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For pet lovers, having a furry companion can be a joy. But did you know that owning a cat could impact your mental health? Studies suggest that cat ownership might double the risk of developing schizophrenia-related disorders.

Can cats increase risk of schizophrenia? Study says YES

can cats increase risk of schizophrenia? study says yes

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Botulism Cases Surge In UK After Cosmetic Treatments; What You need to Know

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The United Kingdom is facing a certain rise in cases of botulism, which is a dreadful disease caused by bacteria and can cause difficulty in breathing, paralysis, and even death. According to the United Kingdom Health Security Agency (UKHSA), two more people from Leeds have come forward with symptoms of this fatal disease. Last week, a small number of people with symptoms of botulism presented to the National Health Service (NHS) around Leeds. These people observed botulism signs after aesthetic treatments involving botulinum toxin. After a sudden increase in patients of this dreadful disease, the authorities are on alert. Botulism is a very rare disease caused by toxins produced by Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Though in very few cases, Clostridium butyricum and Clostridium baratii can also cause it. There are several sources of this disease, including cosmetic procedures, due to the use of highly purified Clostridium botulinum. Thus, in some cases, improper procedure can also lead to botulism. UKHSA urged people to take precautions when seeking cosmetic procedures and has advised medical staff to look out for possible botulism in people who have had recent treatments and have symptoms. It also has said the symptoms of botulism, which are drooping of the upper eyelids, double vision, difficulty swallowing, slurred speech, and lethargy. Notably, this is not the first time that the United Kingdom has been facing a sudden rise of Botulism cases, as it also happened back in 2025 when 38 cases of botulism were found who contracted the disease was poisoning linked to the use of unlicensed products. <h2>Does Botulinum Toxin, Commonly Known As Botox, Have Any Positive Effects?</h2> A study by US researchers has shown that Botox injections can act as a “rescue therapy” to treat conditions such as finger ulcers, digital ischemia, and gangrene that are difficult to manage with standard therapies. Finger ulcers (or digital ulcers) are painful open sores, while acute digital ischemia causes the fingers to become extremely painful, cold, and sometimes pale or bluish. Gangrene is the dangerous death of body tissue (necrosis), often turning skin black, green, or purple. These debilitating complications, often associated with conditions like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, systemic sclerosis, or bacterial infections, are caused by reduced blood flow to the fingers and heal poorly. Botox injections, which work by reducing blood vessel constriction and improving circulation, may help achieve complete healing of lesions in more than 85 percent of such patients, according to a study recently published in JAMA Dermatology.<meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei" />

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1 in 6 Americans May Be Suffering From Long COVID, Study Finds

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As the true number of COVID-19 cases and deaths is believed to be higher than reported, a new study suggests that the actual toll of long COVID may also double than the current estimates. The research, led by Mass General Brigham, found that many long COVID cases remain hidden because current surveillance systems rely heavily on diagnostic codes that fail to capture a large number of patients. Using a novel AI algorithm, researchers analyzed medical records of nearly 460,000 COVID-19 patients across 58 hospitals in the United States. The findings showed that approximately one in six people — around 16 per cent — developed long COVID, translating to more than 18 million Americans. The figures are nearly double current estimates and highlight the growing burden of chronic health conditions following COVID-19 infection. The study was published in JAMA Network Open. “Over 10 million people with long COVID would go entirely undetected by the diagnostic code that health systems and policymakers rely on to track the disease burden,” said corresponding author Hossein Estiri, a faculty member in the Mass General Brigham Department of Medicine. “The figures we uncovered are almost certainly an undercount,” he added. Researchers noted that current diagnostic coding systems, including the ICD code U09.9 for post-COVID conditions, identify fewer than 7 per cent of long COVID patients. <h2>What Did The Study Find? </h2> Also read: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/16-million-indians-die-due-to-hypertension-every-year-aiims-doc-article-154411099" data-type="tilCustomLink">16 Million Indians Die Due To Hypertension Every Year: AIIMS Doc</a> The study analyzed electronic health records from 457,950 patients who had previously tested positive for COVID-19 across four US regions — New England, Southeast Texas, Southern California and Western Pennsylvania. Overall, 16.3 per cent of patients were identified with long COVID, with regional rates ranging from 13.6 per cent to 22.7 per cent. The researchers also found significant regional differences in long COVID symptoms and related conditions, including varying rates of prediabetes, which is emerging as a possible long-term effect of COVID-19. The study authors noted that undocumented infections — which became more common after widespread testing declined — were not included in the analysis. Patients without long-term medical records were also excluded, suggesting the actual burden of long COVID could be even higher. “These patients are not absent from clinical care; they are absent from the diagnostic code that would identify them as long COVID patients,” said lead author Jiazi Tian, a data scientist in the Clinical Augmented Intelligence Group at Mass General Brigham. “The cardiologist seeing new dysautonomia, the endocrinologist seeing new metabolic disease, the neurologist seeing unexplained cognitive complaints — some of these presentations are long COVID arriving without the label that would connect them to a COVID-19 infection,” Tian added. <h2>What Is Long COVID? </h2>Read More: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-wellness/can-extreme-heat-trigger-heart-palpitations-expert-explains-risks-article-154416912" data-type="tilCustomLink">Can Extreme Heat Trigger Heart Palpitations? Expert Explains Risks</a> Long COVID refers to symptoms that continue for three months or longer after the initial COVID-19 infection. Common symptoms include: <ul><li>Fatigue</li><li>Brain fog</li><li>Headaches</li><li>Breathlessness</li><li>Altered sense of smell or taste</li></ul> Researchers say many long COVID conditions are still being studied, and some people may experience multiple symptoms at the same time.<meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei" />

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The story has been updated. The businessman from Congo has tested negative for Ebola, and there are currently no cases of the highly infectious disease in the country, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said today. Taking to social media platform X, Pansheriya urged people to not "harbor any kind of fear or panic and to stay away from rumors". He also added that the government is "fully alert, prepared, and committed to protecting public health". <div type="javascript" title="Custom" contenttype="Text"><cdata><![CDATA[<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">કોંગોથી આવેલા ચેપજન્ય રોગ ઈબોલા વાયરસના શંકાસ્પદ દર્દીનો રિપોર્ટ નેગેટિવ આવ્યો છે. નાગરિકોને વિનંતી છે કે કોઈપણ પ્રકારનો ભય કે ગભરાટ રાખવાની જરૂર નથી તેમજ અફવાઓથી દૂર રહી આરોગ્ય વિભાગ દ્વારા આપવામાં આવતી સત્તાવાર માહિતી પર જ વિશ્વાસ રાખે.&mdash; Praful Pansheriya (@prafulpbjp) <a href="https://x.com/prafulpbjp/status/2059912910336659884?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 28, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>]]></cdata></div> Speaking to news agency ANI, the Minister said that the "health of the individuals who had accompanied him are doing fine". Earlier, nearly 16 people in Gujarat and Maharashtra were quarantined after travelling from affected countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda, with some showing suspected symptoms. This comes after the <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/ebola-scare-in-bengaluru-uganda-returned-woman-tests-negative-no-confirmed-case-in-india-article-154406648" data-type="tilCustomLink">Ebola alert in Bengaluru</a> over a woman who returned from Uganda and later tested negative. <h2>Ebola Alert In Gujarat </h2>A businessman from Congo and three individuals who came into contact with him have been admitted to isolation wards at separate hospitals in Gujarat's Ahmedabad. All four samples have been sent for Ebola virus testing, said Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya. The 37-year-old businessman arrived from Congo earlier this month in Mumbai and stayed there for five days before travelling to Silvassa and Daman over the next few days, eventually reaching Vadodara on May 22. After developing Ebola-like symptoms, including high fever and cold, he was hospitalized on May 26 in Vadodara. After doctors in Vadodara learned about his travel history, he was referred to a government hospital in Ahmedabad, where he has been kept in an isolation ward. <div type="Youtube" id="ULGYlDap5CY" title="“RT-PCR Unlikely To Miss Infection”: Experts on Ebola Test Accuracy" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ULGYlDap5CY/mqdefault.jpg"><url><![CDATA[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULGYlDap5CY]]></url></div> The man has been kept under observation, and tests are being conducted, with reports still awaited. The admitted patient is currently stable and safe, and his temperature is under control, Pansheriya said, adding that the people associated with the patient are not showing any symptoms. "Two other individuals who had accompanied him have also been admitted to isolated wards at SVP Hospital in Ahmedabad as a precautionary measure. Another person who came in contact with these individuals has also been isolated," the minister added. “Till now, there is no Ebola case anywhere in Gujarat or India, so nobody needs to fear,” the minister said. In addition, media reports cited a total of 11 people who arrived in Ahmedabad from Ebola-affected African countries being placed under home isolation at their residences. According to the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Health Department, all these 11 passengers live in the western areas of Ahmedabad. None of them have shown any symptoms of Ebola or have been in contact with Ebola virus-infected patients in African countries. However, as a precautionary measure, the authorities have made home isolation mandatory for anyone arriving from affected African countries. Also read: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/ebola-inside-indias-rt-pcr-tests-for-the-bundibugyo-strain-explained-article-154411961" data-type="tilCustomLink">Ebola: Inside India’s RT-PCR Tests For The Bundibugyo Strain| Explained</a> <h2>Ebola Alert In Maharashtra </h2> In Maharashtra's Nagpur, health authorities issued a high alert at the airport after placing a 47-year-old man who returned from Uganda under 21-day home isolation. The Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) health department is closely monitoring the man's health round the clock. Officials said he has not shown any symptoms of Ebola so far. The individual stated that he did not come into contact with any Ebola patient during his stay in Uganda. However, as per health protocols, a medical team will regularly check his condition during the isolation period. If any symptoms develop, arrangements have been made to immediately shift him to a hospital. Read More:<a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-news/ebola-scare-in-italy-two-suspected-cases-linked-to-uganda-travel-article-154399100" data-type="tilCustomLink">Ebola Scare In Italy: Two suspected Cases Linked To Uganda Travel</a> <h2>Experts Question Continued Travel From Affected Countries </h2> Ebola has been declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) globally by the WHO. To mitigate the risk, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and the Ministry of Civil Aviation have imposed strict rules for all airlines and airports in India. The government has also issued guidelines for passengers arriving from Ebola-affected countries. As part of the precautionary measures, travelers entering the country from such nations are required to undergo a 21-day quarantine period. Epidemiologist Dr. Amitav Banerjee, professor at DY Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, told HealthandMe that the National Institute of Virology (NiV) in Pune is equipped to test for the Bundibugyo strain. "The RT-PCR done by NIV is very sensitive and not likely to miss Ebola infections. A proper history of movement and contacts with sick persons during a visit to Congo and Uganda will provide more important information," he said. The expert added that these people should also be tested for malaria, as it is endemic in Uganda and more easily transmitted than Ebola. After a couple of weeks, they can be tested for IgM antibodies against Ebola. However, Dr. Ishwar Gilada, a Mumbai-based infectious disease expert, raised questions about why India is still allowing travelers from Ebola-affected countries. "Our policy should be so strict that we do not allow anybody coming from those kinds of countries where there is already an outbreak of Ebola, because Ebola has neither a treatment nor a cure nor a preventive vaccine," Dr. Gilada told HealthandMe.<meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei" />

Ignoring Jaw Pain Or Nausea? Doctors Warn It Could Signal A Heart Attack

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Heart attacks are often associated with severe chest pain, but health experts warned that many cases present with unusual symptoms such as jaw pain and nausea that are frequently ignored or mistaken for less serious conditions. Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) or heart attacks is the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for roughly 9 million deaths annually Speaking to HealthandMe, the experts highlighted unusual symptoms that may indicate a heart attack — particularly in women, elderly people, and individuals with diabetes. These include: <ul><li>Jaw pain</li><li>Nausea</li><li>Sweating</li><li>Dizziness</li><li>Unusual fatigue</li><li>Breathlessness</li><li>Discomfort in the neck, back, or arms</li></ul> <h2>Ignoring Symptoms Can Worsen Outcomes </h2> Dr. Prasanthi Ganji, HOD - Emergency Medicine at Manipal Hospital, Gurugram, called these “referred symptoms”, where pain from the heart travels through shared nerve pathways and is felt in other parts of the body, including the jaw, neck, shoulders, or back. The expert explained that nausea may occur because reduced blood flow and stress on the heart can affect the nervous system and digestive response. Also read: <a href="www.healthandme.com/health-wellness/can-extreme-heat-trigger-heart-palpitations-expert-explains-risks-article-154416912" data-type="tilCustomLink">Can Extreme Heat Trigger Heart Palpitations? Expert Explains Risks</a> According to her, many patients mistake these symptoms for acidity, fatigue, or muscle strain, leading to dangerous delays in treatment. “Recognizing these warning signs during the critical golden hour can significantly improve survival and reduce long-term heart damage,” Dr. Prasanthi told HealthandMe, adding that symptoms lasting more than a few minutes should never be ignored. <h2>Heart Attack: Silent Symptoms Often Overlooked </h2> Dr. Saifa M. Latheef, Associate Professor and Clinical Head – Emergency Medicine at ShardaCare-Healthcity, said public awareness about silent or unusual heart attack symptoms remains low. “Many people believe that a heart attack always causes severe chest pain. However, this is not true in every case,” she said. Dr. Saifa noted that some patients may experience heaviness in the jaw, vomiting sensation, breathlessness, or extreme weakness without chest pain, causing them to delay emergency care. “A heart attack occurs when blood flow to the heart suddenly gets blocked, making immediate medical attention crucial to save heart muscle and prevent complications,” the doctor told HealthandMe. <h2>Doctors Warn Against Delaying Treatment </h2> The health experts also flagged the delaying attitude of patients, which increases the risk of poorer outcomes. Dr. Nitin Jagasia, Regional Director Emergency, Western Region, Apollo Hospitals, said the biggest mistake patients make is waiting too long before seeking help. “As an emergency doctor, I meet patients every day who say, ‘Doctor, I thought it would go away,’” he told HealthandMe. Dr. Jagasia warned that heart attacks do not always begin with crushing chest pain and that unusual symptoms like nausea, sweating, stomach discomfort, or unexplained fatigue are often mistaken for acidity or stress. “A simple rule to remember is this: if a symptom is sudden, severe, or frightening, do not wait for it to pass,” he said. Read More: <a href="https://www.healthandme.com/health-wellness/early-exposure-to-lead-and-lithium-can-cause-a-lifetime-of-mental-exhaustion-article-154416089" data-type="tilCustomLink">Early Exposure To Lead And Lithium Can Cause A Lifetime Of Mental Exhaustion</a> <h2>How To Prevent </h2> The experts emphasized that timely treatment, CPR awareness, and rapid emergency response remain the strongest defences against sudden cardiac emergencies. They also highlighted the importance of preventive measures such as regular exercise, healthy eating, stress management, quitting smoking, and controlling diabetes and blood pressure.<meta content="cms.next" name="cmsei" />