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Being intellectually, socially and physically active 'may prevent dementia'Leading a lifestyle that is “intellectually, socially and physically active” may help to protect against dementia and other cognitive decline, a study suggests. Continuing education...California governor declares monkeypox state of emergencyCalifornia's governor on Monday declared a state of emergency to speed efforts to combat the monkeypox outbreak, becoming the second state in three days to...WHO Europe expects more monkeypox-related deathsThe World Health Organisation's European office said on Saturday that more monkeypox-related deaths can be expected, following reports of the first fatalities outside Africa, while...Frustration builds in LGBTQ community over government response to monkeypoxWhen Samuel Garrett-Pate went to get a monkeypox vaccine a couple of weeks ago, it took hours in line, filling out paperwork, running home to...Brazil and Spain report first monkeypox deaths outside Africa in current outbreakBrazil on Friday reported the first monkeypox-related death outside the African continent in the current outbreak, shortly before Spain confirmed Europe's first known death later...WHO declares monkeypox a global emergencyThe expanding monkeypox outbreak in more than 70 countries is an “extraordinary” situation that qualifies as a global emergency, the World Health Organization chief said...Malaria vaccine to be introduced in Africa despite funding cutsA malaria vaccine that could save thousands of African lives will no longer be supported by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, despite the organisation...Five dead from monkeypox as case numbers climb to 14,000 worldwideFive people have died from the monkeypox virus in Africa and more than 14,000 cases have been registered worldwide, World Health Organisation director general Dr...Saudi Arabia reports first monkeypox caseThe monkeypox virus has been detected for the first time in Saudi Arabia. The Ministry of Health reported the case on Thursday after tests were...India's COVID vaccinations hit 2 billion; new cases at four-month highThe Indian government's COVID-19 vaccinations hit 2 billion on Sunday, with booster doses underway for all adults, as daily infections hit four-month high, official data...What is the Covid sub-variant Centaurus spreading across India and Europe?The Centaurus coronavirus sub-variant that is spreading fast in India and Europe could be more contagious than other strains and better at surpassing immunity afforded...Digital health adoption to unlock $230bn market globally over next five yearsIncreased adoption of digital health technology is poised to unlock a nearly $230 billion market globally, including $10bn in the Middle East, over the next...Macau launches more COVID testing as infections soarMacau kicked off a new round of city-wide COVID-19 testing on Monday for its more than 600,000 residents, as officials raced to contain a spiraling...North Korea suggests Covid-19 was spread by balloons flown in from SouthNorth Korea has suggested its Covid-19 outbreak began when balloons were flown in from South Korea. Activists for years have flown balloons across the border...COVID cases up by more than 30% in Britain last weekThe number of new coronavirus cases across Britain has surged by more than 30% in the last week, new data showed Friday, with cases largely...COVID vaccines saved 20 mil lives in 1st year, scientists sayNearly 20 million lives were saved by COVID-19 vaccines during their first year, but even more deaths could have been prevented if international targets for...Long wait over as U.S. vaccinates youngest against COVIDU.S. hospitals, clinics and pharmacies began vaccinating the nation's youngest children against COVID-19 on Tuesday, a milestone that was welcomed by parents eager to protect...Single brain scan 'could provide early Alzheimer’s diagnosis'A single brain scan could offer an early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease, a study suggests. Research used Artificial Intelligence to look at structures of the...U.S. opens COVID vaccine to little kids; shots begin this weekThe U.S. on Saturday opened COVID-19 vaccines to infants, toddlers and preschoolers. The shots will become available this week, expanding the nation’s vaccination campaign to...Nanoparticles may be the next-generation solution for teeth whiteningIn a recent study published in American Chemical Society (ACS) Nano, researchers reviewed nanoparticles (NPs) as next-generation whitening agents for teeth.BackgroundDental esthetics such as color...WHO to make monkeypox name change to combat stigmaThe World Health Organisation announced on Wednesday that it will rename monkeypox to avoid stigma and discrimination as the virus has regained a global prevalence...US to scrap Covid-19 testing requirement for inbound international air travellersThe US will drop its requirement for international air travellers to test negative for Covid-19 before entering the country following heavy pressure from airlines and...Obesity can be driver of hearts starting to fail, study findsObesity can drive hearts to fail and weaken their structure, British research into heart failure suggests. The comprehensive study of 490,000 people found that those...Small scale cancer drug trial cured 100% of patientsAn experimental cancer drug appears to have cured every single patient taking part in a small trial conducted in the US. All 12 people who...Eating fish twice a week 'linked to skin cancer'People who eat two portions of fish a week are at an increased risk of developing malignant melanoma, a study suggests. Britain's National Health Service...Monkeypox: Cases outside Africa rise to 780 in three weeksThat is roughly triple the 257 cases it reported a week ago. It says the figure - for the past three weeks - is probably...WHO says monkeypox ‘could have been spreading undetected for years’Monkeypox could have been spreading for “months or possibly a couple of years” before it was detected in the latest outbreak, the World Health Organisation...Damaged liver treated for three days and transplanted successfullyA damaged human liver has been successfully transplanted after being kept viable on a machine for three days, researchers have said. The damaged organ was...Monkeypox infections rise as guidance advises cases to abstain from sexNew guidance is advising anyone with the virus to abstain from sex while they have symptoms. They are also told to use condoms for eight...Monkeypox presents 'moderate risk' to global public health, WHO saysThe World Health Organisation said on Sunday that monkeypox constitutes a “moderate risk” to overall public health at a global level after cases were reported...Child hepatitis cases rise to 650 children in 33 countriesThe number of probable cases of mysterious acute childhood hepatitis has risen to 650, the World Health Organisation said on Friday. The probable cases are...Seven habits found to lower risk of dementia in those with genetic riskThere are seven lifestyle habits that lower the chance of people at genetic risk of dementia developing the condition, research suggests. Being active, better eating...UAE health ministry confirms first case of monkeypoxThe UAE has recorded its first case of the monkeypox virus, the country's health ministry said on Tuesday. The patient is a 29-year-old woman from...Migraine sufferers may get relief from local anaestheticLocal anaesthetic could help sufferers of migraines, for which there is no known cure, a study suggests. A range of treatments that ease symptoms are...UK government issues new monkeypox adviceAnyone at high risk of having monkeypox should go into isolation for 21 days, the UK government said in its latest guidance. Guidance from the...Scientist offers clues in mystery hepatitis outbreak in childrenA British scientist investigating a mysterious global hepatitis outbreak that has infected hundreds of children globally believes researchers are getting closer to identifying its cause...BioInteractions’ antimicrobial coating for medical devicesBioInteractions has launched TridAnt, a new coating technology for medical devices which represents a paradigm shift in infection prevention and protection against a broad range...Hepatitis outbreak investigations turn to previous exposure and infections with CovidTesting for previous exposure to hepatitis and infections with Covid will be the focus of investigations into an outbreak of hepatitis in children that has...Fourth Covid vaccination ‘significantly’ increases protection, study findsA fourth Covid-19 vaccination has been found to give people protection “over and above” that experienced by people who have had three inoculations, a study...Long Covid 50% less likely after Omicron infection than DeltaThe Omicron variant of Covid-19 is much less likely than Delta to result in long Covid in people who have had two doses of vaccine,...Twice-yearly injection could replace daily tablets to treat high blood pressureHigh blood pressure could be treated with an injection every six months instead of a daily tablet as part of a new trial into the...Adenovirus probable cause of mysterious child hepatitisGlobally, there have been 169 cases recorded, and one death. In the UK alone, 114 children have become ill and 10 have needed a liver...UK government to appoint hormone replacement therapy tsarThe UK health secretary has announced he intends to appoint a hormone replacement therapy (HRT) tsar amid a shortage of medication which has left women...Aggressive prostate cancer linked to five types of bacteriaResearchers have identified five types of bacteria that are linked to aggressive prostate cancer. The bacteria was common in urine and tissue samples from men...Covid: Woman caught virus twice within record 20 daysTests show the woman was infected with two different variants - Delta in late December and then Omicron in January. This shows that even if...Mystery child liver disease first seen in UK spreads to five countriesA mystery liver disease of unknown origin, which is leaving children in hospital, has spread from the UK to the US and four countries in...Valneva approved as UK's sixth Covid vaccineThe UK has approved its sixth Covid vaccine, giving the go-ahead for Valneva’s shot to be added to its protective arsenal. The clearance “follows a...Valneva Covid vaccine approved for use in UKIt is manufactured by Valneva, using more traditional technology - similar to how polio and flu shots are made. It contains a whole copy of...Origin of unknown cases of hepatitis in UK children under WHO investigationThe World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Friday it was monitoring cases of hepatitis of unknown origin in dozens of children in Britain, some of...Psychedelic frees up depressed brain, study showsThe results, based on brain scans of 60 people, mean the drug could treat depression in a unique way, the researchers say. Psychedelics are being...
