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Syphilis cases soaring in UK and Europe, newly-published data shows

A report from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) showed that syphilis rates were up 70% since 2010.

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Euroviews. How animal health is the forgotten factor in producing affordable, safe food for Europe ǀ View

Animal protein is particularly important in developing countries where undernutrition is high, but widespread access to affordable and safe meat, fish, milk and eggs in Europe has also contributed to our nutrition security – and our freedom to choose a diverse diet.

Mongolia

Tourists quarantined in Mongolia after two die of bubonic plague

Tourists and residents at a city in Mongolia have been in quarantine for almost a week after two people died of the bubonic plague after eating what one tourist called a 'woolly, fat hamster,'

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Italy's Berlusconi misses campaign event due to severe kidney pain

The former Italian Prime Minister was admitted to hospital on Tuesday morning but has since said he is "fit and ready for this election campaign."

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Obesity report highlights risk for 'slightly' overweight people

Research based on data from nearly three million adults suggests that even being slightly overweight doubles the chances of developing Type 2 diabetes.

USA

Selma Blair shares how she does her makeup while living with MS

Celebs and fans loved her video!

Costa Rica

French boy accused of reintroducing measles to Costa Rica

The 5-year-old and his parents are on holidays in the Latin American country.

Afghanistan

Polio 'still a public health emergency'

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that polio remains a worldwide public health emergency after cases nearly doubled in Afghanistan over the past year.

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Spain to have longest life expectancy in 2040: Study

The southern European countryis projected to beat Japan and claim the top spot.

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How is Dead Sea mud helping treat diseases in Jordan?

Some doctors in Jordan are using ancient medical practices and natural ingredients from the Dead Sea to treat their patients.

China

Man develops rat disease in Hong Kong

A 56-year-old man in Hong Kong has developed a strain of hepatitis E that normally infects rats, marking the first time it has been transferred to humans, scientists say.

World

Once bullied, Ugandan fights stigma against HIV+ people [Inspire Africa]

Hannane Ferdjani meets with Humphrey Nabimanya, a 29 year old Ugandan who was bullied as a child for having HIV+ guardians.

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Where in Europe are you most likely to die before 70?

Lack of progress in reducing early deaths from chronic diseases could cause the majority of UN member states to miss the 2030 deadline, according to the Lancet.

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Mosquitos carrying deadly virus in Greece

At least 17 people have died after contracting the West Nile virus from mosquitos in Greece.

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Euroviews. Cancer - a disease in the West, a death sentence in Africa | View

The void created by Western donors’ abandonment of Africa is being filled by a newly invigorated humanitarian bloc, says former Pakistani Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Naaem Khan.

Bulgaria

Farmers protest livestock cull in Bulgaria after rinderpest outbreak

Authorities have already slaughtered more than 4,000 animals in order to prevent the further spread of the disease and avert a European Union ban on Bulgarian milk and dairy exports.

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Speculation about Juncker's health 'tasteless'

A European Commission spokesman has denounced the question of whether European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker was drunk on Wednesday following his public stumble.

United Kingdom

Syphilis and gonorrhoea spikes in the UK

Recent numbers released by Public Health England show there was a 20% increase in the sexually transmitted infection syphilis.

Italy

Italy’s measles doll sparks controversy

An Italian toy maker has been urged to withdraw a doll that can be cured of the measles using "magic" wipes and cream.

World

Malawi cholera cases pass 500, eight people dead

Ministry of Health spokesman Joshua Malango said the number of cases had increased to 527 from 157 recorded in January, and that deaths had doubled from four to eight.