The United States has reported bird flu in at least 36 herds of dairy cows in nine states, while neighbouring countries are ramping up precautionary measures. Sun 12 May 2024: The bird flu virus, which was first reported in US poultry farms in 14 states in early 2022, has spread to cows and two humans […]
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Fri 10 May 2024: The Eastern Cape Department of Rural Development and Agrarian Reform has confirmed cases of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) on one of the farms in the province. A case of FMD was confirmed on a dairy herd located at Humansdorp in the Kouga after the National Veterinary Reference laboratory conducted epidemiological […]
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Fri 10 May 2024: Three women were diagnosed with HIV after getting “vampire facial” procedures at an unlicensed New Mexico medical spa, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a report last week, marking through cosmetic services using needles. Federal health officials said in a new report that an investigation from 2018 through […]
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Thu 09 May 2024: An NHS medicine shortages in England ‘beyond critical’, pharmacists have warned. A survey has revealed challenges faced by pharmacists and risk of harm to patients as key drugs from the NHS are unavailable across the country, The Guardian reported. The situation is so serious that pharmacists increasingly have to issue “owings” to […]
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Thu 09 May 2024: Beijing has authorised the safety of genetically modified wheat for the first time as it proceeds cautiously with the commercial production of genetically altered food crops. To ensure national food security, China increased the approval of genetically modified (GM) maize and soybean seeds during the past year. These seeds yield more and are […]
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Image is for illustration purpose. Tue 07 May 2024: Scientists are embarking on a quest to create a novel variety of bread. This innovative bread boasts the nutritional benefits of wholemeal while retaining the familiar appearance and flavor of traditional white bread. Supported by funding from the UK government aimed at improving the health […]
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Mon 06 May 2024: A caesarean section is an important surgical intervention that can save the lives of mother and baby. Caesarean sections are essential in complicated labours such as prolonged or obstructed labour or if the baby is distressed. The World Health Organization says that while “every effort should be made to provide a caesarean section […]
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Sat 04 May 2024: Women treated by female doctors have a lower risk of dying or needing to be readmitted to the hospital, according to a recent study. At first, gender involvement in a medical scenario could appear strange. However, after you cut through the layers, you can see why this would be the case. […]
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Wed 01 May 2024: Cannabis companies saw a sharp increase in stock value as a result of the United States’ historic decision to reclassify marijuana as a less harmful drug. Shares of Canada’s Canopy Growth Corporation and Cronos Group surged 80.02 percent and 15.71 percent, respectively, while US-based Cronos Group jumped nearly 40 percent. Although […]
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Wed 01 May 2024: Walmart said on Tuesday it plans to close 51 health centers across five states in the U.S., as well as shut virtual care centers, as the company looks to optimize its business operations in the country. “This is a difficult decision, and like others, the challenging reimbursement environment and escalating operating […]
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