Kategori: Health

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has become the largest in the country's history. As of July 30, the WHO reported 3,605 confirmed cases and 1,587 deaths, with a mortality rate of approximately 44%. The current outbreak is attributed to the Bundibugyo…

Victoria Stellas, a 51-year-old woman who contracted tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) after being bitten by a tick while on vacation in Greece, spent 42 days in a coma. Her story has brought attention to warnings by experts about tick-borne illnesses. After being bitten by a tick in 2019 while on vacation in the Greek island of…

A recent study in the US has found that obesity may accelerate Alzheimer's disease through certain fat molecules that reach the brain. According to the research, obesity not only affects metabolism but also alters the biological signals sent to the brain. This change can trigger mechanisms that increase damage related to Alzheimer's disease. The study…

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has reached a record 3,360 cases, making it the fastest-spreading outbreak in Ebola virus history. The outbreak has claimed 1,487 lives, and health workers are struggling to contain the disease due to ongoing conflicts in the region. The outbreak was declared on May 15 and has…

A recent study has found a concerning decline in the physical condition of children and adolescents in Europe. The research, conducted in Spain, revealed a significant drop in factors such as muscle strength, flexibility, and body composition. The study evaluated the physical fitness levels of 417,362 children aged 6-16 from 20 European countries, showing a…

A recent study suggests that limiting sugar intake in the first two years of life may have a positive impact on brain health in later years. The research, conducted by scientists at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology and published in the journal Neurology, examined changes in diet after the removal of sugar…

Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict the risk of ALS and when the disease is likely to start, years in advance. This test can not only determine if the disease will develop but also when it will begin. ALS is a progressive and fatal disease that destroys nerve cells. Intervening before symptoms…

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) has warned that the increasing temperatures and prolonged summers in Europe due to climate change are creating favorable conditions for the spread of infectious diseases. The ECDC notes that not only heatwaves but also prolonged periods of high temperatures create an environment conducive to the spread…

A new study suggests that signals from the gut to the brain may play a crucial role in shaping memory. Researchers found that unhealthy diets can weaken this communication, negatively affecting memory. The study, conducted by researchers at USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and published in Nature Communications, examined the impact of…

Research has shown that weight loss and healthy lifestyle habits may not be enough to prevent type 2 diabetes in everyone. Scientists have found that some people may still be at high risk of diabetes despite losing weight. A study conducted by the German Diabetes Research Center, Tübingen University Hospital, and Helmholtz Munich examined the…