In the fight to reduce child morbidity and mortality worldwide, we face two major issues: malnutrition and infectious diseases. What makes things all the more challenging is that the two are interconnected. Multiple deprivations, including lack of access to health services, not being vaccinated, poverty and gender-related barriers, can all intertwine to leave children vulnerable. […]
A Listeria outbreak traced to peaches has turned deadly. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported this afternoon that of the 11 confirmed patients, one has died. The patients are spread through seven states across the country. All 10 of the surviving patients have been hospitalized. “The true number of sick people in this […]
It’s possible your morning cup of coffee can do more than just wake you up. According to a recent study published in BMC’s Cell & Bioscience journal, drinking 1 to 2 cups per day could curb COVID-19 infection, offering potential protection against various COVID strains like the Omicron variant.1 Since late 2020, many COVID variants […]
Nanjing No. 1 Hospital has seen emergency department traffic double in recent days as the H1N1 peak hits early this year; 1,680 patients treated on 19 November. Full story (in Chinese) via this link; read about Nanjing introduced as never before via this link.
The new approach is based on previous research and being trialled in the UK By Sophie Freeman Published: 16:11 EST, 20 November 2023 | Updated: 16:29 EST, 20 November 2023
U.S. health officials are warning consumers to avoid eating some whole and pre-cut cantaloupes linked to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning. At least 43 people in 15 states have been infected in the salmonella outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Friday. So far, 17 people have been hospitalized after contracting the […]
A group of 28 prematurely born babies evacuated from Gaza’s biggest hospital were taken into Egypt for urgent treatment on Monday, while Palestinian authorities and the WHO said 12 people were killed at another Gaza hospital encircled by Israeli tanks. The newborns had been in north Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital, where several others died after their […]
A study by the Institut Pasteur revealed a notable increase in invasive meningococcal disease in France post-COVID-19, with a shift in affected age groups and bacterial strains. This resurgence underscores the importance of adapting vaccine strategies in response to evolving public health challenges. A team of researchers from the Institut Pasteur utilized the National Reference […]
Topline The Department of Agriculture and other veterinary agencies are investigating an infectious respiratory disease affecting dogs across the U.S., after several states reported incidents of dogs suffering from pneumonia-like symptoms, though little is known about the illness and how it spreads. Key Facts The Oregon Department of Agriculture first received reports of an “atypical […]
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thanksgiving week is here, which means many people are traveling and gathering with family and friends. The height of flu season is also near, with peak activity typically between December and February, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rannon Ching, the president and chief pharmacy officer for Tarrytown Pharmacy, […]