Health

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Stories on health-related topics, medical research, wellness, and public health concerns.

Guardian
Guardian
· Jun 9

WHO Extends Mpox Emergency as Cases Surge in West Africa and Beyond

The World Health Organization (WHO) has extended the international health emergency status for the mpox virus epidemic following a global expert review. Since early 2024, over 37,000 cases and 125 deaths have been reported in 25 countries, with the Democratic Republic of Congo accounting for 60% of cases and 40%...
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Businessday
Businessday
· Jun 9

AFENET uses Google AI satellite data to vaccinate 78,000 untracked Nigerian children

The African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) utilized Google’s Open Buildings dataset to identify unmapped villages in Nigeria and vaccinate 78,000 previously unreachable children in Katsina State’s Yamma 2 ward. The dataset, which includes 1.8 billion building footprints created by Google Research Africa, supports health planning and flood protection in multiple...
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Dailytrust
Dailytrust
· Jun 6

DNA-Based Weight Loss Offers Personalized Nutrition Plans Tailored to Genetic Makeup

DNA diet tests analyze an individual’s genetic makeup to recommend personalized nutrition plans that promote healthy, sustainable weight loss and improve overall health. The tests identify genetic sensitivities to certain foods, metabolism efficiency, nutrient absorption, and risk factors for chronic diseases to tailor diet and fitness strategies. By aligning diet...
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Diet
Lindaikejisblog
Lindaikejisblog
· May 26

I went days without eating and stayed locked in my room – Antony breaks down in tears as he reveals his darkest moments at Manchester United

Footballer Antony revealed his mental struggles during his time at Manchester United, admitting he went days without eating and felt unable to even play with his son. The Brazilian joined Real Betis on loan, where his form improved significantly, and he credited his family and faith for helping him overcome...
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Football
Ladunliadinews
Ladunliadinews
· May 26

I almost quit music after health scare – Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus revealed in an Apple Music interview that she nearly quit music after rupturing an ovarian cyst on New Year’s Eve 2023. The decision to continue was influenced by advice from Canadian producer Lorne Michaels, who encouraged her to take six months to heal before rebuilding her career. Michaels...
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Celebrity
Thenewstack
Thenewstack
· May 21

Microsoft Opens AI “Store” for Healthcare Developers

Microsoft has introduced the healthcare agent orchestrator, a platform unveiled at its Build conference, designed to accelerate the development and deployment of clinical AI tools by offering a suite of customizable AI agents through a catalog-like system. The orchestrator addresses the diverse needs across medical specialties by enabling developers to...
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Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 20

US surgeons perform world’s first bladder transplant

Surgeons at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles performed the world’s first human bladder transplant on May 4, successfully transplanting both a bladder and a kidney in a single eight-hour operation. The recipient, Oscar Larrainzar, had his bladder and kidneys removed due to cancer and end-stage kidney disease...
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Vanguardngr
Vanguardngr
· May 20

‘Israel won’t stop,’ Netanyahu tells Starmer, Macron, Carney over Gaza criticism

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for calling to end Israel’s intensified military operations in Gaza, accusing them of offering Hamas a “huge prize.” The three Western leaders jointly warned of further concrete actions...
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