Both the death toll and the number of cases are rising after the Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. The outbreak now risks spreading to neighboring countries. "We must be very fast and act now. We know what is needed, and they are fairly simple interventions," says Johan von Schreeb, professor of global disaster medicine.
WorldThe variant of the Ebola virus now spreading in DR Congo and Uganda is unusual. This means a vaccine and treatment have not yet been developed. The fact that there are already so many cases indicates the infection has been under the radar for several weeks, says Helena Nordenstedt at the Karolinska Institute.
WorldPeople are losing weight with popular weight-loss drugs. The problem is that many people regain weight quickly after treatment. Switching to an oral medication can increase the chances of keeping the weight off, according to a new study. Patients and unscrupulous practitioners may think that a shorter course of these new drugs is enough. But obesity is a chronic disease, says chief physician Joanna Uddén.
SwedenIn a small Swedish study, people with recurrent depression experienced reduced symptoms for several weeks after treatment with psilocybin.
SwedenChildren who are exclusively breastfed for at least four months may have greater protection against asthma, according to a Swedish study. Breast milk was also shown to affect allergies.
SwedenYoung children who were allergic to peanuts and who were given small daily amounts of peanuts became accustomed to eating them. A Swedish study gives great hope even for children with severe allergies. It can also reassure worried parents.
SwedenToys containing sand are being removed from toy retailer Lekia due to asbestos concerns.
SwedenDiabetes and weight-loss medication containing semaglutide made people with alcohol use disorder drink less. A small study strengthens the evidence that the treatment can reduce cravings. "This is a very good effect," says alcohol researcher Sven Andréasson.
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