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Transcript: Jason Carter remembers his grandfather Jimmy Carter’s life, achievements and frugality

WASHINGTON — Jason Carter, the former president’s grandson who now chairs The Carter Center governing board, memorialized his grandfather with blend of personal touches and humor, recognition of Jimmy Carter’s intensity and ambition, and his determination to help people whether through politics or out of office. Here is a transcript of his remarks at a state funeral for Jimmy Carter: …

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1 day, 19 hours ago

Researchers confirm ‘Music City Miracle’ star Frank Wycheck had CTE

Associated Press

Frank Wycheck, the NFL tight end best known for throwing the lateral that started the “Music City Miracle” and launched the Tennessee Titans’ run to the franchise’s lone Super Bowl appearance, had stage III chronic traumatic encelphalopathy when he died on Dec. 9, 2023, at his Chattanooga home, his family said Thursday. Researchers at Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center …

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Nimesulide ban yet another step toward saving vultures, but the battle is far from over

The Hindu

Vultures, often referred to as nature’s sanitation workers, play a crucial role in maintaining the ecosystem health by swiftly removing dead animals that might otherwise spread harmful diseases. This ban is an extension of previous efforts that began in 2006, when diclofenac, another deadly NSAID, was banned for veterinary use after it was found to be the leading cause of …

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1 day, 20 hours ago

Shivamogga DC asks officers to spread awareness on KFD

The Hindu

Shivamogga Deputy Commissioner Gurudatta Hegade has instructed the officers of the Health and Family Welfare Department to spread awareness on the Kyasanur Forest Disease, a viral infection, in the Malenadu areas and take measures necessary to avoid the spread of the disease in the district. The DC told the officers to instruct people who visit forest areas either to collect …

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1 day, 21 hours ago

Karnataka CM directs Medical Education Dept. to conduct study to identify reasons for rise in cancer cases in State

The Hindu

With a rise in the number of patients suffering from cancer receiving treatment in hospitals, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday instructed Medical Education Department officials to conduct a study to identify the reasons for the increase in the number of people suffering from the disease in the State. work review The Chief Minister reviewed the progress of the various government-run …

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1 day, 21 hours ago

Public Health Laboratories begin functioning in Tiruchi

The Hindu

Tiruchi Corporation has set up two City Public Health Laboratories at Woraiyur and East Boulevard Urban Community Health Centres. However, to make use of the idle equipment and provide services to patients, staff from the Urban Malaria Scheme were shifted to operate the laboratories, said a senior Corporation official. Each of the CPHLs contain equipment worth ₹25 lakh and contain …

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2 days, 2 hours ago

Centre orders screening camps to curb prevalence of TB in Indian prisons

The Hindu

Amid ongoing efforts by healthcare experts to reassure the public about reports of Human Metapneumovirus and respiratory illnesses, the Union government has directed States to conduct screening camps in prisons to detect and control the prevalence of tuberculosis. In an advisory issued to Home Secretaries and Heads of Prisons, the Ministry of Home Affairs said that the closed and overcrowded …

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2 days, 6 hours ago

Is the world ready for the next pandemic?

The Hindu

An awkward question remains five years after Covid-19 began its deadly rampage: is the world ready to handle the next pandemic? View from the WHO Asked whether the world was better prepared for the next pandemic, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said recently: "Yes and no". "If the next pandemic arrived today, the world would still face some of the …

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2 days, 11 hours ago

Study says your morning cup of coffee can help lower the risk of early death

India TV News

A new study found that drinking coffee in the morning can help lower the risk of mortality than drinking coffee later in the day. The study, published in the journal European Heart Journal, revealed that people who consumed coffee in the morning had a lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease and a lower death risk than all-day coffee consumers. …

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2 days, 11 hours ago

Letters to the Editor: A children’s school book sponsored by a cereal brand? No thanks

LA Times

To the editor: As a registered nurse who works in an emergency room and far too regularly cares for patients with preventable diseases, I was alarmed to see the featured photo in the print California section showing elementary school children reading a book Exposure to this type of propagandist Eating patterns, tastes and preferences are initiated in early childhood. Therefore, …

2 days, 11 hours ago

Winter virus surge in US: When to seek medical care and how to stay safe

India Today

The winter virus season is intensifying across the US with the country facing a surge in cases of respiratory illnesses, COVID-19, flu, and other infectious diseases. Dr Leana Wen, a wellness expert and emergency physician at George Washington University, shared valuable insights with CNN on when to seek testing and medical care. Dr Wen said that individuals with mild symptoms …

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2 days, 11 hours ago

Afraid of getting diagnosed with HMPV? Here's how to protect yourself from this respiratory virus

India TV News

It is important for people in India to be alert about the HMP virus. It is important to be afraid of this virus and take it seriously. These days there is an outbreak of cold winds; lifestyle-related diseases are increasing, so you should be careful of any virus. Therefore, to avoid viruses like HMP, it is most important that you …

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HMPV cases in India: Jammu and Kashmir sets up specialised ICU ward, govt urges all not to panic

India TV News

Jammu: In the wake of the rising cases of HMPV in the country, the Jammu and Kashmir health department has set up a specialised ICU ward in Jammu to address any potential outbreak of the disease. God forbid if a pandemic occurs, we are ready," Dr Hamid Zargar, medical superintendent of Gandhinagar government hospital, told PTI. While a few HMPV …

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2 days, 20 hours ago

Madurai hospital performs ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation

The Hindu

Apollo Specialty Hospitals in Madurai has performed an ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation, a procedure in which the donor’s and the patient’s blood types are not compatible. The recipient, a 46-year-old man with diabetes, hypertension, and chronic kidney disease, was undergoing maintenance dialysis and faced challenges in finding a compatible ‘O’ blood group donor within his family, said doctors during a press …

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HMPV: WHO says no report of any unusual outbreak pattern

The Hindu

The World Health Organisation is in contact with Chinese health officials and has not received any reports of unusual outbreak patterns, noted the Organisation in its latest disease outbreak report on HMPV. Based on data published by China, covering the period up to December 29, 2024, acute respiratory infections have increased during recent weeks and detections of seasonal influenza, rhinovirus, …

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3 days ago

This Illness Is Surging Right Now, And The Signs In Kids Aren't As Easy To Spot

Huff Post

Design Pics/Don Hammond via Getty Images It can be hard to differentiate pertussis from other viruses. These symptoms include: Coughing fits, or paroxysms, that can continue for one to 10 weeks A high-pitched sound when inhaling after coughing Exhaustion after coughing fits Vomiting from coughing so hard Difficulty sleeping Trouble breathing Fractured ribs Dr. Janine Zee-Cheng, a pediatrician in Indiana, …

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Loneliness and social isolation are linked to specific proteins – new research

The Hindu

Human beings are inherently social. We wanted to follow up our previous study by understanding the underlying biological processes behind this link between social isolation and loneliness and health. We discovered that the proteins found to be significantly associated with loneliness and social isolation are also known to be implicated in inflammation as well as antiviral and immune responses. Societal …

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3 days, 10 hours ago

Robbie Williams wins battle with neighbours and is granted permission to cut down fungus-riddled tree at his £17 million London mansion

Daily Mail

Robbie Williams has won the battle with his neighbours to cut down a fungus-riddled tree at his £17 million London mansion, which is next door to Led Zeppelin star Jimmy Page's home. Robbie Williams has won the battle with his neighbours to cut down a fungus-riddled tree at his £17 million London mansion, which is next door to Led Zeppelin …

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3 days, 11 hours ago

Sniffling, sneezing, coughing: What infectious disease do you have?

CNN

CNN — Welcome to winter virus season. And how can people find out what to do — should they go to their primary care provider, urgent care or the hospital’s emergency department? Most healthy people who have mild symptoms like runny nose, congestion and fatigue do not need to seek medical care. CNN: How should people think about when they …

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What is HMPV, the respiratory virus surging in China?

Al Jazeera

HMPV infections are spreading in China, while cases of flu-like disease have also been found in India and the UK. Cases of human metapneumovirus have also been reported from India amid seasonal winter patterns of a rise in respiratory illnesses. In northern China, HMPV cases have been rising among children 14 years and younger, according to Kan Biao, director of …

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New study reveals the best time to drink coffee for heart health

India Today

Drinking coffee in the morning might offer more health benefits than sipping it throughout the day, according to a new study. Published in the European Heart Journal, the findings suggest that morning coffee drinkers may have a lower risk of dying from heart disease compared to those who drink coffee all day. Dr Qi explained that while the study doesn’t …

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3 days, 11 hours ago

Rabbit fever cases have increased in US: What is it?

India Today

The US has seen a significant rise in tularemia, a rare bacterial disease locally known as rabbit fever, over the past decade. According to the official health agency, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, between 2011 and 2022, 47 states reported 2,462 cases, marking a 56% increase compared to the previous decade. It is locally known as rabbit fever …

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3 days, 11 hours ago

Sudden hair loss among residents of 3 Maharashtra villages sparks panic

India Today

Panic has gripped three villages in Maharashtra due to a bizarre occurrence - men, women and children are experiencing sudden loss of hair and are going bald. After receiving constant reports of a number of people facing sudden hairfall, officials of the district health department reached Bondgaon, Kalwad and Hingna villages, launched an investigation and examined the patients to ascertain …

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3 days, 12 hours ago

GSK, Pfizer RSV Shots Must Warn About Rare Paralysis Risk

Live Mint

-- GSK Plc and Pfizer Inc.’s vaccines for a common respiratory virus must carry warnings that they may be tied to an increased risk of a rare neurological side effect that can lead to paralysis, the US Food and Drug Administration said. A study done after the respiratory syncytial virus shots were approved suggests that people given GSK’s Arexvy and …

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Transcript: Jason Carter remembers his grandfather Jimmy Carter’s life, achievements and frugality

Researchers confirm ‘Music City Miracle’ star Frank Wycheck had CTE

Nimesulide ban yet another step toward saving vultures, but the battle is far from over

Shivamogga DC asks officers to spread awareness on KFD

Karnataka CM directs Medical Education Dept. to conduct study to identify reasons for rise in cancer cases in State

Public Health Laboratories begin functioning in Tiruchi

Centre orders screening camps to curb prevalence of TB in Indian prisons

Is the world ready for the next pandemic?

Study says your morning cup of coffee can help lower the risk of early death

Letters to the Editor: A children’s school book sponsored by a cereal brand? No thanks

Winter virus surge in US: When to seek medical care and how to stay safe

Afraid of getting diagnosed with HMPV? Here's how to protect yourself from this respiratory virus

HMPV cases in India: Jammu and Kashmir sets up specialised ICU ward, govt urges all not to panic

Madurai hospital performs ABO-incompatible kidney transplantation

HMPV: WHO says no report of any unusual outbreak pattern

This Illness Is Surging Right Now, And The Signs In Kids Aren't As Easy To Spot

Loneliness and social isolation are linked to specific proteins – new research

Robbie Williams wins battle with neighbours and is granted permission to cut down fungus-riddled tree at his £17 million London mansion

Sniffling, sneezing, coughing: What infectious disease do you have?

What is HMPV, the respiratory virus surging in China?

New study reveals the best time to drink coffee for heart health

Rabbit fever cases have increased in US: What is it?

Sudden hair loss among residents of 3 Maharashtra villages sparks panic

GSK, Pfizer RSV Shots Must Warn About Rare Paralysis Risk