WOAH considers Brazil bird flu outbreak on commercial farm resolved
Earlier this week, Brazil, the world's largest poultry exporter, declared itself free of bird flu in commercial flocks after observing a 28-day period without any new commercial farm outbreaks.
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The Independent
a day ago
- The Independent
Brazil's former president Bolsonaro temporarily leaves house arrest for medical exams
Brazil 's Former President Jair Bolsonaro temporarily left house arrest Saturday to undergo medical exams in Brasilia, after a judge authorized him to spend six to eight hours at a hospital. Doctors at DF Star hospital said Bolsonaro was admitted for evaluation of fever, cough, persistent gastroesophageal reflux and hiccups. Tests revealed residual signs of two recent pulmonary infections, as well as persistent esophagitis and gastritis. He was discharged later in the day and will continue treatment with medication. He has been hospitalized multiple times since being stabbed at a campaign event before the 2018 presidential election. His most recent surgery was in April, for a bowel obstruction. Bolsonaro is on trial at the Supreme Court over his alleged attempt to remain in power after losing the 2022 election to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. A five-justice panel is expected to deliver verdicts and sentences on five counts against him between Sept. 2 and 12. Bolsonaro denies any wrongdoing. The far-right leader has been under house arrest since Aug. 5. Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes, who oversees the case, said Bolsonaro violated precautionary measures by spreading content through his three lawmaker sons. A small group of fewer than 20 people gathered outside DF Star hospital Saturday, claiming Bolsonaro is a victim of political persecution. Some thanked U.S. President Donald Trump, who has called the prosecution a 'witch hunt' and linked his decision to impose a 50% tariff on Brazilian imports to Bolsonaro's legal troubles. ___ Luís Rua contributed reporting in Brasilia.
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Daily Mail
US records more cases of Chikungunya virus
Cases of the debilitating chikungunya virus sweeping through China are also surging in the US, health officials have warned. CDC officials have reported four more cases this week, bringing the total to 50 cases of chikungunya in the US, all of which are in people who traveled to areas where it is more common like Asia and South America. It is unclear how many are linked to China's outbreak. The virus, which is spread by the Aedes mosquito, can cause sudden, agonizing joint pain in the hands and feet that can be so severe that it leaves sufferers unable to move normally for months. Chikungunya is tearing through China with more than 10,000 cases, leaving the nation battling its largest outbreak ever. The outbreak has prompted the CDC to issue a level 2 travel warning for China, which urges Americans to take extra precautions when visiting the area. The notice also applies to Brazil, Colombia, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, the Philippines and Thailand. Chikungunya is a 'nationally notifiable' condition in the US, meaning health authorities can voluntarily report cases to the agency for national tracking and monitoring. While a handful of cases pop up in the US every year from people traveling to high-risk areas, it hasn't experienced local transmission since 2019. But with 1.6million people traveling between the US and China every year, mosquitoes in America could bite an infected traveler and begin transmitting the virus locally to Americans. Dr Louisa Messenger, a mosquito researcher in Nevada , previously told : 'This outbreak in China is very concerning. It [the virus] could already be here in the US; and really it's just one plane flight away.' Along with the CDC, travel agencies and cruise lines have also issued warnings about preventing mosquito-borne diseases, including chikungunya, dengue and Lyme disease, all of which have been detected in the US so far this year. Chikungunya is spread to humans from a bite from the Aedes mosquito, which also spread dengue fever, yellow fever and Zika virus. The infection does not spread from person to person through bodily contact or saliva. However, pregnant women who become infected near the time of delivery can pass the virus to their baby during birth, which can result in severe illness in the newborn. About 15 to 35 percent of people infected with the virus are asymptomatic, the CDC reports. The incubation period is typically three to seven days and the most common symptom is a sudden onset of a fever over 102 degrees Fahrenheit (39 degrees Celsius). Other symptoms of chikungunya virus include headache, nausea, rash, muscle aches, swelling and redness of the conjunctiva (the white part of the eye and inner eyelids) and joint pain that is sometimes severe and debilitating in the hands or feet. In severe cases, life-threatening complications involving the heart and brain can occur such as inflammation, irregular heartbeats and organ failure. Symptoms usually last seven to 10 days, but patients may experience lifelong complications such as persistent joint pain. There is no specific treatment for chikungunya, and doctors mostly focus on easing symptoms like over-the-counter pain and fever medications. However, there are two vaccines available for people visiting an area with an outbreak.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Daily Mail
London was making me sick, I was plagued with deep fatigue, anxiety and stress - so I escaped to the countryside and realised you don't have to sacrifice your health to have a career
At 35, Isabella had ticked all the so-called 'success' boxes, a high-flying job, London flat, and a diary packed with Zoom calls and deadlines - but behind the scene her health was crumbling. Isabella Pastore, who is originally from Brazil, moved to London for work in 2018 and within four years the Sustainability Certification Manager, who settled in Crystal Palace, developed crippling anxiety and was plagued by health problems. But when the warning signs refused to go away, even after she tried to 'rest', Isabella, who was living with her long term partner, realised she wasn't just tired-she was burnt out from the London rat race. Despite working remotely and only needing to commute to the office once a week, she revealed the 'mental load was exhausting'. She revealed the 'constant noise' and 'expensive living' in the capital added to her daily stress levels and she found it impossible to switch off. Experiencing 'deep fatigue' and constant bloating, Isabella knew something had to change as the classic signs of burnout were not getting any better. Speaking exclusively to the Daily Mail, she said: 'At first, I thought it was just 'busy season stress' or maybe a bad diet. It wasn't until the symptoms didn't go away - even after trying to rest - that I realised this was something deeper. 'It was very much life in the fast lane. I'd be on back-to-back calls, managing different clients, juggling deadlines, and glued to my screen all day. 'Even though my role as a Sustainability Certification Manager isn't physically demanding, the mental load was exhausting. 'London itself added to the pressure, constant noise, expensive living, and the sense you can never really switch off. 'I started experiencing deep fatigue, anxiety, and uncomfortable bloating on a regular basis. It became my 'normal,' but looking back, those were classic signs of burnout creeping in. 'Even working from home, I'd barely move from my desk. I was drinking three or four coffees a day just to keep going, which I later found out was likely adding to my anxiety. 'And because I still had to go into the office once a week, I never fully escaped the London commute stress.' Isabella decided to try an at-home health test to try and get to the bottom of her health issues and she was surprised by the results. She explained: 'I decided to try MyHealthChecked at-home blood testing because I knew something wasn't right inside my body, but I didn't want to wait months for answers. 'The results were eye-opening - deficiencies in vitamin D and iron, plus a lactose intolerance I'd always suspected but never confirmed.' She revealed the 'constant noise' and 'expensive living' in the capital added to her daily stress levels and she found it impossible to switch off She realised that she couldn't continue this way and started exploring ways to reset by moving out of London. She said: 'By the end of last year, I'd come home each day completely drained, even though I was working remotely most of the time. 'One evening, I just sat there and thought, 'I can't do another year of this.' That's when I started exploring ways to reset and moving out of London became a real option.' Isabella's escape plan took her 50 miles northeast, to the quiet village of Felsted in rural Essex a world away from the relentless pace of London. She said: 'Felsted, in rural Essex, offered exactly what I was craving, green space, fresh air, and the chance to slow down.' The move gave her a chance to slow down but it was also close enough to London for work. 'The first thing I noticed was my sleep improving. I was also going for walks every day, which lifted my mood. The bloating started to ease, and I didn't feel like I needed caffeine to survive the workday', she added. 'At first, I found it hard to switch off mentally - I was so used to rushing. It took a while to stop feeling guilty for not being 'productive' every second. 'For me, leaving was essential. I needed physical distance from that environment to break the cycle. 'Now my mornings start with a walk instead of a commute. I work remotely in a calmer setting, eat meals that actually fuel me, and I've cut my coffee intake to one cup. 'Evenings are about cooking, reading, or seeing friends instead of collapsing in front of the TV exhausted.' A recent report indicates that over one million people under the age of 35 have moved out of London since 2014, according to a study cited by Onrec. The study found this is largely attributed to the high cost of living, particularly the rising cost of housing, and the desire for a better quality of life outside of the city. Isabella added: 'I think more people are realising that you don't have to sacrifice your health to have a career - you can redefine success on your own terms. 'Listen to your body, and don't dismiss physical symptoms as 'just stress.' Getting clarity with something like MyHealthChecked's tests can give you the answers you need to make real changes. And sometimes, you have to change your environment to change your health.'
