The United States has declared a public health emergency due to monkeypox. This was announced on Thursday, August 4, by US Secretary of Health and Human Services Javier Becerra.
“We are ready to take the virus response to the next level and urge every American to take monkeypox seriously,” he said during a telephone briefing.
The declaration of a public health emergency will allow the authorities of the country to attract additional funding and specialists to disease control. Previously, a state of emergency due to monkeypox was introduced in the states of New York, California and Illinois.
The United States is the country with the largest number of reported cases of monkeypox. According to the US Federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 7,000 cases have been recorded in the country.
WHO declares monkeypox a global emergency
In July, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared an outbreak of monkeypox public health emergency of international concern. By that time, more than 16,000 cases were known in 75 countries. Most of the infections were found in Europe and America.
Most often men get infectedengaged in same-sex sex, scientists from Queen Mary University of London found out. The researchers stressed that smallpox is not a sexually transmitted infection in the traditional sense and can be contracted through any close physical contact.
“However, our work shows that the majority of transmissions so far have been associated with sexual activity, primarily, but not exclusively, among men who have sex with men,” study leader John Thornhill said.
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Acai berries
Promising berries came to us from South America. They are said to work wonders for weight loss. But that’s not all. Due to the high content of antioxidants in acai berries (lat. Euterpe oleracea), you can stop time: avoid the formation of wrinkles, improve the overall tone of the body and stay forever slim and young. But it hasn’t been scientifically proven yet.
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Avocado
This fruit is considered one of the most fat-containing. At the same time, unsaturated avocado fats (lat. Persēa americāna) have a very beneficial effect on our body, reducing cholesterol in the blood. The pulp of the avocado fruit is rich in vitamins necessary to strengthen the immune system and nervous system, as well as potassium, which improves heart function.
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chia seeds
Chia seeds (lat. Salvia hispanica) are considered real “generalists”. Completely neutral in taste, the seeds are credited with truly magical properties. According to experts, the Aztecs have been using chia seeds (or Spanish sage) for food since ancient times. A highly nutritious miracle seed rich in unsaturated fatty acids (Omega 3, Omega 6), calcium and important trace elements.
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Goji berries
Another exotic representative of superfood is goji berries (lat. Lýcium bárbarum), better known as dereza, an ordinary, non-poisonous relative of the “wolfberry”. Juice made from dereza berries has been used since ancient times as a general tonic. Recently, berries have been glorified as a “cure for all diseases”, but there is no scientific support for this statement yet.
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curly cabbage
Grunkol (lat. Brassica oleracea) is a winter type of cabbage, popular in Germany. After the first frost, it acquires a sweetish taste. Cabbage is rightfully considered a real vitamin “bomb”: 100 grams is enough to provide the body with a daily dose of vitamin C. In addition, kale contains enough vitamin A, iron and calcium.
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Blueberry
Blueberries (lat. Vaccínium myrtíllus) contain more antioxidants than any other vegetable or fruit. An ideal prophylactic against colds and cardiovascular diseases, skin allergies. According to experts, this is a great vitamin for our brain. Berries of dark and red colors are slightly inferior to blueberries: currants, blackberries, cranberries, lingonberries …
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Ginger
The beneficial effect of ginger (lat. Zīngiber officināle) in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract has long been known. This explains the popularity of its use, both in cooking, as a seasoning, and in medicine. Hot tea made from fresh ginger root with a slice of lemon and a spoonful of honey warms and helps to cope with colds and coughs. This is a real elixir of energy.
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Turmeric
Legends can be made about the benefits of turmeric (lat. Cúrcuma): in India, the plant is considered sacred. It is used as a seasoning for almost every dish. The bright yellow powder of dried turmeric rhizome is used in spice mixes known as curries. Turmeric aids in digestion. In medicine, it is used as an anti-inflammatory and detoxifying agent.
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Almond
Almonds (lat. Prunus dulcis) have long been considered a very useful product. Almond kernels are not only a popular delicacy that quickly satisfies hunger. They are widely used in cooking, and healthy almond oil is used in the pharmaceutical industry for the manufacture of sedatives and anti-inflammatory drugs. Almonds are believed to help prevent diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease.
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Quinoa
Grains of the South American cereal plant quinoa (lat. Chenopōdium quīnoa) or quinoa, also called “rice quinoa”, are famous for their high content of protein, phosphorus, iron, calcium and zinc, as well as the complete absence of gluten. In addition, the composition of ordinary-looking grains includes all the important amino acids and antioxidants – enemies of free radicals.
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