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  1. DATE: October 11, 2026 at 03:24PM
    SOURCE: SCIENCE DAILY MIND-BRAIN FEED

    TITLE: The hidden math of Alzheimer's could point to new treatments

    URL: sciencedaily.com/releases/2026

    Mathematics may hold unexpected clues to understanding Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists have developed a model showing how common metals like copper and zinc may influence the buildup of proteins associated with the disease, while also exploring possible ways to stop the process. The findings could help researchers identify promising strategies for preventing harmful plaque formation.

    URL: sciencedaily.com/releases/2026

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    #psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #AlzheimersResearch #AlzheimersDisease #Neuroscience #MathematicsInMedicine #CopperAndZinc #ProteinPlaques #Neurodegeneration #MedicalModeling #Brain Health #DiseasePrevention

  2. During a measles outbreak, timing matters. Early vaccination or post-exposure treatment may help protect vulnerable patients—so contact a healthcare provider promptly after a known exposure.
    #Measles #MMRVaccine #PublicHealth #Telehealth #DiseasePrevention

  3. Measles can spread rapidly and cause serious complications. High vaccination coverage remains one of the strongest tools for protecting individuals and communities.
    #Measles #MMRVaccine #PublicHealth #Telehealth #DiseasePrevention

  4. Meningitis can develop quickly, and knowing the warning signs can make a critical difference.

    Common symptoms can include fever, severe headache, stiff neck, nausea, sensitivity to light, and confusion.

    Read the full article on The News Ink:
    thenewsink.com/meningitis-symp

    #Meningitis #MeningitisSymptoms #MeningitisAwareness #Vaccines #PublicHealth #HealthAwareness #HealthNews #MedicalNews #DiseasePrevention #TheNewsInk

  5. Polio has been reduced by more than 99%—but it has not disappeared. Strong vaccination coverage and global surveillance remain essential to prevent paralysis and finish eradication.

    #Polio #Vaccination #PublicHealth #Telehealth #DiseasePrevention

  6. ZTS Wins European Commission Approval for New Poultry Disease Vaccine

    Zoetis ZTS announced that the European Commission has awarded marketing authorization for Poulvac Procerta HVT-ND, a recombinant vector vaccine…
    #Europe #EU #Authorization #diseaseprevention #European #EuropeanCommission #infectiousbursaldisease #Marek'sdisease #Newcastledisease #poultryproducers #recombinantvectorvaccine #ZacksInvestmentResearch #Zoetis #ZTS
    europesays.com/europe/89513/

  7. Disease-Carrying Mosquitoes Emerge Two Weeks Early in Seoul

    Clipart Korea Mosquitoes that transmit infectious diseases such as malaria and dengue fever have appeared in Seoul up…
    #EuropeSays #Korea #KR #Seoul #denguefever #diseaseprevention #InfectiousDisease #Japaneseencephalitis #korea-disease-control-and-prevention-agency #malaria #Seoulmosquitoes #vectormosquitoes
    europesays.com/korea/72345/

  8. Ebola Outbreak In Central Africa Will Be Hard To Contain, Experts Say 

     Michel Lunanga / Stringer via Getty Images An Ebola epidemic in Central Africa has been declared a "public health emergency of international concern" by the World Health Organization (WHO). As of May 22, over 800 Ebola cases have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including more than 180 deaths; these counts include both suspected and laboratory-confirmed cases of the disease. There are also two confirmed cases and one death in Uganda, specifically among people who had […]

    onlinemarketingscoops.com/2026

  9. Outbreak Advanced Unseen in Congo Weeks Before Emergency Declaration

    Why did the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda go undetected for weeks? Learn how 336 cases and 152 deaths are affecting health safety in the region today.

    #ebolaoutbreak, #congohealth, #ugandahealth, #whoemergency, #diseaseprevention

    newsletter.tf/ebola-outbreak-c

  10. Health officials report 336 suspected Ebola cases in Congo and Uganda. This is a major increase from the first death recorded on April 24, 2026.

    #ebolaoutbreak, #congohealth, #ugandahealth, #whoemergency, #diseaseprevention
    newsletter.tf/ebola-outbreak-c

  11. 🇪🇺 ‘Chronic underinvestment in #DiseasePrevention is pushing #EU healthcare towards a financial breaking point.’ EU spends 80% on care, just 3-6% on health prevention - time to rebalance says EU Health Commissioner #PublicHealth #HealthPromotion www.euractiv.com/news/eu-spen...

    EU spends 80% on care, just 3-...

  12. A new two-story house design for sub-Saharan Africa is cheaper to build, and releases less carbon, than conventional construction. A randomized controlled trial found that it was associated with lower childhood disease: 44% lower for malaria, 30% for diarrhea, and 18% for respiratory infections.

    Summary: medicalxpress.com/news/2026-04

    Original paper: nature.com/articles/s41591-026

    #Housing #DiseasePrevention #Africa

  13. Africa's Vaccination Successes Falter Amidst Aid Scrutiny and Global Unrest

    Africa's vaccination success is slowing down because of less money from other countries and world problems. This affects millions of people. Find out what happens next.

    #AfricaHealth, #Vaccination, #GlobalAid, #PublicHealth, #DiseasePrevention

    newsletter.tf/africa-vaccinati

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