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"Health Officials on Alert as Pandemic-Potential Monkeypox Strain Discovered in Congo"

Scientists have discovered a new strain of monkeypox, officially known as mpox, with "pandemic potential" in a mining town in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The mutated version, named "clade 1b", is thought to be better at spreading and has raised concerns about the potential for national and international spread. Health ministers have called for swift action to avert another global outbreak, as the virus has a history of causing mild illness but can lead to serious cases and has already resulted in deaths.

via The Mirror|

#democratic-republic-of-congo #global-epidemic #health-disease-outbreak

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"Rising Global Trend: Early-Onset Cancer Rates Among Young People"

Doctors worldwide are alarmed by the increasing cases of cancer in young people, with diagnoses projected to rise by 31 percent and deaths by 21 percent in 2030. Various types of cancer in people under 50 are increasing, prompting multi-decade research projects. Factors such as obesity, high-fat diets, and genetic components are being considered, with a focus on the impact of the body's microbiome. Colon cancer among young people is of particular concern, with rates predicted to rise by 90 percent by 2030. A blood test for colon cancer has shown promise, and researchers are collaborating internationally to explore the issue, emphasizing the need for decades of data analysis to reveal the true reasons behind this global epidemic.

via Daily Mail|

#cancer #early-onset #global-epidemic

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Global Obesity Epidemic Surpasses 1 Billion People

A study released by the Lancet medical journal revealed that the number of obese people worldwide has surpassed one billion, more than quadrupling since 1990, with the epidemic particularly affecting poorer countries and growing among children and adolescents faster than adults. The rise past one billion people has come "much earlier than anticipated," according to the World Health Organization. The chronic illness is linked to a greater risk of death from heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers, and has been exacerbated by the fast lifestyle changes in low and middle-income countries. The WHO has called for preventive measures such as diet, physical activity, and adequate care, as well as cooperation from the private sector to address the health impacts of their products.

via ScienceAlert|

#global-epidemic #health-global-health #lifestyle

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Study Reveals Monkeypox Circulated in Humans for Years Before 2022 Outbreak

New research suggests that strains of the monkeypox virus, now officially called mpox, have been circulating between humans since at least 2016, years before the global epidemic in 2022. The findings challenge the previous understanding that mpox is primarily a zoonotic disease transmitted from animals to humans. The study reveals that the virus has been evolving and adapting to humans, indicating sustained human transmission for a longer period than previously known. This discovery has implications for future outbreaks and highlights the need for global surveillance and vigilance to eliminate and prevent the reemergence of mpox.

via Gizmodo|

#evolution #global-epidemic #health