Health News Digest

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Daily dengue cases drop to 350 from 1,300 amid control measures: Health Ministry - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's Health Ministry has reported a significant reduction in

Sources: Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka World Health Organization (WHO) World Bank Group Unicef ReliefWeb

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Weight-loss pill designed to mimic exercise clears testing - NewsNation

Recent medical advancements highlight potential new strategies for managing

Sources: NewsNation New York Post Science Daily

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5 (More) Surprising Signs You’re Getting Older - The New York Times

Recent developments underscore both challenges and collaborative efforts within Sri

Sources: The New York Times Gulf Times Ministry of Defence - Sri Lanka

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From recovery to resilience: Rebuilding the health system in Uva and Central Province after Cyclone Ditwah - World Health Organization (WHO)

The World Health Organization (WHO) is actively addressing several

Sources: World Health Organization (WHO)

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Here's Exactly What Happens to Your Gut Health When You Eat Bananas - AOL.com

Recent health discussions highlight the impact of dietary choices and supplement

Sources: AOL.com The Conversation

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Patients with heart failure, caregivers, providers receptive to mobile health but adoption barriers persist

Recent medical advancements offer both promising new treatments and improved care

Sources: MedicalXpress Yahoo

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Promising new weight loss and diabetes treatment helps burn fat while keeping muscle in preclinical study - Medical Xpress

Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have identified a

Sources: Medical Xpress MedicalXpress

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Health Ministry warns of heat-related health risks amid extreme temperatures - Ada Derana

Sri Lanka's Ministry of Health has issued an urgent public

Sources: Ada Derana The Morning

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Dengue epidemic infects tens of thousands, exposing collapse of Sri Lanka’s public health system - World Socialist Web Site

Sri Lanka's healthcare system is facing an unprecedented crisis

Sources: World Socialist Web Site UN News

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The Ministry of Health and Population and UNDP sign an agreement to expand waste management in the health sector in Egypt - United Nations Development Programme

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has recently

Sources: United Nations Development Programme

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MINISTRY OF HEALTH RECEIVES REFRIGERATED TRUCKS FROM UNICEF SUPPORTED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF JAPAN TO BOOST IMMUNIZATION SERVICES IN SRI LANKA - Unicef

The Ministry of Health in Sri Lanka recently received vital

Sources: Unicef

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Researchers find cold storage platelets safe and effective

A recent study co-authored by Dr. James Pre

Sources: MedicalXpress