In The News: School of Public Health
An expert has raised concerns over a concerning new strain of mpox that's feared to be spreading undetected in the UK, it has been reported. The warning follows the World Health Organization's (WHO) declaration of outbreaks in Africa as a global emergency, alongside the confirmation of the first human case in Europe by Swedish authorities.
A new strain of the deadly mpox virus that has swept into Europe is considered to be ten times more deadly than previous forms of the disease, an expert has warned.
Health officials have ordered doctors to look out for cases of mpox as a deadly strain was confirmed to have reached Europe. The World Health Organisation declared a global health emergency – its highest alert – after an outbreak in Africa.
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Travel is a lot of things. It's exciting. It's educational. It's calming. It's downright life-changing. But sometimes, it can be a rather gross experience, too — especially when it comes to checking into a new hotel room. There are plenty of studies out there about the grossest, grimiest places in hotel rooms that will make you want to buy stock in wet wipes. But what, exactly, is the ickiest thing you can do in your hotel room?
The World Health Organisation has declared the mpox outbreaks in Africa a global emergency, with cases confirmed among children and adults in more than a dozen countries and a new form of the virus spreading. Earlier this week, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the mpox outbreaks were a public health emergency, with more than 500 deaths, and called for international help to stop the virus' spread.
A recent change suggested by the Endocrine Society calls for stopping routine checks for Vitamin D and limiting Vitamin D supplementation beyond the recommended levels only to high-risk groups. These guidelines have recently been published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. These recommendations have sparked controversy in medical circles. Some support these guidelines while others oppose it.
Covid cases have spiked every summer since 2020, and this season is no exception. A Covid wave is once again sweeping through much of the world and has reached the 2024 Paris Olympics.
When it comes to pests, bed bugs may top the list. Between the itchy bites, the risk of secondary infections from all that scratching, and the resulting anxiety and disrupted sleep, the entire bed bug experience can be pretty miserable. Fortunately, bed bug infestations can be treated. Ahead, we’re sharing everything you’ve ever needed to know about bed bugs, including how to spot them, how to get rid of bedbugs, and most importantly, how to avoid them in the first place.
There is a new trio of highly contagious COVID-19 variants making the rounds, known as the KP.2 and KP.3 variants, also known as the FLiRT strains, as well as the LB.1 variant. Because of this, COVID rates have rapidly increased throughout various parts of the country. According to the CDC, at least 21 states have very high levels of Covid, including Florida, New Mexico, Wyoming, Nevada, and Maryland. As the virus continues to mutate and our behaviors evolve, women in midlife face unique risks that demand attention.
Experts have warned a new 'lethal' variant of the mpox, formerly monkeypox, disease is spreading 'unchecked' and posing a 'severe' risk to hundreds of thousands of people as health providers lack the resources to stop the spread.
Mosquito season is here and that means it’s time for us to start being vigilant about protecting ourselves from the pesky pests. While the most common side effect of a mosquito bite is an itchy red bump, mosquitoes can also spread dangerous diseases like West Nile, Lyme disease, Zika, dengue, and more.
