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The number of whooping cough cases in Texas is the highest it’s been in 11 years

The state has recorded more than 3,500 cases of whooping cough so far this year, 10 times the number in 2023.

The Texas Tribune

Obesity is now legally recognised as a chronic disease in Italy – a historic advance for public health in Europe

On October 9 2025, Italy took the unprecedented step of approving a law that recognises obesity as a chronic, progressive, and relapsing disease. The law came into effect on October 25.

The Conversation

This supplement could dramatically cut heart attack risk, scientists say

Researchers call for rigorous monitoring protocol to adjust vitamin D supplementation every three months

The Independent UK

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New drug could help slow progression of motor neurone disease

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The Independent UK

Major motor neurone disease breakthrough offers hope to those with ‘cruel’ condition

A new medicine, discovered by scientists, protects nerve cells damaged by motor neurone disease (MND), offering hope of substantially slowing the progression of "one of the cruellest diseases".

The Independent UK

Canada has lost its 'measles elimination status' — here's what that means

A large, ongoing outbreak that began in Canada in 2024 has cost the country its measles elimination status.

LiveScience

Bill Gates believes Alzheimer's blood tests should be part of routine medicals—such prevention means you could work into your 90s if you wanted to

"Going after a few diseases, where Alzheimer's is number one by quite a bit, the imperative is very, very clear," Gates added.

Fortune

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Canada loses its official ‘measles-free’ status – and the US will follow soon, as vaccination rates fall

In the wake of a measles outbreak in Canada that has infected thousands of people over the past year, an international health agency revoked the country’s measles-free status on Nov. 10, 2025.

The Conversation

Eli Lilly Expands Genetic Eye-Disease Focused Pipeline With MeiraGTx Gene Therapy Collaboration

MeiraGTx Holdings plc (NASDAQ:MGTX) stock is trading higher after the company inked a strategic collaboration in the area of ophthalmology with Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:LLY).

Benzinga

Paul Tagliabue's Death Revealed: Heart Failure and Parkinson's Caused Late NFL Chief's Passing

Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue has died at 84. His family confirmed heart failure and Parkinson's disease as the causes of death.

International Business Times UK

Investors’ ‘dumb transhumanist ideas’ setting back neurotech progress, say experts

Fascination of investors such as Elon Musk with uploading their brains to computers is hindering progress in curing disease, say scientists

The Guardian - UK

What is myasthenia gravis, the rare disease tennis great Monica Seles lives with?

Former tennis star Monica Seles recently revealed she is living with the rare disease myasthenia gravis, which affects 12 in 100,000 people globally.

The Conversation

The nut secret: 14 easy, delicious ways to eat more of these life-changing superfoods

A handful of nuts a day can help manage obesity and reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and some kinds of cancer. Yet most of us don’t get enough. Here’s a no-fuss guide to getting your 30g a day

The Guardian - UK

New ‘wonder drug’ could cut your cholesterol in half - after just one dose

The single dose treatment helped patients lower “bad” cholesterol and triglyerides, both linked to heart disease

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

‘I thought my daughter had a migraine at new year – hours later, she collapsed and died’

There is a decline in infant and teenage vaccination rates which is leaving youngsters vulnerable to the disease, UKHSA warns

International Business Times UK

Quentin Willson's Death Shocks Fans: Was the Top Gear Star's Lung Cancer Linked to a Secret Smoking Past? Here's What We Know

Fans mourn Top Gear legend Quentin Willson, who died of lung cancer at 68. Speculation grows online about whether the presenter ever smoked.

Woman & Home

No long walks required - a 14-year study reveals the number of daily steps over-50s should take to reduce Alzheimer's risk

The researchers discovered the ideal number of steps to take every day and it's less than 10,000

LiveScience

Restrictions on fetal tissue research would threaten progress on breakthrough treatments for devastating diseases — and yet not prevent a single abortion

The U.S. government may restrict funding for research that uses human fetal tissue. The move would undermine medical science and prolong patients' suffering from devastating diseases.

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The Independent UK

Bereaved mother thanks Alan Carr for ‘impact’ of Celebrity Traitors win

The comedian’s £87,500 winnings are earmarked for children’s cancer charity Neuroblastoma UK

Evening Standard

Alan Carr’s Traitors win sparks child cancer conversation, bereaved mother says

Neuroblastoma is a rare cancer that develops in early nerve cells and is most common in children under five.

The Guardian - UK

Cutting aid for disease fund would be moral failure, Labour MPs tell Starmer

UK expected to reduce contribution to Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria by 20%

The Independent UK

UK set to slash aid funding to fight deadly diseases – putting 250,000 lives at risk

Exclusive: The UK is expected to pledge £850m to the Global Fund to Fight Aids, TB and Malaria – a cut of 15 per cent – despite previous assurances that funding would be protected

International Business Times UK

Pauline Collins' Cause of Death: Is Parkinson's Disease Preventable?

Oscar-nominated actress Pauline Collins has died aged 85 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Her passing makes way for discussion on Parkinson's, and how treatments continue to evolve for millions living with the condition worldwide.

Euronews

Lupus, the disease of 1,000 faces, shows how science is tackling mysterious autoimmune conditions

Lupus, which is difficult to treat and on the rise, is part of the group of autoimmune diseases that affect millions of people worldwide.

International Business Times UK

Can Microsoft's Latest Superintelligence AI Really Predict Disease Years In Advance? Here's What We Know

Microsoft's new medical superintelligence aims to transform diagnosis. Can this advanced AI truly predict disease years ahead and replace doctors? Here's what current technology tests show.

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