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MPX cases falling dramatically in California. Is the outbreak ending?

LOS ANGELES — A promising decrease in new MPX cases in Los Angeles County is probably the result of vaccination efforts, changes in behavior among higher-risk individuals and growing natural immunity for survivors, officials said.

Los Angeles Times

US to screen Uganda passengers for Ebola virus as cases surge

The screenings have been ordered by the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Independent UK

What is Ebola and what are the symptoms as Uganda hit by deadly new outbreak

There have so far been 44 confirmed cases and 10 deaths since the first case was diagnosed

The Independent UK

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Our *Homo sapiens* ancestors shared the world with Neanderthals, Denisovans and other types of humans whose DNA lives on in our genes

When the first modern humans arose in East Africa sometime between 200,000 and 300,000 years ago, the world was very different compared to today. Perhaps the biggest difference was that we – meaning people of our species, Homo sapiens – were only one of several types of humans (or hominins)…

The Conversation

RTE's Ryan Tubridy pays tribute to 'bright soul' Dublin woman who passed away after brave cancer battle

Dublin woman Heather Skinner met the RTE star when they were both taking part in Charlie Bird's charity climb to raise money and awareness for Motor Neurone Disease

Dublin Live

Cabinet OK's draft requiring hospitals to offer pandemic care infectious disease care

The Cabinet on Friday approved draft legislation to revise the Infectious Diseases Control Law to require certain medical institutions to provide infectious disease care, in preparation for a future pandemic.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

The new plan to fight a coral reef disease devastating the Caribbean

Some say NOAA's new plan to tackle a coral disease in the Caribbean might not come fast enough.

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Charlie Bird to release 'poignant' new book about battle with MND

The legendary RTÉ journalist and campaigner revealed his diagnosis of the incurable disease on the Late Late Show towards the end of last year.

Irish Mirror

New Research May Yield Treatment To Halt Parkinson’s

Scientists from the University of Haifa reported in the journal NJP Parkinson’s Disease a groundbreaking discovery that could lead to treatments, which can stopthe spread of Parkinson’s disease.

Zenger

Scientists Identify The ‘superspreaders’ Of The Animal Kingdom

Wild monkeys that live in large groups alongside human settlements are the disease “superspreaders” of the animal kingdom, according to a new study.

Zenger

Why walking speed is more important than hitting 10,000 steps per day

A faster pace showed positive outcomes for heart disease, cancer, dementia and death, over and above the total number of daily steps taken

The Independent UK

Student starting cardiac treatments PhD after vow over father’s heart disorder

Tim Roberts said his late father’s health problems precipitated his interest in studying medicine.

The Independent UK

CDC: No Suspected US Cases of Ebola From Sudan Strain

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Thursday it had no suspected or confirmed US Ebola cases from the Sudan strain cases but urged healthcare workers to be aware of an outbreak in Uganda. The CDC said it was "important for clinicians to obtain a detailed travel history…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Travelers coming to the U.S. from Uganda will face enhanced screening for Ebola

With an outbreak of the deadly disease declared in Uganda, travelers who have been to the African country within 21 days of arriving in the U.S. will be subject to enhanced screening.

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Belgian court allows secret documents about DR Congo's Lumumba assassination

A Belgian court agrees to admit the findings of a 22-year-old parliamentary commission into its investigation. The court is looking into the 1961 assassination of DR Congo's Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba, seen by many as one of the country's founding fathers. Also on the show: the Ebola outbreak in Uganda…

The Conversation

A wet spring and summer means more mosquitoes but now we've got Japanese encephalitis virus to worry about too

Mosquitoes are a problem every summer. But the recent arrival of the mosquito-borne Japanese encephalitis virus in eastern Australia brings more significant concerns.

The Independent UK

US to screen Uganda passengers for Ebola virus as cases surge

The screenings have been ordered by the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Daily Mirror

Chlamydia hotspots in London unveiled as experts demand huge ramp up in STI testing

Lambeth is the chlamydia capital of London, according to new figures, with 3,063 sexually transmitted diseases per 100,000 people amid calls for more testing

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Bird flu ‘an urgent warning to move away from factory farming’

Experts claim that deadly spillovers of disease between livestock and wildlife are increasing with the growth in intensive methods

Reuters

COVID wave looms in Europe as booster campaign makes slow start

A new COVID-19 wave appears to be brewing in Europe as cooler weather arrives, with public health experts warning that vaccine fatigue and confusion over types of available vaccines will likely limit booster uptake.

Daily Mirror

UK public health alert over Ebola outbreak as doctors urged 'be vigilant for symptoms'

The UK Health Security Agency is currently monitoring an outbreak of the Ebola virus in Uganda - but the risk to the public in the UK is very low and there are currently no cases of the disease confirmed in this country

Evening Standard

What is sickle cell disease? Symptoms and treatments

Everything you need to know about sickle cell disease

The Independent UK

Loose Women panel take part in live breast examination alongside Elizabeth Hurley

There are around 55,000 new cases of breast cancer diagnosed in the UK each year

Irish Mirror

Little girl, 7, has dream for her Dublin dad to be strong as he battles serious illness

Fraser’s loving daughter Oonagh, 7, has a dream – that her Dad will be strong on the outside again, she knows he is strong on the inside but Motor Neurone Disease has taken its toll on him

The Independent UK

New Covid warning over symptom that affects sleep

‘Isn’t that strange?’ scientist says as he shares different disease caused by BA.5

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