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Rising temperatures in the Netherlands pose growing health risks

NL Times

The Dutch public health system is experiencing significant effects from climate change, with rising temperatures, increased UV radiation, and the spread of infectious diseases already taking a measurable toll, according to a report published Monday by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment. "Climate change is already worsening health outcomes in the Netherlands," the report states. The report …

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2 days, 3 hours ago

Does 2022 H5N1 bind, replicate better in the respiratory tract?

The Hindu

Since the first case of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b in a farm worker in Texas was reported in April this year, the number of confirmed H5N1 cases in humans as of December 20 has shot up to 64 in the U.S., with 34 cases in California alone. The researchers of the preprint study found that the H5N1 virus that has been …

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NHS warning over Christmas gatherings as flu cases soar in worst December for three years

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The fresh NHS figures, which show hospital admissions for flu cases jumped by more than …

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4 days, 18 hours ago

Wood you believe it? Just four fines are issued by councils for illegal burning - despite 100 complaints being made a week

Daily Mail

Complaints to councils over smoke pollution coming from wood burners have rocketed in the past 12 months – but no one has been prosecuted. Trendy open fires have been making a comeback in recent years –with around 10 per cent of households burning wood. Trendy open fires have been making a comeback in recent years –with around 10 per cent …

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California declares state of emergency amid rising bird flu cases

India Today

The US reported its first severe human case of bird flu on Wednesday in a Louisiana resident who is hospitalised in critical condition after suspected contact with an infected backyard flock. Severe respiratory illness in the Louisiana patient shows increased health risks for people from the virus that previously caused eye redness, or conjunctivitis, in infected dairy workers. "The mild …

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5 days, 2 hours ago

Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency

Associated Press

Health officials on Wednesday confirmed the first known severe illness in the U.S. caused by bird flu, and California’s governor declared a state of emergency as the virus rampages through dairy cattle in that state. A person in Louisiana is hospitalized in critical condition with severe respiratory symptoms caused by a bird flu infection, state health officials said. CDC officials …

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5 days, 18 hours ago

Unique fungi found in the nose could be key to treating allergies, asthma

India Today

Two highly common respiratory conditions, allergic rhinitis and asthma, are caused by different fungi, according to a study. Researchers, who conducted the study in Portugal, revealed that people with allergic rhinitis and asthma have different fungi, or mycobiomes, in their noses compared to healthy individuals. Using nasal swabs, the team analysed the fungi in the participants' noses and discovered that …

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6 days ago

Elderly must take precautions during cold weather, say doctors

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad:With a severe drop in temperatures and cold wave conditions persisting across the state, doctors have advised citizens, especially the elderly and children, to observe precautions and protect themselves from the health effects of cold weather. This is a particularly tough time for women, the elderly, and children," said Dr H. Guru Prasad, associate clinical director, internal medicine, CARE Hospitals. …

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6 days, 18 hours ago

Mysterious disease in DRC is severe malaria, health authorities say

Al Jazeera

Health authorities said the disease presents in the form of a respiratory illness. Health authorities on Tuesday said the disease, circulating in the southwestern Kwango province, presents in the form of a respiratory illness. Earlier this month, local authorities said the disease had killed 143 people in the country’s Panzi health zone in November, as fears surmounted about the mysterious …

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What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? Know more about cause of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain’s death

Live Mint

Renowned musician Ustad Zakir Hussain passed away on Sunday night following complications with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. According to a statement released by the family, Hussain died from complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The risk of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis also increases with age. Complications from IPF include pulmonary hypertension and respiratory failure, which happen when the lungs cannot deliver …

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1 week ago

How air pollution is driving the rise of cardiovascular diseases

Hindustan Times

Long-term exposure to air pollution can significantly degrade the quality of life, primarily impacting the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. Air pollution is a well-known risk factor for CVD morbidity and mortality, ranking second after high blood pressure, dietary risks and smoking,” says Dr Naresh Kumar Goyal, Senior Director & HOD Cardiology, Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi. Dr Naresh Kumar Goyal, …

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1 week ago

Delhi freezes at 4.5°C as cold wave grips city; AQI dips to 'very poor'

New Indian Express

The national capital experienced biting cold on Monday morning as the minimum temperature dropped to 4.5 degrees Celsius, according to the India Meteorological Department. The cold wave intensified in some parts of the city, with temperatures plunging further to 3.5 degrees Celsius in the Pusa area and 4.1 degrees Celsius in Ayanagar. Adding to the discomfort, Delhi's air quality remained …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Bovine H5N1 displays pronounced neurotropism in many mammals

The Hindu

A study investigated and compared the tissue tropism of a 2004 H5N1 strain isolated from a fatal human case and the 2024 bovine strain of H5N1 that is currently circulating in mice and found that the two strains displayed significantly different abilities to infect different tissues. Also, mice challenged with the 2024 bovine H5N1 isolates exhibited clinical signs consistent with …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a nurse explains the science

Raw Story

By Libby Richards/Professor of Nursing, Purdue University You’ve probably heard “Don’t go outside in the winter with your hair wet or without a coat; you’ll catch a cold.” That’s not exactly true. Many viruses, including rhinovirus – the usual culprit for the common cold – influenza, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, remain infectious longer and replicate faster in …

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1 week, 4 days ago

‘Tidal wave of flu’ warning for NHS in England this winter, new figures show

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Professor Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director for NHS England, said: “The tidal wave of …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Cold weather affects ENT, try naturopathy to cure ailments related to ears, nose and throat

India TV News

A major revelation has come out in the latest study conducted at AIIMS, Delhi. Apart from this, problems like viral fever, cold, cough, allergy, sore throat, and tonsils also do not make one enjoy the winter season. Winter season and ENT in danger Cold weather attacks the nose, ears and throat. Viral fever, cold, cough, respiratory issues, sore throat and …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Mysterious flu-like illness kills 31 in Congo: Is it 'Disease X'?

India Today

The United Nations has sent a health team to the Democratic Republic of Congo, where over 31 people, mostly children, have died due to a mysterious illness. While the World Health Organisation has referred to it as an "undiagnosed disease", many experts are referring it to as 'Disease X', a hypothetical pathogen that represents the unknown. As per the WHO, …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Is pollution damaging your body from inside? Know from doctor the disadvantages of staying outside for hours

India TV News

Cold and increasing pollution is making people sick. Pollution is making the body sick from the inside Dr. Hitesh Billa, Pulmonology Respiratory Medicine Specialist, Apollo Clinic, Manikonda says that 'Air pollution not only affects the lungs but also the cardiovascular system. Harmful effects of being exposed to air pollution for a long time Neurological problems – When you breathe polluted …

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2 weeks ago

Hydrochloric acid leaks from gas tanker on NH-66 near Mangaluru

Hindustan Times

An alleged technical fault has resulted in a hydrochloric acid leak from a gas tanker on National Highway 66 in Dakshina Kannada district, near here, on Monday, officials said. Hydrochloric acid leaks from gas tanker on NH-66 near Mangaluru The gas tanker was transporting hydrochloric acid from Karwar to Kochi, and due to this leak nearby residents could face respiratory …

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2 weeks ago

Hydrochloric acid leaks from gas tanker near Mangaluru; officials warn of respiratory issues for nearby residents

New Indian Express

MANGALURU: An alleged technical fault has resulted in a hydrochloric acid leak from a gas tanker on National Highway 66 in Dakshina Kannada district, near here, on Monday, officials said. The gas tanker was transporting hydrochloric acid from Karwar to Kochi, and due to this leak nearby residents could face respiratory issues, they added. Police teams from Ullal and Mangaluru …

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2 weeks ago

Welcome to smog season: How will air pollution change where and when we travel?

BBC

Welcome to smog season: How will air pollution change where and when we travel? Getty Images New Delhi recently saw air pollution levels at 30-35 times the safe limit As New Delhi makes headlines yet again for its choking smog, experts and holidaymakers alike are pondering how worsening air quality will change travel in the long-term. Luckily, Hanoi's haze – …

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54 years, 11 months ago

A Mysterious Respiratory Disease Has the Democratic Republic of the Congo on High Alert

Wired

Deaths in the southwest of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from an as-yet unidentified disease are continuing to rise. The results of testing should be available either later today or tomorrow, Jean Kaseya, head of the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said in a press conference earlier today. “Initial diagnoses lead us to think it is a …

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Congo Government Says It's 'On Alert' Over Mystery Flu-Like Disease That Killed Dozens

Huff Post

Congo's Health Minister Roger Kamba speaks, during a press conference, in Congo, Kinshasa, Thursday, Nov 5, 2024. via Associated Press KINSHASA, Congo — Public health officials in Africa urged caution Thursday as Congo’s health minister said the government was on alert over a mystery flu-like disease that in recent weeks killed dozens of people. Authorities in Congo have so far …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Haleon increasing investment in its China JV for supply chain edge

China Daily

By ZHONG NAN | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-06 09:37 Brian McNamara, CEO of Haleon. The move aims to further reinforce its supply chain operations and innovation capabilities in China, enhancing the company's ability to meet the growing demand for consumer healthcare products in the country, said Brian McNamara, CEO of Haleon. In addition to launching a gum health brand …

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Rising temperatures in the Netherlands pose growing health risks

Does 2022 H5N1 bind, replicate better in the respiratory tract?

NHS warning over Christmas gatherings as flu cases soar in worst December for three years

Wood you believe it? Just four fines are issued by councils for illegal burning - despite 100 complaints being made a week

California declares state of emergency amid rising bird flu cases

Bird flu: Louisiana patient is first severe case and California declares emergency

Unique fungi found in the nose could be key to treating allergies, asthma

Elderly must take precautions during cold weather, say doctors

Mysterious disease in DRC is severe malaria, health authorities say

What is idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis? Know more about cause of tabla maestro Zakir Hussain’s death

How air pollution is driving the rise of cardiovascular diseases

Delhi freezes at 4.5°C as cold wave grips city; AQI dips to 'very poor'

Bovine H5N1 displays pronounced neurotropism in many mammals

Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds – a nurse explains the science

‘Tidal wave of flu’ warning for NHS in England this winter, new figures show

Cold weather affects ENT, try naturopathy to cure ailments related to ears, nose and throat

Mysterious flu-like illness kills 31 in Congo: Is it 'Disease X'?

Is pollution damaging your body from inside? Know from doctor the disadvantages of staying outside for hours

Hydrochloric acid leaks from gas tanker on NH-66 near Mangaluru

Hydrochloric acid leaks from gas tanker near Mangaluru; officials warn of respiratory issues for nearby residents

Welcome to smog season: How will air pollution change where and when we travel?

A Mysterious Respiratory Disease Has the Democratic Republic of the Congo on High Alert

Congo Government Says It's 'On Alert' Over Mystery Flu-Like Disease That Killed Dozens

Haleon increasing investment in its China JV for supply chain edge