Getty ImagesFlu cases have fallen across Scotland, dropping 20% in the week to 14 December, official health figures show.
Public Health Scotland (PHS) data shows laboratory-confirmed cases fell from 2,410 to 1,918 cases, with hospitalisations also…
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The modified cardiometabolic index as a simple screening tool for cardiovascular disease risk: a cohort study
Li, Y., Cao, G. Y., Jing, W. Z., Liu, J. & Liu, M. Global trends and regional differences in incidence and mortality of cardiovascular disease, 1990–2019: findings from 2019 global burden of disease study. Eur. J. Prev. Cardiol. 30, 276–286…
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Message by the Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO
As 2025 draws to a close, we look back on a year defined by scientific progress, strong commitment, and collective determination in the face of global uncertainty. Immunization remains one of the most effective public-health interventions we…
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NHS England on ‘high alert’ as flu admissions surge amid staff strikes | Hospitals
The NHS is on “high alert” as the number of people in hospital with flu reached the highest ever for this time of year amid continuing strikes.
An average of 3,140 people were in hospital with flu each day by the end of last week, an increase…
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An Insight Into Pseudomonas’ Defense Systems
Original story from the University of Basel (Switzerland).
Study reveals that Pseudomonas bacteria’s ability to resist toxic attacks from bacterial competitors leaves them more sensitive to antibiotics.
Some bacteria use a kind of…
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Marine bacteria shows promise in tackling colorectal cancer
Photobacterium angustum has been found to be an effective vector for bacterial cancer immunotherapy in a preclinical study.
Researchers at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Ishikawa Prefecture) have completed…
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Infection prevention and control and water, sanitation and hygiene in health emergencies readiness for response operations capabilities: user guide and checklist
Overview
The Infection prevention and control and water, sanitation and Hygiene in health emergency readiness for
response operations capabilities checklist, herein referred to as the IPC & WASH HERO CAPE is a rapid self-
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Global food systems driving twin crises of obesity and global heating
Image: Shutterstock A major review in Frontiers in Science highlights how tackling unsustainable food systems—reflected by our changing food environment—is urgent for both health and climate.
The paper reviews evidence that both obesity and…
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Could Your Genes Influence the Gut Microbiome of Others?
Rob Knight, Ph.D. Credit: Kyle Dykes/UC San Diego Health Sciences
By demonstrating that genetic influences can be coupled with gut microbe transmission, the work reveals a novel mechanism…
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HbA1c Variability Predicts Cognitive Decline in Type 1 Diabetes
CHILDREN living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are increasingly recognised as being at risk of neurocognitive impairment, potentially driven by chronic exposure to glycaemic extremes. While mean HbA1c has traditionally been used to assess…
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