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ST. PAUL, MN – The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global public health emergency in response to an escalating mpox outbreak centered in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and spreading to other African nations. This declaration aims to secure more funding for response efforts and to prompt swift governmental action to control the disease.

Killer Mpox Virus Outbreak Sparks Global Panic: WHO Declares Global Health Emergency!

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The Foreign Ministry will be offering three-month visas as early as next month, Russian state media said.

Putin has decided that Russia is going to be a 'safe haven' for people who want to trade liberal Western ways for Russian 'moral values'

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The mortality rate can be as high as 40%.

Man Dies After Contracting Ebola-Like Tick-Borne Disease

Social anxiety disorder: increased screening and recognition are essential for proper diagnosis, and psychotropic and psychotherapeutic options can be effective. In this installment of Tales From the Clinic: The Art of Psychiatry, we examine a case of social anxiety disorder (SAD), an underappreciated entity that is often confused with shyness and temperamental disposition. SAD is common and thought to rank third among psychiatric conditions, after depressive and addictive disorders, worldwide; however, it is often challenging to diagnose because social interactions are heavily modulated by cultural and gender considerations as well as setting-specific considerations including work and school expectations.

The Hidden Suffering of Social Anxiety Disorder

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently declared a highly contagious and severe strain of mpox a global health emergency. The declaration was posted on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) by WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus following a meeting with health advisers. "Today, the Emergency Committee on mpox met...

Mpox Is Now a Global Health Emergency; Here’s How To Protect Your Family From the Virus

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I love the heat and consistent sunshine that characterize summers in North Carolina. This time of year, I can spend more time outside doing things I love: hiking, biking, walking my dog and spending time on the beach. But that time in nature is quickly spoiled when I find myself covered in red, itchy bumps after just a few minutes outdoors. Mosquito season starts in March and can last until as late as November in some states. That means it's still peak mosquito season right now.

The Scientific Reasons Behind Why You Get So Many Mosquito Bites

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At the age of 106, allergist William Frankland, dubbed the “grandfather of allergies,” continued to amaze the medical world by conducting consultations and publishing scientific articles at such a respectable age.

A 108-year-old immunologist told how to stay healthy, live long and age with dignity

(Nanowerk Spotlight) In healthcare settings, textiles like bed sheets, scrubs and curtains can harbor dangerous pathogens, facilitating the spread of infections among patients and staff. Despite advances in antimicrobial fabrics, controlling the transmission of bacteria, viruses and other microorganisms via hospital textiles remains an ongoing challenge. Previous approaches have focused on either repelling pathogens or killing them on contact, but integrating both capabilities along with a detection mechanism has proven elusive.

Smart fabrics detect and repel pathogens to prevent hospital infections

Millions of chickens sold in U.K. supermarkets have skin burns from living in their waste, according to a recent BBC investigation. These burns — seen on upward of one-third of birds in some stores — point to animal welfare concerns on British poultry farms. What's happening?. The BBC...

Millions of chickens in supermarkets found with concerning health issue: 'Industry-accepted indicator of welfare standards on farms'

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You know how COVID-19 started spreading quietly in 2019, but no one knew it yet? Well, bird flu is doing the exact opposite. It’s giving us countless warning signs that we could be in the early days of a growing crisis, and yet we are still acting blissfully unaware. Since 2022, a bird flu pandemic has caused the deaths of over 100 million birds in the U.S. poultry industry and almost half a billion farmed birds around the world.

Yes, you should be worried about bird flu

This informational guide, part of PS's Condition Center, lays out the realities of this health concern: what it is, what it can look like, and strategies that medical experts say are proven to help. You should always consult your doctor regarding matters pertaining to your health and before starting any course of medical treatment.

What Is Bacterial Vaginosis, Exactly?

Fungi are having a cultural moment, thanks in large part to the horror franchise The Last of Us, in which society has collapsed after an outbreak of a fungal infection that turns humans into violent, zombie-like hosts. While real-life fungi won’t be turning us into zombies any time soon, they have become an increasingly worrisome threat to our health. Fungal infections are a lot harder to treat that those caused by bacteria. Here’s why.

Why Diseases Caused by Fungi Are So Frightening

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These bacteria have evolved the ability to resist treatment with antibiotics, leaving doctors scrambling to help patients who are infected.

10 of the deadliest superbugs that scientists are worried about

Mohamed Bassyouni has helped develop vaccines. He also has felt the pernicious effects of vaccine hesitancy, he writes.

Opinion: I’m a vaccine scientist. The devastating impacts of vaccine hesitancy have touched my life too

You’ve probably heard of the microbiome — the hordes of bacteria and other tiny life forms that live in our guts. Well, it turns out those bacteria have viruses that exist in and around them — with important consequences for both them and us. Meet the phagosome.

The Microbiome’s Forgotten Cousin Could Be Key to Solving America’s Gut Issues

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Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

The 3 Most Demanding Zodiac Signs to Live With

+Life is a multi-platform brand inspired by journalist Karl Schmid’s personal story of living with shame and fear around his own HIV diagnosis. In his interview series +Talk, Schmid discusses with his guests the various nuances and experiences that affect people living with HIV. Recently Karl chatted with two...

HIV-Positive People Can Safely Breastfeed [VIDEOS]

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This year’s area of low oxygen in the Gulf of Mexico is larger than average, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) announced on Thursday. The “dead zone” is approximately 6,705 square miles , as measured last week. Within NOAA’s 38 years of measuring the dead zone, this year’s assessment marks the 12th-largest area of low to no oxygen, which can kill fish and marine life.

Gulf ‘dead zone’ larger than average, larger than expected for 2024, scientists announce

To help fight the disease, researchers at the São Paulo Secretariat of Health have teamed up with Stanford University scientists to try to predict how it will spread. Human-caused habitat destruction and pollution has led to various downstream consequences — among them, the spread of various diseases. In Brazil, scientists are warning about a debilitating parasitic disease that is currently on the rise, MedicalXpress reported.

Scientists raise concerns as extreme conditions threaten efforts to fight parasitic disease: 'Understanding these changes is a necessary area of science for the control of the disease in the future'

Ask anyone around you – “Do you believe you have control over your actions?” The chances are high you’ll hear a resounding “Yes.” Most people cherish the idea that they are the architects of their destiny, exercising sovereignty over their personal decisions and their own free will.

"Humans don't have free will," according to decades of research by Stanford scientist

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Researchers Warn: The Animals We Eat Could Spark a Global Health Crisis

Researchers highlight the risk of a pandemic due to antimicrobial resistance originating from food animals in Southeast Asia, impacting global health. They propose solutions including better...

Researchers Warn: The Animals We Eat Could Spark a Global Health Crisis

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