Suspected case of viral hemorrhagic fever under investigation
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatchewan/man-critically-ill-in-saskatoon-after-travel-to-africa-1.2584762
A man who recently travelled in western Africa is in critical condition in hospital in Saskatoon, according to provincial health officials. The nature of the illness was not released, but the man has a high fever, in addition to other symptoms ...
On World Health Day today, focus on vector-borne threats
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/ahmedabad/On-World-Health-Day-today-focus-on-vector-borne-threats/articleshow/33350819.cms
Other major diseases caused by vectors include dengue, leishmaniasis, filarial, chikungunya and yellow fever. More than half of the world's population is at risk of these diseases. Increased travel, trade and migration make even more people vulnerable ...
Region-specific disease exposure should guide prevention among travelers to ...
http://www.healio.com/infectious-disease/emerging-diseases/news/online/%7B12235239-f394-4b04-b1a9-bbd43ae0b978%7D/region-specific-disease-exposure-should-guide-prevention-among-travelers-to-africa
Health risks associated with travel to Africa vary based on region, and pre-travel advice should be guided by knowledge of the prevalent exposure risks specific to that area of the continent, according to recent findings published in Emerging ...
Minnesota Man Diagnosed With Rare Lassa Fever, Precautions Undertaken
http://yottafire.com/2014/04/minnesota-man-diagnosed-with-rare-lassa-fever-precautions-undertaken/
Experts now believe diseases can travel from one part of the world to another with ease. If reports are to be believed, the man had taken a connecting flight to West Africa from New York City, and around 140 passengers might have come in contact with ...
Measles outbreaks prompt medical chief to issue travel warning
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/health-and-fitness/health/measles-outbreaks-prompt-medical-chief-to-issue-travel-warning/article17763637/
A third confirmed case of measles in Hamilton has prompted a message from Ontario's chief medical officer of health: Some Canadians travelling abroad are bringing home a disease that is making a most unwanted comeback. Arlene King said at a news ...
Strong at every age
http://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/diet-and-fitness/strong-at-every-age-20140405-364wd.html
The effects of these chemicals - called myokines - include reducing the low-level inflammation in the body thought to contribute to heart disease, type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's - and possibly working as tumour suppressants. 'Doing aerobic exercise ...
Guinea's Ebola outbreak: 'There are far worse diseases out there'
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/guinea-s-ebola-outbreak-there-are-far-worse-diseases-out-there-1.2585797
Mark Tyndall, head of the division of infectious diseases at the Ottawa Hospital, says that worried flyers should consult a travel physician to find out if there are specific health concerns and precautions for the regions they plan to visit. ?We have ...
No local measles reported
http://www.recorder.ca/2014/04/06/no-local-measles-reported
An unusual amount of measles cases have been confirmed across the country, with four cases confirmed in Ottawa, and Margaret Hendricks, the manager of infection control and vaccine preventable diseases for the tri-counties' health unit, said staff have ...
