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[ad_1] Oyewale Tomori  is a virologist and fellow at the  Nigerian Academy of Science . In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned doctors about two growing outbreaks of deadly Marburg virus in Africa. World Health Organization officials confirmed in February  an outbreak in Equatorial Guinea of the highly infectious disease, which is in the same family as the virus that causes Ebola. The Conversation Africa's Wale Fatade and Usifo Omozokpea asked virologist Oyewale Tomori about its origin and how people can protect themselves against the disease after cases were confirmed in Ghana in July 2022 . What is the Marburg virus and where did it come from? Marburg virus causes the Marburg Virus Disease, formerly known as Marburg hemorrhagic fever. The virus, which belongs to the same family as the Ebola virus, causes severe viral hemorrhagic fever in humans with an average case fatality rate of around 50%. It has varied between 24% to 88% in different

[ad_1] Here are 4 apps that teenagers can adopt into their daily life to take some time for meditation and mindfulness Teens can be initiated to the practice using meditation and mindfulness apps. Daily sessions will help reduce their stress and anxiety, improve their sleep, and make them less reactive Teenagers constitute about a fifth of India’s population. Most mental health disorders emerge in early adolescence and contribute significantly to national mental health burden. The teen years are crucial for laying the foundation of healthy physical and mental development and overall growth. However, several factors like academic and peer pressure, parental expectations, overuse and misuse of technology especially social media are collectively overburdening the teenage mind and leading to higher levels of stress and anxiety in this age group. The most recent National Mental Health Survey found the point prevalence of mental morbidity to be 7% among adolescents aged 13-17 years, wit

[ad_1] Join Fox News for access to this content Plus get unlimited access to thousands of articles, videos and more with your free account! Please enter a valid email address. By entering your email, you are agreeing to Fox News Terms of Service and Privacy Policy , which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive . To access the content, check your email and follow the instructions provided. A dangerous drug is causing a spike of illnesses in New Jersey , health officials warn — and in many cases, the drug is being sold on the shelves of corner convenience stores. Neptune’s Elixir and ZaZa Red — also referred to as " gas station heroin " — are just two of the products that are being marketed as dietary supplements. They're sold in gas stations and on the internet, according to a health alert from the New Jersey Department of Health. Between June and Nov. 2023, there were 20 reported cases of tianeptine causing "severe clinical effects" in New J

[ad_1] Why consumers aren't protected from surprise ambulance bills - CBS News Watch CBS News A family whose newborn needed to be taken to the NICU got a bill for thousands of dollars when insurance denied payment. CBS News' Anna Werner reports on surprise ambulance bills and why consumers aren't protected. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On [ad_2] Source link https://worldnews2023.com/health/why-consumers-arent-protected-from-surprise-ambulance-bills/?feed_id=324027&_unique_id=67336ef770c58

[ad_1] Infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus may significantly accelerate dementia in patients already suffering from the neurodegenerative condition, according to a study conducted in West Bengal. The research, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease Reports, found that participants with all subtypes of dementia experienced rapidly progressive dementia following infection with SARS-CoV-2. Insights into the impact of Covid-19 on human cognition have so far remained unclear, with neurologists referring to it as "brain fog." The researchers investigated the effects of Covid-19 on cognitive impairment in 14 patients with preexisting dementia who had suffered further cognitive deterioration following the infection with SARS-CoV-2. The patients included four with Alzheimer's disease, five with vascular dementia, three with Parkinson's disease, and two with the behavioral variant of frontotemporal dementia. They were recruited out of a total of 550 patie

[ad_1] While genetics play a role in Parkinson's disease, it is likely that environmental factors play a more significant role in the vast majority of cases. Common type of Parkinson’s disease like sporadic type, without family history probably results from a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors Parkinson’s disease is one of the commonest neurodegenerative disorders in the world and India. Age is the single most risk factor for Parkinson’s disease, seen commonly after the age of 60, and the prevalence of PD is increasing as the life expectancy of the population increases. Common type of Parkinson’s disease which is sporadic type, without family history probably results from a complex interaction of genetic and environmental factors. Some of the alterations in genes like GBA, UCHL1 etc that can increase the risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. “Whereas approximately 15% of PD are familial PD, where definite causative genetic mutations have been identified

[ad_1] Sexually transmitted diseases are resurging across the United States. More than 3,700 cases of congenital syphilis were reported in 2022, roughly 11 times the number recorded a decade ago. Syphilis during pregnancy can lead to miscarriage and stillbirth, and infants who survive may become blind or deaf or have severe developmental delays. But timely testing and treatment can prevent most of these outcomes. Sexually transmitted infections disproportionately affect communities of color. Socioeconomic status and education level can also influence prenatal care. I report on infectious diseases at The Times. I would like to hear firsthand from women who experienced syphilis when pregnant. Were you offered testing when pregnant? If you tested positive, were you treated? How did syphilis affect the health of your child? The Times will not publish any part of your submission without contacting you first. We may use your contact information to follow up with you. [ad_2] Source

[ad_1] Jackie Miller James, a social media beauty influencer from Orange County, California, experienced a ruptured brain aneurysm just one week from the due date of her child’s birth, as announced via a GoFundMe account set up by her sisters.  James, 35, was discovered by her husband, who rushed her to the emergency room.  The influencer immediately had brain surgery and a C-section to deliver her baby. Twelve days later, and after a total of five brain procedures, James remains in a medically induced coma, according to GoFundMe. OZEMPIC, WEGOVY AND PREGNANCY RISK: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ISSUE "Jackie is expected to remain in the ICU for weeks and will continue to be hospitalized for months," her sisters wrote.  "The baby girl remained in the NICU after 12 days due to the traumatic events of her birth."  Social media influencer Jackie Miller James, shown here, is lucky to be alive, her sisters noted. They said that "if Jackie and the baby ar