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South Africa bets on biannual HIV prevention with $72M Lenacapavir rollout

South Africa announced a R1.3 billion ($72 million) rollout to deploy Lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention injection given twice a year, across 360 clinics in 24 high-burden districts, aiming to reach about 1 million people by 2027 with support from the Global Fund and CIFF; the program seeks affordable generics via a voluntary license by 2027 and a broader push to manufacture 60% of Africa's medical products locally by 2040.

via Business Insider Africa|

#ciff #global-fund #health

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DRC Nurse Survives Bundibugyo Ebola Amid PPE Shortages

Etienne Ezo, a nurse at Bunia’s hospital in Ituri, Congo, contracted Bundibugyo Ebola during a local outbreak, endured days of severe symptoms in isolation, and recovered—possibly aided by a vaccine for a different Ebola strain—while shortages of PPE and widespread mistrust complicate the response as hundreds are infected and dozens have died.

via The Telegraph|

#bundibugyo #democratic-republic-of-congo #ebola

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Gold Rush Sparks Ebola Crisis Across Congo

A Bundibugyo strain Ebola outbreak in eastern DR Congo has escalated into a regional crisis, driven by illegal gold mining and deforestation that bring workers into contact with wildlife; with hundreds infected and cases spilling into Uganda, WHO has declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern as armed conflict and mistrust hinder containment and no approved vaccines exist for this strain.

via Business Insider Africa|

#congo #ebola #health

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The Highway of Doubt: Explaining Moral OCD

Moral OCD, or moral scrupulosity, is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder where intrusive thoughts center on being immoral or a “bad person,” causing guilt, rumination, and distress. People may engage in reassurance-seeking, “undoing” behaviors, or thought-action fusion to quell the fear, and it can disrupt daily life. Treatment typically involves exposure and response prevention (ERP), sometimes with medication, and finding a provider trained in OCD is crucial since regular talk therapy alone can worsen OCD.

via BuzzFeed|

#exposure-and-response-prevention #health #intrusive-thoughts

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Moral OCD: When Doubting You're a 'Bad Person' Becomes a Disorder

Moral OCD is a form of obsessive-compulsive disorder centered on intrusive worries about being a 'bad' person. It drives compulsions like reassurance-seeking, rumination, and undoing behaviors in a bid for certainty, often disrupting daily life and social belonging. Effective treatment typically uses exposure and response prevention (ERP), sometimes with medication, and requires a mental-health professional with OCD expertise.

via BuzzFeed|

#anxiety #erp #health

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Simone Biles reveals a terrifying health scare she narrowly survived

Olympic gymnast Simone Biles said on Instagram she endured a serious health scare described as “almost dying,” offering little detail but thanking supporters while resting at home as her husband Jonathan Owens was away practicing.

via NBC News|

#almost-dying #health #health-scare

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Lilly’s next-gen obesity drug shows weight loss potential but safety signals need more data

Lilly’s obesity drug retatrutide, which previously showed rapid weight loss and diabetes benefits, yielded new safety data at the ADA meeting and in Lancet: in TRANSCEND-T2D-1, 7 of 403 participants on retatrutide had arrhythmias and 3 had major cardiovascular events versus none on placebo, a small event count that experts say is insufficient to draw firm cardiovascular risk conclusions.

via statnews.com|

#arrhythmias #health #lilly

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California measles resurges as wastewater signals hidden spread

California reports 74 measles cases across seven counties—the most in seven years—amid rising transmission detected in Merced County wastewater, suggesting undetected circulation. Officials cite immunity gaps, with about 96% of those infected unvaccinated or with unknown vaccination status, and warn that clustered pockets of unvaccinated people enable spread even as roughly 95% of kindergarteners are vaccinated. The surge reflects a broader national trend of increasing measles activity.

via New York Post|

#california #health #measles

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Target pulls two baby-wipe brands over bacteria contamination risk

Target is recalling two Up & Up baby wipes (Fragrance Free and Fresh Cucumber) after FDA alerts found contamination with Burkholderia cepacia complex and Burkholderia gladioli, including antibiotic‑resistant strains; the bacteria can cause infections in newborns, infants and immunocompromised individuals. Stop using the affected wipes and return them to Target for a full refund; the recall includes specific UPCs and manufacturing/expiry dates.

via New York Post|

#baby-wipes #bacteria #burkholderia-cepacia

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Morning Leg-Strength Routine for Men Over 60

A fitness trainer outlines five morning, bodyweight moves—bodyweight squats, step-ups, glute bridges, calf raises, and reverse lunges—that build leg strength, balance, and mobility for men over 60, with suggested sets and reps to perform daily.

via Eat This Not That|

#aging #functional-fitness #health

health-and-wellness7 hours ago•11 min saved

2026’s Ten Protein Bars to Skip for Health

A health-focused piece lists the ten so-called unhealthiest store‑bought protein bars of 2026, arguing that marketing terms like “high‑protein” or “plant‑based” mask inflammatory, overly refined ingredients. It flags bars such as Gatorade Protein Bars (29g added sugar), Think! High Protein Bars (maltitol sugar alcohol and high saturated fat), MET‑Rx Big 100 Bars (about 30% of daily saturated fat), Pure Protein Bars (long ingredient lists and ~23% saturated fat), and others for factors like palm oil use, sugar alcohols, artificial sweeteners, and additives. The article emphasizes that despite their protein content, these bars may lack fiber, antioxidants, and whole-food ingredients, and can hinder health goals; it recommends choosing bars with fiber and antioxidants or obtaining protein from whole foods instead.

via Tasting Table|

#health #health-and-wellness #nutrition

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Reprints vs Restraints: Scientists Ejected at Diabetes Conference Over Editorial

Five senior scientists, including Diabetes Care editor-in-chief Steven Kahn and former ADA president Desmond Schatz, were escorted out of the American Diabetes Association’s annual meeting in New Orleans after handing out reprints of an editorial critical of the Trump administration’s science policy; the ADA says they violated its conference code of conduct, while critics call the move censorship. The incident occurred near a session with NIH director Jay Bhattacharya (who canceled and was replaced by another NIH official). Kahn has asked to be readmitted to the conference.

via Ars Technica|

#ada #censorship #conference

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Biles reveals near-fatal medical scare and ongoing recovery

Simone Biles revealed a serious medical emergency this week that nearly killed her, calling it one of the scariest experiences of her life on Instagram. She did not disclose details, said she’s resting at home while her husband was away, and thanked loved ones for support, promising to explain more later. The 29-year-old gymnast is the most decorated in Olympic history with 11 Olympic medals (7 gold) and 30 World Championship medals.

via The New York Times|

#gymnastics #health #medicalemergency

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Mixing Weights and Cardio Extends Lifespan, Large 30-Year Study Finds

A 30-year study of about 147,000 adults found that combining resistance training with aerobic exercise yielded the lowest all-cause mortality risk, with the strongest benefits when individuals did about 90–120 minutes of strength work weekly plus regular cardio. Two strength sessions per week alongside ongoing aerobic activity appears to provide the best protection for longevity.

via NDTV|

#cardio #health #longevity

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Measles hype spikes vitamin A exposures and online interest

Boston Children’s Hospital researchers linked a surge in vitamin A and cod liver oil discussions as measles treatments to an 38.7% rise in pediatric vitamin A exposures (86 cases) reported to poison centers and a spike in Google searches. Experts warn vitamin A is only beneficial for deficiency and can be toxic in non-deficient individuals; there is no proven cure, and vaccines remain the best defense. The 2025 measles outbreak reached 2,288 cases in the U.S., mostly among unvaccinated people, with kindergarten vaccination rates below the 95% herd-immunity threshold.

via New York Post|

#cod-liver-oil #health #measles