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Avian flu detected in two UK individuals taking part in testing programme

May 17, 2023 The UK Health Security Agency has detected influenza A (H5) virus in two poultry workers, following the introduction of an asymptomatic testing programme for people who have been in contact with infected birds.

Neglected 80 years old antibiotic shown to be effective against multi-drug resistant bacteria

May 17, 2023 An old antibiotic may provide much-needed protection against multi-drug resistant bacterial infections, according to a new study published May 16 in PLOS Biology by James Kirby of Harvard Medical School, U.S., and colleagues.

Boston issued public health advisory related to high lead levels found in aluminum cookers

May 16, 2023 The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) has issued a public health advisory related to the danger of lead exposure from the use of certain traditional aluminum cookpots, known as Afghan pressure cookers or Kazan pressure cookers.

Occasional marijuana use during pregnancy impacts fetal growth significantly

May 16, 2023 As more people use cannabis for recreational purposes, attitudes towards the drug have changed.

60,000 samples for Million Microbiome of Humans Project sequenced

May 15, 2023 MGI Tech shared that a total of nearly 60,000 samples have been sequenced among 21 institutes and over 10 participating nations throughout Europe, as part of the Million Microbiome of Humans Project (MMHP) that was officially launched in 2019.

Unknown disease outbreak claims 9 lives in northern Kenya

May 13, 2023 A mysterious disease outbreak in northern Kenya\'s Marsabit County has claimed nine lives over the past two weeks, authorities confirmed Thursday.

Hepatitis C home test kits available in England

May 13, 2023 Tens of thousands of people at increased risk of hepatitis C will be able to confidentially order self-testing kits to their home.

Old motor neurons don't die, they just slow down

May 12, 2023 A new study led by researchers at Brown University\'s Carney Institute for Brain Science offers a blueprint to help scientists prevent and reverse motor deficits that occur in old age.

WHO declares mpox no longer global health emergency

May 12, 2023 The World Health Organisation declared that mpox (monkeypox) no longer constitutes a global health emergency on Thursday, almost exactly a year after the disease formerly known as monkeypox started spreading across the world.

UK authorizes Moderna COVID vaccine for infants as young as 6 months

May 10, 2023 Britain’s health regulator authorized the use of a Moderna coronavirus vaccine for infants and children aged six months to five years.

Study links drinking coffee and tea to sharp central vision

May 8, 2023 The next time you\'re sipping your favorite hot beverage, consider what it might be doing for the long-term health of your brain.

Prenatal surgeries in Uruguay will be financed by National Resource Fund

May 8, 2023 The announcement was made on May 5, at the headquarters of the Ministry of Public Health (MSP).