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Don't underestimate the risk of diseases like measles, doctor cautions
Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh, a microbiologist and pediatric infectious disease specialist, says people may not understand the risk of diseases like measles because vaccines have been so successful at minimizing transmission.
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Rafah faces a dire sanitation crisis amidst Israeli bombings
UN agency for Palestinian refugees warns of a worsening crisis as municipal services collapse amid the war, exacerbating disease outbreaks
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Is there a correlation between sleep and cancer?
There is evidence suggesting a correlation between insufficient sleep and an increased risk of certain cancers, including breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer. Disrupted sleep patterns may affect hormone levels, immune function, and...
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'Don’t panic': Karnataka CM assures public amid new COVID variant JN.1
In response to the escalating cases of the JN.1 variant of COVID-19 in Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah addressed the public on December 21, urging calm instead of panic. He stressed the importance of precautionary measures,...
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Gene-editing therapy: US approves treatment for sickle cell disease
New gene-editing technology approved in the U-S is giving hope to millions of people worldwide suffering from sickle cell disease.
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'No unknown or new pathogen' detected in China amid rise in respiratory illnesses, WHO says
Several respiratory illnesses are co-circulating in China this year after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions.
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‘Contagious diseases running rampant,’ warns doctor
Dr. Alice Rothchild is a Physician and a Member of Jewish Voice for Peace's Health Advisory Council.
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Here's how Johnson & Johnson's CEO is using AI to end cancer
Alyson Shontell sits down with Johnson & Johnson CEO Joaquin Duato to discuss how AI is being used in cancer cell therapy to attack the cells and turn the cancer into a chronic illness. The company's also using robotics technology to...
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Living with a persistent itch? It could be Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)! Watch the video to learn more
Atopic Dermatitis (commonly known as Eczema) can be debilitating. It is a skin disease that not just causes physical discomfort but also mental agony. The condition can take a toll on the person living with it, as well as the caregivers....
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Libya floods: Libyans come together to help those in need
After devastating floods in eastern Libya - health workers have raised the alarm about an outbreak of disease.
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Study Identifies Concerns About Meat Supply
A new study suggests that the next global pandemic could come from the meat supply industry in the U.S.
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Ontario is now tracking three additional tick-borne illnesses
A warming climate means a greater tick population and more tick-borne illnesses in Canada. Ontario already tracks cases of lyme disease, but starting now, it will also track three other tick-borne illnesses, including anaplasmosis,...
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Bangladesh heatwaves: High temperatures threaten tea production
Intense heat in Bangladesh is affecting tea production, as farmers struggle and factories are at risk of closing down.
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Climate change in Chile: Seeking scientific solutions
Growing numbers of tourists are heading to the southernmost continent.
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Sudan fighting: Children fleeing conflict suffer from malnutritio
Children making the long journey to Sudan’s border with South Sudan often arrive at transit camps weak and sick.
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Confidence in childhood vaccinations declined in Canada during pandemic, UNICEF reports
While the vast majority of Canadians still support childhood vaccinations, UNICEF Canada CEO and President David Morley says the decline of confidence over the course of the pandemic is worrisome.
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One Nigerian man tackles pollution with electric motors
In Nigeria, 31-year-old Mustafa Gajibo is living his childhood dream.
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UK launches largest ever healthcare study involving 5 million people to improve disease prevention
The “Our Future Health” scheme aims to study medical samples and data from 5 million people to help detect and treat diseases in their early stages.
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Pakistan’s hospital overwhelmed as water-borne illnesses spread
Pakistan’s hospitals are becoming overwhelmed with victims of the flooding seeking treatment for water-borne illnesses.
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Ghana refugees: Thousands flee violence in Burkina Faso
Thousands of refugees escaping violence in Burkina Faso have fled to northern Ghana in recent weeks.
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Study Shows Infectious Diseases Might Be Worsening Due to Climate Change
Climate change is making more than half of human pathogenic diseases even worse, according to a study published in the journal Nature. More than 200 known infectious diseases have been at some point aggravated by climate-related events...
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Ukrainian medical system overwhelmed as invasion continues
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has overwhelmed the country's medical system, with many hospitals no longer safe due to the threat of attack.
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West Africa: Voice of One’s Own
Growing up as a minority in Europe and the US meant that Al Jazeera’s West Africa correspondent, Nicolas Haque, had always felt a sense of “otherness.” But he explains how he found his own voice by connecting with a region determining...
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WHO recommends world's first malaria vaccine for African children
WHO director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called it a "historic moment".