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India bans sale of Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Diclofenac drugs amid fears of Dengue outbreak

July 22, 2023
The Delhi government on Friday banned the sale of certain drugs, including Aspirin, Ibuprofen and Diclofenac without a doctor\'s prescription, saying these medicines cause the destruction of platelets in human blood which could be harmful amid an outbreak of Dengue.

Highly toxic pathogenesis of bubonic plague found in Mongolia

July 22, 2023
Highly toxic pathogenesis of the bubonic plague has been found in the western Mongolian province of Zavkhan, local media reported on Saturday, citing the country\'s National Center for Zoonotic Diseases (NCZD).

Bangladesh sees highest dengue death rate in 5 years

July 19, 2023
Bangladesh is grappling with a deadly dengue outbreak this year, prompting health experts to call for a national public health emergency.

Hong Kong investigates two confirmed Mpox cases

July 19, 2023
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health (DH) said July 18, that it is investigating two confirmed Mpox also known as Monkeypox cases, and urged the public to heighten vigilance and avoid close physical contact with persons suspected of contracting Mpox.

Toronto Public Health confirms first mosquitos to test positive for West Nile virus in 2023

July 19, 2023
Toronto Public Health (TPH) has received confirmation of one batch of mosquitoes that tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV).

Nigeria confirms first case of anthrax

July 18, 2023
Nigerian authorities on Monday confirmed the index case of anthrax in a farm in the country\'s central Niger State, over one month after issuing an alert on the outbreak of the disease in some neighboring West African countries.

Alzheimer drug shown to slow disease progression

July 18, 2023
Eli Lilly and Company presented full results from the Phase 3 TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 study showing that donanemab significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline in people with early symptomatic Alzheimer\'s disease (AD).

Aspartame classified as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans'

July 17, 2023
A new study released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that aspartame, which is a common ingredient of Diet Coke and other sugar-free drinks, has been classified as \"possibly carcinogenic to humans\", meaning that it can likely cause cancer.

Russian Duma passes law banning gender reassignment surgery

July 14, 2023
The Russian lower house of parliament on Friday passed a bill, in the third and final reading, that bans gender reassignment surgery.

FDA approves first nonprescription daily oral contraceptive

July 14, 2023
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Opill (norgestrel) tablet for nonprescription use to prevent pregnancy, the first daily oral contraceptive approved for use in the U.S. without a prescription.

Breakthrough Fastball EEG test for dementia receives 1.5m pounds funding boost

July 13, 2023
A simple but revolutionary test to improve early detection for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease could soon be helping patients and their families, thanks to a significant £1.5 million funding boost awarded to the universities of Bath and Bristol.

Study suggests COVID spread from deer to humans multiple times

July 13, 2023
A new study has suggested multiple transmission of SARS-CoV-2 from deer to humans based on analysis of samples taken from the animal.
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