third of women aged 22-44 expected to develop some form of cardiovascular disease, while prevention efforts remain inadequate despite treatment advances.
fromRealagriculture
1 month ago

Ruminating with RealAg, Ep 38: Setting the stage for healthy calves and high weaning weights

Central to this window is the delivery of colostrum, which provides essential antibodies and energy. To ensure success, she recommends following a "two by four" rule. "...getting colostrum in within those first four hours is really critical to getting the best absorption," says Fowler, specifying that calves should receive two litres by four hours of age and an additional two litres by 12 hours. She points out that failure of passive transfer can lead to a 10-kilogram decrease in weaning weight.
Agriculture
Science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Sick young ants send out a 'kill me' scent to prevent deadly epidemics

Young terminally ill ant pupae emit signals prompting worker ants to kill them, preventing pathogen spread and protecting colony health.
Agriculture
fromModern Farmer
2 months ago

7 Winter Storage Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Crops

Clean and inspect tools and check cold storage to protect harvests and equipment during winter and ensure success next growing season.
fromwww.marinij.com
5 months ago

A look at the best times of day for watering, planting, pruning and other garden tasks

The timing allows for water to work its way down to plant roots before the sun gets too strong. Midday watering often results in faster evaporation from the soil's surface, which is not only wasteful but also unhelpful to plants. Watering in the evening risks the opposite: Without sufficient sunlight for evaporation, excess moisture becomes trapped within and between plants, creating a perfect breeding ground for mold, mildew and fungal diseases.
Agriculture
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago

How Much You Need To Walk Every Day To Cut Your Risk Of Heart Disease

Walking consistently is a great form of exercise that reduces cardiovascular mortality ... and often correlates to other healthy habits and behaviors,
Health
#west-nile-virus
fromwww.bostonherald.com
7 months ago

What to know about mRNA vaccines

mRNA vaccines saved millions of lives during the COVID-19 pandemic and scientists are using that Nobel Prize-winning technology to develop vaccines and treatments against diseases like cancer and cystic fibrosis.
Public health
frompennlive
7 months ago

What to know about Legionnaires' disease, which has sickened dozens in NYC

An outbreak of Legionnaires' disease in New York City has resulted in the deaths of two individuals and caused illness in 58 others since late July.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
8 months ago

Biggest human imaging study scans 100,000th person

World's largest human imaging project scans 100,000 volunteers over 11 years to improve early disease detection and treatment.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago

Next time you see a vulture picking over a carcass, say 'thank you!'

Vulture populations declined from 50 million to thousands due to diclofenac poisoning, impacting ecosystem health and human safety.
Health
fromIndependent
8 months ago

Everyone's talking about: Fibremaxxing - will eating as much fibre as possible help your health?

Fibremaxxing may improve health by promoting higher dietary fiber intake, which benefits heart health and reduces disease risk.
US news
fromBoston.com
9 months ago

We finally may be able to rid the world of mosquitoes. But should we?

Gene editing may offer a solution to eradicate mosquitoes and combat disease.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
10 months ago

Another L.A. County measles case amid nationwide surge; vaccines urged ahead of summer travel

Measles cases in Los Angeles County are rising, prompting health officials to urge vaccination among residents and travelers.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

GM mosquitoes: inside the lab breeding six-legged agents in the war on malaria

The mosquitoes released in Djibouti are a vital tool in combating malaria, but their effectiveness needs to be complemented by existing prevention methods like nets and vaccines.
Public health
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
10 months ago

Stanford study: When measles could return if vaccination rates continue to fall

Declining vaccination rates could lead to a resurgence of diseases like measles, potentially returning to endemic levels in the U.S. within two decades.
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